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On the Rules of Literary Fiction for Men and Women

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:23 -0500

On the Rules of Literary Fiction for Men and Women:

Good news: this piece is interesting fuel for the continuing lit-gender-divide fire. (It’s continuing, right?) Bad news: I cannot remember if I’ve posted it before.

A lovely, long, book-nerd-porn-y piece on "literary power couple" Claire Messud and James Wood.

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:17 -0500

A lovely, long, book-nerd-porn-y piece on "literary power couple" Claire Messud and James Wood.

Video

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:06 -0500

Really worth reading the entire opinion in PDF form. Otis Wright had a field day writing it.

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:19 -0500

Really worth reading the entire opinion in PDF form. Otis Wright had a field day writing it.:

Using terms like “brazen conduct and relentless fraud,” a federal judge on Monday sanctioned attorneys running a BitTorrent copyright lawsuit factory, and recommended federal prosecutors investigate for potential criminal charges.

An unabashed nerd's review of "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and I agree with every word. Spoilers ABOUND.

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:37:15 -0500

An unabashed nerd's review of "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and I agree with every word. Spoilers ABOUND.

"Hear Hear!" for the return of Star Trek to TV -- I refer of course to "Star Trek the TV Drama," as opposed to "Star Trek the Summer Action Movie" which is fun, but misses the larger point.

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:30:23 -0500

"Hear Hear!" for the return of Star Trek to TV -- I refer of course to "Star Trek the TV Drama," as opposed to "Star Trek the Summer Action Movie" which is fun, but misses the larger point.

VIOLET

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:14 -0500

VIOLET

Of these "20 Ways to Improve Baseball Right Now," I agree with probably 75% (or more?!).

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:07 -0500

Of these "20 Ways to Improve Baseball Right Now," I agree with probably 75% (or more?!).

Interview with superproducer Peter Asher, who has produced a disproportionate number of albums that I love.

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:29 -0500

Interview with superproducer Peter Asher, who has produced a disproportionate number of albums that I love.

Official governmental position (Dept. of Justice) on online privacy is...well, pretty startling and unnerving, frankly.

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:07 -0500

Official governmental position (Dept. of Justice) on online privacy is...well, pretty startling and unnerving, frankly.

The pursuit of Instagram, full of intrigue, technology, and fast cash. Lots of it.

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:05 -0500

The pursuit of Instagram, full of intrigue, technology, and fast cash. Lots of it.

The #18 "Most Creative People" from Fast Company might even be ranked too low...

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:30:25 -0500

The #18 "Most Creative People" from Fast Company might even be ranked too low...:

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele getting much-deserved attention.

Steven Soderbergh’s State Of Cinema Talk

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:30:19 -0500

Steven Soderbergh’s State Of Cinema Talk:

Scattershot but still really interesting.

most interesting highlight:

So when a studio is attempting to determine on a project-by-project basis what will work, instead of backing a talented filmmaker over the long haul, they’re actually increasing their chances of choosing wrong. Because in my view, in this business which is totally talent-driven, it’s about horses, not races. I think if I were going to run a studio I’d just be gathering the best filmmakers I could find and sort of let them do their thing within certain economic parameters. So I would call Shane Carruth, or Barry Jenkins or Amy Seimetz and I’d bring them in and go, ok, what do you want to do? What are the things you’re interested in doing? What do we have here that you might be interested in doing? If there was some sort of point of intersection I’d go: Ok, look, I’m going to let you make three movies over five years, I’m going to give you this much money in production costs, I’m going to dedicate this much money on marketing. You can sort of proportion it how you want, you can spend it all on one and none on the other two, but go make something.

(Predictable) Bumps in the road for the "hot new trend" in higher education: MOOCs: Massive Open Online Courses

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:30:21 -0500

(Predictable) Bumps in the road for the "hot new trend" in higher education: MOOCs: Massive Open Online Courses:

A fascinating fight is brewing over MOOCs.

Video

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:30:28 -0500

Wonderful, hilarious piece on the sounds of baseball, as told by the players themselves.

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:12 -0500

Wonderful, hilarious piece on the sounds of baseball, as told by the players themselves.

"Are We Laughing With Charles Ramsey?" from NPR -- says just about everything I was thinking, but put better than I could have managed.

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:30:08 -0500

"Are We Laughing With Charles Ramsey?" from NPR -- says just about everything I was thinking, but put better than I could have managed.:

Our reaction to overnight Web celebrities like Charles Ramsey, Antoine Dodson, Sweet Brown and Ted Williams deserves a longer look.

A great long piece (from GQ in '92) about Tommy Lasorda's son, who died at 33 from AIDS-related complications.

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:30:10 -0500

A great long piece (from GQ in '92) about Tommy Lasorda's son, who died at 33 from AIDS-related complications.:

A wonderful read, but sad sad sad.

Still hoping for the day when my love of "sensitive" 70s soft-rock" will get me as much cred as experimental indie rock or socially conscious hip hop.

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:30:07 -0500

Still hoping for the day when my love of "sensitive" 70s soft-rock" will get me as much cred as experimental indie rock or socially conscious hip hop.:

Fingers crossed.

tim sniffen writing & drawing: I Found The Perfect Brunch Place For You To Ruin

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:05:06 -0500

tim sniffen writing & drawing: I Found The Perfect Brunch Place For You To Ruin:

mrsniffen:

Hey, I’ve been thinking about you!

Just last Saturday I was feeling bored with the city, so I took a meandering drive out of my usual territory and stumbled across the coolest little brunch place that you’re going to have the best time ruining.

Fletcher’s Kitchen is a old converted…