Sifting through box office wrecks, the hows and the whys, often can be instructive - and fun. And they can tell us much about ourselves and contemporary mores. It used to be said, 'read biography'. Today, an aging self-styled campus sage might … [Continue reading]
Nothing to See, Move Along
What we've been saying when the Triassic was young and those vicious mammals a future nightmare. No penalties. Although the cruelest thing Tenet ever did was let Scheuer loose and wander aimless across the landscape of public discourse. That … [Continue reading]
The Brits Begin To Catch On
Oh dear. The Guardian finally tumbles to the notion American power wanes. Alert Arianna! … [Continue reading]
Not With A Bang But A Boomer Marketing Pitch
Oh fool to hold out hope. Sat down eagerly for "The Company" tonite. Previous installments promised a loose grasp of history and a firm grip on pacing and aesthetics. (The Stiftung adored the T-54, T-55 and T-34s). Yet who spiked the Evian … [Continue reading]
Blink
Back a few years ago, you may recall a small book of that name marketed in the usual places like Imus' show. Apparently, the author, Malcolm Gladwell, campaigns for snap judgments. According to Amazon.com, he can indeed explain why Coke tastes … [Continue reading]
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