November 2004
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The Philadelphia Story in 25 Words or Less
No idea why this classic's brilliance always re-surprises me. Double-plus kudos to Stewart for the most believ...
[Nov 27, Filed under 25 Words or Less, 2 comments]
Pirates of the Caribbean in 25 Words or Less
Undead pirates and more comedic flourish than any action-adventure worth mentioning. I want to be Elliott and ...
[Nov 27, Filed under 25 Words or Less, 0 comments]
National Treasure in 25 Words or Less
A thoroughly enjoyable modern-day Indy interpretation, high concept through and through, delivering as well as...
[Nov 27, Filed under 25 Words or Less, 1 comments]
The Political Compass
The Political Compass (website)...
[Nov 25, Filed under Shitfilter, 0 comments]
Thanksgiving Visitors
Tomorrow, you are aware, is Thanksgiving in the United States. Visiting us in Los Angeles for the occasion are...
[Nov 24, Filed under Blog, 1 comments]
If It's Thursday, I Must Be Tired
So, here's the thing: Work has been crazy. Really cramps the blogging.
To make work-related matters crazier t...
[Nov 18, Filed under Blog, 1 comments]
The Incredibles in 25 Words or Less
All the goodness ó humor, especiallyÝó you expect. Family emphasis delightfully twists genre expectations, but at ...
[Nov 9, Filed under 25 Words or Less, 2 comments]
Take That, Inbox!
For the first time in months, my personal e-mail inbox is empty. Take that, inbox. If past experience is any i...
[Nov 7, Filed under Blog, 0 comments]
Holding Back
The week before last, I shared a bit of self-indulgent whining on the subject of original thought. Specificall...
[Nov 7, Filed under Blog, 2 comments]
The Two Things About Humanity
The "two things game" is an interesting and often fruitful intellectual exercise. To play the game, one consi...
[Nov 4, Filed under Blog, 7 comments]
Ignorance and Fear
I am very, very disappointed with the election results.
Ignorance and fear have prevailed.
America is starin...
[Nov 3, Filed under Blog, 20 comments]
The Jurist Approves
This morning as I drove to work, I noticed a black 323i identical to mine in the lane next to me with the vani...
[Nov 2, Filed under Blog, 0 comments]