When Cuteness Turns Evil
When bad cats happen to good people.
Blurring the Lines of Animation
Seeing Toy Story 3 prompts a reflection on why it’s so good.
Check Your Pockets
In New York, a state just took over a county due to budget problems. So what now?
Oscars 2011: The Nominations
A few surprises in the 2011 Oscar nominations, but not too many.
127 Hours: A Late Review
127 Hours is good, not great, despite a surely-to-be-Oscar-nominated performance by James Franco.
Set It…and Forget It
I’m in love. With my new sous vide machine. Here’s why.
The Pond’s Getting Smaller
Fin is closing. Which is too bad. But the dearth of good, unique seafood joints in Portland is even worse.
Where Went Da Judge?
How we elect (and retain) judges in the US is weird. A modest proposal.
Talking about Service
Why don’t we have the same depth of language when talking about service that we do when talking about food?