Ella Mae Morse: An Appreciation
Ella Mae Morse was one of the top singers of the 1940s and early 1950s. So why doesn’t anybody know about her?
How to Crush Your Soul on Valentine’s Day
Blue Valentine. Not for Valentine’s Day.
Country Wrong
The elements were all there. It was virtually brimming with possibility. But Country Strong just couldn’t hit the right notes.
The Locus Blossom
An appreciation of one key characteristic that I got from my parents. It makes a ton of difference.
Capsule Movie Reviews: Biutiful, Another Year, Inception, Tron:Legacy
Semi-quick takes on four movies: Biutiful, Another Year, Inception, and Tron: Legacy.
The Stupor Bowl
It’s that time again. Yay! Or rather: Yay. Or maybe: Yay?
Do As I Say, Not As … You Think I Said
Courts should take more heed of what executive agencies say — or at least what they mean. So sayeth the Supreme Court.
Still a Reasonably Super Power
We still seem like a pretty super power to me. Although the reasons aren’t always great.