Look, I’ll be watching every new episode of The Office this season. I’ll probably act kind of reluctant and surprised, afterwards, when I invariably say, “Yeah, it was pretty good!” That opinion will be slightly more predictable and slightly less reliable than Thefoodreviewer’s take on “Pizza Rolls.” I’ll end up buying the season on DVD. …
Sitch rolls into the ambulance with Pauly at his side. In the house, Vinny and the Meatballs console themselves in that last vestige of family togetherness, the kitchen. Soon, they will breathe fresh air and reflect upon the futility of violence, even consider the subtle hints of their own surprising mortality, but for now, this …
The story begins on the neighborhood corner. A fire is crackling, and it’s night time, midsummer. The whole scene has the feel of an apocalyptic summer camp for young adults. After a strange welcome, female voices sing, “Everybody throw your hands up high, if you don’t give a f***, throw your hands up high.” Then, …
Even though “It’s Real” was only released a few days ago, it’s already worked its way into the deeper layers of my consciousness. Its bright guitar riff and road-trip rhythm provide soundtrack to all parts of my day, perfectly suited as they are to my morning rush, my mid-day momentum, my afternoon lull, and my …
I had no chance at resisting a book titled In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues That Divide Us. My own desire for civility in society (especially in, but not limited to, political and religious discourse) has been growing and taking shape over the last five years, informing my …
Forty-two years ago today, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a mafia-run gay bar in Greenwich Village, turned into a riot and a pivotal moment in the LGBT rights movement. I knew nothing about this event, or the systemic harassment and oppression that led up to it, prior to the American Experience feature, Stonewall …
My friend, Steve, upon viewing Midnight in Paris, got reflective about living in the moment. It’s a good reminder, of course, as it always is. When I think about it on a broader, scale, though, I wonder if temporal escapism has transcended personal struggles and has become a societal disposition. Nathan Jurgenson, in an excellent …