So. In case YOU didn’t know, Postmodernism’s long and never-ending demise has apparently concluded according to some comprehensive retrospective and some hack who uses Microsoft Word extension as a last name. Never mind the  other writers, critics and shmucks who’ve already harped on this before, it’s for reals this time. I guess this means architects [...]

So there’s this show that I really really liked at one point in time. It hit on a unique combination of genres and tone that I found absolutely charming. It’s a few seasons deep now, which is more than I can say for nigh on 50% my favorite television experiences, but I’m hanging in there. [...]

Crazy apocalyptic nightmare bacon + Raiders of the Lost Ark = Bacon of the Covenant

Courtesy of r/screenwriting we have a terrific hour-long career-spanning discussion of the Coen Brother’s work, moderated by Noah Baumbauch. Absorb the genius, friendo.

Writing is neither intuitive nor expeditious. It may not be gratifying. Or lucrative. But it must be done. Vonnegut’s eight rules for writing fiction: 1. Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted. 2. Give the reader at least one character [...]

Swansons for dinner. Yeah.

He was an assiduous writer, a prolific storyteller and a truly magnanimous gentleman. He will be sorely missed.

Happy to see my favorite band on Colbert, sad that it’s the last televised appearance in the midst of Murphy’s final shows. Maybe fate will intervene and I’ll score tix to the one of Terminal5 shows, if they ever go on sale. Anyone up for a road trip? The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm [...]