Roughly two-thirds into Mistress America, a series of characters criticize another’s short story. Mainly for being shallow plagiarism, but of all the harsh criticism hurled at the author, the line, “Just like the rest of your generation; everything a pastiche” lands … Continue reading MISTRESS AMERICA
Of all the fine cuisine options the world provides, nothing seems quite as ubiquitous as the steak dinner. The preparation of this culinary staple can range greatly from locale to locale, but the results are essentially the same: high-quality beef … Continue reading STEAK (R)EVOLUTION
On Sept. 10, 1991, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” hit the airwaves, forever changing pop, punk, rap, and rock while the cultural world embraced, assimilated, and commoditized “Teen Spirit.” If record sales and critical acclaim have anything to say, then the … Continue reading COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK
Allan Karlsson (Robert Gustafsson) is like Teflon. No matter what situation Allan finds himself in, he can slide out as easily as he slid in. He’s been doing it since day one, and on day 36,525, Allan slides right out … Continue reading THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED
First published in 1923, The Prophet by Lebanese American author Kahlil Gibran is one of the most successful and popular books of poetry ever produced. Selling more than 100 million copies in more than 40 languages, The Prophet is a collection of 26 illustrated … Continue reading THE PROPHET
It’s that time of year again. The roads are packed, the lines at the sandwich shops quadruple, electrical outlets at Starbucks become a scarce commodity, and Boulder is flooded with 30,000 hungry young minds ready to change the world. School … Continue reading Continuing Excellence: Previewing the Fall 2015 International Film Series
There truly wasn’t anyone like Evel Knievel. His motorcycle was his weapon, but what did he combat? Gravity, I suppose. For what purpose? Political? Maybe. Celebrity, fame, and fortune? Probably. Destrudo? Definitely. Even the name was a creation, a gift … Continue reading BEING EVEL
If there is a type of indie film that has become incredibly tired and in need of a makeover, it is the adult beginner movie—the pre-mid-life crisis where someone learns to stop focusing on career and cherish the family at … Continue reading PEOPLE PLACES THINGS
If there is one great frustration of the modern world, it is that all enterprises are businesses. Be it entertainment, politics, legal, educational, or other; the bottom line is no matter the trade, money must be made. This is especially … Continue reading HIPPOCRATES: DIARY OF A FRENCH DOCTOR
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