Krypto-Bigotry
Belated thoughts on Truth, Justice, and putting an end to a pernicious claim about Freedom of Speech.
Fearful Symmetry
Answering a FAQ (that I keep getting, for some reason) about The Life of Pi
My Problem with The Big Bang Theory
An analysis of inequities of power, income, social status, and issues of representation in the popular media. “Holy shit, get a life”
Set Tube-jawed Baffle to 6!
Spaceteam is genius in iOS app form. ASTEROID! (everybody shake)
GOTY II: The Legacy of Kain
The unforgettable video games of 2012 that I totally forgot to mention
GOTY
Best video games of the year according to someone who didn’t play a lot of video games this year.
You Can See the People Sing
If you’ve been wanting to see a filmed version of the Les Misérables musical, this is certainly that.
48 Hz, Don’t It?
Film The Hobbit at high frame rates/That’s what Bilbo Baggins hates.
How I Met Your Mithrandir
The Hobbit is really just an excuse for Peter Jackson and his pals to spend a few more years hanging out in Middle Earth. I don’t see how anybody could have a problem with that.
Protestant Gadget Ethic
Making sense of the iPad mini in a world that doesn’t need it.
Richard Parker, Burning Bright
More thoughts on Life of Pi, the movie I earlier said had left me with nothing to think about.
We Sold a Zoo
Life of Pi is spectacular even for people jaded by spectacle, and it might even be meaningful to people jaded by pop spirituality.