- WritingApr 23, 2014, 09:47AM
A Poem to Spring
A Roman poet's work presented for today's readers.
- DigitalApr 23, 2014, 09:47AM
Nine More Obnoxious Facebook Friends
- WritingApr 23, 2014, 06:37AM
You Are What You Think
On spring cleaning your thoughts.
- Politics & MediaApr 22, 2014, 01:57PM
Michael Kinsley Is Bored
Vanity Fair enables the out-of-gas pundit.
- WritingApr 22, 2014, 09:38AM
Forgiveness Is a Beautifully Selfish Act
Letting go of resentment and hurt feelings.
- WritingApr 22, 2014, 09:38AM
The Waiting Days
For a two-year trip.
- Moving PicturesApr 21, 2014, 10:03AM
Lars Von Trier’s Nymphomaniac Is Quiet and Hypnotizing
The clarity of anhedonia.
- Moving PicturesApr 21, 2014, 10:03AM
Ernest & Celestine Integrate Fantasy France
I’ll explain how in a moment; right now, there’s something in my eyes.
- WritingApr 21, 2014, 10:03AM
Everywhere I Go... Schnahbah
Euphoria's pet chameleon.
- Politics & MediaApr 18, 2014, 01:07PM
Incredibly, Martin O’Malley Receives a Mash Note
Ted Venetoulis plumps the Maryland governor’s prez campaign.
- WritingApr 18, 2014, 08:37AM
I'm a Writer, It's What I Do
Even if it doesn't pay the bills (yet).
- SportsApr 18, 2014, 08:37AM
The Yangervis Solarte All Stars
Like every season, some obscure minor leaguers are helping MLB clubs.
- WritingApr 24, 2014, 07:03AM
He Didn't Feel Stupid
Maybe he was getting someplace.
- MusicApr 24, 2014, 07:03AM
Country Music's Sunny Contingent
Artists who don’t cross over shouldn’t be automatically dismissed.
- Pop CultureApr 23, 2014, 06:37AM
DC Comics Tries for Diversity With Justice League United
There are few enough non-white heroes that any addition is welcome.
- Moving PicturesApr 23, 2014, 06:37AM
On a Dead Saturday Afternoon, Watch Sabotage on Cable
This movie is like the Incredible Hulk on cocaine.
- MusicApr 22, 2014, 05:46AM
Fumbling Beyond Nirvana
Reflections of youth.
- SportsApr 22, 2014, 05:46AM
Jasper Bashing
Marist baseball juggernaut sweeps Manhattan College.
- WritingApr 21, 2014, 07:03AM
Twentieth Anniversary of Motherhood
My baby is suddenly a young adult.
- Politics & MediaApr 21, 2014, 07:03AM
Anthony Brown Stalled in Maryland Governor’s Race
Doug Gansler gains, while GOP is not a factor.
- Politics & MediaApr 18, 2014, 07:02AM
The Silence of Feminist Liberals
Feminist icon Ayaan Hirsi Ali disrespected by Brandeis University.
- Moving PicturesApr 23, 2014, 02:01PM
Call Girl of Cthulhu
NSFW. The latest (H.P. Lovecraft-inspired) horror comedy from Baltimore's own Chris LaMartina. The film was successfully funded on Kickstarter more than a year ago. Get updates on Facebook. Previously, the WNUF Halloween Special.
- ConsumeApr 23, 2014, 01:04PM
A Look at Koenigsegg's Carbon Fiber Wheels
The only carmaker in the world making carbon fiber wheels; tougher than forged aluminum, and 40% lighter. From /DRIVE. More at Motor Authority.
- ConsumeApr 23, 2014, 10:15AM
420 in Toronto: Yonge Dundas Square
13,000+ pot smokers converge. CP24 has more.
- Moving PicturesApr 22, 2014, 02:13PM
Metropolis and the Movie Posters of Boris Bilinsky
After Boris Bilinsky's 1927 French release poster was used as the official artwork for the 2010 Masters of Cinema Blu-Ray edition of Fritz Lang's Metropolis, Adrian Curry tracked down more than 20 of Bilinsky's posters held in the official collection of the Cinematheque Française. Check them out at Notebook. Via Metafilter.
- MusicApr 22, 2014, 11:04AM
Converge - "All We Love We Leave Behind" Official Video
Directed by Craig Murray. A joint video for "Precipice" and "All We Love We Leave Behind," the title track from the band's 2012 album. Via CoS. Check out Rungs in a Ladder, Ian McFarland's short documentary on frontman Jacob Bannon on Vimeo. More at the band's official website.
- Pop CultureApr 21, 2014, 02:42PM
New Urban Legends Art Exhibition
Hearsay: Artists Reveal Urban Legends is a collaborative exhibition (with more than 35 artists) at CSU Fullerton's Begovich Gallery. Below, Chris Farling's "Sewer Gator" (2011). More at the official website. Via Boing Boing.
- MusicApr 21, 2014, 10:51AM
Mazzy Star - "I'm Less Here" Official Video
Mazzy Star's Record Store Day 7", out now (only 3000 copies) with b-side "Things." Or check out last year's Seasons of Your Day, the band's first album in 17 years. Via Stereogum. More from Record Store Day 2014 here.
- Pop CultureApr 18, 2014, 10:15AM
What Year Is It (#108)?
Clues after the jump.
- MusicApr 18, 2014, 09:43AM
The Horrors - "So Now You Know" Official Video
Luminous, the band's first album in four years, is out May 5 on XL. Via CoS. Previously, "I See You." Gigwise has an album preview. More at the band's official website.