On Drunk Man Disliked Women
Besides the absolutely horrifying possibility of being trapped for days in the middle of the ocean with the magazine's staff -- and whatever "special musical guests" it might deem hip and now -- this is another reason I am delighted I have a severe allergic reaction to the phrase "Nation cruise."
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On Two Poems By Robert Hershon
These are both awesome -- and the thought of Taylor Mead and broccoli together made me shiver.
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On Brett Ratner Under The Impression That He's A Storyteller
"Ratner’s gaffe could be damaging since he is the producer of this year’s Oscar telecast."
Oh. Well then.
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On Eighth-Graders Get Really Mean 9/11 Art Review
I did not know that "then, as now—Jews are the preferred target of bias crimes." Did I miss a vote?
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On Three Poems by Paul Legault
These are awesome, and funny in a glow-in-the-dark way. Will definitely have to check out more of his stuff!
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On Photos and Video from Election Day in Cairo
Even though there are still some serious concerns about the Egyptian army, the rush of words from the voters mouths is a wonderful symptom of democracy's onrushing hubbub. Thanks so much for this. But how different I feel looking at these photos than similar ones from Iraq six years ago ... this really is the right way to do it, yes?
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On Rebel Libyans Stalling While the World Debates
you're not being a dick -- and I don't mean to sound like a neo con. Yes, it's complicated, and yes I know that aggression against one dictator would make every other dictator all nervy and righteous. (Although Bahrain and Yemen seem to be just leapin' right into the vacuum of reprisals.) I wonder if just some more publicity backbone about the fact that it's not "the West" would get the message across ... but maybe not. You, madam or sir, have a cooler head than I in this frustrating situation.
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On Rebel Libyans Stalling While the World Debates
At least responding to the rebel (and Arab league etc) please for a no-fly zone would be great. Right now China and Russia are holding everyone back -- yet the rebels are blaming "the West" for betraying them. That doesn't seem good for us no matter who prevails for now. Also, hang in there rebels!
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On Ten Songs For Young, Active Cats To Force Their Extroverted Woman Owners To Sing For Them (On A Rainy Stay-At-Home Friday)
I have no idea why, but for me the "Robot Marathon in Osaka Japan" video is showing before the jump right now on this post, and the thought of a woman singing the background music in it is exactly why I adore this site.
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On "I Hate J. Hoberman"
I loved reading Hoberman,despite several "disagrees" -- and his coverage of Cannes was always fun. I think younger critics like myself need seasoned precursors to learn from every week. (Spare me the baby boomer slash and burn talk unless you're 17: you should grow out of it after about a year of actual experience and some semblance of philosophy -- but happy hit-getting, Eileen!) Still, Hoberman knew who he was lying down with when New Times took over, so I can't really pity him too much.