Yes, the main article at The Stranger this week brings back so many memories of my own. And this is Charles' finest piece (according to my shaky memory; I do remember a kick ass 'Solaris' review once too, and more). Around the time he was doing that, I was living in a Belltown very few of my current friends could even imagine, filled with howling ( Read more... )

My grumpiness and almost agoraphobic behavior of late has finally been at least somewhat explained: The back pain is probably a hernia. Ouch! No wonder I've been such a bitch. Well, more-so, I suppose ( Read more... )

Harvesting the orgiastic energy of the fan who geek-gushes is a full time occupation. Perhaps an Albert Brooks fan club founding would make things more clear, but the world must recurrently catch up with Andy Kaufman (hey, Mr. Phoenix.) I achingly appreciate, I roil with enjoyment at what you create, and you tend to either pleasure me in return ( Read more... )

Proof that "Waking Life" was completely a death hallucination is confirmed by the end of "Waltz With Bashir" -- "Waking Life" remains animated throughout (we never see the numbers on the clock in focus ( Read more... )

Check this out ( Read more... )

I will dare anyone to go to a funeral for a loved one on a grey, overcast day, even if it's just barely raining, and not think of what seems like a hundred Tom Waits songs (maybe even all playing at once ( Read more... )

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/02/05/_when_you_re_a_working_classRead more... )

Why do MSN news stories always have titles that make me want to write screenplays?

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"The Itching Stick"

I have been informed by my spouse that this is what the TV remote is NOT.

1.) Drink and graffiti.

2.) Say leeringly to pals, "Well, I'm not a voter, but if I WAS one he'd be the guy I would have voted for ..."

3.) Violently plot to overthrow the State just a little bit less joyfully.

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It's so strange that since John passed away so many new friendships have started, in the light of his joy and the meaning of his life. We are preparing for some wonderful shows in the new year in his honor and to help out his widow Jody. Here's what we have so far ( Read more... )