Actually, it really is meta

“At first, the discussions about the writings may seem as enthralling as listening to actors talk about acting or the production team Stock-Aitken-Waterman discuss the Bananarama years.”

So I thought when I first heard about “Metawritings.” Then I read it. It’s great. Check out my review at the Columbia Journalism Review.

MCA Adam Yauch dead

Related: The world just got shittier. Read the story at Rolling Stone and every other news outlet in about five minutes. 

Review: Stillman's "Damsels in Distress"

Whit Stillman’s movies appeal to a small and select group. I’m generally not of member of that group, but “Damsels in Distress” charmed me once I gave into its point of view. Read my review at the Santa Fe Reporter.

This is overdue, but sorry to see you go, Greg Ham.

Never more, seriously

Here’s my review of “The Raven,” which comes out Friday. What do my reviews look like when the movie is just plain bad? Click here to find out.

A Internet fight? Why not!

So Jonathan Kiefer at SF Weekly reviewed a live Elvis Costello performance. Naturally the fanboys read the review incorrectly and became offended. Here’s what transpired in the comments.