For J.D. Salinger, Jethro Tull and Me
Sean MurphyShe nodded. “Make it extraordinarily squalid and moving,” she suggested. “Are you at all acquainted...
A Combination of Santa Claus, Superman and Peter Pan
When I was growing up, Larry Bird was by far my favorite athlete. His capacity...
Why Dogs Rule, Redux
From Sigourney Weaver’s “What You’ve Learned” feature in December’s Esquire: I volunteered to serve food...
I’m In Love!
I’m in love! No, not really. But I am in love with this movie (Sunshine...
This Was The Life*
When I first took this job I got in the habit of referring to the...
The Hope of Audacity
Question: How many GOP staffers are looking for new jobs after agreeing to let the...
Top 50 Albums of the Decade, Part Five
10. The Fiery Furnaces, Bitter Tea (2006) It’s a funny thing: as decidedly out there...
Top 50 Albums of the Decade, Part Four
20. Fiona Apple, Extraordinary Machine (2005) Mad genius? Compulsive artiste? Fragile chanteuse? Misunderstood icon? All...
Top 50 Albums of the Decade, Part Three
30. Sonic Youth, Murray Street (2002) Some might say Sonic Youth did their best work...
Top 50 Albums of the Decade, Part Two
40. Cornershop, Handcream For A Generation (2002) It seemed too good to be true that...