June 14, 2010 12:16PM
“The talk of the death of the novel has been going on for ages. I read Franzen's rhetorical questions as kind of tongue-in-cheek, because with his life'…”
About: Do Novels Still Matter?
June 07, 2010 12:52AM
“Congratulations, Emily! I hope you find much to enjoy here.”
About: Greetings from the new Open editor!
May 27, 2010 05:55PM
“kdan, check out Juliet Waters' post from last summer about how much she, too, hates the camera work: http://open.salon.com/bl og/juliet_waters/2009/05/2R 30;”
About: The emotional heart of So You Think You Can Dance
May 17, 2010 02:41PM
“Definitely can relate to this. Go for a run in the park, watch the seemingly painful heaving and bouncing of the more endowed women, and you'll feel be…”
About: Victoria and I Have a Secret
May 12, 2010 01:40PM
“I don't have particularly strong feelings about Woods because I'm not a golf fan. Also, he's famous for acting like a robot, so that likability factor-…”
About: Can I still admire Marion Jones?
May 04, 2010 12:57AM
“"Unpacking" is analyzing/dissecting/taking apart an argument or an idea. It's just a silly way of saying it, but it's a term that was used a…”
About: I Just Want to Read
May 03, 2010 07:35PM
“My least favorite lit theory/analytical word: "unpacking." I think that an emphasis on theory and analysis can kill the pleasure of reading f…”
About: I Just Want to Read
April 28, 2010 03:06PM
“She is the total opposite of a chameleon like Toni Collette, who changes her hair, voice, personality, everything in every role (most obviously in The…”
About: Parenthood Catch-Up: “Rubber Band Ball,” Bouncing Around
April 28, 2010 02:29PM
“I'm a couple episodes behind, but I agree that Lauren Graham's character is the weakest. It's a shame, because I was a big Gilmore Girls fan, but she j…”
About: Parenthood Catch-Up: “Rubber Band Ball,” Bouncing Around
April 26, 2010 09:21AM
“Wow, she is beautiful. My favorite inexplicably-captivating actre ss is Anouk Aimee.”
About: Monica Vitti: The Glamor of Films from Not-So-Ancient Past
April 23, 2010 01:51PM
“Oops, I meant apologized to Mila.”
About: Project Runway Finale
April 23, 2010 01:50PM
“Even though I didn't like Emilio, I thought his print was beautiful. The funniest part of the night came in the reunion show, when quote-machine Anthon…”
About: Project Runway Finale
March 25, 2010 04:43PM
“I actually haven't seen "Observe and Report." It seemed to be more cruel and malicious than funny, so it didn't appeal to me. Did you watch i…”
About: How Zoolander Changed My Life
February 10, 2010 01:00PM
“Thanks for the recommendations! I've got some listening to do.”
About: Crazy Heart and a country playlist