Charles Yu is the author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, surely our favorite book about “a son searching for his father…through quantum space-time.” Continue reading…
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Film Review: The Cabin in the Woods
Writing about The Cabin in the Woods is tricky. Continue reading…
Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer Share the Love
The recent marriage of Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer was a match made in hell. Each of them have made their careers dealing in darkness: Gaiman as the award-winning author of novels and comics like American Gods and the iconic series The Sandman, and Palmer as half of the maniacal cabaret-pop duo The Dresden Dolls and, more recently, as a ukulele-strumming solo artist. That the grim pair ended up together made for the most Hot Topic-approved wedding since Tim Burton married Helena Bonham Carter. Continue reading…
Film Review: Warrior
The men at the center of Warrior are bruised and battered long before any of them step into the ring. The story of two brothers pitted against each other in a mixed martial arts tournament could have easily felt rote or manipulative, but thanks to its crystalline performances, smart script, and understated direction, Warrior succeeds in being the best sports movie since Rocky. Continue reading…
Josh Ritter Returns to San Diego
In 2010, Josh Ritter put out one of the year’s flat-out best albums. The lyrical So Runs the World Away was a beautiful collection of songs that showcased Ritter’s uncanny gift for marrying gorgeous compositions with heartbreaking narratives. It made its way onto several year-end lists, including Owl and Bear’s fancy Best of 2010 one, and every bit of the attention was deserved.
So you can forgive the guy for taking a victory lap. Continue reading…