Tag Archives: film

The Retreat of Cynicism

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Mahonri Stewart

Perhaps it’s a fluke. Perhaps it’s a perfect storm. But I was very interested to see so many of the most popular films this year (and many of them Oscar contenders!)  to be so earnest, so lacking in snark, so… … Continue reading →

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So You’re a Writer, Huh?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Lisa Torcasso Downing

They say: The stereotypical writer hangs out at Starbucks during the week, speaking to no one but the barista while there. At night, he drinks heavily, alone and in his one room flat. As a general rule, he only bathes … Continue reading →

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