On Friday night, in Calgary, AB, I'll be speaking about the Oscars, the movies Oscar overlooked, and taking the road less traveled to a life of rewarding, life-changing, "dangerous" moviegoing. On Saturday night I'll be flying home to Seattle. On Sunday night... … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes with Photographer Fritz Liedtke
February 16, 2012 By
I'm so glad that the incredible work by my friend Fritz Liedtke is finding an appreciative audience. Here's an impressive behind-the-scenes video... … [Read more...]
How do you define "kitsch"?
February 11, 2012 By
How do you define "kitsch"? If your answer is "A savory, open-faced pastry crust pie with a savory custard filling of cheese, meat and vegetables," then you need to consult a dictionary. Conversations about kitsch are tricky business. What exactly is it? Can any art that makes you feel warm and fuzzy be called "kitsch"? Usually, when the subject comes up, I end up going back to Gregory Wolfe's editorial on the work of Thomas Kinkade. It's always helpful. Today, thanks to a Tweet and … [Read more...]
indieWire: One Best Picture nominee "towers above the rest."
February 10, 2012 By
Matt Zoller Seitz and Serena Bramble have crafted a wonderful video essay on one of the nine films nominated for Best Picture. … [Read more...]
Films About the Future
January 31, 2012 By
In the new issue of Seattle Pacific University's Response magazine, which is focused on matters of science, faith, and imagination, I recommend some of my favorite movies about the future. … [Read more...]
Christmas in Seattle, through the eyes of a poet
December 22, 2011 By
Anne writes poetry. But lately, she's been asked to write a few essays. Some of them appear between the poetry collections in her new book Delicate Machinery Suspended. And one of them is published today at Christianity Today: An eyewitness testimony about what it's like to celebrate Christmas in Seattle. … [Read more...]
A new Christmas-gift offer for the poets and poetry lovers in your life
December 6, 2011 By
Here's a message from Anne: … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
November 24, 2011 By
What does Thanksgiving look like? Here's a good image... … [Read more...]
When it comes to rock and roll, there are no "good old days."
September 8, 2011 By
Today's must-read: Andy Whitman tells us to shut up about how music used to be great. … [Read more...]
U2 GQ
September 8, 2011 By
U2 are GQ's Men of the Year. I noted this in an earlier post, but now... … [Read more...]
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