SIN BOLDLY BUZZ: What people are saying … ___________________________________________________________________________ “Here’s an utterly original, unflinchingly honest, heart-expanding treatment of my favorite topic: the grace of God. I was so captivated that I missed church while reading it – and Cathleen’s lyrical insights refreshed my soul more than any sermon could have. I won’t be the same having read it.” – Lee Strobel, author, The Case for the Real Jesus “Cathleen Falsani is an excellent writer and a wonderful storyteller. Sin Boldly... Read more

Sunday night braindroppings Taking a well-deserved respite from the Coen-a-palooza that is my life these days, I watched “The Matchmaker,” a usually forgettable Irish-ish film starring Janeane Garofalo that I last saw in 1997 the week before my wedding (and honeymoon in Ireland.) Despite it being treacly and cliche, I found it lovely and nostalgic tonite. And it happily reminded me of a wonderful World Party song. “She’s the One” has got to be one of the all-time great love... Read more

YES, PLEASE:The Grateful Dead may reunite for Obama According to the Chicago Sun-Times: Senator Barack Obama’s presidential run might pay dividends for Deadheads this year. Three of the Grateful Dead’s surviving members — Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Mickey Hart — reunited for a February fundraiser for Obama in San Francisco, and Hart says it could happen again. ‘‘We’re not making plans, but I think we stand at the ready to be of service,’’ Hart says. ‘‘We’re all deeply into... Read more

Brokedown Palace Going to plant a weeping willow,On the banks green edge it will grow, grow, grow.Sing a lullaby beside the water,Lovers come and go, the river roll, roll, roll. Fare you well, fare you well, I love you more than words can tell,Listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul. Read more

‘We got a baby now. Everything’s chaaaaaaanged.’ Pardon the Coen-a-palooza of late, without much else.Two weeks until the manu is done and it’s pretty much all I have on the mind. Hope you’re enjoying your summer … XOGG Read more

Barton Fink: Is that more than one thing? Read more

Made me smile About the video (from www.wherethehellismatt.com) Matt is a 31-year-old deadbeat from Connecticut who used to think that all he ever wanted to do in life was make and play videogames. Matt achieved this goal pretty early and enjoyed it for a while, but eventually realized there might be other stuff he was missing out on. In February of 2003, he quit his job in Brisbane, Australia and used the money he’d saved to wander around Asia until... Read more

NOOOOOOOOOOOO! George Carlin has died. George Carlin, Irreverent Comedian, Dies at 71By MEL WATKINSNew York Times George Carlin, the Grammy-Award winning standup comedian and actor who was hailed for his irreverent social commentary, poignant observations of the absurdities of everyday life and language, and groundbreaking routines like “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” died in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday, according to his publicist, Jeff Abraham. He was 71. The cause of death was heart failure. Mr. Carlin,... Read more

‘But where can you go on holiday if you have no money and don’t speak French?’ “The Danish Poet.” Winner of the 2007 Oscar for Best Short Subjects Animation. Completely charming. Read more

To be Coentinued: “Burn After Reading” September 12 release date in US.Can’t wait. Read more