Movie update (past two weeks or so, in reverse order): The Shipping News, Monster’s Ball, Black Hawk Down, Pay it Forward, The Bourne Identity, and Minority Report. Everything in that group was worthwhile except Black Hawk Down (I really thought Ridley Scott could do something with it, but he didn’t. It’s a big, cliche, Hollywood [...]

John Entwistle, legendary bassist of The Who, died today (age 57). His playing had a deep impact on me and the way I approach the bass. I’m sad to hear it. He’ll be missed. A few thoughts on the Pledge of Allegiance issue (via booknotes).

A few months back, I saw A Beautiful Mind and liked it quite a bit. There was a lot of talk at the time about Jennifer Connelly playing the role of John Nash’s wife, who was born in El Salvador. This AP article discusses it, though briefly. I am a suporter of equal opportunity, but [...]

An odd virtual tour of a home (via mefi).

A nice editorial on the first amendment’s first application to film. Found it in my local paper, but I was sure it would be on the web somewhere.