Beyond the Rhetoric

It’s a little hard to believe that it’s been four years since I read and reviewed Marty Beckerman’s last book, Generation S.L.U.T.: A Brutal Feel-up Session with Today’s Sex-Crazed Adolescent Populace. Combining real world statistics with a brilliant fictional narrative, Generation S.L.U.T. was brash, abrasive, and strangely insightful. You can read more about that book [...]

Last year, I got all contemplative over turning 25 years old, exploring some of the common issues associated with a quarter life crisis. Now that I’m another 365 days older, I’m not completely sure if those issues have been resolved, but I’m certainly getting more comfortable with my lot in life and I’m happier than [...]

Boo! Did I scare you? I didn’t think so. As you already know, Halloween is taking place next Friday. Some people like celebrating with unfortunate costumes, whereas others are more inclined to enjoy all sorts of cavity-causing treats. In the spirit of ghouls, ghosts, and goblins, I’m dedicating this series of movie reviews to some [...]

Perhaps the best thing about professional sports is also the worst thing. You can try and make good predictions, but they’ll always throw you a curve ball when you least expect it. Last year’s champion can be this year’s chump. A team can follow an impressive victory with a stunning defeat. And the Dallas Cowboys [...]

Although I derive a fair bit of entertainment from surfing the Internet and playing video games, I still enjoy watching television. As bad as this may sound, I probably spent way more time watching TV growing up than I did studying for school or doing my homework. I grew up with cheesy sitcoms like Saved [...]