Archive for June, 2012

Nora Ephron And I Cab It Uptown

Nora Ephron knew everyone in New York, and occasionally I was among that “everyone.” I ran … Read more »

Smash: Debra Nixes The Scarves

Vulture has learned that among the major changes happening to the NBC drama under new showrunner … Read more »

Why Our Brains Are Addicted To Computers

“The computer is electronic cocaine for many people. Our brains are wired for finding immediate reward. … Read more »

Marvel vs. DC: Who’s The King of Comics?

Mark Harris compares the two comic-book, superhero giants: ‘There’s no question that Marvel, which, 10 years … Read more »

Keeping Plays Secret: Spoiler Alert

Two plays in London by high-profile dramatists — Joe Penhall’s “Birthday” and Alan Bennett‘s “People” — … Read more »

Van Gogh Like You’ve Never Seen Him

A fanatic builds a version of van Gogh’s most famous painting, “A Starry Night,” from dominoes. … Read more »

The Revived Ewing Saga: Dullas

James Wolcott shares my general feeling about the new “Dallas“: ‘I cashed out about twenty minutes … Read more »