Category Archives: Popular Culture

Stand Up Comedy and the Essay, aka Louis C.K. Meet Michel de Montaigne

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Taylor Reinhart

It could be a joke, two men walk into a bar… But no Taylor Reinhart links standup to the essay to Michel de Montaigne himself. Continue reading →

Posted in Literature, Popular Culture | Tagged comedy, george carlin, Louis C.K., Manny Maldonado, Michel de Montaigne, Raul Perez, standup, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Tig Notaro | 6 Comments

The Light Easier to Find

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Litsa Dremousis

Litsa Dremousis confronts middle age. And wins. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Popular Culture | Tagged fig lipstick, freelance writing, ha ha assholes, Litsa Dremousis, mid life crises, middle age, publishing, thank you | 6 Comments

On becoming a US citizen: or how the constitution didn’t quite anticipate punk rock.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Danbert Nobacon

Danbert Nobacon is now officially more American than you. Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Popular Culture | Tagged 28th Amendment, Chumbawamba, civics test, Danbert Nobacon, Declaration of Independence, Fleetwood Mac, George Washinton, President Obama, Sali Sayler, separation of powers, Thomas Jefferson, USCIS | 6 Comments

Evolution: Thoughts on Woody Allen, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Spike Jonze’s “Her”

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Gina Frangello

Gina Frangello argues for humanity in this powerful, encompassing meditation on loss, abuse, and survival. Continue reading →

Posted in Popular Culture | Tagged Annie Hall, Before midnight, child abuse, diane keaton, Dylan Farrow, Frank Sinatra, gina frangello, her, julie delphy, Mia Farrow, My Dinner With Andre, Nelson Algren, Philip seymour hoffman, Rowan Farrow, Scarlett Johansson, Spike Jonze, when harry met sally, Woody Allen | 5 Comments

Creeper: Woody Allen, Misconceptions About Child Sex Abuse, and the Perils of Internet Outrage

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Zoe Zolbrod

Whether or not Woody Allen is guilty, responses to the allegations against him show that there are many misconceptions about child sex abuse, Zoe Zolbrod writes. Continue reading →

Posted in Popular Culture | Tagged child sex abuse, Dylan Farrow, Mia Farrow, responses to the Woody Allen allegations, Rowan Farrow, Soon-Yi Previn, Vanity Fair, Woody Allen | 10 Comments

MESSING WITH THEIR HEADS

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Eli Hastings

Eli Hastings discusses his training as a youth counselor in the context of both his clients and his son. Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Popular Culture | Tagged antioch university, Children, clinical issues, counseling, eli hastings, Santa Claus | Leave a comment

Facebook: Where Wonder Goes to Die

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Whitney Collins

Whitney Collins decided to step away from social media for four full weeks. What happened next will change your life forever. Continue reading →

Posted in Popular Culture | Tagged Facebook, insanity, like this, memes, overdose, RTs, social media, Society, Twitter | 7 Comments