Oscar’s Hidden Gold
It’s late February, which means that it’s time for my annual analysis of the Oscars’ mid-major categories. I like writing this piece, because it’s...
Not-So-Sweet Arrangements
You need to know I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it,” the 60-ish man is saying, while insisting again that his identity be...
Gourmet Grocer
Siblings Brittany and Hunter Ryan grew up on the West Side, and both graduated from New York’s French Culinary Institute. They’ve spent time as...
Films and Not Films
By now, the story has become part of cinematic lore: Confined to house arrest and banned from filmmaking, Iranian director Jafar Panahi responded by...
Robbie Rogers Is Gay (Yay!)
Since I’m the soccer guy on this website, I need to take note of an American soccer player who shook up the sport over...
Virginia Pizza Shop Offers Discount to Anyone Packing Heat
Apparently people in Virginia like their pizzas like they like their guns: fully loaded.
A pizza shop in Virginia Beach is offering a 15 percent...
Atheists Get Something to Believe In at TCU
It sounds like it could be a lame joke: A group of atheists walk onto a predominantly conservative Christian campus. A students affairs administrator...
Puritan Justice, Tarrant County-Style
I think the Tarrant County d.a.’s office may have a thing about getting down and dirty in court. Last year a jury got to...
Fort Worth Lags Behind In Solar
Fort Worth, whose city leaders opened their arms widely to the natural gas industry, isn't exactly a shining example when it comes to solar...
Some Movies I Overlooked Last Year
As happens every December, the crush of movie viewing at year’s end brought me into contact with some films that weren’t worthy of my...
