Peggy Noonan explains why “George Clooney” is synonymous with “clueless.” But Mr. Clooney’s remarks were also part of the tinniness of the age, and of modern Hollywood. I don’t think he was being disingenuous in suggesting he was himself somewhat heroic. He doesn’t even know he’s not heroic. He thinks making a movie in 2005… Continue reading

Hey…how many major New York publishing house editors do you know who moonlight as guitar players and vocalists for hot new rock bands? If you’re looking for something new (and especially nice for listening to at work while you apply templates to reams and reams of html pages, or update erooms for your projects) check… Continue reading

I’m basically channelling Glenn Reynolds this morning, because this is so important: VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Last week the golden dome of the Askariya shrine in Samarra was blown apart. Sectarian riots followed, and reprisals and deaths ensued. Thugs and criminals came out of the woodwork to foment further violence. But instead of the apocalypse of… Continue reading