From the month of

November 2008

Craving one of America’s great tradition (a.k.a. gorging on turkey), Locke McKenzie copes with celebrating Thanksgiving on a continent where it doesn’t exist.

Stranger Than Non-Fiction

by Nick Martens on November 26, 2008

Citing examples in television and literature, Nick Martens discusses how fictitious elements can supplement the truth in non-fiction.

Kevin Nguyen examines how a recent Guns N’ Roses review fits into the iconic hipster-writer’s oeuvre.

The Vienna Yuppie

by Carrie Miltenberger on November 21, 2008

In Vienna, Austria, Carrie Miltenberger observes the invasion of American yuppie culture.

Two weeks after this year’s historic presidential election, Josh Fischel reflects on the understated nature of Barack Obama’s victory.

The Sanctity of Nonsense

by David Tveite on November 17, 2008

David Tveite reviews Proposition 8, the latest blockbuster from the state that brought you The Governator.

The President of the United States is often called the leader of the free world. Locke McKenzie finds that the enthusiasm for Obama’s victory is perhaps greater in the “free world” than it is in America.

Streaming Video Killed the TV Star

by Kevin Nguyen on November 12, 2008

Cinephile Kevin Nguyen is impressed by Netflix’s Watch Instantly and Hulu.com’s feature-length film offerings, because now he doesn’t have to leave Twitter or Facebook to see a movie.

For Better or For Worse

by Josh Fischel on November 10, 2008

Is there any omen more distressing than getting married on the same day as a character from the comic strip For Better or For Worse? Josh Fischel thinks not.

At the Taiwanese Major League World Series, Daniel Adler observes 10,000 baseball fans dancing, clapping, and singing in unison.