Articles by

Kevin Nguyen

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.

Home is Where the Hair Is

by Kevin Nguyen on October 24, 2008

For some people, a haircut is important; for others, it isn’t. But for Kevin Nguyen, hair isn’t about how it looks, but where you get it cut.

Editor’s Note: Triple Play

by Kevin Nguyen on October 13, 2008

Introducing three new series to the site—one about Europe, one about Asia, and one about the craziness that is this year’s presidential election.

Economist Kevin Nguyen explains the country’s economic woes to his younger sister, using Pokémon as an analogy. Seriously.

Worst-Case Scenarios

by Kevin Nguyen on September 24, 2008

Kevin Nguyen experiences terror at 500 feet and dropping, with a stiff crosswind.

My Family Discusses Sarah Palin via Email

by Kevin Nguyen on September 15, 2008

Kevin Nguyen and his family take a break from forwarding each other funny pictures to discuss the Governor of Alaska’s veep credentials.

The Non-Idiot’s Box

by Kevin Nguyen on September 8, 2008

Kevin Nguyen examines the forces behind the recent swell of extraordinary, intelligent television.

Ebert-acolyte Kevin Nguyen reviews the unreleased children’s film “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” which bears more resemblance to “A Clockwork Orange” than your usual Disney picture.

The Times They Are A-Changing

by Kevin Nguyen on August 18, 2008

Kevin Nguyen contends that newspapers don’t need a radical change to survive online; they just have to adapt their old success to a new age.

How High Oil Prices Will Save America

by Kevin Nguyen on August 11, 2008

Kevin Nguyen argues that the oil crisis will bring out the best in America’s capitalist instincts.