The world of Gilmore Girls is filled with bright, shiny, articulate characters who are thoroughly invested not only in popular culture via television, movies, and music, but also are tremendously well aware and informed of the written word, delivered in a variety of media. From the pilot’s first scene at … read more»

Analyzing humor is a dangerous business. Have you ever told a joke to a friend, been met with a blank stare, then tried to explain what was supposed to be funny about it? Your explanation probably didn’t make your friend laugh, and might have permanently ruined the joke for you … read more»

The Adventures of Superman star George Reeves was only forty-five years old in 1959 when he was found dead in his home from a single gunshot. There was a lot of talk of foul play at the time, though the death was officially labeled a suicide. Depression over his typecasting … read more»

When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

—ERASMUS

That quote by Desiderus Erasmus is usually mentioned, wryly, by someone who doesn’t share Erasmus’ point of view about someone who does. I’m so far in the latter … read more»