Monthly Archives: March 2012

What happens at Davos…or SXSW? — March 5, 2012

I don’t expect to be invited to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, known as “Davos.” So I was amused to recognize the feelings that Nick Paumgarten recounted from his first time covering the gathering. If you’ve been … Continue reading

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The art of silent film explained — Feb. 27

I was one of about three people who left the theater at the end of “The Artist” feeling vaguely disappointed. Silent film is unfamiliar to me, but given the powerful stories I’ve seen told with even more limited tools, I … Continue reading

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Am I missing something? — Feb. 13 & 20

I haven’t posted in forever, and it’s because I’ve been blocked on this issue. There ought to be plenty to say. It’s a double issue! With 121 pages! But even though there were some interesting and disturbing pieces (the attack … Continue reading

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