February 2002

Acknowledging Craft

Why is perfecting one’s craft is looked on with suspicion, as something that limits self-expression rather than expands it?

Virtues of Small Talk

Americans have forgotten how to avert our eyes.

Gosford Park

Everyone in their place.

Bottom line: Highly recommended.

The Earthquake Bird

The Earthquake Bird.
Susanna Jones.
Mysterious Press, New York. 2001

Warlock

If you’re a Buffy fan, you will probably like Warlock.