by natecooper | Jul 24, 2008 | aesthetics, cool, culture, humor, television
Much to my delight Scare Tactics has been posted on Hulu. I had all but forgotten about the show that originally aired a few years ago — with host Shannon Doughtery when recently I saw an ad for an updated version with host Tracy Morgan. The problem with my...
by natecooper | Jul 24, 2008 | culture, humor
McSweeneys Internet Tendency: Thank You for Choosing the Hyatt Regency Purgatory. [link] “Ice—Ice machines can be found on every floor. Guests are welcome to help themselves to as much ice as desired, except when enduring mandatory periods of purifying fire....
by natecooper | Jul 19, 2008 | cool, culture, movie reviews, politics
Review of Cradle Will Rock Itâs been some time since Iâve seen Cradle Will Rock [IMDB link] but surprisingly Iâm still finding new things in it. Itâs like a strong cup of coffee, well-brewed and with varying textures and flavors. Most of these tinge of...
by natecooper | Jul 7, 2008 | culture, media
by natecooper | Jul 6, 2008 | culture, digital media, internet
Fun/disturbing little article comparing word statistics from wikipedia entries. Does the size of the article (in word count) determine the cultural relevance of the material? If so this paints a grim picture of the internet community in my opinion. Some days I wonder...
by natecooper | Jul 4, 2008 | culture, media, politics, television
Just saw an interesting episode of the Twilight Zone; The Obsolete Man. Though it’s overtly a commentary on fascism it is all somehow relatable. I see myself in the little librarian played by Burgess Meredith. Not that I’m an avid reader (skipping of...