Interview: Crime Writer George Pelecanos

George Pelecanos is nothing if not prolific. He’s written twenty crime novels based in DC, written and produced for The Wire, Treme, and The Pacific, and won a handful of prizes while doing so. His latest book, The Double ($29), in bookstores now, marks the return of The Cut’s compelling private … Read More

Stan Lee’s Rants IV

Anybody can be born; that doesn’t requite talent! [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXl0g6LxGyc[/youtube] Stop saying stupid expressions when people sneeze! [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT2UMz8N7c8[/youtube] Why are you wearing your baseball-type cap backwards! [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YOUXkQPT1I[/youtube] Stop Avenger-on-Avenger violence! [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF0tWbYoYEw[/youtube] There aren’t enough Bond girls in James Bond movies! [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6mIwLWnmVw[/youtube] I hate the word comic … Read More

St. Louis’ Success, a Writer’s Failure, the Silicon Valley Backlash

St. Louis as Great as Ever at Game 1,000 – Tampa Bay Times “He wasn’t drafted. His first team gave up on him. He’s listed at 5 feet 8, but he must have been wearing skates when they measured him. He’s a decent skater, but not a burner. His shot … Read More

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