My First Month with HBO NOW
I’m loving HBO NOW. After a glorious 30-day free trial, this cord-cutter is gladly renewing.
Michael Paul Smith and Elgin Park
Since I was a kid, I’ve had a wild fascination with train sets, models and miniatures. When I saw this mini documentary about the work of Michael Paul Smith and his incredible creation of a 1/24th scale midcentury American town called Elgin Park, I don’t think I blinked or breathed for nine minutes straight.
Marcel the Shell Returns
Writer and director Dean Fleischer-Camp and actress and writer Jenny Slate have done it again, having just released the third installment of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. Enjoy.
Two for the Road (1967)
Two for the Road (1967) arguably produced Audrey Hepburn’s best, bravest and most mature performances ever put on film, and yet it is one of her least famous movies.
Kill It on the Red Carpet at the Tony Awards – 2014 Edition
As I've said in previous editions of this piece, Hollywood stars command bigger paychecks and higher profiles than their Broadway counterparts. The money and visibility gives Hollywood more access to designers and well-paid (and often overpaid) stylists to help them…
Mad Men Season 7 Photos
AMC released the first set of promo photos for the seventh and final season of Mad Men. Though there are only three, they’re an irresistible taste of what’s to come. Costume designer Janie Bryant has done it again…
“Last Christmas” by Kids At Midnight
I was never the world's biggest Wham! fan, but I would challenge anyone to deny a love/hate soft spot for "Last Christmas." I'll lay it on the line right here and admit that I went out and bought the Music…
Icons: Frank Sinatra
Because his music remains among the most popular on the planet. Because he helped desegregate Nevada casinos and hotels in the 1960s. Because he likely influenced a presidential election. Because he was one of the first artists to start his own record label (Reprise). Because he could actually act, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here To Eternity in 1953. Because he refused to retire and stayed relevant, even after he officially retired. Because he started the “Duets” album format. Because he offered to “take care of” Woody for Mia. Because he actually had the connections to have Woody taken care of. Because the Empire State Building glowed blue for his 80th birthday. Because he’s the original pop star with a bad attitude. Because he accomplished all of this while maintaing a high standard of style. Because he’s the Chairman of the Fucking Board.
Citibike, A Little Nine Inch Nails Story and the Future of the Podcast
In this episode of the George Hahn Podcast, I touch on the success and positive effects I've observed about Citibike bike share here in New York City. Also, I've been listening to "Hesitation Marks," the fantastic new album from Nine…
A TimesTalk with Walter White and the Rest of the Breaking Bad Family
In August, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and cast members Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, R.J. Mitte and Bob Odenkirk visited The New York Times for a TimesTalk with culture reporter David Itzkoff. Here is…