Book of the Week: Slaughterhouse-Five

Neil StraussOctober 12, 2011The Loop

On geeks, historical fiction, and the dark side of humans

Film of the Week: Bad Santa

Neil StraussOctober 11, 2011The Loop

The classic misanthrope anti-hero.

RIP Steve Jobs

Neil StraussOctober 5, 2011The Loop

Did you learn about his death while using a device he helped create?

Non-Musical Musical Instrument of the Week: Coke Bottle Trumpet

Neil StraussSeptember 26, 2011The Loop

Aaron Frankel brought you the myriad uses for a soda can. Now Neil brings you musical artistry in Coke bottle.

Tearjerker of the Week: Porcelain Unicorn

Neil StraussSeptember 11, 2011The Loop

In praise of the 3 minute cinematic collage, Porcelain Unicorn.

Bravest Men of the Week

Neil StraussAugust 22, 2011The Loop

Neil on the BBC’s Human Planet.

Book of the Week: Life Is Elsewhere

Neil StraussAugust 18, 2011The Loop

Life is as useless as tears: Neil on Kundera’s ironic tome.

Smart Animal of the Week: Daisy the Cow

Neil StraussAugust 16, 2011The Loop

Smarter than the average bear.

Home of the Week: Dupli Casa

Neil StraussAugust 8, 2011The Loop

Home (super) Sweet Home.

Worst Movie of the Week: Birdemic

Neil StraussAugust 7, 2011The Loop

Grab a hanger and behold the horror!