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Author: The Idiosyncratist

General Commentary

Cities, Growth and Amazon

Could tech companies spur redevelopment in American cities? Continue reading Cities, Growth and Amazon

Art

A Stop at the Kimbell

In Fort Worth, excellent art displayed in a two remarkable buildings Continue reading A Stop at the Kimbell

Film

MovieMonday: Columbus

A quiet and restrained film of great beauty Continue reading MovieMonday: Columbus

General Commentary

Sixteen Years Ago

A difficult anniversary Continue reading Sixteen Years Ago

Film

MovieMonday: It

A creepy clown terrorizes a pretty little town in Maine Continue reading MovieMonday: It

General Commentary

The West Is Burning

2017’s long hot summer of forest fires
Continue reading The West Is Burning

Film

MovieMonday: The Wrecking Crew

The unsung backup team for classic 60s and 70s songs Continue reading MovieMonday: The Wrecking Crew

Books

Books: The Call of the Wild

The classic American adventure story still reads true Continue reading Books: The Call of the Wild

Film

MovieMonday: Good Time

Twenty-four hours of action and anxiety for a small time hood from Queens
Continue reading MovieMonday: Good Time

General Commentary, Home Ownership

Nature Wants Your House Back

Humans can fight nature, but they cannot win. Continue reading Nature Wants Your House Back

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