Herzog’s latest is engaging, educational, and beautiful, if missing a clear throughline. — Werner Herzog is one of the world’s least likely cultural icons. Initially famous for directing artistic features like Aguirre: The Wrath of God and Nosferatu the Vampyre, you can now see and hear him in everything from Rick and Morty to The Mandalorian. Not bad for a 78-year-old with a…

I’ve never felt any particular affinity for Aaron Sorkin. I respect his talents, to be sure — he’s better at screenwriting than I’ll… — I’ve never felt any particular affinity for Aaron Sorkin. I respect his talents, to be sure — he’s better at screenwriting than I’ll likely ever be. But even his most ardent fans probably realize that for all his skill, his projects often come across like stageplays, with unnaturally profound and…

Early in September, we hit a minor landmark in the history of Rogue-likes that probably slipped under most gamers’ radars. It popped up… — Early in September, we hit a minor landmark in the history of Rogue-likes that probably slipped under most gamers’ radars. …

Some of the best episodes see Bob step away from the easel. — For anyone even barely acquainted with The Joy of Painting, the show is synonymous with its host — most people, including myself, simply dub the entire series “Bob Ross.” In truth some of the best episodes see Bob step away from the easel, exposing viewers to different styles of painting…

Weightlifting can be extremely intimidating to a newcomer — but it doesn’t have to be. — Weightlifting can be extremely intimidating to a newcomer, not the least because our image of it typically comes from professionals — Schwarzenegger, the Rock, Ronnie Coleman. But it doesn’t have to be scary, and really shouldn’t be. We’ll go over an assortment of pointers here, but the first and most…

If you’d met me growing up — any time before 24, really — you would’ve never pegged me as a future weightlifter. My primary hobby was PC… — If you’d met me growing up — any time before 24, really — you would’ve never pegged me as a future weightlifter. My primary hobby was PC games, and I was barely into physical activity, much less spending hours in a gym. My biggest athletic achievement in childhood was winning…

Open-minded taste in music is a good thing, many people would agree. No one wants others to reject their personal favorites, and over time… — Open-minded taste in music is a good thing, many people would agree. No one wants others to reject their personal favorites, and over time, people inevitably run into songs that make them reconsider a genre. I appreciate country, for instance, mostly because of songs by Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.

It was merely a couple of years ago that e-scooter and bike rental companies were exploding in the US, poised to swallow cities whole… — It was merely a couple of years ago that e-scooter and bike rental companies were exploding in the US, poised to swallow cities whole. …

In a Hollywood story, this perhaps would be the part where I stress getting these words down before The End. The COVID-19 pandemic is… — In a Hollywood story, this perhaps would be the part where I stress getting these words down before The End. The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the world as I write this — yet for now I’m not only healthy, but keeping up with my weightlifting as best I can. …