We went to see Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow this afternoon, and it took my breath away. It was awesome and wonderful. I can’t help ranking it up there with Star Wars for a dazzling, thrilling sci-fi ride. It had a thought-provoking Wellsian plot, was beautifully shot, and featured steady, unhammy acting. It [...]

Who would have thought after more than a quarter of a lifetime refusing to watch organized sports that I would now have my Tivo set to record the Patriots whenever they air (which in Texas is not very frequently!)? Or that I would be going to a Rockets game twice in one year? Or that [...]