Becky Lang
TagGreat Gatsby Tries Really Hard to Make An Ugly Story Pretty
When I got to the screening of Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby, I had one of those moments where I realized I’d fallen out..
Why Magazines are Failing (Besides the Death of Print)
Let me start by saying that my opinion here is coming from a perspective that is 1/3 someone who has been behind closed doors at a magaz..
Our Dream Cast for a Live-Action Version of “Doug”
Doug = Shia Labeouf
Patty Mayonnaise = Carey Mulligan
Roger = Chris Owen
Judy = Emma Stone
Why Is Reading a Virtue But Watching TV Shows is “Lazy?”
I grew up in a fairly non-traditional family when it comes to media consumption. For example, my parents did not go to great lengths to ..
Understanding People Who Like Bloody Maries
Do you think bloody maries are disgusting because they are salty, bitter and strange? You’re not alone. Lots of people hate bloody maries…
“Millennials Are Poor Schlubs Living On Breast Milk (Still?),” Says Underpaid Boomer Columnist Who Doesn’t Like Twitter
I have read all the articles and I have these requests:
• Stop talking about how my generation is pathetic because some of us live ..
More Substance Abuse References Justin Timberlake Can Use to Flatter Jessica Biel
Girl, you’re like Skinny Girl margarita mix. Bitches on reality TV get so jealous of your jelly they want to put you in a blender.
Yo..
My Jawbone Up and Me: A Story of Insomnia, Pedometers and Shame
The most awkward part of starting life with a Jawbone Up activity tracking band was the first night sleeping together. Does it know when..
I Like Being Part of an Algorithm Aimed at Getting Me to Watch More TV
Netflix has been pretty transparent about the fact that their new series House of Cards was created by using their own data to target ..
Boobs, Sex, Drugs, and Skrillex – The (Non-Disney) Fairytale of “Spring Breakers”
Spring Breakers is a movie that is just like its trailer. And that’s something. A lot of movies have fantastic trailers and then you fin..
The Increasing Pressure to “Write What You Know” and the Resulting Solipsism of Gen Y Authors
One thing I’ve noticed happening slowly over the past few years is an increasing anger around any stories where people perceive someon..
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