Monthly Archives: June 2011

Boileau’s lengthy verse rephrased by John Dryden tells tips Are they mostly obvious, or obsolete, or still apt? Maybe you will find this long piece of wisdom worth quoting at friends climbing the mountain of poetic achievement.  Or maybe not. … Continue reading →

The one time puff ball reviewer skewers kindly but fatally With perfect poise, he makes No thanks an entertainment in itself Are Super 8 and Trollhunter so bad they’re good? A good bad review is an art, though not bad … Continue reading →

Today we learn from the front page left bottom that Jill Abramson will replace Bill Keller for unknown reasons immediately at the helm of the Times.  Abramson Named Executive Editor at The Times By Jeremy Peters What could have triggered … Continue reading →