Christopher Hitchens quoting “Astronomer Royal” Sir Martin Rees in an Atlantic piece about J.G. Ballard: “Most educated people are aware that we are the outcome of nearly 4 billion years of Darwinian selection, but many tend to think that humans are somehow the culmination. Our sun, however, is less than halfway through its lifespan. It [...]
The rock band Handsome Furs performed last night at a party celebrating the new partnership between VBS.tv and CNN.com. Before they took the stage at Public Assembly, MC Eugene Mirman mumbled some jokes which were barely audible above the folks enjoying the open bar; Kenneth “KC” Estenson of CNN.com said a few remarks about the [...]
INT. SMALL EXCLUSIVE LUGGAGE STORE (J. RUSS) - DAY 42.
It’s as quiet as a church. A few pieces of extremely
high quality leather luggage are on display. The
SALESMAN, a small neat man in a quiet suit, is the
store’s representative. He’s talking with Joe. He’s a
very serious, understated man.
LUGGAGE [...]
INT. HOTEL BAR. MORNING SUN FILLS THE ROOM.
Two middle-aged men, GARY 1 and GARY 2, sit on bar stools. Their unfortunate clothes and blank faces indicate that they are not busy or vital men. Standing behind the bar is a BARTENDER (early 20s) eating scrambled eggs and toast.
BARTENDER
Alright. I’m on the clock. What [...]
Feel free to turn my bedroom into that office you’ve always wanted.
‘THIS IS GRIM’ IS MY NEW HANG OUT. Please stop by.
Later,
Ryan
