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The Art of Storytelling
There’s a fine post on John Huston over at Cinephilia and Beyond, which has quickly become one of my favorite all-time sites. They give us a 1965 interview with Huston inFilm Quarterly. Dig this:...
American Treasure
Via NPR, Alan Lomax’s massive archive goes on line....
The Alex Rodriguez Saga Is Turning Ugly
On Tuesday, Alex Rodriguez revealed to the world that he's been cleared to play in games again. Yankees GM Brian Cashman said A-Rod "should just shut the fuck up." Here's what Rodriguez is thinking: The Yankees should pay the fuck up. Because whether he plays again this season is a $22 million ques...
The Lakers Are Really Going All Out To Keep Dwight Howard
Have some pride, Los Angeles. You look like Cleveland....
Emancipated Horse Ditches Jockey, Wins Race At Belmont
It is a banner day for women of the equine genus, as one proud mare cast off the shackles of man and achieved the pinnacle of her sport during today's sixth race at Belmont....
High Schooler Throws Down Dunk Of The Year
Contest over. Let's all go home....
Five Fans Hit Half-Court Shots To Win Sacramento Kings Season Tickets
Even when the Kings are winning, they're losing. ...
Deadspin Up All Night: I've Got Tons Of The Fun Stuff
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. Pretty crazy day, huh? We'll be back at it tomorrow. ...
Please Enjoy Wet Patrick Kane
Is it just me, or does wet Patrick Kane look like a creepy movie villain?...
Shut Up. Shut Up, Shut Up, Shut Up. Shut Up.
He was the 113th pick in 2010 for a reason....
Been There, Bombed That. <em>White House Down</em>, Reviewed.
Die Hard was a brilliant concept for an action movie that's been much duplicated since: Die Hard on a bus (Speed); Die Hard in a hockey rink (Sudden Death); Die Hard on a battleship (Under Siege). But what a lot of the copycats forget is that it's not the claustrophobic location that made the origi...
Here's A Little Girl Beating A Fat Kid At Muay Thai Until He Cries
What the hell, Thailand?...
Neymar Does It Again: Talks Smack, Then Sets Up Winning Goal
This Confederations Cup has shown the world what Neymar brings to the table—and why Barça was willing to spend $74 million for his contract rights. The star Brazilian striker was back at it today, setting up a late winner after a bit of injured-opponent taunting....
Fox's Shep Smith On Aaron Hernandez: "Tim Tebow Might Get Some Work"
Right on time. (Related.) ...
While In The Batter's Box, Alex Gordon Was Attacked By A Giant Moth
Bottom of the ninth, two outs, runners on second and third. The Royals were down by a run. There was a one-ball count to Alex Gordon, when—WAIT!...
"So," ESPN Prez John Skipper Says, "We Eliminated A Bunch Of Jobs"
ESPN has been very quiet about the hundreds of workers they've sent packing over the past month. There wasn't any word circulating about the job cuts until the morning they came, and ESPN president John Skipper has kept communication about the job cuts to the bare minimum. ...