Cool Shit 10/21

Unfortunately, it costs $11.99, but I assume new home buyers might find this website that lets you know whether someone died in your house useful. Or maybe not. Maybe you don't want to know.

I've never seen Sleepy Hollow, so I can't comment on its success, but if you're a fan you might find this dissection of what makes it "good" enjoyable.

The case of the missing Pappy Van Winkle. Also, if you're the thief, I'd love to try some.

Deep into Youtube. A scary, scary place. There are things that will make you laugh, cry, and look away in disgust. And all of those things will be things you won't be able to unsee. That is your warning.

Familiar with David Bowie's song Life on Mars? If not you should be. And once you familiarize yourself, enjoy this Barbara Streisand version. 

The things a director wishes he/she knew before making his/her first film. As told by a director who just made his first film. This one in fact:

Cool Shit 2/25

So, what did you think about the Oscars? I thought they were stupid and long. I thought McFarlane was in an impossible spot, attempting to reach out to such a broad audience that he missed with both his fans and the people who don't know him. I thought the "tributes" to the musicals (Chicago?) were boring and unneeded. Just cut the fluff, let people thank who they want to and get out of there in 3 hours. It's not rocket science.

Anyway, here's another take on Seth. And another.

I believe I would have enjoyed taking a class taught by David Foster Wallace.

Want to enhance your hipster credentials? Educate yourself and (pretend to) enjoy bourbon. Want to cement your hipster status? Tell everyone you know just how much you're into Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.

Was the violence in Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho necessary?

Get ready for season 3 of Game of Thrones, coming March 31: