Author: Sonny Bunch

By Jul 08,2008

Gambling presidents

Via Noam and Andrew, I see Time has published a very intriguing look into the gambling styles of our nominees. As Noam summarizes: Short version: McCain is a high-stakes craps...

By Jul 08,2008

Hands off my bourbon, Euros!

I have one true love when it comes to booze:* bourbon. My Kentucky spirit of choice is Wellers. I love all the varieties therein, but my absolute favorite is Old...

By Jul 08,2008

One last note on film criticism

I’d like to make one last point on film criticism, and then I’ll let the topic rest for a day or two. Over at Ennuipundit, we see this: Recently, I...

By Jul 07,2008

Federer-Nadal, take 125

Like everyone else with even a modicum of appreciation for tennis,* I found the Federer-Nadal match thrilling and place it high in the “Best. Match. Ever.” pantheon. JVL has some...

By Jul 07,2008

Critics=Box Office?

So last week, there was this Slate piece in which the author, Erik Lundegaard, opened: It’s almost a given these days that movie critics are elitist, while moviegoers are populist....

By Jul 07,2008

Is DC a safe city?

Much discussion to that effect in the wake of the shooting of liberal blogger Brian Beutler. I think Ezra sums up the feeling that most of us yuppie types have...