Marshall McLuhan

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Lana Del Rey's "National Anthem": Trying to Work 'Outside,' But With Nothing New to Say

[Editor's note: The Upsetter is a new weekly column exploring music news and pop history from a perspective that is both bewitched and bothered. Here, Andrew Stout will explode the old clichés of rock journalism to make room for some new ones.] In 1995, Brian Eno took a break from Photoshopping wo ... More >>

Arthouse Movie Listings March 7-13, 2012

[Editor's note: The Upsetter is a new weekly column exploring music news and pop history from a perspective that is both bewitched and bothered. Here, Andrew Stout will explode the old clichés of rock journalism to make room for some new ones.] In 1995, Brian Eno took a break from Photoshopping wo ... More >>

Year in Review: What Did We Learn in 2009?

It's been a fascinating year in San Francisco, full of such deep revelations. I think we've all learned a lot, and at this time of year, when we reflect on how our lives went so horribly wrong, I think it's good to take stock of the wisdom we've gained from the story of our fair ci ... More >>

Year in Review. What Did We Learn in 2009? Part 2

It's been a fascinating year in San Francisco, full of such deep revelations. I think we've all learned a lot, and at this time of year, when we reflect on how our lives went so horribly wrong, I think it's good to take stock of the wisdom we've gained from the story of our fair city. Lesson ... More >>

Flashes of Light

It's been a fascinating year in San Francisco, full of such deep revelations. I think we've all learned a lot, and at this time of year, when we reflect on how our lives went so horribly wrong, I think it's good to take stock of the wisdom we've gained from the story of our fair city. Lesson ... More >>

Does 'CHP' Stand for 'Can't Help Punning'?

Y'know Ponch, if Marshall McLuhan is right and 'The medium is the message' -- then any advice we give to high school kids probably won't be received warmlyPoor California Highway Patrol -- they just want us to drive safely, be considerate, and, would it kill us to occasionally compliment them on the ... More >>

Sorry Bloggers - The Internet is BAD for Kids' Brains

Y'know Ponch, if Marshall McLuhan is right and 'The medium is the message' -- then any advice we give to high school kids probably won't be received warmlyPoor California Highway Patrol -- they just want us to drive safely, be considerate, and, would it kill us to occasionally compliment them on the ... More >>

The Media Is a Mess Age in George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead

Y'know Ponch, if Marshall McLuhan is right and 'The medium is the message' -- then any advice we give to high school kids probably won't be received warmlyPoor California Highway Patrol -- they just want us to drive safely, be considerate, and, would it kill us to occasionally compliment them on the ... More >>

About a Son Lets Kurt Cobain Talk for Himself

Y'know Ponch, if Marshall McLuhan is right and 'The medium is the message' -- then any advice we give to high school kids probably won't be received warmlyPoor California Highway Patrol -- they just want us to drive safely, be considerate, and, would it kill us to occasionally compliment them on the ... More >>

Who Is Clint Reilly, Really?

He's running for mayor again, and this time he wants to define himself, before his enemies do it for him

REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

He's running for mayor again, and this time he wants to define himself, before his enemies do it for him

Inane Asylum

The fans hit the shit at Tim McQuaid's Fan Asylum

System Crashing

Buying Wired magazine may align you with the digerati, but buying its stock might sink you into poverty

Mixed Messages

The Medium lacks a dramatic raison d'étre; Angels remains thrilling theate

Night+Day

The Medium lacks a dramatic raison d'étre; Angels remains thrilling theate