Now that Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life––––a film that earned both heckling and the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year––––is almost out of theaters and more firmly a part of the controversial auteur’s cannon, I feel prompted to reexamine Malick’s career and his ideas about American life.
Monthly Archives: August 2011
CYBERCULTURE > Sonar: Tech-enabled Telepathy
Start-up social networks of any sort easily fall prey to a huge hurdle. Without a strong, active userbase, all the clever design and clear UI in the world can’t make a social product a success. If a user posts a question, shares a photo, or interacts with the product in whatever way the designers intended, and he doesn’t make a social connection, there’s no network.
Home Cooking from the World
Dining out can be a great way to experience cultures and having a good time, but bringing the flavors home can be a great experience that will impress your friends and family and save you money. When it comes to creating dishes from different regions it is important to plan ahead and look at the ingredients and methods used by the region.