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New York Times film critic A.O. Scott wrote a beauteous ode to his alcohol of choice, Scotch, in this weekend's Style section. Scott is a man after our own heart. More »
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Have you heard about this new trend for "personal music stylists" who customize "domestic soundtracks" for rich people's homes? These guys go to their clients' houses (presumably professionally decorated), look at their personal photos, and go though their preexisting music to get a sense of the desired ambiance — just as they would were they programming a fashion show or a store soundtrack. And yes, people want these made for their bedrooms too. Sure, this takes laziness, lack of confidence and outsourcing to decadent new lows. Never before has such a premium been placed on other people's taste, or have opinions been a hotter commodity. But...aren't these people, you know, embarrassed? More »
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