You don't have to believe what a bunch of other people say, but you also don't have to disrespect and discredit the alleged victims. You could just say 'no comment', or even 'that's not the guy I know.' But 'forget these women'? What kind of bs is that?

This defense really doesn't make any sense to me. Why would 'America', or the status quo, or The Man, or whatever, watch Bill Cosby get incredibly rich, be very successful, wait until he's in the twilight of his career, and then try to destroy him? It's clear that Cosby has the resources to combat the allegations, and…

I wonder if Cosby's 'investigative' team has reached out to Phylicia Rashad recently..

Apologies for the hijack, but I'm going to cross-post this in hopes of more suggestions..

I had to put down Dragon Age: Inquisition a couple days ago because I got it for Christmas and totally blew off planning logistics for this upcoming class!

It is! So much so that I use it every time I teach a games class! I may go back to it, I was just wondering if there was anything newer out there.

ATTENTION GAMERS!

Three last things:
1) Since your self-defense seems to be something along the lines of 'if I'd said black music was good, you guys wouldn't attack me', that this is absolutely not true. You can be critical without being racist, but you can't assume some kind of comprehensive understanding of a race, make assumptions…

You know, I was just going to let this go, because there’s clearly no use arguing with someone who has their mind made up, asks for a dissenting opinion, and then restates their first point. But since this is a public forum and somebody should set this shit straight, here we go.

Pretty much. I really shouldn't engage these people, but sometimes (and especially lately), I have a much lower tolerance for it.

Adding to this, the implication that music made by a 'black' artist must somehow function as a singular representation of a diverse race and a multitude of experiences is absolutely ridiculous.

I really like the challenge of trying to convey something abstract like enthusiasm for art-a song, a film, etc. It's so much more difficult than it seems, and the good writers make it seem effortless.

When I first introduced the idea of criticism to the students by simply saying 'I want you to write a review of a film we've seen thus far in class', they all seemed pretty excited. I could see the 'Easy A' gleam in their eyes.

I suppose. I think my favorite thing about popular culture is thoughtful critical response. I like the way thoughtful critics can take something that seems incredibly disposable and is produced for mass consumption and examine it in ways that inspire my curiosity. I followed the links and really like the observations…

How interesting that your last sentence could be used to describe Azula at the moment of her 'betrayal'. She was never the same.

At least he stopped complaining about the Jeopardy thread. I think.

Yeah, as a working mom with a stay at home husband I agree with this 100%.

Pretty sure there's an entire review that at least attempts to explain the grade. Maybe you could do something similar and…go beyond 'this show is so terrible!'?

I could use one too, thanks. Preferably in a city.

I'm not sure if 'excited' is the best word for it, but today's the deadline to apply for an permanent job at the college where I'm currently a fellow (what a goofy term!). On one hand, it seems like an advantage to be an internal candidate, on the other, I'm that much more nervous about applying. Serious, serious…