Bobby Fischer Against the World
At the height of the Cold War, he took on the Soviet chess machine—and won. But then he went from golden chess god to a paranoid guy hiding out in … Read more
At the height of the Cold War, he took on the Soviet chess machine—and won. But then he went from golden chess god to a paranoid guy hiding out in … Read more
The Go-Gos were much more than a sexy album cover (lucky for me my sisters bought it!). These punk rebels turned pop royalty were the first “All-Girl” band to write … Read more
You’ve heard the rumors about Scientology. The controversies. The lawsuits. Tom Cruise and Travolta. But how often do you hear from the man at the top? Here’s the only known … Read more
Reddit Co-founder Aaron Swartz’s life sounds like a Silicon Valley fairy tale—until the feds come knocking. It’s the story of a programming prodigy taking on the government and corporate greed … Read more
Jerry Seinfeld quits the cozy confines of TV superstardom and dives back into the brutal world of stand-up. But this time, there’s a catch: every joke has to be brand … Read more
If you think Clive Davis was just some behind-the-scenes record guy, think again. “Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives” is like watching a living sports dynasty unfold—only it’s in … Read more
Of all the athletes Nike has celebrated, there’s only one they made a statue of. It’s not Michael Jordan. Not Tiger. Not Serena. Not Federer. It’s rockstar rebel runner Steve … Read more
I use this page to keep notes about the Prince documentary that Netflix is due to put out (hopefully soon!). Thanks to Sasha Weiss of The New York Times for … Read more
A band of exotic non-native parrots (abandoned by pet owners) invades a San Francisco neighborhood. That story alone is worth a watch. But then the birds pick this colorful guy … Read more
If you told me a German kid would grow up to be a U.S. fighter pilot, get shot down over Laos, escape a POW camp, and then willingly go back … Read more