Reading and lounging and watching.

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• The Power of Oomph Jay McInerney's true claim to fame isn't what you think.
  Stephen Metcalf June 1, 2009
  
• Bigmouth Strikes Again Morrissey in middle age.
  Stephen Metcalf April 7, 2009
  
• He Should Have Played "The Wrestler" Bruce Springsteen misreads the national mood in his halftime performance.
  Stephen Metcalf Feb. 2, 2009