http://www.gelfmagazine.com/ en Copyright 2010 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:23:57 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The critic blurb is a staple of arts advertising. Yet if you look behind some blurbs, you'll find quotes out of context, quote whores, and other questionable ad practices. Blurb Racket exposes the truth behind critics blurbs in movie ads from the New York Times. Movie titles link to metacritic.com, which compiles movie reviews in a far-more honest way than do movie ads. See the inaugural Blurb Racket column for background and useful links, and find out what critics think of the racket.]]> http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_switch_is_a_tacky_comedy.php http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_switch_is_a_tacky_comedy.php The Blurbs Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:23:57 -0500 In Gelf Magazine's weekly podcast, The Hack and The Flack, journalist Michael Myser—the hack—and PR guru Merrill Freund—the flack—break down the news of the week. From their different perspectives, Michael and Merrill discuss sports, tech, politics, and media—much like Gelf. In this week's episode, Michael and Merrill critique the crisis communications of BP, Goldman, and other beleaguered firms. Plus: A warrior against gay rights comes out of the closet; why Tiger has an easier path to redemption than Clemens; the Yankees' soulless new stadium; and a nicotine-and-Cheetos-fueled small-town story. Click here to listen to the podcast. You can email Michael, Merrill, and Gelf to let us know what you think. Front-page image of Deepwater Horizon courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Eighth District External Affairs's flickr via Creative Commons.]]> http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_outings.php http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_outings.php The Hack and the Flack Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:14:23 -0500 Michael Jordan or Joe Montana as their ultimate sports icons. Others would have had a lineup including Magic, Bird, or maybe even Gretzky. But for Michael Weinreb, who grew up in central Pennsylvania, the quarterback at Penn State University never departed from the top of his list. It did not matter that this particular Nittany Lions QB, John Shaffer, wowed no one with his athleticism or his on-field persona. He led Penn State to the 1986 national championship and once dislocated his shoulder giving a high-five.]]> http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/sports_in_the_time_of_reagan.php http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/sports_in_the_time_of_reagan.php Books Sports Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:31:46 -0500 steroids scandal before baseball had its hand forced by crusading journalists and camera-hogging politicians.]]> http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/when_baseball_let_its_hair_down.php http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/when_baseball_let_its_hair_down.php Books Sports Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:24:38 -0500 Green Bay public model of ownership, to ensure that others aren't the ones who get to dictate the terms; we are.]]> http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/taking_back_the_playing_field.php http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/taking_back_the_playing_field.php Books Sports Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:32:12 -0500 In Gelf Magazine's weekly podcast, The Hack and The Flack, journalist Michael Myser—the hack—and PR guru Merrill Freund—the flack—break down the news of the week. From their different perspectives, Michael and Merrill discuss sports, tech, politics, and media—much like Gelf. In this week's episode, Michael and Merrill discuss whether Obama has betrayed the left. Plus: H-P's leadership problem; the Sir Charles-King James feud; entering a debate on an edgy Wired cover; and BlackBerry's buzzless release. Click here to listen to the podcast. You can email Michael, Merrill, and Gelf to let us know what you think. Front-page image of Barack Obama courtesy of The U.S. Army's flickr via Creative Commons.]]> http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_lazies.php http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_lazies.php The Hack and the Flack Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:32:26 -0500 In Gelf Magazine's weekly podcast, The Hack and The Flack, journalist Michael Myser—the hack—and PR guru Merrill Freund—the flack—break down the news of the week. From their different perspectives, Michael and Merrill discuss sports, tech, politics, and media—much like Gelf. In this week's episode, Michael and Merrill debate the latest threat to net neutrality. Plus: Prop 8 falls; Favre's exposed; the feds v. Lance; and more. Click here to listen to the podcast. You can email Michael, Merrill, and Gelf to let us know what you think.]]> http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_returns.php http://www.gelfmagazine.com/archives/the_returns.php The Hack and the Flack Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:49:58 -0500