THE NEXT STEP IN FILM EVOLUTION: It's been a while since we talked about what's out at the cineplex, and I have some things to say...

GOIN' DOWN BY THE RIVER WHERE IT'S WARM AND GREEN: Frequent commenter (and longtime friend) Jenn has a request: Could you possibly...

ROLL CALL!   It's been awhile since we've done one of these, and after a week like this it's appropriate for us to, once again, ...

ALOTT5MA FRIDAY GRAMMAR RODEO: It's time for us to tackle, at last, the Oxford (or serial) comma, as to which the Chicago Manual of Styl...

2011 SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE - CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS:   I only competed in the Spelling Bee once, erring in fifth grade in the Philadelp...

AFTER THE BEE, VOL. II:   During this afternoon break before we return (ESPN, 8:30p EDT), please enjoy many more  updates compiled by JJ Go...

ROUND 7: We launch right back in with this new round . Laura Newcombe is up, bubbly, almost giggly. She's Canadian and full of energy...