The phrase for any novel by James Salter is “A major literary event”. It’s especially true for “All That Is.”
Without Limits
April 14, 2013 By 1 Comment
On the eve of the Boston Marathon, Jesse Kornbluth remembers the great American runner, Steve Prefontaine, and the movie about his life and career.
An Open Letter to U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz
January 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Jesse Kornbluth’s very frank letter for the prosecutor he believes was persecuting Aaron Swartz.
‘Magic Mike’ – The Most Enjoyable American Movie of Last Year
January 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Male stripper film ‘Magic Mike’ is now available on DVD, and Jesse Kornbluth has a surprising review.
Alabama Shakes
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jesse Kornbluth, on a new band that is not slick, wears street clothes, and plays it like they mean it.
Men and Feminism: A Good Men Project Roundtable
June 28, 2012 By 22 Comments
If there’s one thing we’re all about here at the Good Men Project, it’s discussion.
Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm
June 6, 2012 By 32 Comments
“The benefits of orgasm can have a huge ripple effect.” Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm, by Nicole Daedone. A book review.
Paul Simon’s “Graceland”: An Introduction
June 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
Out of apartheid and the newly-budding reggae scene in South Africa came an album we would never forget.
Chants of a Lifetime: Searching for a Heart of Gold
June 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You read books when you’re ready for them to redefine your reality.
What Does Memorial Day Make You Think Of?
May 28, 2012 By 3 Comments
A series of short personal reflections on the multiple meanings of Memorial Day.
A Noted Psychiatrist Said Gays Can Become Straight. Now He Says He’s Wrong. Not Good Enough.
May 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
Jesse Kornbluth: “If ever a shrink needed a shrink, it’s Spitzer.”
Levon Helm (1940-2012): “The sun’s gonna shine/ Through the shadows/ When I go away”
April 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Legendary R&R drummer and singer Levon Helm is gone. Jesse Kornbluth reflects on the man behind The Band.
From SNL to Statesman: A glimpse of Al Franken
February 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
Excerpts from “You Can Call Me Senator” by Jesse Kornbluth in Harvard Magazine
The Love Man: Otis Redding and His Broken Heart
November 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
“I know you said he was just a friend / But I saw you kiss him again and again.”
‘The True Believer’: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Jesse Kornbluth reviews Eric Hoffer’s ‘The True Believer’ and discusses the nature of all fanatical mass movements.
The Horse Whisperer Gives Parenting Advice
July 29, 2011 By 3 Comments
“Make it difficult for the horse to do the wrong thing and easy to do the right one.” Oh, hey, that works for kids also.
“There is a push for women to be their most genuine selves, and yet now there is makeup for men!?”
This is a comment by Cameron Brown on the post “Makeup for Men? Why?”