The Part-Time Buddhist Pop Culture Guru

Humorous essays about my favorite ’60s albums, my favorite ’60s movies, and my favorite half-baked philosophy: part-time Buddhism

The Part-Time Buddhist Pop Culture Guru

Humorous essays about my favorite '60s albums, my favorite '60s movies, and my favorite half-baked philosophy: part-time Buddhism

1. Lawrence Of Arabia (Lean, 1962)

Just from the title alone, you know it’s good. It’s not Lawrence of Grand Rapids, or Lawrence of San Bernardino....

3. Tommy (The Who, 1969)

He plays pinball by sense of smell? But how does he … where does he … Eh, just go with...

3. The Music Man (DaCosta, 1962)

“I always think there’s a band, kid.” ***** Heard anyone say recently that America isn’t all she’s cracked up to...

1. Lawrence Of Arabia (Lean, 1962)

Just from the title alone, you know it’s good. It’s not Lawrence of Grand Rapids, or Lawrence of San Bernardino....

3. Tommy (The Who, 1969)

He plays pinball by sense of smell? But how does he … where does he … Eh, just go with...

3. The Music Man (DaCosta, 1962)

“I always think there’s a band, kid.” ***** Heard anyone say recently that America isn’t all she’s cracked up to...

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Matthew is an aspiring novelist, playwright, actor, essayist, philosopher, and Bond supervillain. He has a Master’s in English, which he frequently loves to denigrate. He lives in the Bay Area with his ego, his id, and his superego.

About Me

Matthew is an aspiring novelist, playwright, essayist, philosopher, and Bond supervillain. He has a Master’s in English, which he frequently loves to denigrate. He lives in the Bay Area with his ego, his id, and his superego.