John P. Meyer
Old guy on staff. Bryan Adams alum, UT Austin grad (English major). Frustrated writer and ex-corporate drone growing less frustrated daily.
Influences: Ed Abbey, Sam Colt, Rocky Patel, New Belgian Brewing Company.
Favorite films: Once Upon a Time in the West; Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia; Bambi Meets Godzilla.
Favorite color: red. I mean green. AHHHhhhh.....!!
Recent stories:
- Movie review and director interview: Moon
July 3, 2009 - Movie review: Revanche
July 3, 2009 - Check out this weekend's don't-miss movies
July 2, 2009 - Movie review: Public Enemies
July 1, 2009 - Top picks for a fiery Fourth
June 30, 2009 - Audio interview: Michael Cain, Artistic Director and CEO of DALLAS Film Society
June 27, 2009 - Movie review: Whatever Works
June 26, 2009 - Movie review: Chéri
June 26, 2009 - Movie review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
June 24, 2009 - New IMAX theater opens at Firewheel in Garland this week
June 22, 2009
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Recent blog entries:
- Organic gardening: the stinky, humus-rich underbelly
June 15, 2009 - Alaskans visit Northpark (and get questioned about local controversies)
April 1, 2009 - Dexter marries his sister. In a manner of speaking.
January 10, 2009 - Crazy local woodpecker thinks it's springtime - and he ain't alone
January 3, 2009 - "Man spots wife in bordello" not the most interesting story on Reuters today
December 29, 2008 - Ah, to live (and vote) in Otero County on Tuesday
November 3, 2008 - Domestic matters
October 15, 2008 - Mr. Mojo
October 7, 2008 - The big issues
September 26, 2008 - Penny for your investment portfolio
September 23, 2008
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Blogs
- It’s me, not the phone
Square Pegs - Local musicians make a song for Neda
Square Pegs - St. Vincent on Letterman
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Latest comments
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- Mike Orren on Agave Tapas Grill Restaurant & Bar: Easily the best tapas restaurant on Lake Ray Hubbard… This one’s a matter of expectation setting. ...
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