In this edition of the nPodcast, Sentinel film critic Alex Peterson and (former filmmaker and) Managing Editor Cornelius Swart discuss the film A Serious Man. Peterson and Swart share their very different views on the film's message about the meaning of life, suffering and whether the Coen brothers are mean-spirited. They do agree, however, that A Serious Man is a smart 'crossword puzzle' of a film.  Spoiler alert- the specifics of the end of the film are discussed in general terms.

The St. John's Videorama/West Coast Fitness opened its doors to more than regular customers last night, in celebration of its new and improved combined video store and gym.

A live band, reasonably well-stocked bar, food spread and performance of Michael Jackson's Thriller (the dance number) were the attractions at the party, which occurred in and among business as usual at the store.