Briefly Noted

ABBA in Full

Tom Ewing on the perhaps unexpected depths of ABBA.

Scully on Johnson

Was it just me or did not seeing the photos (but being familiar with the buildings) make the whole thing more interesting? Vincent Scully on Phillip Johnson (iTunes U; free)

Disney Targets Boys

Interesting account of Disney's systematic targeting of male youth demographics: "Fun with a purpose."

Wikipedia Caption

Wikipedia on the discrete charm of The A-Team: "Seemingly unnecessary, arbitrary or over-the-top explosions and events became a series trademark and parts of its appeal in the eyes of the audience." So true.