Tal Pinchevsky
Tal Pinchevsky is a Canadian writer who first moved to New York in 2001 to work for Gear Magazine, an ultimately-doomed men's lifestyle publication founded by Bob Guccione Jr. A McGill University graduate, he has since worked as an editor and freelance journalist covering everything from sports to real estate to consumer electronics for a variety of publications, including the New York Times, ESPN, New York Post, Blender, and Minyanville.com.
In a Hollywood that became increasingly politicized (some moviegoers would say “boring”) over the past five years, James Cameron is generally considered a-political. Among the all-time box office kings, the […]
Much has been made of the soul-affirming, uniting force of sports. The recent Clint Eastwood film, Invictus, paints that portrait around the 1995 World Cup of Rugby, which was hosted […]
Even while wars have unfolded in all kinds of ways since it ended, World War II remains the war to end all wars. It’s scope so large that seemingly everyone […]
In popular culture, everything old suddenly becoming new again is a common occurrence. But never before has it been as relevant a concept to the group commonly referred to as […]
For a number of obvious reasons, the announcement of the annual Heisman Trophy nominees is among the more-anticipated events in sports. For one thing, it’s one step closer to awarding […]
It used to be one of the fundamental perks of the job, not unlike the palatial White House for any incoming president. But the governor’s mansion, long a gilded symbol […]
In the face of a potential troop surge in Afghanistan, it’s not a particularly bad time to examine what has been happening to U.S. servicemen upon their return home. Recent […]
While most of the more prominent details of the 9/11 attacks have been made bare, the search to find the psychological undertones of these tragic events goes on. But as […]
When it comes to gauging exactly how the economy is faring, the long-held method has been to look towards the bare necessities. Turns out they don’t get much more bare […]
You’ve probably tasted it. You may have even liked it. And if you did, you weren’t alone. But as Buffalo Chicken becomes one of America’s favorite snacks, the city for […]
It’s startling to think that a six-foot one-inch, 230-pound football star can be undone by 140 little characters, but that’s exactly what happened to Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry […]
Monday morning quarterbacks aren’t restricted to sports. The world is full of backseat drivers. And when it comes to how a country is run, there are plenty to choose from. […]
National unity can be a very elusive concept, even in a country like the United States (just ask anyone at a healthcare reform town hall). Then again, anyone who has […]
They may be known for the quality (and cost) of their education, but over the past three decades graduates from America’s Ivy League school’s have formed the foundation of contemporary […]
America has a long and storied history with Ford Motor’s F-Series pickup truck. Sold in America for over 60 years the line of pickups hasn’t just been a longtime symbol […]
No government has done more to modernize their society by introducing more Western culture than the United Arab Emirates. The emirate of Dubai alone has already introduced the desert to […]
It’s an absolute fixture in children’s libraries worldwide and upon its publication in 1963 was awarded the Caldecott Medal, a distinguished award given to the year’s best picture book for […]
There aren’t a lot of things still considered sacred in Canada. There’s hockey and… well, there’s hockey. And when it comes to the country’s two most-historic National Hockey League franchises, […]
Over the past decade, there’s been a wide consensus in the Western world that blackface makeup and other takes on old, racist minstrel iconography is no longer acceptable. In the […]
Their stories and misadventures have inspired some of Hollywood’s greatest films. They are the hucksters, burglars, and schemers whose love for taking risks and search for outrageous fortune made them […]
Despite prevailing ethnic stereotypes, the boxing ring used to be a prominent arena for a number of dominant Jewish fighters. In a history that has been noticed mostly by boxing […]
After all the debates over the efficacy of Canadian health care, the Canadian government is pursuing a unique track in cutting the costs and easing some of the burden placed […]
It wasn’t greeted with the kind of fanfare it may have deserved, but five years ago when the $10-million Ansari X PRIZE was awarded, it helped usher in a new […]
It’s happened three times in the last three months. A high-profile and hugely-successful man comes forward to admit to dalliances outside his marriage. The first was legendary basketball coach Rick […]
Long considered an extension of a world populated by characters with capes, superpowers, and bad nicknames, the graphic novel has suddenly become the go-to vehicle for recounting history. It could […]
It’s mostly been examined as the nexus of the world’s wealthiest nations and drawn some skepticism for being hosted in Pittsburgh. But the recent G20 Summit, also saw enough protesters […]
While last week’s United Nations General Assembly hosted a variety of world leaders espousing divergent messages, the sprawling diplomatic forum hosted one leader who could become Hollywood’s newest darling. And […]
If there’s anyone who understands the travails of being different, it’s Kermit the Frog, who shared with the world the difficulties of being green. Now Kermit’s Muppet colleagues are teaching […]
With New York City Comptroller William Thompson now officially going head-to-head against Mike Bloomberg in his bid for a third term as Mayor of New York City, a clandestine political […]
Every head of state is used to a certain level of red-carpet treatment. Even the ones that are internationally reviled because of the treatment of their people. But with a […]