The film critic discusses Pauline Kael, AI and his new books, 'Algorithm of the Night' and 'Last Week in End Times Cinema.' ...

In a world of copycats and celebs, independent and indefinable books are winning out. There’s no money! Reading is dying! Authors are doomed unless they’re a Prince or much-loved tall telly man!

I am taking data structures and algorithm analysis right now, and I didn't really like the book. I think having an algorithm book around would be helpful though. Just wondering what you guys use for ...