Monthly Archives: July 2012

Before I begin, peace be upon those poor people who got shot at a midnight showing in Aurora, CO.  May they find the clearing at the end of the path. And, more cynically, I’d like to point out if more … Continue reading →

Oliver Stone has just crossed the line from secret fucktard to official practitioner of fucktardery. He was still seen, in certain brainless circles, as a compelling storyteller.  Even after Wall St 2: The Quickening, Alexander, World Trade Center, W (if … Continue reading →

Just a note: If you saw Sam Rami’s Spiderman, you’ve already seen this movie.  But not as stylishly done. There’s nothing really new in this new offering.  Sony is just hemorrhaging money and the only part of the conglomerate actually … Continue reading →

On my last TV rant I maintained that Newsweek did enough to get one more viewing from me.  And they used it.  That second episode was the dumbest thing I watched on TV yesterday that wasn’t True Blood.  I’m past … Continue reading →

The New York Times maintains there’s only one joke in Ted.  That may be, I suppose the film is a long rif on a stuffed bear with an adult personality.  But at the end of the movie you still aren’t … Continue reading →