Most of the time I very much enjoy watching the previews when I go to the movies. Hell, sometimes I even enjoy the commercials that show up before the previews (assuming I’m not at a Carmike and having to suffer through that ridiculous Three Doors Down National Guard music video). If we get a good … Continue reading
Just finished reading a fantastic article over at hip hop site Smoking Gun about R.A the Rugged Man’s infamous verse on Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam War Story. The song appeared on Jedi Mind Tricks’ last album (Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell) and was immediately noted for its subject matter and fantastic delivery by the … Continue reading
No cliched condolences or hyperbole… just heartfelt, touching and anecdotal comments courtesy of director Christopher Nolan: One night, as I’m standing on LaSalle Street in Chicago, trying to line up a shot for “The Dark Knight,” a production assistant skateboards into my line of sight. Silently, I curse the moment that Heath first skated onto … Continue reading
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a woman accused of killing her 1-month old daughter by cooking her in a microwave. It’s tragic, no doubt, but before we all start slinging the “Who allegedly microwaved what baby” blame, I’d like you to take a look at Exhibit A:
It seems that I now have a home to post infinitely more incoherent ramblings than the ones I pass off as DVD reviews for CHUD, which is a nice thing. I’ve always wanted to keep up and maintain a blog, with the focus probably migrating towards the movies I see for the most part (my … Continue reading
Welcome to the latest mind-blistering missive from my spent casing of a noggin, filled to the rim with shinola and burgeoning with backwash and partially chewed Red Vines.I’ve decided that the ‘Slap’ is going to be about life. Personal shit. Professional shit. Random shit. That way, the Steady Leaks I run on the main site … Continue reading
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NASA's Spirit spacecraft photographs a "wind sculpted rock" that bears a strange resemblance to an old friend…
I just saw There Will Be Blood. Maybe my expectations were set too high. Maybe I expected something differant. I was disappointed. Now, don’t get me wrong. The movie was beautiful. The direction was outstanding and P.T. Anderson has once again proven to be a master behind the camera. Daniel Day Lewis was perfection, as … Continue reading
*if they are attractive. Woe be unto the unattractive woman. I say this because when I read some critiques of a hot button Oscar nominee, I think some people hold this against women. Or a woman. I thought I might resent the film, much as I thought I might resent films by Sofia Coppola. Neither … Continue reading