Jon Abrams

Slow-Motion Quick-Draw #68 – Rescue Me 5.3.

    This most recent episode brought us one of the best comedic set-pieces in the history of Rescue Me.  Which is saying plenty, since however else you’d want to argue its merits, this is one of the more consistently funny shows ever.    Even against those elevated standards, the episode was a standout.  Beginning … Continue reading

Slow-Motion Quick-Draw #67 – Oh, Hell No.

    If every era receives the hero we deserve, then what does that say for the era of Dancing With The Stars?  This here magazine cover does not bode well for the re-badass-ification of America:   http://www.ew.com/ew/inside/issue/0,,ewTax:10441045,00.html   Whereas most comic book covers attempt to depict a Wolverine who can’t wait to rip shit … Continue reading

Slow-Motion Quick-Draw #65.5 – Splinter.

    Available starting today on DVD is a horror movie called Splinter, which I highly recommend.  Other high-profile releases are The Spirit, which is pure cinematic insanity and is probably only worth watching for the hot chicks, and The Reader, which doesn’t even have that much.  All we are saying, is give Splinter a … Continue reading