Editorial

SCREENING: JUNO

Everyone I know who has seen Juno [Russ’s Review] say it’s a very special movie. Unanimously. That some of these folks aren’t big fans of Jason Reitman’s excellent Thank You for Smoking scares me a little but not enough not to have any lack of faith with the filmmaker’s follow-up. A great cast [though the … Continue reading

STEADY LEAK: THE LIST OF DUMB #5

What follows is a scattershot bit of random thoughts, links, and images that showcase the lunacy that exists in the entertainment world and beyond. Folks who remember my old missives from the old Steady Leak articles should find this kind of stuff familiar. Folks seemed to get a kick out of the first installment, and … Continue reading

STEADY LEAK: NICKY’S SHRINKING PANTS BULGE #12

Where the author tells you of the many things out there that make him want to become a master thief with an exceptionally large basement to hoard the myriad material things worth owning and loving. Installment One.Installment Two.Installment Three.Installment Four.Installment Five.Installment Six.Installment Seven.Installment Eight.Installment Nine.Installment Ten.Installment Eleven.Message Board Discussion. Good day. The love of consumption … Continue reading

LEAK LETTERS #68

Please send letters. Andy Writes: Hi Nick – you always seem to really appreciate feedback, and seeing as how I haven’t sent any in for a while I thought you might appreciate this. Reading CHUD from my desk at the office helps me ease myself into the working day. As I’m in England, by the … Continue reading

STEADY LEAK: SAGE ADVICE #3

I’m not wise. I’m just observant. And only partially filled with shit. So, in what is morphing into a "Leak a Day, Five Days a Week" habit, here’s another bit of light fare for the tail end of the week. A little sage advice. In the future, this may be a fun "Dear Abby" style … Continue reading

INTERVIEW: TODD HAYNES (I’M NOT THERE)

I want to be friends with Todd Haynes. He’s incredibly smart and funny and very laid back and cool. He’s exactly the kind of guy you could spend hours with having a series of terrific, intellectual but also hilarious conversations. And he’s one of our most exciting and fearless filmmakers, taking cinema to the edge … Continue reading