I don’t see any way around it. I’ve been writing about movies here now for the better part of the past year, so I can no more ignore the Academy Awards than I could Christmas, or politics, try as I might. It just finds its way into the thinking. Someone [couldn’t have … Continue reading
Bring back gimmicks. I’m talking William castle-style seat tingling, skeleton flying, life insurance waver signing type gimmicks. I went and saw two 3D movies this weekend and had a blast. Nothing makes you feel more like a kid than reaching out to see if you can touch the effect coming out of the screen. It … Continue reading
So the other day I woke up, opened my bedroom door and was blasted in the face by the smell of gas. The window was a crack open- could it be that the asshole Con Ed employees working on the brownouts in my area hit a pipe or something? But no- the farther I walked … Continue reading
Top movie lists like AFI's are ridiculous until the public has a real say.
Being a non-drinker in 2009 is an interesting thing. I don’t drink because I don’t like the way it tastes, and because it makes me sick. These reasons, I’ve found, aren’t good enough. People look at me like I just sprung a second head that looks like Bud Cort. “You have to acquire the taste!†… Continue reading
It’s been a while since a film like Coraline has made it to theaters. Since the attention of Hollywood is focused mainly on the upcoming Academy Awards, the months of January and February are usually looked down upon as dumping grounds for less than stellar films. Coraline, on the other hand, effectively breaks the mold. … Continue reading
I hope you’re reading this. I hope you’re reading this and you know what you’ve done. I’m finally over my cold. It took me a couple long, dark days to do it but I’ve made my way back to a healthy state. It was touch-and-go for awhile. I had a few days of light sleep, … Continue reading
… Well, I’m down my good hand for the foreseeable future as I recently picked a fight with my refrigerator and fractured my hand. So now other than having a visible testament to my part time stupidity that everyone asks me about (how ever did you do that?) I also hve to type with one … Continue reading
Theaters are terrible right now. There is currently such a dearth of reasonable choices that the Landmark Sunshine here in NYC is still showing Synecdoche, New York. And have been for the past 5 or 6 months. Here’s why:He’s Just Not That Into Your STDs. Paul Blart: Ugh. Confessions of a I’m Boring Myself Typing … Continue reading
WARNING: Some spoilers might be included. “Hello toots!”Well, hello to you too, Mr. Hyde… There’s something about good british television (drama in particular) that completely sets it apart from the rest. Is it the moral ambiguity of the characters? Is it the limited budgets – compared to American TV budgets – that force writers to … Continue reading