October has started so let’s talk about something scary. Fire season has started here in Southern California. Currently, there are a couple burning nearly 20 miles from my apartment. While I’m fine and dandy, two people have died and a bunch of houses are no longer with us. It’s a damn shame. There is nothing … Continue reading
My review of W. and Oliver Stone film.
I know this is an asshole thing to say, but there are a lot of people out there who need to hear it, so hear goes: IF YOU DRESS PUNK ROCK YOU ARE NOT PUNK ROCK. Period. End of fucking story. Yeah, I know, South Bay LA? And faux burb-mall punk surprises you? You’re right, … Continue reading
A critique of Appaloosa.
It’s almost impossible to talk about this movie without spoiling, so if you don’t want to know how it ends (and I know there are a fair number of people who have actually seen it and wish they didn’t know how it ends), steer clear after the big spoiler marking. Eagle Eye starts off strange, … Continue reading
Amerika Here are some videos of recent McCain/Palin rallies. Look at the kind of hatred and anger they’re appealing to and fomenting. Look at the kind of know-nothing, us vs. them, violent passions they stoke. Even as their supporters rant “traitor!” and “socialist!” and “terrorist!” and “off with his head!” and “kill him!” and other … Continue reading
A Nice Hard Slap – I Prematurely Ended a Shit to Be Handed Christian Literature. I have a big “No Soliciting” sign on my door. This applies to salesmen of any shape and size whether they’re hawking industrial cleaner, cookies, or acceptance into the Kingdom of the Lord. With this in mind, I suppose people … Continue reading
I can always tell when October hits, even in a state with no seasonal differentials. Growing up with the seasons in the Midwest the Autumnal is etched into me, so that even here where it’s freakin’ 90 degrees in October, my mind switches to match the introspective and generally more creative vibe that accompanies burning … Continue reading
Like the sporadic golfer that I am, I’m slowly working my way out of the metaphorical sandtrap. Which is to say that thankfully, my most recent movie-going experience was a noticeably better one than the one before it. Which is to say that I enjoyed Burn After Reading just a piece more … Continue reading
A Nice Hard Slap – Eight Year Olds Can’t Vote. I’m voting for Obama, which is about as much a no-brainer as the people who aren’t. That said, if I wasn’t pretty damn sure he’s the right answer for the country right now I’d harbor a little resentment for folks in his campaign team who … Continue reading