Quentin Tarantino’s career path would likely be different if Warren Beaty had played Bill. It would have given the film a respectability balance, and people wouldn’t have been so down on Grindhouse as another spin around the genre. But Carradine – good as he is – tips the balance for some, and Death Proof paid … Continue reading
I love The B-52’s first two albums. I like Mesopotamia (hell, it was produced by David Byrne), but those first two are now back on the iPod. And it is good. All music reviews should come with a rating of its sex content/possibilties. The Beatles are first kiss/teenage makeout music. The Stooges are dirty, dirty … Continue reading
I am actually paying someone to cause me great pain and suffering. I never thought of myself as a masochist, until now. I hired a personal trainer. I have always scoffed when I have heard of people hiring a personal trainer, but after my first couple of sessions I understand why. I’m certainly not incapable … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I was talking to my old man, telling him about some of the things I have going on. He wrote back that he didn’t know how I managed to find time to watch a movie a day and still do all the things I have on my plate. Since moving to … Continue reading
In December of last year, I was fortunate enough to participate in the Dive with the Sharks event at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. I have numerous hours of dive experience and have seen a few sharks on dives, even gotten close to some small sharks, but I have never been within reach of 6 … Continue reading
This blog is half shameless plug and half “I’m secure enough in my manhood to think baby animals are cute” statement. The shameless plug part comes because a couple of my best friends shot, edited and directed the Bronx Zoo’s new video podcast, which can be found at the official site or through iTunes. I … Continue reading
Sometimes being a writer sucks. Why? I spent my entire morning ruminating about Uwe Boll’s Postal (evidence here). Not that it’s the worst movie I’ve ever seen, far from it, but getting yourself so deep into the inner workings of a film so inept isn’t good for the brain. I had to crack open a … Continue reading
So I’m heading to a screening of Uwe Boll’s Postal tonight. I’m really hoping it’s not an April Fool’s joke, because I’m not stupid… I do know just know what I’m in for. I really should have learned after watching his horror opus Seed (review) last year at the NYC Horror Film Festival, but what … Continue reading
With the omnipresent media drone surrounding Obama and Clinton, eventual Republican presidential nominee John McCain has had it pretty easy. Sure, he takes a little flak for being old, but as long as he can trot “Mummy” in front of the cameras to prove that he won’t stroke out on us while president, he’s in … Continue reading
My life has been chaotic, to say the least. My personal life has been racked with tumult, and frankly I’d rather not share it. I’m sure some of you care about me, and some of you don’t. But I’m of the sort that feels that it’s always better to share your dramas with people who … Continue reading