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Conspiracy Theories
I've always thought people who adopt conspiracy theories do it because they like to think they know something the rest of us don't, and they get to "enlighten" us. Right-wing radio works on the same principle if you analyze it. They both prey on the irrational and weak-minded.— June 16, 2009 3:09 a.m.
I've never been a fan of magical realism, but Casteneda would be proud of your efforts. But I really enjoyed the part of the piece where you weren't going for that, but just giving us a glimpse into an interesting life, one few of us have experienced as you have. I'd like to read more of that.— June 16, 2009 2:59 a.m.
A Bundle
Duncan is just a pretentious douche. I'd like to excuse his take on Up by saying "well' it's just a kids movie", but it's not. It's a good movie. But it explores some pretty mature concepts that kids under, say, 8, will not get. Please take notice parents. Any kid under 8 is going to spend the whole movie asking you "mommy, why is he sad?" "Daddy, why is he doing that". I'm not making this up. This is a sample of the comments I got to listen to from the little kids sitting around me in the theatre(note to parents: please teach your kids it's not OK to talk in the movie theatre. If this concept escapes you, please stay home). Don't expect toy story. This is a good, likeable movie. But it's not the funhouse ride the ads and the name, UP, would lead you to believe. It's good, for 8 and UP. Drag Me To Hell and The Hangover both have to be considered in the light of "what they're trying to be". Neither is going for the Oscar. DMTH wants to be a fun but goose-pimply over-the-top bit of old school horror, and it succeeds. No one should expect "The Exorcist", or even "Poltergeist". Think more along the lines of "Nightmare On Elm Street". If you had a good time with that, you'll probably enjoy this. As for "The Hangover", I want to tell you to skip this movie, as there is way to much to dislike in it. But then I remind myself that you have to grade these things on a curve, and as much as I disliked parts of it, I didn't didlike ALL of it, which I do with way too many comedies Hollywood puts out. So if you're desperate to see a comedy, and you thought the trailer was hysterical, you probably won't hate yourself for seeing this.— June 10, 2009 8:45 p.m.
A Chihuahua Named Wanda
Now you're taking your dog to the parties you crash? You really have become Zsa Zsa.— June 10, 2009 8:20 p.m.
Don't Bring a Bat to a Gun Fight
Regarding your comment: "If you are walking by someone, and they bump into you. You might say excuse me. If you have a gun, you might say "What's your problem?" or "Watch where you're going." WHen they curse you out, you now pull out your gun. Had you not been packing, none of that happens that way." The argument NRA types would make to this is that everyone should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon. If you bump into someone and you know he's probably packing, you're likely to be polite.— June 8, 2009 10:33 a.m.
Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You
Being a critic is a lot less work.— June 7, 2009 5:59 a.m.
Don't Bring a Bat to a Gun Fight
Don't know anything about him. I just like the quote.— June 4, 2009 2:17 p.m.
Don't Bring a Bat to a Gun Fight
Regarding the first shop owner: This guy is a well-intentioned idiot. He has an after-school special view of the world. The reality is this robber was probably doing it to score his next crack fix. Giving him $40 just enabled him. I wouldn't be surprised if this guy comes back the next time he's jonesing. The shopkeeper should have had him arrested and let the system do it's job. Regarding the second shopkeeper: While I don't disagree with you, my sympathy is with him. I hope the jury feels the same way. But something you said makes me curious. Have you heard about the woman who was raped in the NY subway in view of a ticket seller locked in his booth, and a train conductor locked in his, and neither of them dod anything, other than notify their "command center". Here's the link: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/04/03/2009-0… In light of your comment "Call the police and stay out of harms way. Don't throw yourself into a situation you can clearly avoid" do you agree with their actions (or inactions) because I think they're reprehensible. If you can make it two against one and stop this, even if you risk injury to yourself, you must take action. As Edmund Burke said "All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing".— June 4, 2009 2:25 a.m.
Step Brothers, Verdi's Requiem, Bicentennial Man
Stepbrothers is another one of those movies that confuses ridiculous and funny. Something being one doesn't make it the other. If you like the average movie from Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, or just about any other recent SNL alum, you'll probably like this too. If you expect your comedies to have a little cleverness, a little coherence, and a little believability, steer clear.— June 3, 2009 1:03 a.m.
A Day in the Life
You're losin' it dude. You sound like ZsaZsa Gabor or another one of those goofy chicks who think their dog is their child. If you have this much need to nurture, quit wasting it on a dog and have a kid. It sounds like you'd be a good dad.— June 1, 2009 10:46 p.m.