It’s America’s 250th birthday today. And like a lot of thriving things, it needs care. But we never know how much for how long. We just have to keep a watch on it. When it rains, you don’t need to water your outside plants. When it’s dry, you need to help them with water. DuringContinue reading ““A Republic If You Can Keep It””
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‘Idiocracy’ Is Only A Horror Movie If You Make It One
When Idiocracy was released 20 years ago, it was to fulfill a contractual obligation between 20th Century Fox and Mike Judge.The movie bombed because the studio tried to bury it in as few as many theaters as possible with no press or marketing. But its notorious release helped word of mouth to spread as socialContinue reading “‘Idiocracy’ Is Only A Horror Movie If You Make It One”
USA All The Way
I was never a big fan of the World Cup or soccer in general. But the World Cup fever that has invaded America has brought some light during the darker times. Watching last night’s match between USA and Bosnia/Herzegovina was made more exciting by the Spanish-speaking commentators. And let’s face that was a bullshit callContinue reading “USA All The Way”
‘They Will Kill You’ Will Bore You With Its Overkill Execution
The problem with They Will Kill You is that it reveals its twist early and there’s no build-up so the execution is overkill, literally. Made like a cross between Ready or Not and Kill Bill, Zazie Beets plays Asia Reaves, who was convicted of killing her abusive father, but has been released and takes aContinue reading “‘They Will Kill You’ Will Bore You With Its Overkill Execution”
Have The Semiquincentennial Celebration You Deserve
With July 4 on a Saturday for America’s 250th celebration and the U.S. this far in the World Cup as everyone seems to love what’s been happening the last few weeks, it should’ve been a greater moment of celebration. Yet the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair is on its way to being a disasterContinue reading “Have The Semiquincentennial Celebration You Deserve”
Remembering Alex Kintner
Okay, I know Alex Kintner isn’t a real person. But his character died on this date, June 29, in the summer blockbuster Jaws. For years, photos have circulated online that show a darker death of the character. This is believed to be the work of Verna Fields, the film editor who won an Oscar forContinue reading “Remembering Alex Kintner”
Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks!
I want to wish Mel Brooks a Happy 100th Birthday. It’s not a hyperbole to say that Brooks helped changed TV, movies and even the theater over the years with Get Smart, The Producers (both the 1967 version and the Broadway musical), Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs and so many more. As a producer himself,Continue reading “Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks!”
Please Help If You Can
If you’re an animal lover, you know they’re more than pets. They’re family. They’re our furbabies. This past week, one of my friends, Brandy Jones, had to take her baby, Kobe Jack, to the vet. He’s doing better but she has a big bill. Brandy is a Navy vet so you’re be helping out aContinue reading “Please Help If You Can”
Summer Storm Leaves Damage
On Thursday, June 25, an afternoon storm in northeast Oklahoma caused some minor damage to trees and utility poles. No building damage where I live and all vehicles are ok as far as I know. But I had a few limbs fall down. But my neighbors had their trees uprooted. There’s been flooding in manyContinue reading “Summer Storm Leaves Damage”
‘Bound’ Is A Brilliant Film Noir Thriller From The Wachowskis
A lot of famous directors didn’t hit it out of the park the first time. They’re still rough around the edges, handicapped by a small budget and no big name actors. But that can also be what makes their directorial debuts so wonderful. Like the Coen Brothers, the Wachowskis had a great thriller with theirContinue reading “‘Bound’ Is A Brilliant Film Noir Thriller From The Wachowskis”
