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Same Shit, Different Administration

I can’t believe the Trump Administration is taking a victory lap less than 48 after a pre-emptive strike (cough terrorist strike cough) in Iran. I’ve seen this beore back in 2003. I know that seems like a long time ago but I find it funny how Republicans are saying this is a win-win for everyone.Continue reading “Same Shit, Different Administration”

Peace And Love To The Innocent Victims Of The Iranian Bombings

First and foremost, not all Iranians are bad people. And just to give you racists and bigots a lesson, they are not Arabs. They’re Persians. They mostly speak Farsi. Now, Iran’s supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei may be dead and he was definitely an awful, evil person. But Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t no saint and DonaldContinue reading “Peace And Love To The Innocent Victims Of The Iranian Bombings”

‘Scream 4’ Brought Franchise Back To Life, For Better And For Worse

The Scream franchise has divided horror fans for the past 30 years. I think it’s mainly because horror movies exist on the fringes of entertainment, a step up from porno flicks and raunchy sex comedies. They’re really never supposed to be big-budget high concept movies. But if done right, it can still be a critical and commercial success.   The first Scream movie was released during the ChristmasContinue reading “‘Scream 4’ Brought Franchise Back To Life, For Better And For Worse”

Regret Is A Dish Best Served Cold When Especially You Get Your Just Desserts

When I was working at the Wagoner Tribune, there was a guy who was a big-wig at the only car dealership in town that wasn’t just a fly-by-night used car lot (even though they never really sold any new cars despite being a GMC franchise.) He would often make somewhat racist and bigoted comments about President Barack Obama around people. As a journalist, you noticeContinue reading “Regret Is A Dish Best Served Cold When Especially You Get Your Just Desserts”

‘Good Fortune’ Has Good Intentions, But…

A movie like Good Fortune has a lot of good intentions but it never fully seems to succeed at its premise. Written and directed by Aziz Ansari who plays the protagonist, Arj, it presents a harsh look at reality for many people who are just one or two missed paychecks away from being kicked out of their homes.   Rent is going up as peopleContinue reading “‘Good Fortune’ Has Good Intentions, But…”

The News Story We Need Right Now

Every now and again, a nice story makes the round that a lot of people really find fascinating. One of my journalism professors said it used to be called a “blight,” a simple feel-good story. And right now, we really need one.   Just in a matter of the last few days, the President is suspected of making a phony phoneContinue reading “The News Story We Need Right Now”

Robert Duvall Rides Into The Sunset As Hollywood’s Last True Cowboy & Outlaw

Guiness Book of World Records once called Robert Duvall the most versatile actor currently working. That was about 40 years ago. I’m sure a lot of other actors (Samuel L. Jackson maybe) have claimed that title since.   But even given his body of work up to that time, it was impressive. It was the type of work that an actor would borrow,Continue reading “Robert Duvall Rides Into The Sunset As Hollywood’s Last True Cowboy & Outlaw”

Are Trump’s Days Really, Finally Unequivocally Close To An End?

Recently, the President spoke at a factory mill in Rome, Ga. The news is trying to say that “thousands” of people turned out. If they are included people protesting, maybe so. But pictures don’t lie. There were only 300 max there and that’s being very liberal.   It probably 250 give or take. Some people are arguing that since it was held at around 4 p.m. EST on aContinue reading “Are Trump’s Days Really, Finally Unequivocally Close To An End?”

‘Honey Don’t!’ Watch This Movie

Back in the mid-1980s, the Coen Brothers mixed excessive over the top violence with outrageous absurd humor and amazing visual styles that many directors take several films to achieve.   And then they split following the release of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. They said it was over creative differences and Ethan wanted to focus on theater. Joel Coen made TheContinue reading “‘Honey Don’t!’ Watch This Movie”