American Pscyho opened in the spring of 2000 to good reviews and a modest box office of over $34 million considering it’s relatively low budget of just $7 imillion. But even before it went into production, it was an issue of controversy for years. When Bret Easton Ellis published the novel by the same nameContinue reading “Dissecting ‘American Psycho’”
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‘She-Hulk’ Has Some Good Muscle
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law is the eighth MCU series to come out since January of 2020 as Phase 4 seems to be the longest phase so far in the 14-year history of the MCU. And it’s no surprise, it’s going back to when it all began. While Iron Man was the first in the MCU,Continue reading “‘She-Hulk’ Has Some Good Muscle”
We Need To Talk About Michelle Branch
I’ll be honest. I had no idea who Michelle Branch was before she made headlines recently as she was arrested for allegedly assaulting her husband, Patrick Carney, who is a drummer for The Black Keys. Branch is a singer-songwriter and musician in her own right as she was a member of The Wreckers. But thisContinue reading “We Need To Talk About Michelle Branch”
Cheney’s Loss Is The End Of The Republican Party
Mark your calenders because Aug. 16, 2022 was the day the Republican Party officially died. It may have the same name but it’s no longer the party that many people have remembered. I mean, it’s been going down this long road for a while. If Dwight Eishenhower was part of the Golden Era of theContinue reading “Cheney’s Loss Is The End Of The Republican Party”
Back To School…But For How Long?
By now, just about every school district in America has begun a new school year or at least preparing for a new school year. It’s been over 25 years since I was in school and I can say I’m glad I got out when I did. Every now and again at college, I’d hear someoneContinue reading “Back To School…But For How Long?”
Salman Rushdie Attack A Warning Of Christian Nationalism
As of this posting, author Salman Rushdie is reportedly still in critical condition following an attack on Aug. 12 at the Chautauqua Institution. Rushdie was stabbed allegedly by Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview, N.J., and has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and second-degree assault. Matar was just a baby when Rushdie finally starting makingContinue reading “Salman Rushdie Attack A Warning Of Christian Nationalism”
Winning Isn’t Everything…
By now, you’ve probably already seen the video of Tulsa little leaguer Isaiah Jarvis comforting Pearland, Texas little league pitcher Kaiden Shleton who was visibly upset over beaning Jarvis in a recent championship game. If this was the majors, they’d been fighting on the mount with the other players coming in for a brawl. InContinue reading “Winning Isn’t Everything…”
Mar-a-Lago Raid Is The Beginning Of The End Of Trump’s Political Career
As of this posting, it’s been less than 36 hours since FBI agents served a search warrant at ther Mar-a-Lago Club. We know they were searching for official records from the National Archives and Records Administration that former President Donald Trump might have allegedly taken unofficially from the White House. First thing foremost, to executeContinue reading “Mar-a-Lago Raid Is The Beginning Of The End Of Trump’s Political Career”
Alex Jones Crossed A Line And Now Is Being Held Accountable
Let me start off by saying, I’m a firm believer of the First Amendment. However, what Alex Jones and countless other people have done isn’t news reporting. It’s fear mongering. It’s bullying and harassment. It’s screaming “Fire!” in a crowded room. Jones, and others beginning with Rush Limbaugh and to a degree Don Imus, spokeContinue reading “Alex Jones Crossed A Line And Now Is Being Held Accountable”
Kansas Abortion Vote Shows A Long Battle Ahead For Both Sides
Nothing in life is certain. Even the old “Death and Taxes” quote Benjamin Franklin coined now doesn’t apply to the wealthy who use tax laws and lobbying to cheat paying taxes. I’m sure conservative lobbyists and politicians in Kansas thought the abortion amendment to the state’s constitution was a sure deal. And to secure theContinue reading “Kansas Abortion Vote Shows A Long Battle Ahead For Both Sides”
Zane Says 