There aren’t that many stories to tell. Perhaps that’s why so many filmmakers end up making the same film over and over again. In the films of directors such as Wes Anderson and Tim Burton, the names change, the sets change (to a degree), but they all inhabit the same meticulously fetishized world. Even when [...]
David Wain knows comedy; short-lived, well-loved comedy. MTV’s sketch comedy show “The State,” where Wain got his start, lasted less than two years. “Stella,” the deadpan comedy trio-turned Comedy Central show that he shared with Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter, lasted only 10 episodes. “Wet Hot American Summer,” his first feature, filled few seats [...]
In every single piece of press I’ve read or watched regarding Kevin Smith’s latest film “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” Judd Apatow has been mentioned. The story is the same every time: Smith influenced Apatow who then brought the “bro-mantic comedy” (terrible nomenclature that has somehow become the industry standard) to a much larger [...]
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In the last three years Keira Knightley has made six films; none of them take place after the end of World War II. And although in 2003’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” she complains about the pains and difficulties of wearing a corset, she seems to do it an awful lot. Is it possible to [...]
When considering the history of the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, I ask myself what magical elements the first had that the subsequent two did not. Perhaps it was our naïve pre-9/11 mindset? No doubt our problems in the Middle East have curbed some of our excitement for fast cars manufactured in the Far East. [...]
On the Netflix Frontpage, I’m given recommendations separated into catagories. The catagories are based on rentals I’ve made/tend to make. See if you can find the trend in my movie renting:
Foreign Dramas
Foreign Steamy Romances (my favorite)
Foreign Classic Dramas
Pre-20th Century Period Pieces
Films From France
Today I found a website for a group called DAO (Democrats Against Obama). Their tagline is “no obama. ever.” Reading the first line of the latest post, I asked myself if their word choice might be a little dodgy.
The dark forces? Really? They’ve converged.
Also: Clintonistas? Yes.
I’m closing up my second year as a college student, and it’s quite strange to think that I’m halfway done. I’ve never really placed myself in time, as strange and unclear as that sounds, but I’ve never really thought of my self as a certain age or at a certain part of my life. That [...]
The following is a list of people I think don’t deserve the backlash they get. For reasons, some understandable and others not, these people get a whole lotta flak (internet-wise).
1. Jack Black
I love him, I don’t find his “shtick” tired, and I think he seems like a pretty likable guy.
2. Robin Williams
Hilarious, a bit overzealous [...]
