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Comic-book Movies Have Ruined Special Effects

The accessibility of quality CG leaves the filmmakers with a large responsibility--using them well. Iron Man's success was, in part, due to the fact that most (not all) of the CG was unnoticeable. It blended with the stuff the camera saw. And, after all, that's the ideal--instead of a bunch of actors knocking around in front of a green screen, there would be an even blend of real and created. When the eye is too busy to notice what is 'fake,' the eye stays in the story. posted 05/13/2008 at 16:33:44

The White House?

I find something appealing about the mundane signifying the grand. The Big Green Lady in New York is a powerful symbol, too. posted 05/08/2008 at 10:55:28

Cinco De Mayo: White People's Excuse To Let Loose

Cinco de Mayo is for non-Mexican people to get in touch with their inner Mexican, in the same way that St. Patrick's Day is for people to celebrate being Irish (even if they have not a drop of Irish blood). It'd be far more efficient if instead of celebrating holidays that have nothing to do with them people in America just set aside a few days per year to be unproductive at work and get drunker than normal. But if that were to happen, the veneer of culture and history would be lost, and at least a few people chugging Patron today actually give a damn about the reasons for this holiday (as are a few people, knee deep in Guinness on St. Paddy's Day, who actually care about who the Saint was and why he gets a holiday). posted 05/05/2008 at 15:44:07

Indiana Jones Walks Back Through Our Door

Did you read the article? He's fighting the communists now. posted 05/06/2008 at 19:19:17

Coulter Jokes About Lynching, Still on CNN

To live in a world where pundits no longer tell us what to believe! To live in a world where news is plain information (as much as possible), leaving the viewer to form opinions of his own! I happily sacrifice every TV spot with Arianna Huffington for every one with Ann Coulter. posted 05/02/2008 at 13:58:21

Going On Dates With God: Not Your Typical Three-Way

I am not religious myself and I have dated outside of the faith. For me, for a very long time, the same religion was a preference but not a deal breaker. I also prefer brunettes but have dated blondes. That said, I am from a fairly observant Jewish family and as I've gotten older my identity with them and with my heritage has become more of a priority. When I get married this August, it will be to a Jewish girl in a Synagogue, officiated by the Cantor who was with me at my Bar Mitzvah. Though I may not fit religious practice into my daily life as I once did (and as my parents still do), it is an undeniable part of the fabric of who I am. Again, a different religion would not have been a deal breaker...but thank god I found a nice Jewish girl to settle down with. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:12:01

Sexualizing Miley: Are Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus Letting Her Be The New Lolita?

In defense of American culture, ever since that cute girl from Harry Potter became of legal age we've been in need of a teenage girl to have a countdown-to-18 fascination with as we eagerly await the day when we no longer need to feel creepy for being physically attracted to her. What started with Natalie Portman in 'The Professional' and passed through the likes of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and, most notably due to their exposure since infancy, the Olsen Twins. The torch has been passed on to that cutie Cyrus girl and now we have well over two years to feel bad about ourselves. Even if she never exposes an inch of skin from now until Ragnarok, we will always have the Vanity Fair shoot (and those unfortunate photos recently leaked onto the internet) to hold onto in our hearts until we can safely talk about the day when her career is on the wane and she has to resort to the inevitable pictorial in Playboy. posted 04/29/2008 at 21:47:11

Do You Eat Like A Man Or Binge Like A Woman?

Eating is a pleasurable experience, for those of us fortunate to have the option of going hungry if we so choose. Sport eating is such a uniquely American thing. It's offensive to those whose day would but substantially improved by just one hot dog and the enjoyment is taken out of it by making it a competition. posted 04/30/2008 at 18:29:46

Rob Patterson, Guitarist, Engaged To Carmen Electra

In other news, guitarist Rob Patterson, best known for his work in the heavy metal band Otep and most recently in Korn, has gotten engaged to some aging, washed up starlet.

Perhaps he's not a huge, famous rock star but to be a touring member of one of the biggest bands of the last fifteen years means he's got a pretty nice paycheck and is more successful at what he does than 99% of everyone who does it. posted 04/26/2008 at 13:08:40

Indoctrinate Your Children Before It's Too Late

Isn't the teaching of your beliefs, values, moral code and ideology supposed to be an integral part of being an attentive parent? Aren't your kids supposed to learn from you by watching how you act at home, in the world and with the people around you--so they will have the tools necessary to make up their minds for themselves when they are old enough to make those decisions? Don't talk about 'indoctrinating' your children. That gives it a sinister air. Just be a good parent. If you want your kids to be environmentally conscious, recycle. Go as green as you can. Tell them why it's important as you do so. If you want your kids to be open-minded to other religions and cultures, then teach them about other religions and cultures and always tell them that different is beautiful and interesting, worth studying and learning so as to become a more well-rounded individual. Teach your children so when they make up their minds about how they choose to conduct their lives, they will take the best lessons from you and hold on to them. posted 04/24/2008 at 15:25:12

Harry Potter Fan Weeps On Stand During Rowling's Suit

How could they think that this would be okay? Usually if you're using copyrighted materials, you need at the very least permission from the owner, and you probably have to pay them for using their stuff. posted 04/15/2008 at 15:17:32

Chris Matthews Tells Colbert: "I Want To Be A Senator"

The Senate is a far better place for an idealistic blowhard than an anchor's chair. At least people know to not trust politicians. We still want to trust our newscasters. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:41:32

She's The Boss: I'll Withdraw Regardless Of Military Advice

From the episode of The Simpsons where Kang and Kodos, the recurring tentacled aliens, replace Bill Clinton and Bob Dole during the 1996 election cycle:

Kang [running for President]: Abortions for all! [crowd boos]
Very well, Abortions for none! [crowd boos]
Abortions for some, miniature American flags for the others! [crowd cheers] posted 04/10/2008 at 21:21:38

How To Behave After Sex: Video

Did you bother watching it, or did you just read the headline and then leave this comment? It's a JOKE. It's supposed to make you laugh. If it's not to your liking, fine, but you seem to think that the video is serious. posted 04/07/2008 at 17:54:13

Are Women Better Liars than Men?

It's more about the things women lie about versus things men lie about. A woman will lie to make someone feel better or to save them from being hurt. A man will lie to his wife about how many beers he had with the guys. A woman will lie about being in touch with her husband's friends to plan a surprise birthday party. A man will lie about which dress he prefers because (damnit!) they BOTH LOOK GOOD JUST DECIDE SO WE CAN GO. The lies suit a purpose. posted 04/07/2008 at 17:58:55

Dave Deja Vu: Watch Letterman Retell The Same Jokes

Come on now. He's on the air five days a week. It's impressive that neither he nor his contemporaries get caught re-telling jokes more often. posted 04/04/2008 at 18:15:13

Why The Hills Makes Me Love My Wife a Little Bit Less

I used to have arguments with my fiance about The Hills. I work in TV, and as such I've seen the fake in it since the first episode I saw--the elaborate camera setups, the obviously arranged encounters. All lead me to believe that, if not fully scripted then at least heavily guided by creative minds behind the camera. She refused to believe me. Then all the information came out about how fake it truly is; it was a triumph for me. I thought that if she knew the truth, she'd give it up and be content watching Tivo'd episodes of Family Guy with me. Not so much--though she admits it's not a 'real' show, she still enjoys the manufactured drama, for drama's sake. It's a soap opera, and it makes her happy to watch it in the same way that a suburban housewife enjoys 'The Days Of Our Lives' or some-such waste of videotape. Any married man will tell you--if your woman wants to watch her stories, then just let her watch her stories. posted 04/01/2008 at 16:19:00

For Those Times When You'd Rather Not Eat, Drink, or Breathe

In conclusion, exactly what Mr. BronxGOPer just said in the comment below. posted 03/27/2008 at 18:44:59

It's getting dangerously close to frequent air travelers taking to the streets (or tarmac, if you will). The airline industry is unapologetic in it's contempt of passengers in favor of keeping the business afloat. How well is this new ruling going to play out the first time two hundred people are stuck in an hours-delayed plane and the crew don't even turn on the air? I know that we are fairly conditioned to hem and haw, bitch and moan but ultimately do what we're told...but there has to be a line. I have some very libertarian leanings, but the air industry is when my inner Democrat comes out. Airlines have proven, over and over for years now, that they are incapable of running a successful business that their customers actually enjoy. It's most definitely time to take that responsibility away from them. A government bureaucracy may end up being no better, but at least we'd be no worse off and government is easier to replace than private business.
I live on one coast, my family lives on the other. I fly several times per year. I'm 6'2" and not rich; I fly coach. You do the measurements. posted 03/27/2008 at 18:24:44

Parker Posey's Sitcom Canceled After Just Two Airings

It's a shame when respectable actors decide to star in a sitcom. Either it gets canned--"All that amazing work and their sitcom got canceled after two episodes!" Or it lasts--"All that amazing work...and he/she is doing a sitcom now?" posted 03/25/2008 at 20:22:35

LeBron James Vogue Cover Criticized For "Perpetuating Racial Stereotypes"

I actually thought the cover was a still from 'Birth of a Nation' until I looked closely.

But really, though...heaven forbid they take a picture of an athlete posing like an athlete and a model posing like a model. And anyway...James is bouncing a basketball. It's been a while since I've seen King Kong but I don't remember him playing basketball. posted 03/25/2008 at 20:30:59

Dog Prays at Japanese Zen Temple

It's sad that a dog doing a cute trick is now a tourist attraction. There are a lot more valuable things to see in Japan. posted 03/25/2008 at 20:12:20

Fred Thompson Plots Hollywood Return

Finally someone to fill the abundance of roles calling for a tired old white guy who walks with an air of regret and missed opportunity. Actually, he might do okay. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:16:27

Whipped: What To Do When It Happens To You

Men are whipped because they allow it. Women do the whipping because they have more particular opinions on things men are passive about or simply don't care. Combine that with poor communication, an unwillingness to assert one's feelings and inability to find mutually satisfying compromise. It's one thing to have a wife or a girlfriend. It's another to have a partner. Having a partner is a lot harder but--I hope, as I'm getting married later this year to a fine woman who is as assertive as I am (and as willing to calmly discuss and compromise)--ultimately more rewarding. posted 03/24/2008 at 17:25:58

Will Ferrell is the Laziest Person in Hollywood

If I could make millions of dollars for myself by playing an over-grown, loudmouthed man-child over and over and over, I most definitely would. I would read all the horrible reviews as my manservant serves me iced coffee on my Malibu mansion balcony.
But I have no great talent for acting. Ferrell has proven his ability. Perhaps someday he'll again show us how good he can be. And hopefully before he makes too many shitty movies that his fans stop caring. posted 03/23/2008 at 13:55:13

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