Super Size You, Downsize Me
Today I saw the film Super Size Me, which is the acclaimed documentary by and about Morgan Spurlock, his month-long McDonald’s-only diet, and the ill effects he suffered from it. Along with his personal journey, there was a thorough examination of obesity, eating habits, and nutrition in America. It was funny, disgusting, and [...]
Hogwarts and All
I am currently reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Abu Ghraib, in preparation for the movie adaption, which is coming out in a month or so. I did the same thing with the first two books – I read them right before the movies came out. Hey, they’re a quick read and [...]
A Review I Probably Shouldn’t Have Written
I saw The Passion of the Christ today, and though I’m inclined to not talk about it and avoid ruffling some feathers, I just can’t help myself….
More Volumes, Please
I finally saw Kill Bill Vol 2 this weekend, and it was exquisite. Much more dialog, characterization, and plot, and less action than the excellent first installment, but I don’t have a problem with that. Read More for my capsule review…
Ain’t No Cure For MURDER
Yet another post analyzing the Japanese (live action) film industry…
So this weekend I watched a film called Cure that’s been playing on The Sundance Channel. It’s Japanese, and was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who also directed a movie called Bright Future, which I saw at the Denver International Film Festival some months back. [...]
Spotted Minds
Time for the latest media reviews. I get into Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (slight spoilers included) and the comic book (not the TV show) Alias. Read on, if you dare (care?)…
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