Days of Terrence Malick (Part 4): The Tree of Life (2011)
Yes, yes, I know my “Days of De Palma” series has been missing for several weeks. Rest assured, I’ve already seen and written about several more Brian De Palma films, and those reviews will be posted on the site for the next several Fridays in a row. But for now,
Josh Reviews Wanderlust!
In Wanderlust, George (Paul Rudd) and Linda (Jennifer Aniston) find their New York lifestyle overturned when George’s firm goes under and Linda’s depressing documentary about penguins gets rejected by HBO. With no jobs and no way to afford their apartment (tiny though
News Around the Net
I’ve gotta open with Alan Moore’s article about his feelings on the Guy Fawkes mask from V for Vendetta (his brilliant comic book series, published in 1982) is now being used by protesters of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. The piece is a fascinating read (and i
Getting Ready for the Oscars
I love watching the Oscars every year, though I am dismissive of them as an institution for judging great movies. It’s rare that I agree much with the nominations, and even rarer that I agree with who wins. Still, I love the spectacle of the show, and am always hoping for a
Star Trek Mirror Universe: Rise Like Lions
Now that’s what I’m talking about!! I just finished reading David Mack’s novel Rise Like Lions, the phenomenal, long-awaited conclusion to the Mirror Universe storyline begun back in the second-season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and continued in several terrific
From the DVD Shelf: Bored to Death Season 1!
What a terrific show! I feel like I’ve been discovering a wealth of TV show genius on DVD recently: Party Down (click here for my review of season 1, and here for my review of season 2), Louie (click here for my review of season 1), Boardwalk Empire (I am making my way through s
The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History
The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History, by John Ortved, is a look back at the creation and early days of The Simpsons. The book is told in the form of an oral history, with the story assembled by Mr. Ortved’s weaving together of interviews with the many people —
From the DVD Shelf: Louie Season One
I discovered the comedian Louis C.K. when he appeared in a recurring role during the second season of Parks and Recreation, and I fell in love with his work after watching his concert film, Hilarious. I’ve subsequently devoured all of his stand-up comedy CDs that I could get my
The (Animated) Dark Knight Rises
OK, I already posted a link to a “sweded” version of The Dark Knight Rises trailer. Now check out this version of the trailer created entirely from re-edited footage from the seminar and still-amazing Batman: The Animated Series: I love that so much!!
The Top 10 Episodes of TV of 2011 — Part Two!
OK, we’ve arrived at the final installment of my look back at 2011! Click here for my Top 15 Movies of 2011: part one, part two, and part three. Click here for my Top 15 Comic Book Series of 2011: part one and part two. Click here for my Top 10 DVDs/Blu-Rays of 2011. And,