‘Sicko’ leaves top Democrats ill at ease
(LA Times) With the release of Michael Moore’s “Sicko,” a movie once again is adding sizzle to an issue that’s a high priority for liberal politicians — this time comprehensive health insurance for all....
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Frank Miller’s “The 300” Movie Trailer
I’ve not read the Frank Miller graphic novel, but I am familiar with the historical events it is based on (Battle of Thermopylae, 480 B.C.E.). I have to say, this trailer looks very surreal,...
The Cult of Leia’s Metal Bikini
(Wired) As movie costumes go, it was both small and fleeting, occupying only two minutes of screen time in Return of the Jedi, which many call the weakest of the original Star Wars films....
50 Classics: Candide: Or Optimism by Voltaire
Initially denied burial on church ground for his tireless criticism, Voltaire is interred in the hearts of philosophers, satirists and civil reformers. During the course of my 50 Classics project I got re-familiarize myself...
The Reality of Running Away from Stuff
(Idris Hsi) We’ve all seen movie characters escape from a lot of stuff: some of it almost believable, some of it downright silly. Other times, we see characters unable to run away from things...
