It Makes Me Wonder
Rediscovering Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s amazing WWII romantic propaganda fantasy A Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven in the U.S.)
Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel, Same Bat Grappling Hook
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an outstanding game; my biggest problem with it is the same thing I’ve spent hours on here trying to defend.
One After 9-9-09
The Beatles Rock Band really is Harmonix’s masterpiece, and should be required for anyone who still doubts the appeal of grown-ups playing with plastic guitars.
Arrougant Basterds
Inglourious Basterds really is a revenge movie: not for Jews, but for the long-oppressed defenders of Quentin Tarantino. Minor spoilers for the movie.
The Shrimpire Strikes Back
Trying to decide if District 9 is a message movie with explosions, or an explosion movie with a message. Either way, we all win.
The Game of Life
A well-reviewed videogame based on a book by a homophobe sparks a discussion about the intersection of art, commerce, and how to be a good human.
Update: Disneyland Still Fun
From the “posting just to say I’m still alive” department: Last weekend I tagged along with some friends to Disneyland and it was, despite United Airlines’ best efforts, a great big ton o’ fun. One of the many things I like about Disney parks is that you can go hundreds of times, covering every inch…
Sookie the Vampire Layer
I didn’t expect to like “True Blood” at all. I definitely didn’t expect to get completely wrapped up in it.