December 2010
27 posts
AICN: Patton Oswalt's Zombie Spaceship Wasteland
If you’ve never had the chance to see Patton Oswalt live, you’ve not only missed out on one of the best things going on in standup comedy today, but one of the truly geeky live experiences out there. Patton is one of us – a comic book loving, genre-obsessed fanboy - whose equal passion for the craft of standup has forged an act that seamlessly blends politics and pop culture into razor sharp...
Film.com: Inception Blu-ray review
Easily one of the most talked about (and some would say overly discussed) films of the last year, Christopher Nolan’s Inception is a dazzling mindbender that, love it or hate it, has spawned countless parodies, homages, and send-ups. Coming off of the record-breaking success of The Dark Knight, Nolan had the support of a rabid fanbase eager to declare the film’s genius long before...
Film.com: Top Movie Soundtracks of 2010 There was... →
I look over ten of the very best scores/soundtracks of the year. Written several weeks ago, but saved for a slow news week, this list includes neither TRON nor BLACK SWAN - both of which belong in the ranks.
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WatchThis week’s A Couple of Cold Ones with myself, Korey and Leon.
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Essential Reading: Street Fighter: Legend of Chun...
As many of my readers have only discovered me in recent years, they might not be familiar with pieces I’ve written that come up most commonly in interviews, conversation or panels. Occasionally I like to dust off some of these old pieces and put them out for folks to read again. As we rapidly approach the end of 2010, I am gearing up for my annual bad movie weekend - which I will no doubt...
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Ain't it Cool News: Black Swan Review
There is no doubt in my mind that BLACK SWAN is one of the very best films of the year. It will proudly sit atop a number of best of the year lists and reap numerous critic awards and stride proudly into Oscar season with an armload of trophies. And it will have earned every single one. This is an incredible film. Dark, masochistic, sexual, and most importantly, existential. It is everything...
AICN TABLETOP: Massawyrm looks at Games Workshop's...
This has been an interesting year for Warhammer 40,000. Both the Blood Angels and the Dark Eldar have made an impact on the scene, while the BATTLE MISSIONS book has changed the way a lot of us play the game. Coming up in February, we’ve got a second wave release for my beloved Blood Angels, reportedly the long rumored Storm Raven kit and what looks to be a new plastic Furioso kit – both of...
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LIFE: Why so long Cargill?
So why did it take me so long to finally do this? Honestly, because this is what I do for a living. I’ve been writing online now for 10 years – ten years this month to be exact - it’s how I pay the mortgage, keep the lights on and put food on the table. For many, blogging (and writing) is an exercise in being heard, in exposing your inner thoughts to a sympathetic ear and connecting with people...
Film.com: Give It a Pass? Should Critics Bow to...
My most recent article for film.com, an essay.
Once upon a time, film critics were hidden behind a veil of editorial protection. Film criticism was not generally the chief draw of any publication, but rather a piece of commentary that served to entertain and enlighten, and more importantly to “class up the joint.” A good critic added an air of sophistication to what might...
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Essential Reading: A Truly Retarded Campaign
As many of my readers have only discovered me in recent years, they might not be familiar with pieces I’ve written that come up most commonly in interviews, conversation or panels. Occasionally I like to dust off some of these old pieces and put them out for folks to read again. The following piece appeared on Spill.com in March of 2009 in response to the announcement of the Special Olympics...
