This is the last weekend to check out Oscar nominations before some become Oscar winners. In response, your new releases have fled to the other end of the quality spectrum. We have a forgettable thriller starring an Oscar-nominated actress, a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yet again, Hollywood’s releases are in fierce competition with the weather over which is the most cold and dreary. In this tug-o-chore, the only real losers are audiences with high standards. However, if all you need for entertainment are flickering[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Since most rites are sacred, it’s hard to imagine a profession that commodifies them, even if it’s with the intention of fixing broken ones. Would you trust someone who claims to be a sermon salesman or relic recycler? While this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s January. It’s cold. Last week, the news reported that there was snow in 49 of 50 states. You’d think this would be a good time to release quality movies, giving citizens a welcome distraction from natural and economic hardship.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…