“Television is a toaster with pictures.”
  - Mark Fowler, FCC Chair, 1981-1987
Although I originally intended for this blog to have a specific “film” focus, in the age of convergence, hyper-conglomeration, and incestuous horizontal integration, I’m finding that this narrow distinction is becoming less and less pertinent. After all, when film companies are teaming up with [...]

10. That one time his scooter was trashed…
9. “Come live the nightmare of your choice… Tales from the Darkside: The Movie”
8. That one time he plays a troubled teen… Oh wait, that’s every movie.
7. Young rookie lawyer working Alcatraz row.
6. Once upon a time when he was a sexy, almost naked man-fairy.
5. That movie when [...]

Why is it that we are required to learn a foreign language in high school and college?  In my personal experience, I’ve never had a practical use for the languages I’ve learned and have focused more on the things that I am interested in pursuing.  Like music.  Music is very relevant to my life, it [...]

After some thought, I’ve decided to postpone The Christmas Caper until Christmastime.
As it is now Fall, I think it’s best to proceed with a Fall story. Ahh Fall, the beginning of the school year. It’s always been one of my favorite parts of the year. When I was little, I loved crunching leaves underfoot and [...]

10.  That student studying 25 hours per day, everyday. The rest of us only have 24 hours per day, love.
9.  That student in discussion who is ALWAYS COMPLETELY WRONG AND SO OFF TOPIC.
8. That female student conversing privately (about something stupid) with her BFF in a high-pitched voice, loud enough for the entire class to [...]