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Archive for June 2012
#26 “Magic Mike”
This is not THAT movie. I mean it is, but it isn’t. Let me back up. I realize that I’ve skipped ahead two films. But I’ve been sick, and I thought Magic Mike would provide some lighthearted fun, and, you know, Channing Tatum dancing in various states of undress. He’s a really good dancer, which … Continue reading
The EA Takes a Holiday
As I rode through Connecticut, taking in the beauty of the coastal communities in all their glossy page glory, I thought about . . . well nothing, that is until I thought of Julia Roberts. The train, which I was told reaches a speed in excess of 150 mph, flew through the countryside. Half-dozing, half-heartedly … Continue reading
#23 “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”
I don’t like zoos. I despise them only slightly less than the circus. I’ve never liked Chris Rock. He and Chris Tucker, together, have done their fair share to set back African American characters in film, portraying a string of disparaging types identified by film scholar Donald Bogle. As I looked at Gloria, all I … Continue reading
#22 “Snow White and the Huntsman”
What do you get when you take 1 part Narnian Aslan, 1 part Arthur from Excalibur minus the “Carmina Burana,” Fellowship-of-the-Ring long shots and mountain trudging, a pinch of Burton’s Alice in Wonderland white queen/drama queen battle with a hint of psychedelic, and a splash of Legend (Mia Sara not Will “I am” Smith)? What … Continue reading
#21 “MIB3″
This film is an improvement over the second installment. It does exactly what you would expect it to do and does so well, delivering aliens, shiny weaponry, and Smith-ian gibes. Emma Thompson was an unexpected addition [at least she was for me] who was offered very little to do other than give a cringe-worthy eulogy. … Continue reading
On Administration, Activism, and Art
Some days I have the best job in the world. Some days, not so much. Oh, did I mention that in addition to being an elitistacademic, I am also an administrator. No? So what that means is that when I am not lazing about with summers off as an EA, I am lazing about doing … Continue reading
#20 “Girl in Progress”
Matthew Modine no longer looks boyish. He just looks old, which I cannot really let myself think about because if he looks old then that means . . . he’s not aging well. I choose to remember him like this: If you have never seen Vision Quest (1985), you are missing out on some classic … Continue reading
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