Monthly Archives: February 2008

Yes, I’m at work today. Lately the Big Boss has been coming in early (about half an hour before anyone else) and making an entire pot of coffee. Not just any coffee. HAZLENUT-FLAVORED COFFEE. It is the vilest thing I’ve … Continue reading →

Diary of the Dead [2007] 1. Defibrillator. Eyeballs falling out.2. The deaf Amish farmer holding up the chalkboard upon which is written: “HURRY.”3. Cutting back and forth between all the black and white surveillance cameras, the hordes everywhere.

Life With Father [1947] 1. William Powell empties the rest of water glass, watering the rubber plant.2. “Why, this woman claims that she sat on my lap and I didn’t like it!”3.  Elizabeth Taylor jumping onto the boy’s lap.

28 Weeks Later [2007] 1. Ridiculous ending that blatantly leaves the door open for a sequel. Puh-lease.2. The father conveniently pops up whenever handy plotwise.3. One nice touch: the dirty goose waddling about on the bridge among the garbage. (What … Continue reading →

In an attempt to be completely random, I’m posting the recipe for the ad hoc chili I made on Sunday. Which was probably the best I’ve ever made. Should have made more. I’ll make it again while the weather is still freezing. … Continue reading →

A MIRACLE! WE HAVE DSL!

Evelyn Prentice [1934] 1. Una Merkel and her jug of cocktails. Funny.2. William Powell staring sternly into the fireplace as the diary burns.3. The absurd courtroom scene at the end of the movie, whereupon all credibility goes completely out the … Continue reading →

A Nos Amours [1983] 1. Suzanne leaning over the railing of the boat. Klaus Nomi on the soundtrack.2. Suzanne’s mother is slammed into the wall. A moment later blood can be seen running down the side of her face.3. Suzanne’s … Continue reading →