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It’s hard to add anything to this. Anyone who says he doesn’t have any substance is just tone-deaf.

The Lady Vanishes [1938]  1. Gilbert: “My father always taught me, never desert a lady in trouble. He even carried that as far as marrying Mother.”2. Iris and Gilbert lifting Miss Froy, helping her through the train window and onto … Continue reading →

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 →