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 +4Posted on Feb 22nd, 2010 | re: Birdemic Trailer Even More Birdemic-y (45 comments)

This movie is driven by… PASSION.

 +11Posted on Feb 22nd, 2010 | re: This Is The Real NSFW (59 comments)

My favorite part is that it’s entitled “broad busts watermelons”. Who says broad anymore? Apparently collectors of NNFCP (Non-Nude Fruit-Crushing Porn).

He needed to autotune that bitch.

 +4Posted on Jan 14th, 2010 | re: Duh Aficionado Magazine: Nick Nolte Is A Maniac (12 comments)

I with ‘I’m with Busey’ was available on DVD.

 +1Posted on Dec 22nd, 2009 | re: The Videogum Movie Club: Avatar (125 comments)

But was it as good as Delgo?

 +1Posted on Dec 9th, 2009 | re: Defining The The Sorcerer's Apprentice Debate (62 comments)

Cage du Freak: The Transformer’s Apprentice

 -5Posted on Sep 28th, 2009 | re: Roman Polanski Open Kitten Thread (138 comments)

If we’re talking semantics, his rape charge was dropped, and he pled guilty to the lesser charge of “engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor”. And those aren’t scare quotes. Them’s real quotes.

That said, it has never been my intent to downplay the severity of his execrable act. Whatever you decide to call it, it was wrong, it was sleazy, it deserved punishment by the law. He voluntarily submitted and carried out the terms of his plea bargain and was released. The judge ordered him back to carry out 48 more days because of negative press. The prosecutor on the case even claims that the way the judge acted was dishonest and self-serving, and had nothing to do with justice for the victim.

 -14Posted on Sep 28th, 2009 | re: Roman Polanski Open Kitten Thread (138 comments)

Sorry, you’re mistaken.

 -8Posted on Sep 28th, 2009 | re: Roman Polanski Open Kitten Thread (138 comments)

I clearly have the unpopular opinion here, but at least mine is an informed opinion (and informed by more than just ‘Wanted and Desired’, thank you).

Look, in no way do I think it was right of Polanski to give the victim quaaludes or to have sex with her. He was arrested, he pled guilty to a lesser charge, and completed his psychological evaluation as ordered by the court. The way “justice” (yes, “scare quotes” are absolutely appropriate in this case) works, you do what the court deems to be an appropriate punishment, and then you are free to move on with your life. Polanski did that, and the judge changed the rules on him. That is not “justice”.

Now, is 42 days of psychological evaluation enough of a punishment for drugging and fucking a 13 year old girl? Nope, not it if was my daughter. But psychological evaluation is what the judge ordered, that’s what Polanski served, so he should have been done… And free to “live like a hero” in the U.S. or in Europe, based on the merits of him being a legendary filmmaker.

 -11Posted on Sep 28th, 2009 | re: Roman Polanski Open Kitten Thread (138 comments)

Wanted & Desired is well worth watching.

Polanski served 42 days under psychological evaluation at a high security prison (the terms of his plea bargain), and was found by the prison psychologist not to be a risk for recidivism, and freed. The judge then changed the terms of his punishment after he was freed to give him another 48 days of… what? Psychological evaluation? To determine that he was still not at risk for recidivism?

It’s a way more complicated issue than “dude fucked a 13 year old and bolted to France”. He has settled with the victim, she has publicly forgiven him, and doesn’t want any further legal action or media attention. I can’t see how his arrest will result in any “justice” being served for anyone.

 +6Posted on Sep 22nd, 2009 | re: We Get It, FunnyOrDie, You're Famous (33 comments)

And I wish I saw more of her.

 +3Posted on Sep 18th, 2009 | re: TGIF, Right, You Guys? (35 comments)

It’s a quote. American Psycho.

 0Posted on Sep 15th, 2009 | re: The Jay Leno Show Is Awful (67 comments)

One has to give a shit to be infuriated.

 +1Posted on Sep 14th, 2009 | re: Seth MacFarlane Takes Us To Rape Joke School (30 comments)

I did read the whole article, and your cursory assessment is correct.

 +8Posted on Sep 14th, 2009 | re: Seth MacFarlane Takes Us To Rape Joke School (30 comments)

DEBORAH SOLOMON just earned a spot on the Pulitzer short-list.

 -4Posted on Sep 2nd, 2009 | re: That's Not A Trailer, This Is A Trailer (50 comments)

Mike Judge sounds like a nice, funny guy in interviews and Office Space was great, so I’ll give Extract a shot, but Beavis & Butthead can go back to PMITA prison for all I care.

While I’m at it, just to make sure I’m thinking of the same Idiocracy you all are lauding… that was the Mike Judge movie that had the hilarious opening montage, followed by 76 minutes of ill-paced, half-hearted jokes that were more stupid than the stupidity they lampooned? Yes, America is ready for another giant heaping serving of Brawndo, or whatever it is Gabe is always saying.

 +1Posted on Sep 2nd, 2009 | re: What The Smuuuuuuuuuurf Is Up With This Smurfs Poster? (42 comments)

The only thing I can think of when I see the Smurfs is that mexican live action smurf pr0n video.

 +5Posted on Jul 27th, 2009 | re: Tron: Legacy Teaser Trailer For Your Face (33 comments)

He treats objects like women, man…

 +32Posted on Jul 23rd, 2009 | re: Scientists Create The World's Most Perfect Movie Trailer (50 comments)

IMDB synopsis of this Romance / Thriller: “A platoon of eagle & vultures attack the residence of a small town. Many people died. It’s not known what caused the flying menace to attack. Two people managed to fight back, but will they survive Birdemic?”

(Emphasis mine)

 -2Posted on Jul 21st, 2009 | re: Human Giant And Reno 911! Remake Point Break (9 comments)

That was kinda meh, but some of Mean Mag’s other videos have been brilliant. Ben Kingsley doing Minor Threat, Kate Beckinsale doing Anna Karina/Rollergirl, and Dennis Hopper being himself (it’s a rare man who can be such a renowned ass, name drop like that, and still come across as humble, articulate, inspired, friendly and admirable.)

http://www.vimeo.com/user726805/videos

 +9Posted on Jul 15th, 2009 | re: Bridget Jones Diary 3: Fat Throttle (21 comments)

Bridget Jones’ Dairy: My Milkshakes Are Better Than Yours

 +58Posted on Jun 29th, 2009 | re: First, Let's Address The Thing (61 comments)

Her name was Lindsay Robertson. Her name was Lindsay Robertson. Her name was Lindsay Robertson. Her name was Lindsay Robertson. Her name was Lindsay Robertson.

 +24Posted on Jun 3rd, 2009 | re: The Perfect Crime (22 comments)

I would have left it in a park as well.

 0Posted on Jun 2nd, 2009 | re: Pour It Out For Ecstasy Jesus Girl (34 comments)

Yabba! I am loveified by this video sooo much. Speaking of SHEEKI, from another charismatic youtube jebus freak, we have something I can’t even begin to comprehend:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmA6cBl9zcg&NR=1

 +4Posted on May 29th, 2009 | re: That's Your Boyfriend: This Fucking Guy (68 comments)

And that’s just spoon-wise…