So I had no intention of seeing Grindhouse, because it seemed to be all about embracing the 'exploitation' angle, both in the violence (which I don't mind so much) and in treatment of women (which I do.) But posts like this are making me think I was wrong, so- those of you that've seen it, would you recommend? Because it otherwise seems like the ( Read more... )

You know what's more fun than movies that back up blatant racist stereotypes? Movies that have someone actively *question* and *fight* those blatant racist stereotypes, and then have them proved horribly, horribly wrong when the not-actually-innocent black man they saved from death row tries to rape and murder their wife and daughter! :D Because ( Read more... )

Old news, I know, but... back when Sin City came out, a lot of people (okay, mostly guys) were excusing the sexism because it was based on "film noir." At the time, I thought "...it's been a while since I've watched 'The Maltese Falcon', but I don't remember there being a lot of whores in it ( Read more... )

So I saw Snakes on A Plane yesterday ( Read more... )

derryderrydown- I sent the beta of your story a couple days ago- can you drop me a comment/e-mail just letting me know you got it? I am way paranoid about my e-mail randomly not working, and I just want to make sure it went through- or know if it didn't, so I can resend it. Thanks ( Read more... )

A leftover Batman Begins thought ( Read more... )

Still thinking. (or, part II.)

( Ideals and principles and that whole not-killing people thing. Major spoilers. )

So! Batman Begins! Huh ( Read more... )