Posts in June 2010

Seven Pounds (2008)

From the very start Seven Pounds (2008) is a complete mystery and that is what makes this such a good film. For that reason, writing a review about it is extremely difficult, because I do not want to spoil the plot for you. Therefore, let... [+]

The Glenn Beck Effect

Regardless of your personal opinion of Glenn Beck, we can probably agree on at least one thing; if Beck promotes a book, it’ll be sure to skyrocket to the top of the charts. We’ve seen this happen again and again in recent years, as Beck... [+]

Blogging About Blogging

Has anyone noticed just how many bloggers blog about blogging? This subject is commonly known as metablogging and it also includes blogs about making money by blogging or blogs about blogs that blog about blogging. Uh, it’s just that confusing. Now don’t get me wrong;... [+]

iPhone 4 has an Antenna Problem?

Okay, so the iPhone 4 has reception problems when holding the device by the metal side, which is actually the antenna. Early recipients of the iPhone 4 claim that if you set the phone on a table or hold it by the front and back... [+]

The Death Penalty

The Death Penalty

There are few discussions that result in as much heated debate as those that revolve around the use of the death penalty. Although the concept of taking an individual’s life for the commission of a crime has been around since the dawn of organized civilization,... [+]

Fake Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear Commercial Used for Toy Story 3 Promotion

Yesterday, I saw Toy Story 3 and it was excellent. While not as good as the first or second films, it carried a heavy and important message about growing up, friendship and loyalty. With that being said, this is not a movie review of the... [+]

Memento (2000)

Memento (2000)

Every once in a while you’ll see a movie that really challenges your perceptions and makes you think. Memento (2000) was one of these rare films. This early work of director Christopher Nolan takes you inside the mind of someone who cannot form new memories... [+]

The Courtroom Work Group

Let’s face it; the criminal justice system is a slow and painful place to be stuck in. To help speed up the processing of an ever-increasing number of cases, a certain relationship forms in courtrooms between the main actors in the system, including the judge,... [+]