February 2011
2 posts
What's Happening in Egypt, the Action Movie... →
“After she realized many people couldn’t wrap their heads around what was going on in Egypt, Furrygirl decided to turn to Hollywood staples and made this Raiders of the Lost Ark mashup version which explains things pretty clearly.”
Weighing in on body fascism: Essay - latimes.com →
Thanks to the ballet thriller ‘Black Swan,’ with its rail-thin dancers, and the recent death of an anorexic model, the notion of placing a value on one’s appearance is a hot topic. […] Weighing in on the discussion, then, the following questions come to mind: Is it the critic’s job to judge the body or the performance? Are they inextricably intertwined? When does the...
January 2011
8 posts
Spare the Rod, Spoil that Kid from Your Block |... →
Just when the rest of us were about to lose hope and commence texting and tweeting about “kids these days”, an imposing man came striding up the aisle. He wore a Metro uniform and spoke with righteous authority. Everyone was stunned. I was thrilled. Was Metro finally doing something about its terrible customer experience?
“Is there something about ‘No food on the train’ that you DON’T...
How to Meet Muslims: A (Cinematic) Primer |... →
“The next best thing to a living, breathing Muslim is an approximation of one. That is, the silver screen (had you said robots, I’d counter: Muslims will be the last people on Earth to come up with robots). Why not? Movies explore the lives and experiences of Muslims in a format that can be watched as easily at home as on the train (that’s what iPads are for).
“Plus, a lineup of cool...
