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Positive Cynicism – And so, the summer ends as it began: with flies

[singlepic=1055,150,95] The summer should have been the best time of year for Aaron R. Davis, since it's when the college kids all clear out of his apartment complex and give him a few months of peace. However, his relaxing summmer was ruined by flies. So many flies.

Positive Cynicism – An open letter to Papa John Schnatter about the way you shot your mouth off

[singlepic=1044,150,95] Papa John Schnatter has vowed to raise the price of his pizzas if Obamacare is implemented. Aaron R. Davis thinks the only thing worse than eating Papa John's pizza is paying more for it, so this week he writes an open letter to the fast food

Positive Cynicism – Is there actually a film canon?

[singlepic=1032,150,95] Sight & Sound decision to drop Citizen Kane to number two on their Greatest Films of All Time list has Aaron R. Davis wondering if there is a film "canon." He shares his thoughts on classic films and the significance of the list in this week's

Positive Cynicism – The Dark Knight Reboots

[singlepic=1018,150,95] The success of The Avengers and the end of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy have many convinced that Warner Bros. will reboot Batman to set up for a Justice League film down the road. Aaron R. Davis argues against a Batman reboot in this week's column.