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Positive Cynicism – Open letters

Aaron R. Davis Excuse me while I take care of some business. Dear Joel Silver: As far as I can tell, you’re the only one who doesn’t want to see a Veronica Mars movie. But you’re also the one who couldn’t make a Wonder Woman movie work, either, …

Positive Cynicism – Steven Spielberg’s entire career in one word

Aaron R. Davis That word? Penis. At least, that’s what my weird friend Harlan thinks. Now, we can all tell from watching his films that Steven Spielberg is an emotional child, spending a life directing movies where men are weak and incapable, women are distant or emotionally disapproving …

Positive Cynicism – I hate MTV

Aaron R. Davis I’m not sure why I keep watching the MTV Movie Awards. They haven’t been funny in a decade, at least. Remember how they used to be? They were supposed to be the fun awards that no one took seriously; they were never as anti-establishment as …

Positive Cynicism – My rules of the road

Aaron R. Davis Living in a college town is especially wonderful if you don’t care what happens to your car. It’s unfortunate, then, that I do care what happens to Flynn, my 1996 Ford Escort. I don’t remember how long I’d actually lived here when I came out …

Positive Cynicism – Eight steps to a better Godzilla

Aaron R. Davis Legendary Pictures announced recently that they’re going to attempt what Roland Emmerich made seem impossible: a good American Godzilla movie. Obviously, I’ll reserve judgment until I see the film, but I can’t say I’m too enthused by the idea. I’m gun shy after dealing with …