American Madness

Intelligent Criticism in the Service of a Better Nation

Bielski Brothers inhabit shallow narrative in action-styled Defiance

Defiance, one of several Third Reich-themed films arriving in cinemas this awards season, is a marginally enthralling Hollywood entertainment. Director Edward Zwick has proven a capable hand over the years at making solidly entertaining action films (The Last Samurai, Glory) that also strive at a message of slightly greater importance. Written by Zwick and Clayton [...]

Polaroid Film

So, if you haven’t heard yet Polaroid film has announced that they will no longer being making their legendary instant film. You know, the film that made them famous, inspired Andre 3000 and is essentially an icon in the film industry.
Yeah, that film. No more of it. First off, this opens up the opportunity for [...]

Good (Customer) Service

I am so used to writing about being pissed off based on my experiences dealing with customer service departments and the like that I am almost at a loss this morning about what to say about some great service I got. I think it is only fair that if I am going to sit here [...]

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