I think there are a couple of writers here that are enjoyable to read: O'Neal, Alasdair Wilkins, and Ignatiy V (I like Miles McNutt, too, but I'm not sure he's writing for the site anymore?). And Wilkins is a freelancer. The criticism and writing have declined since last year's exodus. I mostly come here for the…

yeah, the editing on this site is atrocious. i can sort of wave it off when it is a TV show review they are rushing to get up ASAP after a show, but when it is a featured article, there is definitely time for editing

goddamn it! now "the heat is on" is stuck in my head. one of those songs you only need to read the title of to have it glommed into your brain

I think you've hit the nail on the head with what is wrong with Hatesong in general. Hatred of songs is so personal and often irrational, and trying to justify it intellectually in an off-the-cuff conversation results in you saying something stupid and poorly thought out, such as Mellencamp can't write a song from…

Didn't one of his sons get into trouble recently? I live in southern Indiana, and people here tell stories of how douchetastic all the Mellencamp men are

geez, I saw that one yesterday and had no idea how they came up with it. Considering that the dumbass was making a comment about how Obama was bringing in Ebola to kill all the white people or something like that, I guess I should have made the connection.

yes, so happy about it that he's posted the same steaming pile multiple times!

seriously, that bit on John Oliver was eye opening, to say the least

ugh, I clicked on his comment history. He's not just reactionary when it comes to gender politics. In fact, I think he might be Bill O'Reilly

i'm sure that will end well for you!

now now, that is an unfair stereotype. sometimes they throw beer bottles or snow balls

The type of character that Reyes is really annoys me, as they are the standard hardass to get in the real heroes' ways (although the ending softened her up a titch). However, it is almost worth if for how Ichabod turned tail and fled when she walked out of the office at the police station. Mision's expression was…

Yeah, I kind of hate this argument. These movies are in such a long production cycle, to claim that something happened a couple months prior to it opening is something that should affect how a movie is made or released is crazy. Especially when the connection between the RL event and the movie is tenuous at best

I have to say, in regards to your last paragraph, this is why I come here! I may or may not agree with a particular author's thesis, but I really love to discuss the art behind movies, and this is the best place I've found to do that. When people just flat out dismiss it ("i'm so sick of this so I won't talk about…

Yes, the fact that we got so much more background on Amy's upbringing and her parents (as well as having her POV chapters in the book) made Amy a much deeper character and shed some light on why she might be so messed up as an adult. She is still obviously crazy in the book, but I think a more sympathetic character…

I watch a crap ton of British shows too, but have been having trouble understanding some of their speech this season. I think it is a sound mixing problem

As a veterinarian, we really do care about your pet as much as it seems we do (obviously there are crappy ones, but you know when they really care) and the cake is a really nice gesture. It can be a brutal profession, and small gestures like that mean a lot

I caught part of Sorcerer's stone on TV yesterday. It is the one HP movie I never watch. The special effects in that movie are so bad! I remember being transported in the theater to a wonderful place, but funny how we get used to better and better CGI and the older movie look kind of crappy in retrospect

Haha I was in school straight from kindergarten until I was 32. I have a PhD and DVM obtained through the long route (no dual degree program for me). I am considering going back and doing a residency if the job I interviewed for falls through, but I'm enjoying a lifestyle of not worrying too much about money that…

Thank you!