My young son liked the newer versions. I think part of the appeal was the main characters being afraid of everything, which is subsequently explained away.

Jeebus, that looks woeful. The eyes, the body shapes. Looks like they've changed from pot to meth.

CB gets my vote:

and more Beck songs.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Interspecies Love

[Elmore Leonard glares over his whiskey glass.]

I've been to weddings with self serve bain marie. If the food is more important than the occasion, you shouldn't be there.

I'm far from pedantic when it comes to grammar, but sometimes I just can't understand what the hell people are saying.

Anyone who is reading Savage Love today and feeling a little down about being single should remember: If that crazy woman can get a proposal, there's hope for us all.

Thanks for the Parasyte recommendation. I've really enjoyed the first two episodes. As you say, The Cronenberg influence is blatant.

That beanie is the ultimate troll headwear.

Will Australia win? Very unlikely, but I hope so. France should win with one leg in the air, and I think Canada will get up.

Did you like Puella Magi Madoka Magica?

Commiserations on the passing of your dog. It's a terrible time. Our dog is starting to show his age a little and I'm already dreading the day. It's nice that your boy has another dog to comfort him.

After watching the new episodes of Hannibal I conclude…. Stannis is alive, Reek is alive, Myrcella is alive, Jon is alive, Sansa is alive, and The Mountain is half alive.

That's one strange line-up, but the Femmes would be great in any situation.

Every birthday is just a reminder to me that more than half my life is probably over, but people think it's depressing if you mention it. (I don't find it depressing, just scary!)

If the Dawn of the Dead remake ended exactly before the titles, it would be the best zombie movie ever made.

Short for LittleBigBottom? You braggart.

At first glance it would appear to be counter-productive. If you're consciously avoiding recorded music, you're left with the really shitty stuff like adverts and muzak.