You think too much of him, kid. He's the hunted one.

Having placed in my mouth sufficient bread for three minutes' chewing, I withdrew my powers of sensual perception and retired into the privacy of my mind, my eyes and face assuming a vacant and preoccupied expression. And then the murders began.

Skull Island was impressively reimagined, but I don't think Jackson's version improved on the original. Jack Black's Carl Denham lacked brio. Brody and Watts were also forgettable. Compare them to Jessica Lange, who's presence was the only positive in the awful '76 remake.

Any reference to "A Woman's Face" makes me want to listen to "Exile On Main Street."

Growing up in Fullerton CA, Sizzler was the place to go on hot afternoons because they served massive glasses of fresh brewed iced tea. Now I suspect this is how they kept their students awake during finals.

Maybe, but dealing with combative, petty and even manipulative employees is what managers and business leaders do. The best ones do it constructively and professionally, even if it results in disciplinary action and separation. Super Bowl fatigue aside, Kalanick just showed he has a big ego and a thin skin. And I…

It is a privilege to receive a humiliating dress down from the boss face to face rather than receive hr-approved coaching filtered through layers of middle management. The dismissive door slam was the icing.

If I remember Jon Savage's "England's Dreaming" correctly, John Lydon felt at odds with the rest of the Pistols who were in thrall to Malcom McLaren. So when McLaren fired Glen Matlock for being too musically inclined, Lydon saw the opportunity to gain an ally and brought his longtime friend Sid into the band. No one…

It was made for German TV, but it's still a movie. The production values, camera work, narrative arc, etc. are as cinematic as any movie seen in theaters. I would argue the same for the OJ: Made in America. It's as cinematic as the other nominated documentaries.

Would you say the same for Fassbinder's 13-plus hour Berlin Alexanderplatz? It screened in some arthouse theaters but was made for German TV and got its largest US exposure on PBS.

I like his movies, except for that nervous guy that's always in them.

Time has been kind to Barry Lyndon. One of Kubrick's best. I would rate it above A Clockwork Orange.

Not sure if you're being sincere. Regardless the cast and crew of Nine and My Week With Marilyn might disagree. I think Weinstein lost his mojo with the obnoxious promotion of Gangs of New York. Acting aside, I still think the antipathy toward the film was driven by his aggressive Oscar jostling.

Every original album he's released since Time Out of Mind is worthwhile to superb. Tempest is the only one, I think, that might be considered a lesser effort. Together Through Life is underrated and recommended.

I get what you're saying and agree. Maybe it's my age, but I'll snap up any album Dylan releases - even the recent standards covers - enjoy them and feel connected to his process, journey, whatever. But if Radiohead releases music more innovative and sophisticated than OK Computer and Kid A I won't really care as much…

Great insight. I lasted longer with U2 (Boy to All You Can't Leave Behind) but have had no desire to listen to their music for about 12 years now. I also jumped the REM train after Monster but later discovered I should have waited until after the superior New Adventures. I'm an estranged but not-yet-divorced Radiohead…

His piece is the source of my comment. Apologies for not attributing up front.

That's the thing. You're right about most Americans relating to hardship, unemployment, etc. But they also regularly watch, hear and read Fox, Rush, WSJ, whatever demonizing those who are financially vulnerable. And as unfair as that is, I think a lot of people who knew better would still have thought twice about…

You Can Live at Home by Husker Du:

Nagel. And classic centerfolds.