I think that people keep describing Simon's work as 'Dickensian' because of the convoluted, sprawling plots and the large cast of characters…and because they've never read Dickens.

Molina rocked the world's worst wig in Prick Up Your Ears, as well. He's always a delight.

Just for the sake of balance, I'd point out that Belushi wasn't at all bad in Michael Mann's Thief, which I saw again for the first time in years the other night. Terrific film, by the way.

…or at least how to use a copy-machine as a lie-detector.

No, but in scope and grandeur, it's every bit as profound as any novel. As a polemic on the death of The American Dream, it's never been equaled and I doubt it ever will be.

You have to admit…they've got a point. Name the top 5 TV drama series of all time. Deadwood, The Wire…and the rest we can debate.

I've forgotten it already. *Brrrooom-tisssh*