Below is the beginning of a great list of articles and news stories that I have found on the internet.  Take a look, you might learn something.

Why Harry Can’t Spell

John August and Samuel Arbesman examine the educational emphasis in the popular Harry Potter novels/movies. Yes, they can turn animals into inanimate objects, but can they do the three R’s?

David Mamet’s Master Class Memo to the Writers of The Unit

The almighty master of play and screenwriting let’s everyone know that if they don’t want to write drama they should look into getting a new profession.  Is this perhaps the end of that wretched trope of exposition scenes?  ”As you know…” gone forever?  Let’s hope so.

The Twilight Saga: Shimmering Vampires who Drive Volvos

A fairly decent look into the cultural phenomenon.  There’s a brief review of the book(s)/movie(s), but the interesting part is what the franchise means in terms of pop culture.

How Vampires Got All Touchy-Feely

A quick review of the evolution of vampires in film.  From Dracula to Twilight.

How to Write A Movie Review

This is a quick and easy to read How-To that breaks down how to write  a good movie review.  It is something that I wish I could do well.  Maybe I’ll go back and read it again.

VHS Era is Winding Down

For anyone who was born before the year 1990, the nostalgia is kicking in.  It’s long been a fact that VHS was on the out, but the fact that someone has said it out loud makes it just that more true.  Good bye crappy VHS, you will be missed, even though you break all the time and DVD’s fit better on a stand.  It was a good run.

McCain has the Weight, but Obama has the Votes

A further look into the grueling unpredictable 2008 election. In the polls,  McCain lead in the “fat” states where Obama lead in the “thin” states. Hm, I wonder how that is directly related to the education levels?  Republican = fat stupidhead.  Democrat = thin smarty.

Six New Directors Who Are Making Music Video Cool Again

Music videos used to be thought of as a great way to break into the biz, but over the years it has become just another opportunity for a bleach bypass and bands to play on roof tops.   Though things might be looking up thanks to, yet again, YouTube and it’s friends.

Fitting Network TV for a Toe Tag

Broadcast Networks have been a staple for television viewing since it’s inception, but now cable networks are starting to take over.  Good for viewers, bad for the big networks.  Television has a new future and it’s not waiting for the fogies. (I especially like bullet point No. 4, myself.)