Sandra Bullock’s New Film The Blind Side Promotes Misandry, Paternalism, & Racism!!!

Sandra Bullock’s new movie The Blind Side is so offensive and racist on multiple levels. First, yes I know the movie the Blind Side is based on a true story of a football player Michael Oher. Just because the movie is based on a true story doesn’t mean it isn’t racist! Once again Hollywood promotes [...]

I Have Decided To Enter Some Poetry Contests That Charge Entry Fees

I am  entering  a couple of poetry contests that charge  entry fees. I will be selective, I will not enter any poetry contests that charge more than $25 dollars. However, the more opportunities I have the more windows I have for future publication.  I feel the entry fees are just a way for publishers to [...]

Will Maggie Gyllenhaal Receive An Oscar Nomination For Her Performance In Crazy Heart?

Jeff Bridges has received a lot of Oscar buzz for his performance in the independent drama Crazy Heart. In the film Crazy Heart Jeff Bridges character is a washed up country singer and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s character is a journalist that covers his story. Some media insiders are calling Crazy Heart this year’s “The Wrestler”.  I [...]

Why Is The Media Favouring Adam Lambert Over Kris Allen?

Kris Allen won American Idol yet he seems like the underdog here. I wonder why? Allen won American Idol yet Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, Reuters, Associated Press seem to be praising Adam Lambert.
Since Lambert is openly gay this is obviously one of the reasons he has received more media attention. I am not suggesting Lambert [...]

Sad News The Legendary Carlton Cinema Is Closing On December 6th 2009

I have some sad news, according to media reports the Carlton Cinema in downtown Toronto is closing on December 6th 2009. Carlton Cinema was  an independent theatre in Toronto. The reason  the Carlton is closing because the theatre just wasn’t making any money. I am not that surprised the Carlton is closing because very obscure [...]

Gabrielle Union Is The Most Beautiful Woman In The World!

Obesity&Precious

On the internet a new discussion has emerged about the weight of the lead actress in Precious Gabourey Sidibe. Sidibe is morbidly obese and I think this is one of the reasons the film Precious has generated so much discussion. One of the reasons why Sidibe’s weight is discussed is because it is very unconventional [...]

I Miss The 1980s

I remember when I was a kid in the 1980s I loved the  Cabbage Patch dolls. I also get nostalgic about Hall & Oates I love their songs. I also loved watching the Golden Girls. 

My Poem “Sleep” Was Published In The Anthology “The Venomed Kissed” by Incarnate Muse Press.

Today I opened my mail box and I am so excited!  I finally received my  copy of the anthology “The Venomed Kissed”.
The American poetry publisher Incarnate Muse Press published my poem “sleep” in the anthology.  The Venomed Kiss is a poetry anthology about emotional and psychological abuse.
The editors are Anita Barnard and Michelle Rhea.
If you [...]

Film Critic Armond White’s Incendiary Review Of The Film Precious!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am sure everyone has heard about the film Precious based on the novel Push by Sapphire. The film is set in the year 1987 and it is about an obese, illiterate, black girl named Precious. Precious was raped by her father and emotionally abused by her mother. The film had a solid opening over [...]