So long, Rex Tillerson. pic.twitter.com/W6P8YWkJaH — NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) March 13, 2018 From giving white supremacists softball profiles to hiring climate change-denying drone strike fans, the New York Times has faced fierce criticism in recent history — and now, even their video department has managed to cause online outrage. With the ex-White House Secretary of State Rex Tillerson making his exit from the administration today, the Times opinion section attempted to make a joke out of the change by playing an intentionally-corny montage of all the officials Donald Trump has hired-then-fired since becoming president. In the clip, a jazzy, ’90s sitcom-esque tune is played alongside Trump’s Apprentice “you’re fired!” catchphrase, as the Times showed clips of the president’s old allies praising him before they were inevitably shown the door. The cringey video was instantly mocked and … [Read more...] about NYT Opinion Mocked For Cringey Rex Tillerson Exit Montage: ‘Pivot Away From Video’
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The UnPopular Opinion: Justice League
THE UNPOPULAR OPINION is an ongoing column featuring different takes on films that either the writer HATED, but that the majority of film fans LOVED, or that the writer LOVED, but that most others LOATHED. We're hoping this column will promote constructive and geek fueled discussion. Enjoy! As much as I love superhero movies and comic book adaptations, I am not an apologist. I truly enjoy the offerings of Marvel Studios even if I am critical of films like THE AVENGERS as being vastly overrated. I liked BLACK PANTHER quite a bit but I disagree with the level of acclaim it is receiving. But, even stating that these movies have issues and do not deserve the laurels bestowed upon them, I still go see each new movie released and do not regret anything the MCU has done thus far. On the other side of the equation, I have been a faithful watched of each of the DCEU movies released by Warner Bros and have found myself liking each one of them. I wrote columns supporting MAN OF STEEL and BATMAN V … [Read more...] about The UnPopular Opinion: Justice League
The UnPopular Opinion: Dark Shadows
THE UNPOPULAR OPINION is an ongoing column featuring different takes on films that either the writer HATED, but that the majority of film fans LOVED, or that the writer LOVED, but that most others LOATHED. We're hoping this column will promote constructive and geek fueled discussion. Enjoy! Tim Burton remains one of the most unique filmmakers in Hollywood. With a visual flair and story style that is all his own, Burton has managed to turn iconic characters and franchises into his own phantasmagorias. From BATMAN to PLANET OF THE APES, Tim Burton has been a critical darling and pariah. Since his smash hit ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Burton was able to create a string of films that were either long in development or his own passion projects. While most did not sit well with critics nor make much of a dent at the box office, there are some gems mixed in with the mediocrity. One of this underseen films is DARK SHADOWS, Burton's adaptation of the cult classic soap opera. Part Munsters and … [Read more...] about The UnPopular Opinion: Dark Shadows
Bret Baier: ‘Opinion Side of Fox News’ Has No Problem Getting Trump Interviews, But I’m Still Trying
Fox News’ Bret Baier is still trying to get an interview with President Trump, and while talking about that today he noted how this is not a problem for the “opinion side” of Fox News.Back in August, Baier noted how it was 300 days since his last Trump interview. And indeed, Baier has not gotten an interview with Trump since he’s become the president.When the subject came up again today at a Washington Post, Baier noted how “the opinion side of Fox News does not have a problem getting interviews” while he and Chris Wallace are still trying to book the President.Baier said when he interacted with Trump at an off-the-record event, the President essentially told him, “It’s gonna happen very soon.”The Special Report anchor also defended his network from criticisms that, as he put it, paint the network with too broad a brush.He invoked Sean Hannity to say there’s a clear difference between news programs like his and opinion … [Read more...] about Bret Baier: ‘Opinion Side of Fox News’ Has No Problem Getting Trump Interviews, But I’m Still Trying
Justice Thomas Wrote About Thongs, Strippers and Lap Dances and His Opinion Only Gets Better
decision in District of Columbia v. Wesby — a case about a wild party gone bad. A decade ago, D.C. cops were called to investigate noise complaints in a brick duplex. When police arrived, they found quite the scene at this unfurnished house. Strippers were giving lap dances, booze was flowing, marijuana was burning, and there was some kind of orgy going on in the bedroom. As Justice Clarence Thomas put it upon announcing yesterday’s decision, it was “utter Bacchanalia.”When cops arrived, they saw no furniture except for a few padded metal chairs and a bare mattress; as they entered, several people bolted into nearby closets. Recognizing sketchiness when they saw it, the cops started asking questions. Some people said a woman named either “Tasty” or “Peaches” had invited them to a bachelor party, while others said they were attending a birthday party. No bachelor or birthday girl was ever actually found, but officers were able to … [Read more...] about Justice Thomas Wrote About Thongs, Strippers and Lap Dances and His Opinion Only Gets Better