Tag: Satire

Entertaining But Hollow: David Fincher’s ‘Gone Girl’ is a Cinematic Indecision

After sitting here in front of the monitor looking at a blank page where a review is supposed to be, I finally came to the simple conclusion that David Fincher’s Gone Girl is really not that a good movie. But damn if it’s not an entertaining one. Based on the 2012 novel by Gillian Flynn (who also wrote the screenplay),… Read more →

Jesus is White, Goddamnit: ‘Black Jesus’ Premieres Tonight and Shimbo Can’t Wait

by Shimbo Black folks have a problem with satire. Well, that might be a little heavy-handed, but to a certain extent it’s true. Take for example, “Black Jesus” premiering tonight on Adult Swim. The latest venture from “Boondocks” creator Aaron McGruder, this 30-minute live action sitcom has all the makings of an instant classic that will aggravate every sanctimonious Christian… Read more →