S.F.
defies law, marries gays
Surprise ceremonies
are 'dream come true' for those tying
the knot
These
events are making me happy because of
one thing: it's all about love. It's not
about religion or health benefits or flaunting
a lifestyle. All these couples have flocked
to our fair city this fine Valentine's
Day because they love one another.
And
all the hate in the world can't stop love.
No right wing group, no constitutional
amendment, no ultra-conservative religious
wacko.
Because
love conquers all. No matter what the
republicans want you to think.
Janet
Jackson, nipple, blah blah blah.
The
hypocrisy behind all the denials is frightening.
MTV, CBS, Viacom. These are the purveyors
of millions of hours of garbage every
week, but they're all grovelling before
Michael Powell and the FCC. Who gives
a damn about a nipple?
Justin
Timberlake had to issue an on-air apology
to appear on the Grammys last week. I
salute Janet, who declined the same offer.
She already apologized in her press release
and videotaped release; why grovel to
CBS and the Grammy board?
The
FCC can order and conduct a full hearing
with the heads of several major corporations
within 10 days of a nipple exposure, but
getting Bush's National Guard records
is like pulling fucking teeth.
Top
ten movies:
9.)
Lost in Translation directed by Sofia
Coppola
I liked this movie but wasn't bowled over
it like everyone else. Frankly, I thought
Bill Murray was better in Rushmore and
Groundhog Day. The critics don't lend
as much credit to comedies, which is a
shame.
8.)
Intolerable Cruelty directed by Joel and
Ethan Coen
I don't know why the public rejected this
movie. Felt just like earlier Coen Brother
flicks, with the same amount of dark humor.
Clooney just keeps getting better and
better.
7.)
A Mighty Wind directed by Christopher
Guest
Eugene Levy kicks ass. If this movie does
not win Best Song on the 29th, I will
be very upset. Nuff said.
6.)
In America directed by Jim Sheridan
The semi-autobiographical story of Irish
immigrants arriving in new York during
the 80's. I Haven't heard this many sobbing
women in a theater in years.
5.)
Seabiscuit directed by Gary Ross
Ross has crafted a movie of mythic proportions;
more a story of Americana than any single
individual. The story of how a nation
evolved in the first half of the twentieth
century.
4.)
School of Rock directed by Richard
Linklater
Jack Black plays himself and it fucking
rules. Fun for the entire family to boot.
3.)
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
directed by Peter Jackson
The fact that he didn't
screw any of it up was an achievement
in itself. Amazing.
Epic storytelling that was not all about
the special effects. I didn't watch the
battle scenes and think "digital
soldiers"; I felt like I was watching
a battle.
2.)
Bad Santa directed by Terry Zwigoff
Funny, profane, sick. Immediately after
coming out of the theater, I proclaimed
it the darkest film I've seen since Seven.
I was laughing from the first line of
dialogue.
1.)
American Splendor
directed by Shari Springer Berman and
Robert Pulcini
I saw this at an advanced preview during
the San Diego Comic Con last Summer and
again when it was released in the Fall.
The day after I saw it, I saw it's subject,
Harvey Pekar wandering the convention
floor. he looked as uncomfortable as he
does in the movie. This film was robbed
by the Academy. Paul Giamatti kicked ass
as comic book writer Pekar.
Also
liked Stuck on You, Elf, Last Samurai,
Finding Nemo. Sadly, I didn't get around
to seeing 21 Grams, The Cooler and Mystic
River.
Overrated:
Something's Gotta Give, Lost in Translation
I'm
so happy baseball season is just around
the corner. Already got tickets to a few
games. I'm looking forward to the Giants
taking the West again.
On
the other coast, George Steinbrenner is
giving us new reasons to hate the Yankees
on an almost weekly basis.
