Some very depressing films about ghosts, hard times in rural America, American-born Jihadists, and—scariest of all—Trump’s “surprise” election to the White House, which looks a bit more like a nightmare every day…[On the wish list of all Trump’s supposed down and out, blue collar voters probably wasn’t “Gee, I hope he ends net neutrality so…
Special Podcast Reunion Episode: “The Center Must Hold”
In a special reunion episode of “A Year Long Conversation,” we dive deep into Doug Jones upset of Roy Moore, what this means for Alabama (and the South), Trump’s first year in office, Russian meddling, predictions for 2018 and 2020, and the paradox of Trump’s Russia-sponsored nationalism, at a time when fascism is having a moment what…
Movie Review: Is “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” a Subtly Regressive Movie?
“Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to.”–That the major villain of this movie (referring to both the Jedi and the Sith) says this is actually coded language against the small minority of viewers that would probably rather see something original than one more “greatest hits” version of 1978’s original “Stars Wars,” the surprise smash…
Movie Reviews: “Justice League,” “Roman J. Israel,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Three big theater offerings that may disappoint more than thrill… Justice League…A week after watching this movie, you may ask yourself: “Who is the villain in this movie?” “What exactly are Aquaman’s powers and how does talking to fish help him defeat aliens?” “Why did Ben Affleck look so over this?” “Why did Superman look…
Quick Reviews: “The Hero” “Little Hours” “Band-Aid” “Maudie” “Columbus” “Whose Streets” “Norman”
Some final reviews of indie character studies (some are gems, others not) before delving into films currently in theaters that more people care about… The Hero…In a just world, the great Sam Elliot would be a serious Best Actor contender for what is some of his finest screen work here. In the world we live…
Documentary Reviews: “Score,” “Saving Capitalism,” “Citizen Jane,” “Eagle Huntress,” “The Great Beyond”
Some quick documentary reviews before getting to films currently in theaters… Score…If you’ve ever been interested in movies about a film’s musical composition, this may be of interest to you. However, I wish they’d spent a little more time getting into the details of film composition. It’s more a cliff-notes history of famous film scores…
Quick Reviews: “Spider-Man” “War for Planet of the Apes” “Pirates 5” “Kidnap” “Dark Tower”
Five summer “blockbusters” that—“War for the Planet of the Apes” excluded—really weren’t even trying to be stimulate the mind, but in the case of one that isn’t necessarily a bad thing… Spider-Man: Homecoming…Michael Keaton’s villain has “it” all over tween Spider-Man (Tom Holland, looking about 12) and his creepy uncle Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr….
Of course, Mitch McConnell (and the GOP) is Relieved Roy Moore Lost
Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled Doug Jones bested Roy Moore in Tuesday’s senate race, although I’m not quite as surprised as most people that he did considering how unpopular Roy Moore is in Alabama (losing the primary the last two times he ran for Governor, and not even making the run-off in 2010). Sure, some people…
Democrats Think Franken Resigning Will Pressure GOP, Because Democrats are Stupid
Don’t get me wrong, Democrats have been my party for my entire life and probably will continue to be so unless something drastic changes in the GOP’s regard to income inequality, abortion, healthcare, always taking the side of the powerful, corporate donations, and especially environmental issues. Still, asking Democrats to plan and execute a successful…
Unpopular Vote: Roy Moore Has NOT Won Yet
From the voting area of Gulf Shores, Alabama, I explain that Roy Moore has NOT won yet, despite naysayers (and national comedians/pundits) that barely know his name, Doug J-O-N-E-S actually has a 50/50 chance of winning…
Bubba’s Sex Tips: Love at a Trump Rally
FINALLY making his YouTube debut after six long years being confined to print, Bubba explains how to score at a Trump rally.
Hollywood is More Afraid of China than Trump
Alabama Liberal explains how China controls major Hollywood funding, American movie theaters, what films get made here (and their pro-China message), and even what actors get cast or are on China’s “red list”…
Unpopular Vote: Offshoring Jobs Funds Fascism
On the eve of Black Friday, learn how all those “great deals” and foreign-made products are funding fascism…