We Are Ruled by a Third-Grade Dictator

by Matt Witt on 7/5/2007 12:53:50 AM

Now this just adds insult to injury . . . It isn't enough that Bush has squandered the lives of over 3,000 innocent American soldiers on this half-assed invasion of Iraq. It isn't enough that he and his administration have wasted billions of tax dollars and added more to our national debt than any... Continue »

It's a Story, not the News

by Matt Witt on 4/25/2007 8:34:16 PM

I was a little torn at first on this issue, because quite frankly, I hate it when historical accuracy is shunned in filmmaking. I'm not a big fan of "The Patriot," for example. Mel Gibson's Benjamin Martin is loosely based on Ethan Allen. They even have him trying to build furniture in the opening s... Continue »

An Ode to Oscar Williams

by Matt Witt on 4/25/2007 7:48:26 PM

When most people think of blaxploitation films, titles such as Melvin Van Peeble's "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" and Gordon Parks' "Super Fly" come to mind. However, I wanted to draw attention to another filmmaker, not as well known perhaps, but a truly talented and inspiring man, Mr. Oscar Wi... Continue »