What else can you expect from a nation weaned on kimchi, a mixture of raw garlic and cabbage buried underground until it rots, dug up from the grave and then served in earthenware pots sold at the Seoul airport as souvenirs?

Rex Reed’s review of OldBoy [not avaliable on New York Observer website.]

Because he wasn’t fired today. Andrew Sarris was.

State media says NKorea convicts 2 US journalists, sentences them to 12 years in labor prison

… p>interweber:

North Korea’s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists, and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison, the country’s state news agency reported Monday.

Ling and Lee - who were working for former Vice President Al Gore’s California-based Current TV - cannot appeal because they were tried in North Korea’s highest court, where decisions are final.

This is so scary. Reminds me of Brokedown Palace and Ganja Queen because I have nothing else to compare it to… (via fletter:brooklynmutt)

This Is A Serious Offer.

After Last Season comes out tomorrow in 4 cities.

I live near one of them.

But it’s still too far to get to and is, in effect, in a fucking desert near a Six Flags.

So.

If you drive me to 2600 West Avenue I, Lancaster California 93536, I will:

  • Pay for your gas.
  • Pay for your movie ticket.

In return, you have to be my witness that I have seen the movie and that it is in fact a real film. You may even help me do a little documentation to prove it was real.

Tell your friends.