“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.