Despite the temptation to spice up the sequels, no gimmicks this time. How does James Bond manage to keep it fresh and exciting with every single outing? There is also another film in this posting that I worked on, for any minions who are interested.

As before, movies are ranked by personal preference within each category.

In Theaters:
A History of Violence: penetrating
Corpse Bride: amusing
Goal!: competent
Lord of War: simplistic
Flightplan: dreadful

Viewed at home:
Mean Streets: raw
13 Conversations About One Thing: affecting
The Long Goodbye: deliberate
Millennium Actress: innovative
6ixtynin9: derivative

I’m going to be in Utah for the next two months working on a new film, somy postings may be sporadic. Will you miss me? I believe you will — unless you’re lucky enough to be both comely and in the Salt Lake City area, in which case we can meet for drinks . . . to discuss politics, movies, and amusing anecdotes about our Maximum Leader and the other ministers, naturally. My e-mail is on the left.

Believe. (Everything except the bit about James Bond being ‘fresh and exciting’ every time — that’s complete bullshit).