Published: Salon (November 1, 2015) Chris Christie might have thought it was ludicrous for the CNBC debate moderators to ask about the booming yet ethically murky “daily fantasy football” industry, but they had defensible reasons for doing so. Websites such as Draft...
Before “Steve Jobs,” there was “Pirates of Silicon Valley”: What a made-for-tv movie got right that Aaron Sorkin didn’t
Oct 26, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Science and Technology
Published: Salon (October 26, 2015) As the new biopic “Steve Jobs” continues to receive rave reviews, it seems appropriate to stop and take a look at its predecessor — the “Citizen Kane” of made-for-TV movies, “Pirates of Silicon Valley.” I’m not simply comparing...
Here’s why Donald Trump is hosting ‘SNL,’ as explained by Twitter
Oct 21, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Elections - Presidential (2016), Immigration, Race and Racism
Published: The Daily Dot (October 21, 2015) Donald Trump is a racist blowhard who shouldn’t step foot anywhere near theWhite House—but that doesn’t mean he also shouldn’t be allowed on TV. The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda recently denounced...
We were promised hoverboards: Of course “Back to the Future II” got 2015 mostly wrong — here’s why
Oct 19, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Science and Technology
Published: Salon (October 19, 2015) Let’s get the obvious out of the way: Wednesday is October 21, 2015 – the date visited by Marty McFly in the time-traveling DeLorean 26 years ago in “Back to the Future: Part II” – and we do not have hoverboards. I repeat,...
Activision should be ashamed of its ‘Call of Duty’ terrorism hoax
Oct 4, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Scandals, Terrorism
Published: The Daily Dot (October 4, 2015) To promote the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Activision reskinned the franchise’s Twitter account into a fake news agency called “Current Events Aggregate.” Its plan was to tease the plot of the new game through these...
The sex offender behind “Jeepers Creepers”: Should Hollywood support Victor Salva’s return to the hit horror franchise?
Sep 14, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Civil Liberties, Salon.com, Scandals
Published: Salon (September 14, 2015) You may not know the name Victor Salva, but if you’re a fan of horror movies the chances are good you’ve seen one of his most famous films: “Jeepers Creepers,” the2001 sleeper hit about a winged monster in the Nebraska countryside...
“Eyeglasses can be fashionable too,” says Liskula Cohen
Sep 8, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Liskula Cohen
Published: The Good Men Project (September 8, 2015) Historically, eyeglasses have often been regarded as a fashion faux pas. My co-author for this article, Matthew Rozsa, recalls having to wear them his entire life – and can attest from firsthand experience that his...
Why Do Americans Love “Jurassic World”?
Sep 5, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, Gender and Sexism
Published: The Good Men Project (September 5, 2015) It's official - "Jurassic World" is the highest grossing film of Summer 2015. And I couldn't be more confused. Make no mistake about it, I get the anticipation. The "Jurassic Park" movies were a staple of my...
Tribute: Rowdy Roddy Piper in ‘They Live’
Aug 1, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, General Advice
Published: Good Men Project (August 1, 2015) A tribute to wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, the star of one of Matthew Rozsa’s favorite movies, John Carpenter’s “They Live.” There is a YouTube video that pretty much any fan of ’80s action or science fiction movies ought...
Why I’m Sick of Superhero Movies
Jul 4, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, General Advice
Published: Good Men Project (July 4, 2015) Matthew Rozsa has one thing to say about superhero movies: Enough! To celebrate this 4th of July, let’s talk about one of the most American art forms out there: the superhero movie. “There’s only so many uniquely American art...