Category Archives: Purchases
Let’s Talk About ‘Shutter Island’
As long as everyone is talking about the latest Martin Scorsese thriller, Shutter Island, let’s take a moment to examine it in detail. Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite directors, and if he’s not one of yours, then you … Continue reading
The SuperDPS Guide to Prohibition
Hopefully, we’ve all had a decent-enough education to know that at one point in American History, the consumption and sale of alcohol was strictly prohibited by the United States government. Fortunately, this occurred at a time in History when our … Continue reading
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The Book of Eli: Baddest-Ass Movie of the Year?
This year in cinema really started off with a bang! The Rock is a Tooth Fairy, Jackie Chan is a super-spy who can’t make fucking breakfast for a child, and Denzel Washington is bringing the pain! Without giving too much … Continue reading
Haiti: Beyond Thunderdome
If you’ve ever had the retarded desire to live in a post-apocalyptic dystopia, why not visit Haiti? I hear it’s wonderful this time of year–that is–if you like that sort of thing. By now you’re all more-than-aware of the catastrophic earthquake that … Continue reading
I’m Brian, and the Segway Ruined my Life
As you know, we’ve just ushered in a new decade. We are no longer in the “zeroes” or the “aughties,” we are officially in the–I don’t know–the “tens(?)” The last decade has brought us some of the most incredible inventions … Continue reading
From Brit to Black: Death at a Funeral
Way back in 2007, I saw a Frank Oz film called Death at a Funeral, so imagine my surprise when I discovered a trailer for a new Neil LaBute film called Death at a Funeral. Should the “too soon” rule … Continue reading
While We Sleep, Scientists are Hard at Work…
Citizens of our great nation–fear not! There are many elements that haunt this world we live in which may be beyond your control, but please do not worry. Science is on the case. You see…cancer, AIDS, climate change, biological engineering, … Continue reading
Few Things are More Satisfying Than Killing Nazis
Whether it be in cinema, video games, or World History, there rarely comes a moment as wholly emotionally gratifying as watching a Nazi drown in a pool of his own blood. And it is with this scenario in mind that … Continue reading
Dragon Age: Origins–Part 5
Don’t judge me. If I had a problem, I would almost certainly admit it. Although I have absolutely no way of knowing for sure, I feel as if I am slowly approaching the end of this fucking game. I’m well … Continue reading
