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Movie Subject Trends: The Relevant Biopic and the Vapid Sci-Fi Fantasy

Smart, edgy biopics are cool, but feature films about wizards, wardrobes and magical monsters are immature, escapist garbage.
By Adam Gropman, Nov 5, 2007

Best/Worst Deceased Televangelists

Pastor Dr. Gene Scott made Christianity wacky and fun while evangelical bully D. James Kennedy was bad to the bone.
By Adam Gropman, Oct 16, 2007

Baby Naming Trends: The Heroic, The Vapid & The Aggravatingly Androgynous

Biblical names still pack a punch, while Courtney, Whitney, Britney names are vapid and dumb.
By Adam Gropman, Sep 25, 2007

Long Distance Bus Rides: The Good, The Bad and the Disgustingly Stinky

1,000 mile Greyhound trip through Midwest was great, but SLC-Las Vegas was Bad Smell Hell.
By Adam Gropman, Sep 10, 2007

Nouveau Rock Ballads: Craftsmanship and Keeping it Real

Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" kicks ass while Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah" sucks it.
By Adam Gropman, Aug 27, 2007

Funny Radio Personalities

Talk radio's funniest host detests liberals but loves the environment. As for the least-funny hosts, turn to the left.
By Adam Gropman, Aug 15, 2007
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