For years, the people who write the Batman comics and movies have been drawn to the theme of insanity. The Joker is wild, of course, and so are many of the other villains; and it is often suggested that a billionaire like Bruce Wayne must be crazy on some level too, if he feels compelled […]
Brokeback Mountain, Oscar Favorite, is not necessarily pro-gay
The Academy is in a political mood this year. The front-runner for the Best Picture Oscar is Brokeback Mountain, the so-called ‘gay cowboy’ movie; however, some pundits have speculated that the trophy might go to Crash, a contrived and wildly overrated ensemble piece about racism in Los Angeles, when the awards are handed out. Meanwhile, […]