gdp's Comments

Big Government : Newt Gingrich Is Right on Illegal Immigration

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:12:14 +0000

Here's a not-so-novel concept, imaginary Juan Noltez: instead of knowingly breaking immigration laws to get your family out of poverty in Latin America, how about standing up to the tyranny in your home country and make that a better place to live? Seem to recall folks like Adams, Washington, Jefferson, et al doing something like that 240-ish years ago, and that's an even truer sign of character.

YesButHowever.com : America the Divided

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:45:31 +0000

Absolutely true. Granted, we've only had one show since then, but I've grown weary of having to side-step political landmines when my true love is music, even when I barely know the bands I'm helping promote, in this case Saxon: http://www.screencast.com/t/Y4HpUm6uemrD . More shows in the near-future to feature more musicians and bands with no political baggage. Also tiring of being a cultural warrior when I truly miss the days of agreeing to disagree instead of having vitriol spewed from all sides. "United We Should Stand," not just a bumper sticker on my car next to "Drive-By Truckers" and "New West Records" ones.

Big Government : A Soundtrack for a New Upheaval

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:13:25 +0000

Won't deny a balance isn't necessary. Nothing against country (well, classic and outlaw country, not that pop crap coming out of Trashville these days), but definitely beyond awesome seeing patriotism on full display from the likes of Army You Have, Stuck Mojo and Drowning Pool's "Soldiers."

Big Government : A Soundtrack for a New Upheaval

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 06:29:28 +0000

Stuck Mojo wears their pro-America tendencies very nicely (and loudly in the shredding department), but blessedly don't let their ideology be their only calling card. Don't get me wrong, I love the Army You Have and their songs are simultaneously entertaining and educational (plus I can't thank Gary Eaton for working with me on my parody of "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" -- http://www.popmodal.com/video/4870), but at what point does our side become vulnerable to the same "Shut up and sing" criticisms we toss at the left? @fiftieschild -- My band, right-leaning but not exclusively political, plays "I Won't Back Down" as much as possible (and some other Petty, too), and don't care one bit what Capt. Weed thinks about it.

Breitbart.tv : The Stage Right Show - Guests: John Nolte, BigHollywood - Dana Commandotre, ReThinkingAutism - Steve

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:18:37 +0000

That's not very nice, nor do I agree. Still, you may want to check out the Radio Free Threedonia podcasts over at Threedonia.com, where the funsanity's contagious.

YesButHowever.com : Obama Makes Maybe Worst Presidential Gaffe Ever

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:15:45 +0000

I'd feel sorry for the President if he wasn't so arrogant. Not playing "gotcha!" either. It's just sad.

Big Journalism : To Protect Hollywood, MSM Focuses On .0027% of My Book

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 06:02:16 +0000

Sesame Street, Schmesame Street (which I hate having to say after it played a decent role in my early development, along with amazing parents who didn't feed my brothers and I too much TV). Gimme Knee-High Park every day of the week and one-two-three times on Sunday -- ah, ah, ah!!!!

Big Peace : Obama Poisons The Well

Mon, 23 May 2011 02:03:40 +0000

Useless and useful idiot this here President.

Big Hollywood : Television's New Not-So Red, White and Blue Wonder Woman

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:18:37 +0000

Lynda Carter certainly a whoa-man!!! of the highest visual order, but with Friday Night Lights no longer on the air (RIP), I'll take my Adrianne Palicki any way I can.

Big Hollywood : 'Red Dawn' Take Two: From Wolverines to Wimps

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:39:16 +0000

Been easy for me on this "remake" from day one, whether the villains were Chinese, Russians, Cubans, North Koreans or Canadians (indulge me): no Swayze, no Red Dawn.

Big Hollywood : 'Glee' Trashes & Stereotypes Conservatives, Wins GLAAD Award for Tolerance

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:52:37 +0000

Searching somewhere/anywhere for a "sarcasm off" in the column. Seriously, Larry, you were surprised by this?

Big Hollywood : Twenty Most Overrated Films of All Time: Part 1

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:01:22 +0000

Curious as to which cut of Blade Runner you saw, Ben. If the director's cut, I agree with you -- never cared for that. The original cut, with the Harrison Ford VO (and I don't care if he purposely turned in a horrible reading), plays much more like the future noir the movie was supposed to be, and can't recommend enough. Also doesn't hurt I saw it at a drive-in when it came out in '82. Tin-box in window or not, much more impressive visually.

Big Hollywood : Obama's Gitmo Turnaround

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:23:33 +0000

Oh, sure, but in cases like this, I also prefer to call them -- and I'm bumming a word from Roger Ebert -- idiots.

Big Hollywood : Video: Stephen King Trashes Repub Governors, Slams Reagan, Wants His Taxes Raised

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 23:38:53 +0000

How dare King leave out Governors Kasich and Corbett??? Sure hope Stevie's supporters in Ohio and PA don't feel left out, especially with the GOP laying a big ol' Rick James-esque slap on the unions in the former and higher education getting over 50% of their budgets slashed in the Keystone commonwealth.

Big Hollywood : 2011 Best Picture Nomination Countdown: #1 -- 'Toy Story 3'

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 06:47:01 +0000

Not for nothin', John, but methinks you're paying to much attention to the Academy Awards. Over at the Movieguide Awards, put together by Dr. Ted Baehr (someone who's contributed to Big Hollywood), a rich landscape of nominees and winners, well beyond the 14 movies you mentioned for the decade above, amongst them Best 2010 Movie for Mature Audiences – Secretariat, and more to your Best Picture nominee, Best 2010 Movie for Family Audiences – Toy Story 3.

Big Hollywood : For Political Reasons, New York Art Institute Punishes Conservative Artist

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 18:09:22 +0000

Great idea, but sadly not many wealthy conservatives whose last names aren't Breitbart see the value of contributing to artistic endeavors. It really is pathetic guys like Andrew are few and far between in this arena.

Big Hollywood : Why is the Associated Press Pushing to Make Names of Gun Owners Public?

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 23:04:11 +0000

Part of me wants to be OK with this lunacy on the part of the AP. Fine, know I own a gun. Just be prepared if you come over, particularly after the sun goes down, my trigger finger may be itchier than before you knew who/where I am.

Big Hollywood : Worst Oscar Telecast In History?

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:20:16 +0000

Best Score was a combo package, rewarding Atticus Ross for the great work he also did on The Book of Eli and long-overdue for Reznor's Natural Born Killers contributions.

Big Hollywood : Ten Easy Steps to a Watchable Oscar Telecast

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:48:12 +0000

Craig Ferguson.

YesButHowever.com : Ignoring Superman, Oscar Chooses Left-Approved Dogma

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:17:17 +0000

Restrepo?