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Tim Byrne
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Barrister, lefty, film & comic book lover. My children drive me crazy *and* keep me sane.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
"My beloved son is *also* a Philistine."
December 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I don't go as high as he did, but Ebert gave it the big 4 stars.

www.rogerebert.com/reviews/body...
Body Snatchers movie review & film summary (1994) | Roger Ebert
Sometimes I'll be looking at someone I know, and a wave of uncertainty will sweep over me. I'll see them in a cold, objective light: "Who is this person -
www.rogerebert.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Kevin Spacey is one of the most talented actors of his generation *and* I hope he is never featured in another movie for the remainder of his days on earth.
December 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Can you imagine them describing the 2nd amendment (accurately) as a notion that is incredibly rare in the civilized world?
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Leaving aside the quality issue, I find it interesting that there are around 10,000 Alien knock-offs, while about two of Thelma and Louise.

Maybe because Alien was a perfection of classic tropes, while T & L was quite counter-cultural.
December 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
There is never any contemplation by these braggarts that there should be a possibility that *they* will be persuaded that their views are incorrect.
December 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
December 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM