The Useless Critic 2.0

If the first thing that does not come to mind from the 1990’s is The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, I don’t know what kind of amnesic rock you live under. Most of the 90’s was a Green Ranger addiction for me. Respect the Dagger and the Dragon Zord! For many of us the 90’s were a time of childhood and Bill Clinton. I wish there more adjectives to describe this iconic time in life; however, the names say it all. The 90’s in Short Aresnio Hall “Full House” with a non-perverted Bob Saget Prime Cut John Stamos Dave Coulier before the "Surreal Life" You didn't say WTF? When you thought of the Olsen Twins Reinventing the Brady Bunch with “Step by Step” (Don’t forget Cody from Step by Step was the star of Kickboxer 4) High quality children’s programs i.e. “Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain” The Pride of John Elway The opposite of pride with O.J. Simpson The show called “The Simpsons” Grunge Music SubList = Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Certain Songs by So...

I once wrote a post called “A 180 From Sweden,” and that was when I openly declared I had found the opposite of Swedish Culture. Well, here is the pure essence of what it means to be American. It is not a banjo like I previously thought yesterday. QATFYG: What is the single moment in the history of US and A that has been the more alluring concentration of our American Heritage? The one answer that you will get is Busy Phillips singing “One Way or Another” on Dawson’s Creek. (Must Watch) If you are scowling or biting your thumb, hear me out and see Busy Phillips as Lady Liberty. This single moment has more elements of American Splendor than Paul Giamatti could ever muster in a snarky moment. What do we have in America? Live rock concerts Shattered Glass The Freedom to Dance on Countertops and Rip your Shirt Off Michelle Williams not acting like a slut for 20 seconds The Choice to Convert to any Religion you Want Artistic Expression The Pursuit of True Love Fighting off Stalkers Rejectio...

Spotlight/Shoutout is a weekly award-style post given to an actor, as a form of praise for their work, talent, abilities, or style. But this week is different. Instead of giving the s/s to an actor. I am going to give it to an idea. And that idea is "Last Exit to Brooklyn." LETB was published as a novel in 1964, and made into a movie in 1989. I have not read it or seen it, but I always remember the discussion they had about this book in "Dawson's Creek." When I see this title, it reminds me not of recognizing things such as work, talent, abilities, or style.....but remembering that before we realize it, we are approaching the last exit to our destination. Life is too short to only focus on what people do. Perhaps, this post is a spotlight to life itself. So don't miss your exit.