-- Review and analysis by Joe Gibson On March 31st, 2021, Godzilla vs Kong opened jointly in theaters and on streaming in an admittedly uphill struggle. It was late in the pandemic, and even though the trailer two months prior had garnered great interest, the earlier failure of Christopher Nolan's Tenet to "save movie theaters" threatened GvK's chances in theaters. … [Read more...] about Review: Godzilla vs Kong, the remake of ’60s classic
TUCKER CARLSON GOES TO RUSSIA (CARTOON)
Prabowo Subianto is poised to succeed in lifelong quest to become Indonesia’s president. This is why it’s so worrying
Tim Lindsey, The University of Melbourne Controversial former general Prabowo Subianto, the former son-in-law of long-time authoritarian leader Soeharto, looks set to be Indonesia’s next leader after securing what appears to be a convincing victory in this week’s election. It may be a month before official results are confirmed, but exit poll “quick counts” from … [Read more...] about Prabowo Subianto is poised to succeed in lifelong quest to become Indonesia’s president. This is why it’s so worrying
OPPOSITION AND PUTIN (CARTOON)
WELL-HEELED CANDIDATE? TRUMP LAUNCHES BANDED SNEAKER LINE AFTER $355 MILLION RULING AGAINST HIM
Some of Donald Trump's since deceased branded businesses included Trump Steaks, Trump Airlines, Trump University, Trump Wine, Trump Vodka, Trump Deodorant, Trump ties, Trump underwear and even Trump urine testing kits. Trump recently popped up in a surprise appearance at Sneaker Con after losing a $355 million civil court fraud case to a bid to become a well-heeled … [Read more...] about WELL-HEELED CANDIDATE? TRUMP LAUNCHES BANDED SNEAKER LINE AFTER $355 MILLION RULING AGAINST HIM
ALEXEI NAVALNY (CARTOON)
Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation – prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place
Displaced Gazan children wait in line to receive food. Belal Khaled/Anadolu via Getty Images Yara M. Asi, University of Central Florida The stories of hunger emerging from war-ravaged Gaza are stark: People resorting to grinding barely edible cattle feed to make flour; desperate residents eating grass; reports of cats being hunted for food. The … [Read more...] about Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation – prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place
IN THE CRIME SCENE (CARTOON)
CONGRESSMAN SHOWS WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO ON RACE
by Elwood Watson From the Duchess of Sussex and actress Meghan Markle to former Harvard President Claudine Gay to Vice President Kamala Harris, Black women have been the target of severe attacks in recent months. The most recent example (and there have indeed been many as of late) are the distasteful comments made by Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas toward his … [Read more...] about CONGRESSMAN SHOWS WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO ON RACE
Trump Dollar Menu (Column and Cartoon)
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud case issued a fine against him of nearly $355 million. With interest, it comes to $450 million. For Trump to appeal this, he has 30 days to come up with the money or convince an outside company to post a bond. To get a bond, Trump will have to provide some of his property as collateral…the same property that he lied about the … [Read more...] about Trump Dollar Menu (Column and Cartoon)
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
Spenser A. Warren, University of California, San Diego Fresh U.S. intelligence circulating in Congress reportedly indicates that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon in space with a nuclear component. News reports speculating about what the weapon could be abounded after Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, released a cryptic but … [Read more...] about Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
How Can a Man Banned from Running a Company for Three Years Be Trusted with Running our Country for Four Years?
Today, New York judge Arthur F. Engoron ordered Trump to pay $355 million in a civil fraud case where Trump was found guilty of intentionally committing extensive financial fraud over the course of several years. Some of the judge’s findings and comments in the 92- page decision: • “The frauds found here leap off the page and shock the conscience…” • On Trump’s … [Read more...] about How Can a Man Banned from Running a Company for Three Years Be Trusted with Running our Country for Four Years?
NAVALNY DIES (CARTOON)
WATCH: PRESIDENT BIDEN’S COMMENTS ON DEATH OF ALEXEY NAVALNY (FULL VIDEO)
Here's the full video of the death of imprisoned top Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny: … [Read more...] about WATCH: PRESIDENT BIDEN’S COMMENTS ON DEATH OF ALEXEY NAVALNY (FULL VIDEO)
Navalny dies in prison, authorities say – but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on
The legacy of Alexei Navalny lives on. Ian Langsdon/AFP via Getty Images Regina Smyth, Indiana University Long lines of Russians endured subzero temperatures in January 2024 to demand that anti-Ukraine war candidate Boris Nadezhdin be allowed to run in the forthcoming presidential election. It was protest by petition – a tactic that reflects the … [Read more...] about Navalny dies in prison, authorities say – but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on
PRESS REPORTS TOP PUTIN FOE NAVALNY “DIED IN PRISON” BUT EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S MURDER
So another one bites the dust. Top Vladimir Putin foe Alexy Navalny-an activist, anti-corruption lawyer and political prisoner --died a day after appearing before a Russian court in seemingly decent condition and good humor. Most news reports say Navalny "died in prison" but moreso than ever most commentators reject the journalistic nicities. They just say he was murdered. … [Read more...] about PRESS REPORTS TOP PUTIN FOE NAVALNY “DIED IN PRISON” BUT EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S MURDER
From La Jolla to Moscow — The Scary, Hard-Right Transformation of Tucker Carlson
by Chris Jennewein Right-wing media personality Tucker Carlson had a happy childhood, especially during the eight years that he lived in San Diego and attended La Jolla Country Day. We know, because he told Times of San Diego that in 2017, happily recalling warm days spent swimming from La Jolla Shores to the cove. “I had the happiest childhood of anyone I know,” he … [Read more...] about From La Jolla to Moscow — The Scary, Hard-Right Transformation of Tucker Carlson
House Speaker Mike Johnson is making Republicans nostalgic for Kevin McCarthy
It seems like almost any day now Republicans will start singing the old musical song "Come Back to Me." House Speaker Mike Johnson is turning out to be the Hindenburg of House speakers. Reports say Republicans are now looking back on Kevin McCarthy's short reign as Speaker of the House with nostalgia, longing for the good old days when the Speaker of the House seemingly had … [Read more...] about House Speaker Mike Johnson is making Republicans nostalgic for Kevin McCarthy
LARRY DAVID CAN’T CURB HIS INSTINCTS
by Peter Funt Larry David, Hollywood’s most acclaimed curmudgeon, has apparently devised a scheme to get the last laugh with viewers and critics. The latest episode of his HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which ran on Super Bowl night, provides intriguing clues for those of us who have savored all 12 seasons of David’s irreverent sitcom, as we did with his earlier … [Read more...] about LARRY DAVID CAN’T CURB HIS INSTINCTS
Mayorkas impeached: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight is legitimate or politicized
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), right, leaves the U.S. Capitol after the House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on February 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Claire Leavitt, Smith College After a failed vote to impeach him the previous week, Republicans in the House of Representatives … [Read more...] about Mayorkas impeached: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight is legitimate or politicized