THE SPECIAL EDITION: 5.24.11

Sorry this arrived so late today.  Busy morning.  Hope it helps you decide what you're picking up this week!

Worked for an Outside Contractor to the Steel Mills in G.I. for a bit.  Lowered into septic tanks on a bungie cord with a hazmat suit and a high-powered hose. Not the proudest time in my life - but the rent was due. 

At no point did I think I earned myself a spot on the Discovery Channel...

Not sure if that was the answer you're looking for, but I thank you for reading. 

You're just making enemies tonight, Ham, I mean dissing the King of Cool. How dare you! Seriously, I love Papillon like other geeks love Shawshank. I love the performances, and I'm moved by the bittersweet relationship/ reluctant friendship of McQueen and Hoffman. It's a top 10 all-timer for me.

Like I said, sire - I dig it a great deal.  I just dig it in spite of Steve.  Or maybe I'm alright with Steve because there's so much great stuff going on in the flick.

The column is better than it has been in years. Good work.

Thanks for that. I think we're in a place where the format is the format, but is there anything we can do that might make it more of a resource?

I can't think of anything. I'll let you know if I do.