Brian Thompson

47 posts

Mamma Mia, Let Me Go

There's a moment in Mama Mia! where I almost felt like my time and money hadn't been wasted. That life might be worth living again. As Meryl Streep and her screaming friend-goons go hip-swiveling out of their spit-shined studio and into the real-live Grecian… Continue reading →

In Memory of Tony Snow

Former White House press secretary and Fox News anchor Tony Snow has died of cancer. Back when he was still breathing and lying to America for a living, Snow asked the members of the White House press corps to wear yellow silicone bracelets to commemorate his… Continue reading →

Skeptics at the Con

While at Dragon*Con this Labor Day weekend, I'll be staying in a downtown Atlanta hotel that cost me $194 for four nights. No, not per night. Maybe I should be worried. I don't understand why I was able to score a room so cheaply. Even a space with cardboard… Continue reading →

Coffey Talk

Well, this is war. A while back, I reviewed the first season DVD set of A&E's Paranormal State for my friends over at PinkRaygun.com, and I got a little carried away. I expected the show to be a simple Ghost Hunters rip off. You know, a bunch of amateur… Continue reading →

Like a Pregnant Popeye

Jesus Christ, my ex-girlfriend has gotten fat. I ran into her last night at the bar, which is weird because I almost never go to the bar. Mostly because I hate running into people. Being so charming and physically attractive, people tend to remember me. Being… Continue reading →

My Star Trek

Last autumn, I visited the set of J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek film. Well, "visited" may not be the right word. I hid behind a crate of hamdingers until I could sucker punch an extra and steal his clothes. The trousers fit perfectly, though the spy-proof white… Continue reading →