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BlogAds is running a reader-survey program, and it would be immensely helpful if you’d answer the survey questions. I run BlogAds in the top of the the column to your left, and in the center of the column to your right. I love the service for its narrowly targeted ads — these are ads that, … more…

I know that the commenting system has been very slow lately — I can see from the multiple submissions of the same comments that you’ve all been encountering “lost network connection” errors. I see those much more often on the back end, and it’s driving me nuts. I think it’s an issue with my Web … more…

Just snapped up a Toshiba 42-inch LCD from Circuit City. It was the interest-free financing that snagged me. It’ll be delivered on Friday. I anticipate much gnashing of teeth as I try to make all my existing equipment work with it. And I’m gonna have to hang onto my cable-company DVR — the non HD … more…

Been foolin’ around with the site today. You’ll notice a new permanent feature on the main blog page, under the most recent entry and the rectangular advertisement: a purple box listing the 10 most recent comments. This box will not, alas, update dynamically — if you post a comment on an entry and then surf … more…

Ooops, just realized I haven’t posted any links to my Film.com stuff in a bit. Here’s what you’ve missed if you haven’t been reading my postings over there: • today’s weekend preview • I make love to the Hot Fuzz guys • is Jericho the anti-24? • my week’s worth of screenings • the new … more…

me on: • Grindhouse’s flopping at the box office • James Cameron’s 2009 flick Avatar, which has already got geeks psyched • anticipating the weekend à la Friday • the group experience of going to the movies • previewing The Reaping Chat amongst yourselves…

Something else that’s really gotten me pissed lately: the off-topic commenter in this thread who’s all like, “Hey, your stuff is awesome, so I stole it, thanks!” Just in case it’s not perfectly clear, it is not okay for anyone to repost any material from this Web site anywhere. (That’s in the copyright info down … more…

I get these emails all the time: Joe or Jane Bloe is absolutely indignant, can’t believe that I have not seen The Best Movie Evar, which just coincidentally also happens to be Joe or Jane’s most favoritest movie, too. Joe or Jane made this determination — that I haven’t seen this film — because there’s … more…

I’m still plugging away over at Film.com, at least twice a day. Recent stuff you may have missed: • the new and improved TiVo This! • I preview Wednesday movie releases • I take on a promo for Fox’s new TV series Drive • British SF fans vote for Serenity as best SF film evah … more…

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