James Wortman Where I Draw the Line
If you know me, you’re well aware that I have no problem with making a fool of myself. While others fiddle mindlessly on public transportation with their Blackberries, I’m whipping…
Of Bloodlust, Bender and Shameless Self Promotion
It’s been one of those weeks for sure. With stress coming at me from all angles, I’ve been in need of some DVD therapy. Sure, unwinding with some good ol’…
No Love for The Love Guru
When I first saw the previews for Mike Myers’ The Love Guru, one thing was immediately clear: the one-time heir apparent to the comedy throne has been unseated in his…
Information Overload
I’m a journalist in the information age, so you might call me a bit of a workaholic. You see, with the growing popularity of this Internet thing, it’s nearly impossible…
Hulk Smash M. Night Shyamalan!!!
Reuters reports that Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk took in $54.5 million this weekend, putting the franchise revival at the top of the box office in its opening week. The…
Robert Downey Jr. Owes His Life to the Burger King
Remember that scene in Iron Man when, after narrowly escaping a terrorist hideout in his brand-new set of iron overalls, Tony Stark immediately asks for an American cheeseburger? Remember when…
“Nuked the Fridge” Enters the Pop Culture Lexicon
When I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, there was one scene in particular that left me scratching my shiny, clean-shaven dome long after leaving the…
Transformers 2 Has a Title!
If you’re like me, your one concern regarding the upcoming Transformers sequel is how many gratuitous shots of Megan Fox’s glistening midriff director Michael Bay has planned. Okay, the giant…
Meet “Powerhouse Lucas”
Hey Wortmaniacs. Every now and then, I come across a news item that’s so bizarre that I have to read it two or three times just to make sure that…
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: A Wort Report Review
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull does little to reinvent the series or truly justify the character’s return to the silver screen after 19 years, but as…