January 2010
2 posts
Big Fan and the Power of Belief.
Belief is a powerful thing.
Whether our proverbial eggs lay in a basket of religion, or love, or politics, everyone (probably) has something that they conceive to be ‘bigger than one’s self.’ In “Big Fan”, we enter the church of sports.
Paul Aufiero, played masterfully by comedian Patton Oswalt, is the “Big Fan” whose life revolves around two things: The...
Public Enemas
When Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese is working on a film, people talk about it. In conversation, or print, their name is part of the story. Whether or not I happen to be a fan of their work, I can recognize the merit behind this type of special treatment. Joss Whedon might be a great example of someone who may not deserve it, but I’m aware that he has legions of fans who dote on his...