I have said it before that I really do not enjoy writing up a synopsis of movies that I review but the beautiful thing about "God Bless America" is that I will definitely enjoy telling you exactly what its about as I have come to relate to the film's protagonist on so many levels. Now I really love dark comedies because for some odd reason they share and divulge into the blunt truth and shows how people truly feel. I honestly feel like they even open eyes to the weirdos of the film industry and … more
*** out of **** Have you ever stared into the glowing box that is your television and realized that the other box that serves as its central drive - the cable box - is filled with so much utter shit? Have you ever wanted to just shoot that one asshole dead who takes up two parking spots in the lot with a single car? Have you ever felt as if the world just doesn't give a shit anymore? All of these things seem to apply to Bobcat Goldthwait, whose "God Bless America" is a delightfully … more
I understand that the Liberal intelligentsia claim that Bobcat Goldthwait's become a bit of an auteur. Good for him, since setting chairs on fire really had a limited shelf life as a career. However, if GOD BLESS AMERICA is any indication, li'l Bobby's got a lot of issues. Not so much "issues" as "hates," really. For example, it's clear he hates managers. And doctors. And guns. And commercials. And work. And people who don't turn off their cell phones during … more
Star Rating: Frank (Joel Murray) sees nothing around him apart from the collapse of American society. Television is saturated with reality shows that exploit stupidity and glorify shallowness. The nightly news reports little apart from stories of murder and mayhem. Conservative political talk shows have devolved into cruel, bigoted gusts of hot air. People in general, namely his coworkers and neighbors, have become apathetic and stupid; genuine conversation … more