Review: The Departed
Daukherville Notes // by Kris
Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, and Jack Nicholson? Add to that the fact that the film is a remake, and you wonder (well, you do if you're Kris) if there is any
chance in Hell that this film could be good:
The Metaphysics of Schadenfreude
A Sophist's Corner // by Elie
Elie describes an art so fine, only the Germans managed to come up with a word for it. That's right, readers, Elie is here to give you pointers on how best to enjoy making everyone--including your dearest friends--feel miserable.
The Repetition of History
A Bull Rush // by Elie
Elie asks a somber question:
Dubbing it 'The Blackocaust,' Elie warns of a future where the lessons of the past are forgotten and the worst of history repeats itself.
Featured Column:
Voting Your Conscience 2006
A Bull Rush // by Elie
You think you've seen Quadlings? You haven't seen anything yet. In what amounts to the biggest piece we have ever put together, we proudly present a very Quadlings look into fifteen of the most competitive races for this year's House of Representatives November election.
If you're thinking of voting this November, you should do yourself a favor and find your district's race. Elie's taking no prisoners.
Return of the King
A Daukherville Notes Piece // by Elie
Aaron Sorkin returns to the small screen this week with Studio 60 on the
Sunset Strip. The general consensus is that it is the best new drama of the
season. Elie agrees. He says if we refuse to watch this show, Survivor: The Amazing Races
Countering the Point // by Elie and Kris
Is Survivor's racially-divided ratings ploy the worst thing ever, or is it much ado about something that may actually work to help our country solve some of it's entrenched racial issues?