What’s with the crass titles? At least CBS’ $#*! My Dad Says bleeps out the uncouth word but this season some television pilots are pushing the limits of taste still further. Disney-owned ABC, for example, has both Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23 and Good Christian Bitches – two titles that demean women, one…

Charlie Sheen’s goes on an unfortunate interview spree. The suddenly ubiquitous sitcom star rants to anyone who will listen — dissing his concerned father in the process and claiming “I am on a drug, it’s called Charlie Sheen.” If his intent was to prove he doesn’t have a problem, he’s failed miserably. Like his father…

Comic/cartoon writer Dwayne McDuffie dies. A major talent in the superhero genre, he co-founded Milestone Media which produces multicultural comic books, including Hardware and Static. An African-American himself, he felt a calling to introduce black heroes into the culture — but, first and foremost, he was an excellent writer who told compelling stories. I’m aware…

Movie Review: Of Gods and Men is a story of two faiths under fire. Synopsis: Under increasing threats from radical Islamic terrorists, a group of monks living in war-torn Algeria must decide whether leave the country or continue to provide support to the impoverished community they serve.  An internationally-honored hit, Of Gods and Men finally…

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