Jon Stewart opens with a gay cowboy joke, followed by a Cheney joke. This is perceived as "outrageous," a sign that Stewart won't be "muzzled." He turns to self-deprecation when the schtick becomes repetitive. . . .
Meanwhile, Theo Van Gogh remains dead.
Tim Robbins attempts a witty comment at the expense of the religious right. He remains mum on Muslims and cartoons.
Meanwhile, Theo Van Gogh remains dead.
When the announcer describes Brokeback Mountain, the phrase "develop a strong bond" replaces "engage in vigorous anal sex."
When the announcer describes Paradise Now, the phrase "humanizing" replaces "condoning suicide bombings."
When the announcer describes Good Night and Good Luck, the phrase "chilling" replaces "self-congratulatory tripe."
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Michael Moore breaks his seat, and blames Bush.
Philip Seymour Hoffman says Capote is "a role of a lifetime." He thanks his girlfriend. Twice, to make sure.
Sounds about right to me.
Now I don't even have to watch.