As the national lockdown continues to ravage our economy and destroy any vestige of liberty (#EndtheLockdown), we are now hearing more and more advice about how to avoid the contagion of the virus from Wuhan, China (#WuhanVirus) especially in regards to our lifestyle.  On the one hand we have no quarrel with the wisdom of wearing a mask in certain situations, or keeping those who are especially vulnerable as isolated as possible. But we note the advice now appears to have taken a moralistic turn.  We are told to stay indoors, avoid the gym, and indeed, Democratic governors (and socialists around the world) are having people arrested for all sorts of solitary outdoors activities, like dog walking, sitting on a bench, or paddle boarding alone (#CovidNazis). But we are also told obesity is a key risk factor.   So stay indoors and don't exercise by being a dog walker, walking to a bench to sit, or paddling in the ocean.  Just remain slim while you binge watch . We are also t

We have heard many complaints about “diversity” at the Oscars (but, of course, not so much about the generally crappy quality of films today). I assume this is because people hold out hope for perfect “diversity” but have taken a realistic approach to film quality, knowing that artistry and creativity are all but dead but neo-Marxism of “social justice” is alive and well.  I am not here to debate the merits of “diversity” vis a vis paying attention to the actual films and not the identity of those who made it.  We are assuming that the drumbeat for diversity will continue as the quality of film decreases, and we are offering the only real solution to the “diversity” issue:  requiring diversity in the nominations (and the results) according to an agreed formula. As long as we permit the nominees to be based upon the quality of the films themselves, and not the identity of the filmmaker, it will be impossible to achieve true diversity in the nominating process, as the results will

Haiku movie review - "Star Wars - Rise of Skywalker"  Space horses ferry  social justice warriors while  Jedi just give up ★ ★ The general consensus is that this latest Star Wars trilogy is full of social justice nonsense and treated classic characters such as Han, Luke, and Leui very, very badly.  This is true beyond doubt, as there is nothing racist, misogynist, or homophobic about not wanted to see Han Solo as a deadbeat dad killed by the son he had with Princess Leia.   No one wants to see that, Kathleen Kennedy. The consensus is that the new trilogy  began okay with The Forces Awakens , went off the rails with The Last Jedi and couldn't be saved by The Rise of Skywalker , which is better than The Last Jedi .  I strongly agree with the criticisms of The Last Jedi and its pushy social agenda, but I think the worst of the three was The Force Awakens , which has some great (though derivative) scenes, but fails to explain who the heck the new

Haiku movie review - "Little Women"  Female voices all speak at once; complaining they were born female ★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2 ★ The latest version of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" is well-directed by Greta Gerwig and well-acted by Saoirse Rona Laura Dern, Emma Watson, and Flornce Pugh.    The filmmakers seem oblivious to the irony of dialogue where women complain - perhaps rightfully — about their choices in life being limited by social convention concerning women . . . while the United States is in the midst of the Civil War.   A war where half a million men died and many more were maimed.  This tone-deafness to the obvious sacrifice men have made with their lives vis a vis the limitations placed upon women’s role in society does not infect the entire movie, however.  This version of "Little Women" is therefore highly recommended for bringing each character to life with warmth and individuality.

An open letter to the Honorable Kamala Harris , Senator for the Women and, if I daresay, the Men of California: I went to Law School with your husband, Douglas Emhoff. He is, like yourself, an accomplished and well-educated individual.  Like your husband, I am a lawyer and a father.  In particular, my husband and I have two beautiful daughters and one son.  As fathers who have a son, we are shocked and appalled that you -- our representative in the United States Senate -- would post photographs full of misandary on your website.  Specifically, the nonsense that future is female as opposed to belonging to both men and women. It is difficult to explain to my son why women have such a bias against men.  In particular, it is difficult to explain to him why women boldly declare the future belongs to them when my son has been sought that the future belongs to him, his two sisters, and all who extol the virtues of Western Civilization and its respect for the individual and, in particu

A sample from The Future Is Male - Advice to My Son on How Not to Be a Snowflake on the idea that women do not "need" men: Chapter Five : of Women Who Need Men A woman needs someone to hold her Not someone to just lay her down I want someone I can count on A cool headed, warm hearted shoulder To cry on, rely on, today and from now on —“Shinola” music and lyrics Dolly Parton A family friend once said that your sister did not “need a man” when we were speaking of her eventual marriage. I wondered what you thought of that, as I think it was not only a wildly inaccurate statement but also by its tone evidenced a palpable hostility to men. I rarely, if ever, have heard men say, “I don't need women,” but I hear Leftists in our society constantly harp on why women do not “need” men. This sentiment is dangerous for young men, which is why I am taking such issue with deprecation of men. I have unfortunately observed this time and again, where women are taught t