MISTER FADED GLORY
I'd call this blog a "Critique of Life," except that sounds way too pretentious.
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Category Archives: War on Slate
Steven Spielberg movies, in order [Random Film Review]
Maybe you missed my reviews of War Horse and The Adventures of Tintin, two movies I liked — manipulations and irrational exuberance included. Maybe you wonder where they rank on the Spielberg spectrum? With no additional explanation: 26. Indiana Jones … Continue reading
Posted in Film, War on Slate
Tagged Indiana Jones, Last Cruade, Steven Spielberg, War Horse, War on Slate
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Starbucks vs. McDonald’s: The Untold Battle
Slate’s business blog, The Big Money, has a post today comparing two behemoth corporations and their two “rival” Free WiFi networks. This is no doubt prompted by Starbucks’ recent decision to launch Free WiFi in all stores this fall The … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Business, War on Slate
Tagged Advertising, Brand Strategy, Coffee, Marketing for Dummies, McDonalds, Pompous Stereotypes, Slate, Soccer, Starbucks, The Big Money, Wifi, World Cup
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I read your book, you magnificent bastard!
Give credit to those ridiculous contrarians at Slate. Just when I think they can’t be more aggravating or contrived, they churn out reactionary tripe like this: Creed is Good. (Up next from Slate: 9/11 – Was it really all that … Continue reading
Posted in Pearl Jam, The Dark Knight, War on Slate
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Uh, is this thing on?
Your fourth of July weekend is here. Strangely enough, while you’re all drunk on cheap beer by noon, Mister Faded Glory will be toiling at work, somehow, somewhy. It’s enough to make you detest America’s Birthday summer’s annual celebration of … Continue reading
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What did I miss?
In between a disgustipating sinus infection, a week’s worth of sun and siesta in Puerto Vallarta, a week crammed with work-related seminar action and a friend’s surprise birthday party, MFG has been missing in action for quite some time. What … Continue reading
Posted in Film, NFL, Scrubs, War on Slate
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Going dark
You probably tuned in tonight for some witty update about the Florida-Oklahoma game. Or about legions of K-State fans cheering for Oklahoma in some pathetic attempt to convey relevance. Or maybe even a subtle dig at Fox, trotting out the … Continue reading
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I got 99 problems…
I know, I know, you’re all sick of me railing on this Manny Ramirez trade, but two final notes. First, in the interest of equal-time provisions within our War On Slate, we’re obligated to comment nearly every time the elitist … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, War on Slate
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‘The bigger the lie, the more they believe.’
Quick day today, we’re almost out the door for the weekend. However, you’ve no doubt read my personal hand-wringing over the versimilitude of The Wire’s questions and themes during the final season, which wraps up on March 9 (March 3 … Continue reading
Posted in The Wire, War on Slate
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It’s not early, it’s Slate. That sounded clever in my head.
“But I bought into it. I bought into it, big time. I’m part of the problem. (smack).” Nick Nolte as Head Coach Pete Bell, Blue Chips* I’ll admit it, I fell right into their trap. You remember my mea culpa, … Continue reading
Posted in The Wire, War on Slate
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Change of heart
Read the page, it’s cold and dead, and take me home.Alice In Chains, Don’t Follow Well, Ms. Faded Glory has gotten to me. The former lit major was just a little unnerved by yesterday’s post which (not intentionally) appeared to … Continue reading
Posted in War on Slate
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Delicious irony or intentional swipe?
Despite the crude fun we poke at The Washington Post Company and its arms, Mister Faded Glory is actually a pretty devout reader of The Post, Newsweek, and even ultra-pretentious Slate, despite any occasional, frustrating, or ongoing missteps. We still … Continue reading
Posted in Media, War on Slate
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Die Hard 4: Die Harderererer
Things have finally calmed down somewhat in Mr. Faded Glory-land; for a while it was rapid-fire with work projects, home projects, other projects and quick trips. Now, however, July’s almost here, and dare I say it – I’m almost caught … Continue reading
Posted in Film, War on Slate
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Aw, come on guys. Maybe you need a refresher course – HEY!
As you know, I was away over the weekend and just returned to the official stomping grounds of Mr. Faded Glory. Much to my horror, I discovered that everyone’s favorite snooty online ‘zine decided to thumb its nose at one … Continue reading
Posted in Film, War on Slate
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