Southwest Airlines representative Linda Rutherford reached out to Kevin Smith in response to the director's "Too Fat To Fly" controversy. Smith had issued a flurry of angry, disappointed, and sarcastic tweets to his 1.6 million followers after he was asked to leave a Saturday flight; according to Southwest's "customer of size" policy, passengers must buy a second seat if they cannot fit between the arm rests. "I let [Smith] know that in my 18 years here at Southwest, I have never dealt with a situation like what has been unfolding in the last 48 hours," Read More...
I’ve seen Spanking the Monkey, a movie about incest between a young man and his mom, referred to as a comedy. That’s some dark definition of humor. If Monkey were a French film — if the boy were essentially untroubled and if the seductive mère were essentially wise, and if it were evident that the boy would assuredly grow up to be essentially okay (perhaps to become an auteur?) — then I would buy such a breezy characterization. Read More...
The spiciest bits Everett Collection On Feb. 2, the Spice Girls confirmed that they are ready to "explore some incredible new opportunities together." Before they announce what's in store — could it be a tour? — take a look back at their most fabulous moments (and that heartbreaking day) since they hit the big time with "Wannabe" in 1996. From Union Jack dresses and royal encounters to the Olympic games and West End shows, it's been one hell of a ride — not unlike one on, say, a careening tour bus. Read More...
