Russ McBee

I have a stubborn streak, and sometimes it doesn't serve me all that well. At crucial times, I have a tendency to ignore well-informed advice from others, and this can sometimes lead to bad consequences. I made that same mistake again today; I've been told by several people not to waste time or money on ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the ...

For several years now, I've had breakfast every Saturday morning at Italian Market And Grill here in Knoxville; it's become a regular ritual for me over the last three or four years. Their omelets have been consistently among the best in town, and I've always held their gravy in such high esteem, I consider it practically a beverage. This ...

Maila Nurmi, the actress who played Vampira from the 1950s onward, passed away on Friday at the age of 86. This comment, seen at Newscoma's place, may qualify as the quote of the month: May you rest, but get back up and do it all over again. Hilarious.

I saw two great movies at the theater this week: ''Michael Clayton'' and ''American Gangster.'' Although I felt ''Michael Clayton'' was the better overall film in terms of structure, pace, writing, and direction, ''American Gangster'' allows Denzel Washington to deliver the performance of his career. I believe he deserves an Oscar for his ...