In part two of my conversation with conservative film critic Victor J. Morton, we discuss why the art-house crowd pleaser "Easy Virtue" isn't that crowd-pleasing (even with that fine Jessica Biel), why movies starring silent-film great Harold Lloyd are brilliant and the canon of animator, filmmaker and all-around funny dude Mike Judge (whom Morton believes is a "closet conservative"). This particular part of the convo turns a bit weird when we both deconstruct the sharp, critical genius of Judge's prized creations, Beavis and Butthead.
Let me just say this right now: if someone told me that I would have a smart, legitimate discussion about two cartoon numbskulls with a 43-year-old Republican, I would tell you that cocaine is a helluva drug. And yet, I did — and I think I'm a better man for it. You can also download it here.
MONDAY: I discuss the recent closing of a decades-old theater — and why Armond White still just ain't right — with a Chapel Hill blogger.
Craig D. Lindsey is the film critic/reporter for the News & Observer. And he occasionally does profiles on cool performers whenever they show up.
