John Masters, Author at Deep Something

Angels and Demons – A Movie Review

May 17, 2009 B. John 480 Views 0 Comments Tom Hanks, Vatican, catholic church, Action, Thriller, Crime, Religion, Ron Howard

When Robert Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati — the most powerful underground organization in history — he also faces a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization’s most despised enemy: the Catholic Church. When Langdon learns that the clock is ticking on an unstoppable Illuminati time bomb, he jets to Rome, where he joins forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and enigmatic Italian scientist. Embarking on a nonstop hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra will follow a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that mark the Vatican’s only hope for survival.

Culture Movies

Star Trek (2009) – A Movie Review

May 17, 2009 B. John 466 Views 1 Comment Bruce Greenwood, Action, Leonard Nimoy, Adventure, star trek, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, John Cho, Ben Cross

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. I’d recommend the movie.

Courts Politics Congress

Republicans Oppose Obama's SCOTUS Nominee

May 8, 2009September 29, 2018 B. John 819 Views 0 Comments supreme court, senate, Samuel Alito, David Souter, SCOTUS, Nominee, Jeff Sessions

The ink is barely dry on Justice David Souter’s letter of resignation from the Supreme Court, and the wingnuts in Rush Limbaugh’s Republican party are already complaining about Obama’s nominee for his replacement. The talking points are all so similar, it’s clear the effort is coordinated.

Culture Movies

Seven Pounds – A Movie Review

May 6, 2009 B. John 369 Views 0 Comments Romance, Drama, Will Smith, Gabriele Muccino, PG-13, Rosario Dawson, Woddy Harrelson

Ben Thomas is an IRS agent (?) with a fateful secret who embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Religion Society Right Wingnuts

More Flap Over Miss Jugs for Jesus

May 6, 2009September 29, 2018 B. John 401 Views 1 Comment Carrie Prejean, professional christians, Miss California Pageant, Jugs for Jesus, nude photos, contract, obligations, Nom, National Organization for Marriage

The brohaha over Carrie Prejean seems to be continuing as nudie pictures have surfaced, and she seems to think the contract she signed with the Miss Califonia organization doesn’t mean anything. It all sounds so Christian to me. I mean how dishonest and hypocritical. Seems a perfect with today’s version of professional christianity.

Gay Issues Right Wingnuts Religion Society

Miss California Boob Job

May 4, 2009September 29, 2018 B. John 392 Views 0 Comments homophobia, bigotry, Gay Marriage, Miss USA, Miss California, Carrie Prejean, Perez Hilton, professional christians

I have held off posting on this whole Miss USA conflagration. I thought it mostly much ado about nothing, but now everyone seems to be jumping into the act. Not suprisingly, the krazy kristian kooks are trying to martyr Miss Jugs for Jesus.

Crime Society

Oops Tharrr Matey

May 3, 2009 B. John 319 Views 0 Comments CNN, Pirates, French Navy, Kenya, Nivose

Seems some hapless Somali pirates mistook a French Naval vessel for a commercial ship.

Congress Society Crime Gay Issues Featured Politics

Open Letter to App. State Chancellor

April 29, 2009 B. John 557 Views 2 Comments a.s.u., appalachian state university, homophobia, hate, Boone, Fifth Congressional District, Virginia Foxx, Matthew Shepard, Hate Crimes Act, Congress

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents the congressional district that includes my alma mater, and she has attended ASU events and activities to advance her political career and give her an undeserved credibility. Over the past several days, Rep. Foxx has made a number of inflammatory statements during the House’s consideration of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act. Today, Rep. Foxx crossed a line when she took to the floor of the House, claimed that Shepard was killed as part of a robbery, and called the hate aspect of the crime “a hoax.”

Featured Politics Presidency Society Crime

Tortured Logic on Torture

April 26, 2009 B. John 578 Views 0 Comments V.P., america, mccain, secret, Dick Cheney, republicans, Bush, Congress, cheney, torture

Sen. John McCain was on Face the Nation Sunday morning, and the contortions he went through to let the previous administration off the hook for their illegal torturing was astounding. He tried to claim that it was all just the result of some bad legal advice. Early in the interview McCain makes the claim that he believes no other Administration will ever make the same mistake (of using bad legal advice…I guess), and torture again.

Featured Politics

The Republic of Texas – On The Road Again

April 26, 2009 B. John 386 Views 3 Comments texas, Rick Perry, Austin

According to a Daily Kos/Research 2000 poll of Texans, Republicans there are equally split when asked if Texas would be better off as an independant nation. I thought Austin was a great city with very friendly people, but if that’s how people down there feel, let ’em go. They can worry about the border, and figure out how to solve their many social problems. AsGny. Sgt. Hartman says to Private Cowboy in Full Metal Jacket, “only steers and queers come from Texas.”

Culture Movies

The Soloist – A Movie Review

April 26, 2009 B. John 586 Views 2 Comments Friends, Robert Downey Jr, Music, Homeless, Art, Jamie Foxx, Joe Wright, Biopic

This is a powerful, heartfelt, emotionally moving, human drama with two very talented actors who pour themselves into the story. It lives up to it’s promises, and is definitely one of the best films of the year. If you’re looking for an inspiring story, then look no further. This is Director Joe Wright’s best film. It is an extremely well told story, and worth every minute you spend in the theater.