Tag: Fred Trump
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We Live In A Monster-Filled World
Over the course of my career, I’ve written a few monster movies and shows (“Tales From The Crypt”, “Children Of The Corn 2”, “Bordello Of Blood”). I have a certain storyteller’s appreciation for monsters – and what makes them monstrous. And, the thing about monsters is, while all monsters are definitely monsters, not all monsters…
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The Sins Of The Father
I’m only about halfway through Mary Trump’s fascinating analysis of her stunningly dysfunctional family. She pulls no punches: if her uncle Donald Trump wins a second term, she writes, “It would be the end of American democracy”. I absolutely believe her. Not only does Mary Trump bring an insider’s knowledge of the Trump family, she…
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Donald Trump Is The Poster Boy For The Banality Of Evil
Aside from all around assholery, Donald Trump is “good at” exactly nothing. If not for Tony Schwartz’s skill as a writer, we wouldn’t see any art whatsoever in Trump’s dealings. We’d see corruption and criminality. If not for Mark Burnett inventing the character of Trump, Master Deal Maker — I doubt even Russia could have…