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Who's This Dude?

I am, in no way, shape, or form, qualified to critique films.

But then. Neither is anybody else, really.

I just like movies. A lot. And I like the sound of my own voice. Or the look of my own type. Or... Look, I like writing about movies. The ones I've seen, anyway.

So, if you like what you read, keep coming back.

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