OT: In other news...

U.S. Box Office Hits Longest Modern Slump

All I can say is, no duh.

The vast majority of movies out there are either:

1. remakes
2. sequels
3. based on a comic book

There's nothing out there (in wide distribution) that really stretches the moviegoers experience and expectations out of a movie. You know the current slate of movies this year is in a dire state when Batman Begins is one of the best movies you've seen all year, and it's June.

Don't get me wrong, though, Batman is awesome.

Also...

Sharks lower ticket prices (registration required)

A great move by the Sharks to attract more fans to the HP Pavilion...If only the NHL wasn't on strike. I miss Sharks hockey.