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Nicholas D. Kristof discusses C.E.O. salaries, especially with regard to Michael Eisner's compensation. […]
Author: Mark Evanier
Posts by Mark Evanier
The Martha Matter
Waiting for a lunch date this afternoon, I couldn't help but overhear a spirited discussion about the Martha Stewart verdict. Some of those participating thought she was guilty and some thought she was innocent, and it struck me that none of these folks had arrived at their views by studying the merits of the case. […]
Dennis the Menace
Here's an article that asks the musical question, "Can Dennis Miller make audiences laugh from his new political vantage point?" Based on his current ratings, which are low even for CNBC, the answer is no. […]
Today's Political Rant
Lotsa folks, including the head of the Firefighters Union, are up in arms about the Bush campaign using an image or two of 9/11 in a campaign commercial. This strikes me as outrage for the sake of outrage. I mean, it may be tacky but most of what we see in campaign commercials is tacky. […]
Neil Vs. Todd
For those of you who heard about the Neil Gaiman-Todd McFarlane lawsuit and didn't get what it was all about, here's a good overview in the Chicago Tribune. […]
Recommended Reading
William Saletan makes a good point about George W. Bush and suggests what strikes me as a sound criticism to voice of him and his administration. There's an unfortunate tendency to try and cast everything a politician does as a lie: If he takes one position and ten years later changes his mind, someone says […]
Today's Political Rant
John Kerry doesn't even have a running mate yet and already I'm sick of this election. When I hear pollsters say, "If the election were held today," I immediately think, "Oh, if only we could arrange that." I think I'd almost rather see my guy lose now than win in November. Just to get this […]
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Gene Lyons discusses the intersection of theology and politics in the Bush administration. […]
This'll Cost You…
If you're a Disney fan, I'm about to cost you a nice piece of change. That studio has had many brilliant artists on the payroll but none more astounding than Peter Ellenshaw, master matte painter. Many beautiful visions in Disney live-action films have emanated from his easel and there's now a gorgeous book that reproduces […]
Mighty Marvel Mini Mania
Long before comic books discovered the mini-series, there was the mini-comic. In 1966, Marvel issued six "comic books" that, depending on the size of your monitor, may have been even smaller than they appear in the above photo. They actually varied a tiny bit in size but were generally under 7/8" in height and a […]
Big Help
Someone recently asked me what a publicist does for a client. Well, there are many ways in which a publicist can help you…but I think this is what you'd call going the extra mile. […]
War Coverage
If you crave the most up-to-date info on the attempts to oust Michael Eisner from his post at Disney, Jim Hill Media is the place for you. […]
Today
Thanks to all of you who sent birthday greetings. I'm taking a little time out from blogging and answering e-mail to tend to some personal and celebratory matters but I'll be back to you soon. […]
Edwards Out
Well, not much point in me going out to vote in the presidential primary, is there? I usually get annoyed when a race is called before the polls close but in this case, it saves me the trouble of deciding between Kerry and Edwards. I think Edwards would make a better candidate and he's a […]