Y-E-S For the M-Word. N-O for the N-Word.

Is it hypocritical to print the M-word, but not the N-word?

You know the M-word by now. Macaca. It is a dismissive epithet that means “monkey.” And since Sen. George Allen muttered the word in August, it’s been everywhere. The television, the newspaper, and the internet.

The N-word, on the other hand, is rarely printed these days. I remember seeing it in print while reading Huck Finn in high school, but not many times after that.

Yet both words are considered slurs by two different races. You can’t walk down a street yelling the N-word. But if you say the M-word, you might get a look or shh.

This interesting stat comes from a friend of mine that works for the RTD.

A search in our article database pulls the word "Macaca" 59 times since August 15.

“The "N word", however I’ve just come to find, has been printed 209 times since Sept 7, 1985, which is the year the article database was put into an electronic system. Prints of that word, however, have dropped off considerably since about 2000, and there have only been about 15 instances in the past 6 years. As reporters we are instructed to shy away from that and use "n-word.”

So the N-word is virtually "out of circulation" these days. But it's not only the N-word that makes people do a double take. Even words like niggardly, meaning miserly, or snigger, to laugh derisively, raise eyebrows because they have a similar pronunciation to the N-word, but of course have totally different meanings.

Do media outlets regularly publish racial slurs towards Hispanics, or Asians?

Will we see the day when the media refers to macaca as the M-word?

Well, until then, Macaca, Macaca, Macaca.

It’s ok right?

Oakland Owns AL West Crown

They did it! My Oakland Athletics won the AL West on Tuesday night. The champagne had been on ice forever, but they finally clinched against the team they’ve owned all season, the Seattle Mariners.

From the acquisition of the Big Hurt, Frank Thomas, Eric Chavez’s gold glove play at third, to great pitching from young and upcoming stars, the A’s snatched away the crown from the rally monkey loving Angels.

My despise of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Orange County has grown at a feverish pace since 2003, the last year the A’s made the postseason. After all, the Angels (formerly Team Disney) are a bunch of money-hungry An-holes.

But outweighing the hatred is happiness for guys like Jason Kendall and Mark Kotsay, each making their first postseason trip. Not to mention the efforts of Milton Bradley and Nick Swisher. Two very charasmatic players that impacted the team in an big way this season.

The A’s have a chance in October. If the pitching holds true to form and the offense can generate runs, they can make it out of the first round, an accomplishment the team hasn’t reached in some time.

ON TO THE PLAYOFFS!



Photos Courtesy of the AP

VCU: No Whites Allowed in Urban Workshop

Reverse discrimination at a Virgina university. It happens. And apparently Virginia Commonwealth University is the current culprit. The follow article can be found at wrva.com.


Tuesday, September 26, 2006

As part of VCU's Urban Journalism Workshop students are expected to be hard working, motivated and a minority. It's the last part of the schools expectations that may have them in hot water. A discrimination suit filed in Richmond Federal Court this morning by the Center of Individual Rights states that VCU admitted a 15-year-old Hampton Roads high school student into the program, then reversed her admission once it was discovered that she was white. The center is the same D.C. based non-profit legal group that filed a suit against the University of Michigan over admissions policies. The Supreme Court ruled in that case that race can be a factor for universities shaping their admissions programs, but not an overriding factor.


First. Since no caucasian students are allowed to participate, does this mean that caucasians don't eat, sleep, work, or live in urban areas? If there was a class on the history of Western Henrico County, would it be ok to only allow caucasians to be educated?

Second. Is VCU a predominately african-american university, like Virginia State or Virginia Union? No.

Third. If the young girl was considering attending VCU in the future was from an economically depressed area, would she still receive the same benefits to help her through college as a minority from the same economic background? Who knows?

Shame on VCU for not allowing and willing and able person to further their education. It should not depend on their race.

The Three Amigos: Chavez, Penn & Glover

The Main Character: Hugo Chavez

On Wednesday, while speaking to the General Assembly at the United Nations, in New York nonetheless, Hugo Chavez decided to verbally attack President Bush. Chavez, the leader of Venezuela said, "The devil came here yesterday," Chavez said, gesturing to where Bush had stood during his speech only one day earlier. "He came here talking as if he were the owner of the world."

This comes from a man that is buddies with Iran and Cuba. But none of Chavez’s radical remarks would matter if it wasn’t for one three letter commodity. Oil. The U.S. is Venezuela's top export market. Our oil hungry nation imports nearly %15 of its oil from Chavez. Chavez often goes against capitalist ideology and sells millions of gallons of heating oil at a discount to low-income American families. This is just another example of why our country needs to drill in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. Take Chavez, his taunts,and his dictator friends out of the oil equation.

Supporting Idiot #1: Sean Penn

On Sunday, September 10, Penn was in Toronto as part of a panel promoting the release of his latest movie "All the King's Men," a story of a well-meaning politician who is eventually corrupted by power and money. Of course, Penn, being the political voice that he is, decided to turn it into a White House bashing.

"One could make the argument that George Bush is a good politician," he said sarcastically. "I think the issue is how you define politician. Once upon a time, politics was the organization of things to benefit the people." Penn couldn’t have put it more eloquently, “The organization of things.”

But Penn’s political punditry didn’t end there. Penn called Bush "a Beelzebub -- and a dumb one." What? Beelzebub. It’s like Macaca. Everyone had to go look up the meaning. So here it is:

Definition of the word “Beelzebub” from American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language:

1. The Devil; Satan. 2. One of the fallen angels in Milton's Paradise Lost. Beelzebub was next to Satan in power. 3. An evil

As far as "All the King's Men," Wouldn’t see it. Not a fan of socialists.

Personally, I think Penn lost consciousness when he fell out of his dingy while "saving" Katrina victims New Orleans, and hasn’t been the same ever since. He's been acting like Sam in "I am Sam." No one forces Penn to live with our “Beelzebub." He is free to live somewhere else. How 'bout Caracas?

Supporting Idiot #2: Danny Glover

Today in Harlem, NY, Chavez held an oil for the poor event at Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Chavez once again commented on President Bush, saying he is a "an alcholic and a sick man" who was "very dangerous because he has so much power."

The person that introduced Chavez was none other than actor turned activist Danny Glover. What is Danny Glover doing hugging and cheering for a dictator that has no respect for his political peers. And what was Mount Olivet Church thinking allowing a dictator to speak under its roof? The church supported a man that compared the leader of our nation to Satan.

Vote: Which New Shows Will Get Axed

It’s mid-September, and it’s time for the primetime TV season to kick into high gear. With the season premieres of many shows starting up or in the works, the networks are unveiling new primetime series, almost on a nightly basis. You, the viewers, have the opportunity to vote on whether or not the shows will get canned by going to www.brilliantbutcancelled.com and participating in Death Watch 2006.

The site gives odds on current shows, and how long they will last on the air. Check the site for the updated odds, and enter weekly for a chance at an iPod or plasma television.

Fox’s “Happy Hour” and ABC’s “Men in Trees” look like goners at the moment with odds at 3:1 and 4:1.

Those two shows, and numerous others, will likely end up in the show graveyard, which is waiting for its first victim of the early season.

An interesting side note, it says that the site is owned by NBC Universal.

Yes Virginia, the Football Team Looks That Bad

Anemic. Putrid. Unwatchable. Call it what you want, but the University of Virginia football team stinks like the yellow pit stains of my old t-shirts. What I witnessed on Saturday afternoon at the Carl Smith Center at Scott Stadium at David A. Harrison III Field, was not ACC caliber football, let alone Division I-A. Virginia (1-2) lost to Western Michigan 17-10. Not the Wolverines, the Broncos.

Apparently the Wyoming game on 9/9 was a mess as well. I missed that one.

It figures in a year where the ACC powerhouse has lost almost all of its electricity, Virginia looks to be team that NEEDS to be electrocuted. FSU doesn’t look good. See Troy and Clemson. Miami is in a tailspin. And Virginia Tech is 3-0, hasn’t played anybody to sniff at, but still has six home games remaining. A team like Georgia Tech could be a top tier team this season.

It would have been an opportune season for the Cavs to contend for a title, but as ESPN's Lee Corso says, “not so fast my friend.”

The QB carousel continues to spin out of control. Sewell, Olsen, McCabe. Take your pick. I got to see all three on Saturday. I liked what Sewell (Hermitage High School) brought to the game. He is athletic and can hum the ball down the field. Unlike Christian Olsen, who looks like Mark Brunell when it comes to arm strength. It’s the same Olsen that was a five-star high school All-American. McCabe had two picks, both of which led to Bronco touchdowns. There is no speed on offense, and the OL has more holes than a Baghdad bomb shelter.

The defense looked alright. Freshman Jeffery Fitzgerald (Hermitage High School) looks good and made some nice tackles. And Chris Long is a beast on D Line. Chris Cook is faster than fast. The defense played quite a bit, considering three and out was the popular phrase of the day on offense.

There are still nine games left to play, but scrounging up five wins might be a miracle for this squad.

When does basketball season start again?

Spinach Will Make You Strong, Or Kill You

I Hope Popeye doesnt eat bagged spinach. Word is that it might contain the E.coli virus. Stick with the iceberg lettuce instead, or create a ceasar salad. At least for a little while. The outbreak has now been linked to 10 states. I like a fresh salad anyways. These "breathable bags" are a bunch of bunk. And it looks like someone found out the hard way.

To read more about the E coli outbreak, click here.

U2 Ready to Rock NOLA

One of the most charitable rock bands in the world is at it again. This time it’s not for AIDS or hunger, but New Orleans. U2 is teaming up with Green Day on ESPN Monday Night Football next Monday to perform live from the Superdome. This will undoubtedly be an emotional evening for the players, coaches, and fans as they watch the Saints march on New Orleans for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.

Last October at a concert in Pittsburgh, I got a taste of U2’s humanitarian harmony, spearheaded by lead singer Bono. And while it can be overwhelming at times, you can’t blame the band for using its fame, and much of its fortune to help deprived areas around the world. I applaud the band for its desire to help New Orleans rebound from disaster.

Below is an excerpt from a recent Time.com article about the collaboration between U2 and Green Day

Posted Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2006
Hunkered down in a London studio as they start to work on — albeit tentatively — a new album, U2 has recorded a special duet with Green Day that both bands will debut live in New Orleans on the Sept. 18th edition of Monday Night Football, when the Superdome reopens for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. The song they've chosen for their first—ever collaboration is "The Saints Are Coming" by The Skids. "It really is a slice of pure post—punk rock," U2 guitarist The Edge says via phone from the band's studio during a break in recording. "It's pure 1978, a song that was a big inspiration to us at the time and couldn't be more in the sweet spot of what Green Day are about. It perfectly intersects our mutual interests in musical terms. It's been great fun to play that tune with Green Day, who are great players and have the right stuff."

Both bands hope to release "The Saints Are Coming" as a single, with proceeds going to Music Rising, the fund started by The Edge and others to provide relief to New Orleans' musicians. So far Music Rising has provided more than 2,000 people with instruments and aid, and has designs on helping churches and schools replace thousands more lost and damaged instruments.

What's in a (hurricane) Name?

While watching the weather channel yesterday, I thought about hurricane names. Why are there only certain races represented in the naming of these intensely powerful storms. Doesn’t the ALCU have a bone to pick with the National Hurricane Center?

We have hurricanes with predominately African-American names, like Katrina. We have hurricanes with common Latino names, like Ernesto and Hugo. And we have hurricanes with Caucasian names, pretty much the rest of them. Right now, Florence and Gordon are spinning away in the Atlantic, nowhere near the States.

Then I thought to myself, this country is all about equality and diversity. Does this not apply to our weather and storms? What about Arab, Asian, or Indian names for storms?

Would it not be great to turn on the weather channel and hear, Tropical Storm Abu-Kalid Mohammed is picking up strength near the Lesser Antilles. Or, Hurricane Mao Wang has created massive mudslides in Cuba today, killing 18 on the island nation.

Then I did some investigating into the names of hurricanes, courtesy of wikipedia.org, and I got a Cat 5 lesson on the naming of storms. The tropical storms are broken down by regions in the world, and the naming of storms is based on the region. The region we are concerned about in VA is the North Atlantic storms. If you’d like to learn more, read on.

According to Wikipedia.org, North Atlantic Ocean storms are named by the U.S. National Hurricane Center. There have been six lists of names in use since 1979. The lists make use of names from both sexes. They are in alphabetical order and lists are recycled after six years.

Just glancing at the list, I see names primary associated with the caucasian and latino races. Oscar, Patty, Rafael, you get the point.

Things get really crazy when you look at the North Pacific storms, commonly known as typhoons. Wikipedia.org states that Western North Pacific tropical cyclones are named by the Tokyo Typhoon Centre of the Japan Meteorological Agency. Names are contributed by members of the WMO Typhoon Committee. Each of the 14 nations or territories submitted 10 names, which are used in alphabetical order, by the English name of the country.

For example, China has contributed the names Longwang, Yutu, Fengshen, Dujuan, and Haima.

Still, give the wonderful minorities in our country some respect in the world of wicked weather. It’s just not fair. I’m sure you could replace Sally with Samir, or Harold with Hedeki.

The Office: Season 2 on DVD Today

As Dunder Mifflin’s Michael Scott says, “It's simply beyond words. It's incalculable.” That the same way I feel about the release of “The Office: Season 2” on DVD today. The Emmy Award winning comedy returns to NBC on Thursday, September 21. I think I have an obligation to go and support my friends from Scranton, PA by purchasing the four disc series.

As with almost every DVD created these days, “The Office: Season 2” has plenty of extras and deleted scenes, including commentary on 10 episodes by the actors, writes, directors. I’m very excited to take in the "Faces of Scranton" video (from the episode "Valentine's Day"), fake PSAs, Webisodes from nbc.com, Olympics promo and Steve on Steve segments.

Apparently, there is a nasty rumor swirling around that ABC is going to TRY to compete with NBC on Thursday nights by airing Grey’s Anatomy in the 9-10 PM time slot this season. Unless former Lackawanna County volunteer Sheriff Dwight Kurt Schrute makes an appearance on the medical soap opera, there will be no Grey’s Anatomy watching in my household.

Don’t call between 9:30-10:00 on Thursday evenings starting next week. I will be laughing my ass off.

Here is the episode list in case you are debating whether or not this DVD is a need instead of a want purchase:

Season 2, Episode 1: The Dundies
20 September 2005
Very much unlike his staff, an overeager Michael can't wait for this year's annual Dundies awards.

Season 2, Episode 2: Sexual Harassment
27 September 2005
The office reviews its sexual harassment policy in light of explicit e-mails.

Season 2, Episode 3: Office Olympics
4 October 2005
Ready to finalize his deal for a new condo, Michael is away with Dwight while Jim rallies the staff together for office games.

Season 2, Episode 4: The Fire
11 October 2005
A fire in the kitchen relegates the staff to the parking lot as help is on it's way.

Season 2, Episode 5: Halloween
18 October 2005
Michael is pressured by corporate to fire someone, which puts a damper on the office Halloween party.

Season 2, Episode 6: The Fight
1 November 2005
Jim rallies the staff together to witness a showdown between Michael and Dwight at Dwight's martial arts school.

Season 2, Episode 7: The Client
8 November 2005
With Michael and Jan Levinson-Gould away from the office to land a new client, the staff discovers an unproduced screenplay in Michael's office.

Season 2, Episode 8: Performance Review
15 November 2005

Season 2, Episode 9: E-Mail Surveillance
22 November 2005
Michael decides to set up e-mail surveillance for all company e-mail, and discovers that Jim has invited everyone over for a barbeque except him.

Season 2, Episode 10: Christmas Party
6 December 2005
Seeing the party is headed for disastrous boredom, Michael breaks corporate policy to buy alcohol for the staff.

Season 2, Episode 11: Booze Cruise
5 January 2006
The staff of Dunder-Mifflin go on a mandatory boat cruise after work.

Season 2, Episode 12: The Injury
12 January 2006
Michael's "injury" from a George Foreman Grill distracts the staff from Dwight, the one with the real injury.

Season 2, Episode 13: The Secret
19 January 2006
Jim fears the secret he told to Michael in confidentiality, will be revealed to the staff.

Season 2, Episode 14: The Carpet
26 January 2006
Michael's office becomes the victim of a odorous prank which subjects the office to his punishment.

Season 2, Episode 15: Boys and Girls
2 February 2006

Season 2, Episode 16: Valentine's Day
9 February 2006
When Michael (Golden Globe nominee Steve Carell) visits Dunder Mifflin corporate headquarters in New York on Valentine's Day, he and Jan (Melora Hardin) are both in for a surprise. Meanwhile, back in Scranton, the office staff celebrates Valentine's Day grade school style. Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak and Rainn Wilson also star.

Season 2, Episode 17: Dwight's Speech
2 March 2006
Michael coaches pompous Dwight on the finer art of public speaking after being named as Salesman of the Year.

Season 2, Episode 18: Take Your Daughter to Work Day
16 March 2006
A routine office day is changed when children come to Dunder Mifflin for "Take Your Daughter to Work Day." Michael is surprised when he strikes up a friendship with the five-year old daughter of his sworn enemy, Toby. Pam is desperate to befriend her colleagues' offspring and a misunderstanding puts Ryan under Stanley's thumb

Season 2, Episode 19: Michael's Birthday
30 March 2006
In celebration of his birthday, Michael makes a mandatory invite of the staff during the workday to go ice skating.

Season 2, Episode 20: Drug Testing
27 April 2006
Dwight plays the role of Volunteer Sheriff after finding half a joint in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot leading to an investigation. Pam gives Jim a play challenge which he tries to complete.

Season 2, Episode 21: Conflict Resolution
4 May 2006
When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.

Season 2, Episode 22: Casino Night
11 May 2006
In the season finale, Michael and the Dunder Mifflin crew hold a Casino Night for charity in their warehouse and take some big gambles.

9/11

Where were you? It is the question people always ask when a significant event occurs. I wasn’t around or was too young to remember the majority of the heartbreaking events in recent history. Most can be summed up with very few letters and numbers: 12/7/1941, JFK, MLK, RFK, NASA, 9/11/01 and Katrina.

On the fifth anniversary of 9/11/01, I remember that morning as if it were yesterday.


Tuesday September 11, 2001 8:30 AM Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA

Sitting in Math Modeling class with Andrew, when Michael Dempsey-not a friend, but a name I will never forget- mentioned to us that a plane had struck the WTC. I knew nothing at the time, and class went on as scheduled. I hated that class.

Tuesday September 11, 2001 10:00 AM

On the way to religion class, I hear other students talking about the events unfolding. Class is set to begin at 10:10, when Professor Headrick comes in and discusses what has happened, telling us class is cancelled. Ironically, that week we were reviewing Islam.

Shortly after class is dismissed, I walk over to Andrew’s dorm on Smith Hall and watch the nation being attacked by terrorists. The day became very unnerving when I learned that a plane crashed into the Pentagon in DC, and a field outside Pittsburgh. Once I found out that everyone was safe, the day was somewhat bearable.

The other hard part of 9/11/01 was the fact that my roommate at the time was of Middle Eastern descent. Let’s just say he checked the “other” box on his application. We never really discussed the events, probably because we never really saw each other. Thankfully, he didn’t have a problem with the American flag I decided to hang over our dorm window.

things changed after 9-11/01

• Cable news network started a scrolling line at the bottom of the screen that day, it has never been removed.
• Congress was united singing "God Bless America",ultimately divided over the war in Iraq
• Toby Keith vs. Dixie Chicks
• Air Marshalls on many international and cross country flights
• Liquids and Gels nixed from carry-on bags
• Department of Homeland Security created

Rednecks Allow Richmond to See Green

I love the people in Richmond that bash NASCAR. Arrgh, here they come again, invading our town. Hello, aren’t there permanent rednecks in Richmond? All they do is eat, drink, and sit, watching cars go in circles. Yes. But it’s also race fans pouring massive amounts of money into Henrico County and surrounding areas.

I know it’s hard to believe, but not all race fans take their beat up Winnebago’s to Eastern Henrico. Many stay in hotels, as far away as Fredericksburg and Williamsburg. These people also eat, and not just turkeys legs and funnel cakes. Restaurants make mad money during the two race weekends per year. What other events in the greater Richmond area bring in the amount of revenue that NASCAR does, oh that’s right, none.

Remember all those professional sports teams we have. Let’s see, two minor league teams (hockey and arena football) that change names and managment more frequently than Billy Bob goes through a tin of Skoal, and a minor league baseball team eventually headed out of town.

Do you think Henrico County Manager Virgil Hazelett hates NASCAR? Doubt it. Governor Timothy Kaine, doubt it. Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder, ok maybe.

Tomorrow night I will be one of the 107,097 people taking in great side by side racing at the action track. Next year I’ll be one of 112,000, when the raceway expands to incorporate the increase in demand.

Love it or hate it, NASCAR is here to stay in Richmond, bringing millions of dollars, spent by those intrusive rednecks.

The Fish that Won't Flop

Last night at 9:30, a rookie pitcher by the name of Anibal Sanchez confirmed what I think is the greatest sports story of 2006. Sanchez pitched the first no-hitter in the majors this season against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the first since Randy Johnson’s perfect game in May 2004. Sanchez pitches for the Florida Marlins, the playoff-contending Florida Marlins.

The Marlins are used to pitching no-hitters. Since 1993, the two-time World Series champions have pitched four no-hit gems, the same amount as the Yankees.

But Sanchez’s magic on the mound last night is only a small part of the Marlins 2006 storied season.

First, Florida is the only team to be 20 games under .500 at some point during the season and rebound to contend for a NL Wild Card birth. If the Marlins do make the playoffs, they are currently Joe Girardi undoubtedly should win NL Manager of the Year

Second, the total payroll for the team is $15 million. No team in professional sports should be able to compete with that kind of payroll, let alone the prince and pauper world of baseball. To put $15 million in perspective, last year the New York Yankees paid former Marlin pitcher Kevin Brown $ 15,714,286. Over half of the Marlins roster is filled with rookies making the minimum salary of $327,000.

The team has two legitimate superstars, Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis. Both are Cabrera and Willis are young, but will covet big bucks when they hit free agency. It's the future of the organization that has made the Marlins the MLB story of the year.

All-Star Dan Uggla, Hanley Ramirez, Josh Willingham, and now Anibal Sanchez have kept the team in the hunt for the playoffs at a price that would make any small market team salivate. Sanchez and Ramirez came to Florida in the deal that sent salary heavy Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell to the Boston Red Sox. These rookies are the reason South Florida should be excited about more than just the Miami Dolphins this fall.

The Marlins currently sit three games behind the Padres, tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for second, two teams that are playing well right now.

But if the Marlins come up short, the 2006 team is still one for the record books, in many different ways.

Editors Note: I am not a fan of the Marlins, but will cheer for any small market team.

Little Miss Sunshine: Dark, but Funny

I saw Little Miss Sunshine over my Labor Day weekend. Didn’t really know what to expect going into it, being a Fox Searchlight production, but it definitely made me laugh. Being a fan of dark and dry humor, Little Miss Sunshine didn’t disappoint. The cast has a few celebs (Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, and Alan Arkin) and many new comers.

The film is about the dysfunctional Hoover family determination to get their young daughter, Olive, into the finals of the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant in California. Most of the film shows the family’s trip from New Mexico in their VW bus. The funniest part of the film is the last 20 minutes once the family makes it to the competition.

I wanted to see the movie mainly because of Steve Carell played a quasi-serious role. Many comedians have failed miserably at doing so, see Jim Carrey. Also known by many as Michael Scott on NBC’s The Office, Carell is one of the funniest actors around today. He plays Frank, a renowned Proust scholar, who recently attempted suicide following an unsuccessful romance with a male graduate student. His subtle comments throughout the film kept me laughing until the credits rolled.

The Hoover family has more quirks, and tribulations than you can shake a stick at, but that’s what makes the movie so interesting. Besides Carell’s suicidal tendencies, the rest of the family isn’t much better off. Olive’s father, Richard (Kinnear) is a failing motivational speaker who has relationship problems with his wife. Her brother Dwayne has taken a vow of silence after reading Nietzsche. And Olive’s grandfather (Arkin) snorts heroin, but motivates her to perform her best at the pageant.

All of Hoover’s problems converge on the family bus in route to the beauty pageant.

Little Miss Sunshine is worth the ticket price, a matinee for sure. It isn’t a movie theatre must, but the dysfunctional Hoover family will leave a smile on your face.