So, everyone should now know that the Dark Knight set a record for the highest opening weekend gross, surpassing Spiderman 3 from last year. Yet, how many of those people would have bought that opening weekend ticket if Heath Ledger was still alive? Quite a few, I imagine, but I doubt it would have made a record gross. Read More »
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Does Rewarding a Person for Their Accomplishments Highlight the Negative?

The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger...Villain or Victim
So, the real question…..was Heath Ledger a great actor, or was he controlled by an unseen force? Think about it, we knew his character. We knew his style. We knew Health Ledger. Who was the painted face and sadistic chuckle in The Dark Knight really? Read More »

Sensationalizing a Celebrity's Death, or Why I No Longer Trust CNN
"Get on your nightgown, lest occasion call us
And show us to be watchers. Be not lost
So poorly in your thoughts."
-- Lady Macbeth, Macbeth II.ii.68-70 Read More »

A Bright Young Actor Taken From This World Much Too Soon
I have to admit that upon hearing the death of actor Heath Ledger today January 22, 2007, I was shocked beyond words. Read More »

Crossing the Line
Well my friends, it's been a while, but I'm going to jump right in.
As I'm sure most of you know, Heath Ledger is no longer with us. Normally I wouldn't write about something like this, but bear with me here. Read More »

A great actor died today
Heath Ledger was discovered dead by his housekeeper today in his SoHo apartment, surrounded by pills. He left behind a very young daughter and a few unfinished films. Read More »


