Head of State review finds some life in Rock's political satire
The piece notes Eddie Murphy style punchlines and Bernie Mac energy lift Head of State, though the plot drags and Givens undercuts the film. It highlights Rock's stand up flair, Jared Gilliam's campaign arc, and supporting turns by Dylan Baker, Lynn Whitfield, and Nick Searcy, while criticizing pacing and a weak final act.
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Postal Service IG conference misuses funds with odd exercises
A New York Daily News investigation found the Postal Service spent at least 3.6 million dollars on Inspector General staff conferences. Activities included toilet paper and aluminum foil wrapping exercises, sand castle building in freezing weather, animal noises, cat costumes, and wizard advice antics. A 36 year old Arcadia Florida man sought counseling after publicly choking incidents and manipulative romantic advances, with a Charlotte County sheriff's office noting no clear illegal action. Novelists Chuck Palahniuk notes that Fight Club themes echo similar actions, though Florida events predate his book.
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