Tag: The Insecure Critic


The Insecure Critic | Losing My ‘Religulous’ at St. Francis

October 9, 2009 | By

What better way to reflect on ‘Religulous’ than our very own holy-sounding St. Francis, Aaron Chamberlin’s creation on Camelback Road just east of Central.

The Insecure Critic | ‘The Informant!’ a.k.a. How I Survived the Clarendon Parking Lot

September 25, 2009 | By

‘The Informant’ is an intriguing and well-executed period piece, while Gallo Blanco Café offers the best brunch for your money in Phoenix.

The Bearded Truth | Time for a Spirited Movie Experience?

September 21, 2009 | By

The concept is not new — many cities around the country have movie theaters and bars in the same building. But, as light rail, professional sports and great food has showed us, it doesn’t need to be a new idea to have a huge impact on Downtown Phoenix.

The Insecure Critic | Cookies and Cream ‘Extract’

September 17, 2009 | By

I was hoping for was a fun, sassy romp with some great characters and clever antics, and I got that in ‘Extract.’

The Insecure Critic | ‘Babette’s Feast’ Comes Home

September 11, 2009 | By

So, I am doing something fun this week. I am reviewing a movie that I have never seen before, ‘Babette’s Feast,’ and also talking about my recent foray into cooking at home — let’s call that ‘Chad’s Feast.’

The Insecure Critic | ‘Juno’ and Delux — Now I Feel Pregnant

September 3, 2009 | By

Today’s combo pack is ‘Juno’ with Ellen Page and Michael Cera and high-end burger joint Delux.