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Is ‘The Dark Knight’ Secretly Pro-Bush?
Batman Is Exactly Like W: Is The Dark Knight “at some level a paean of praise to the fortitude and moral courage that has been shown by George W. Bush in this time of terror and war� The Wall Street Journal certainly thinks so! We’re skeptical, but it would explain the film’s massive worldwide popularity. [WSJ]
Red Lasso Lassoed: Finally fed up with all the annoying free advertising that Vulture and other blogs have selflessly been giving their programs, NBC and Fox News have filed a lawsuit against awesome video-sharing service Red Lasso, forcing the start-up to suspend operations. No word yet on whether the networks plan to sue puppies, kittens, or ice cream. [Reuters]
Sweeney Todd Evades Authorities: Cops turned up at a Liverpool production of Sweeney Todd on Wednesday after an actress’ screams were mistaken by locals for those of a person actually being stabbed to death. Police are advising murderers not to dance or sing Sondheim while they’re killing people so as to avoid confusion in the future. [Liverpool Echo via Fark]
Stoners Appreciate M.I.A. Three Years Late: Thanks to its inclusion in the trailer for Pineapple Express, “Paper Planes,†from M.I.A.’s year-old Kala, has become her first-ever chart hit, debuting on Billboard’s Hot 100 this week at No. 55. [Idolator]
Batman Still Popular: Despite Christian Bale’s sewer mouth and unpopular stance on clowns, The Dark Knight will probably hit $300 million this weekend. [Variety]