I was born a poor black child. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. A great darkness befell the nation, but there was a shining light at the end of the tunnel.

I have been grading films since "The Great Train Robbery" was released in 1903, some sixty years before my birth. I am determined to see, grade, and review every film ever made, especially those starring Lorenzo Lamas and Pauly Shore.

I have written many important works on film, including "Genius at Work: The Career of Francis, the Talking Mule" and "Smiley Burnette: the Definitive Sidekick".

A nice photo of me can be found here.