“…I was painted as ‘out to destroy film criticism’ last week. As you can see, that’s not what I said at all; said, instead, that I’d like to give a new batch a try at the gig. The idea seemed fair, as many of the same bloggers calling for my head have been calling for me to move over and give other filmmakers MY job for years now. When I applied the same suggestion: critical meltdown.

NEVER critique a critic, folks: they get very sensitive; as sensitive as filmmakers, it would seem.

But, as regards Roger: clearly, he felt I was in need of a public spanking. Fair enough: I’ll take it from the mighty Ebert (which sounds far more erotic than it is). I’ve been watching Eborsisk love on film since the PBS COMING ATTRACTIONS/SNEAK PREVIEWS days, before the birth of AT THE MOVIES (God rest its soul). He’s been in my life for so long, he’s kinda like a Dad. Despite his Tweet, I’ve always been, and remain, a booster.

So what else was up on Twitter recently? While as you know it’s impossible to keep up unless you’re a follower yourself, here’s a few noteworthy ones as of late. Kevin’s been on “Hit Somebody” duty lately so taking a little break over the last couple days, so we’re sure he’ll be back. In the meantime, here’s a handful of recent goodies:

Via @biaxident “would you have asked Carlin to be on Red State” The bad guy, for lack of a better expression, was written FOR George. *sigh*

Via @KRNellis “Who’s gonna play bad guy in Red state” Sent script to my top choice for a weekend read. No guesses; it’s out of left field…

Via @tom_jorgensen “Your thoughts on the Scott Pilgrim trailer?” My thoughts on the Scott Pilgrim MOVIE: http://b2l.me/hzmn2

Via @kevinvegas “Safe to say Tracy Morgans movie career is finished.” You ain’t kidding… http://tinyurl.com/YourFingersOnThePulseRectally

When the SWA shit hit the fat in Oakland that day, the only guy who called to see if I was okay was @Paul_Dini. Thanks, Paul; it meant lots.

@deadpool60169 “Might there ever be a tour for Smodcast where Bry and Walt open?” There’s talk of a bus ride from Red Bank to San Diego. On that bus would be me, @SMosier & @BryAndWalt. And we’d SMod 5nights/5venues en route to the Con.

Via @phenger “your Q&A’s still go ’til we run out of questions?” Just three hours, sir. Theaters all request the 3-&-Out running time.

Me talking to @NHL about HIT SOMEBODY and Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament: http://bit.ly/bjjgVQ Follow @VaradiBackyard for updates.

To keep up with it all, you just simply gotta follow @ThatKevinSmith on Twitter.