Looking back on my all-too-short tenure with the Screengrab, there is absolutely no question which of my posts caused the biggest uproar. It was during this year's SXSW film festival, when I reviewed New World Order, the documentary on conspiracy theorists, 9/11 "truthers" and their fearless leader, Alex Jones. It's not that I was down on the movie so much as I was critical of the red-faced fear-monger Jones and his clueless minions. That really pisses them off. They can't be criticized, you see, because they're in touch with the real truth. To point out any flaws in their reasoning is to admit you are complicit with the ruling elite. These are some of the kinder comments that post received:
"I don't think this guy actually saw the film, because in it Jones talks about how idiots like this guy say it makes the world so fun for them to beleive in the nwo but in all honesty what they say the nwo is trying to do is worse then hitler and the nazis."
"This is the most Bias hit piece review I've ever seen. New World Order was not a hit piece. Unlike your pathetic attempt to review such a film. Your Bias and lack an actual critique simply implies you do not know what your talking about. Nice try but you fail."
"This looks like a hit piece. I guess we know who signs Mr. Scott Von Doviak cheques,the federal reserve,military industrial complex...."
I only wish that last comment were true, especially now that the Screengrab is folding. But anyway...was I wrong? Did I step over the line in describing Jones' face as "a puffy fright-mask of popeyed outrage"? (I don't think so, because his whole snorting, animalistic delivery is part of his presentation, and his squinty-piggy look either makes it more compelling or disturbing, depending on your point-of-view.) Now you can judge for yourself. Tonight, IFC airs New World Order at 6:45 pm EDT (5:45 pm CDT). So set your DVR, give it a look-see, and report back here with your thoughts. Our time together is growing short, so let's make the most of it!