An adorable honor

In the "Very Sweet And Very Cool Things I Totally Wasn't Expecting" department, I have been awarded a Muriel as "Best Film-Related Web Site"—quite a nice Valentine's Day gift, I must say. And Muriel herself looks almost exactly like a pet I had as a child (which I named Ajax), which died in its glass house, we think because our menacing cat stared it into a heart attack. We're not sure. But in any case, thanks to all who voted (it's a poll-based award, which makes it even sweeter), and to administrator Steve Carlson, and to Philip Tatler, who wrote this very nice appreciation of my work. It almost IS enough to make me consider reviving the you-know-what-ism of the week, I must say.  

Comments

[bill]

Congratulations, Glenn -- it's well-deserved. What Tatler says about your brevity, with no loss of richness, is an excellent point, and it's something I've long admired, going back to PREMIERE. It's a quality I strive for. So far, no luck.

[jim emerson]

I voted for you, too. Congrats!

[D Cairns]

Congratulations! Hope it comes with an actual stuffed hamster. I won a prize once that was supposed to be a preserved walrus penis, but I'm pretty sure it's a fake.

[Mike D]

"Congratulations, Professor Higgins!"

[Keith Uhlich]

Welcome to the club, Glenn. :-)

[Ryo]

Congrats Glen! Well deserved recognition.

[Jeff McM]

Congrats and you're welcome. Keep up the good work and don't back down!

[James Keepnews]

Bravo, Glenn -- you're a provocateur in the best, truly provocative sense. Please keep up the fine work.

[Ryan Kelly]

Just want to second Bill and Tatler's thoughts about your penchant for brevity, as it's something that's always struck me about your writing as well (I only started reading you at the tail end of your career at Premiere, naturally). It's the mark of a true artist, to be able to express such complex thoughts so simply. You're always an inspiration in that sense.

[preston]

Congrats Glenn, just saw 'The Whole Shootin Match' last night and went right to your blog to refresh myself on your comments from last year. Your write up on that film and your exchange with the late, great Lou Perryman was priceless and precisely why this blog sets itself apart from all others. Keep up the great work!

[The Siren]

Warmest congrats! It is well deserved.

[Janice Demeski]

Congratulations, Glenn. Keep up the great work.

[Dixon Steele Pictures]

you deserve it and more Glenn. keep up the great fucking writing you crazy diamond!

[Owain Wilson]

Well done, nice man.

[Joe Mulligan]

Any man who can tie Godard to Yosemite Sam, thus revealing a new shiny facet of insight, is my kind of guy. Liza says congrats, you suave guy!

[ATK]

Congratulations, I remember it well, it was Muffins who stared at it all the time and gave it a Heart attack.

[evelyn garver]

Many congratulations and good wishes! You are a pleasure to read.