I've been a very poor correspondent lately and I promise to get right back on track.

Part of the reason for my delays between blog updates is the fact that I've been insanely busy with various columns and writings for the site itself. Just in recent weeks, I've introduced Book vs. Movie, which means I'm always reading. So far, I've taken a look at I, Robot, The Bourne Supremacy, The Manchurian Candidate and The Door in the Floor/A Widow for One Year. Next week's entry will be A Home at the End of the World.

Additionally, I'm currently the Trailer Hitch guru. In the past day or so, we've had new previews for The Machinist, Birth and Head in the Clouds appear on the scene. I'll be taking a look at those in addition to several others when that column hits on Thursday.

I've put several updates on my Big Board as well, with the most significant entry being a new number one film for the year. Be sure to check it out, along with boards from other BOP staff members.