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In an online chat earlier today between Washington Post columnist and film critic Ann Hornaday, a Virginia guy named "ArtMovieLover" voiced strong support for the hiring of the potentially pugilistic and hot-tempered John Anderson as a full-time Post critic.

Washington Post critic/columnist Ann Hornaday; two-fisted film critic John Anderson; Jeff "the Dude" Dowd.

"Now that your sometime colleague John Anderson has gone so far as to punch out Jeff 'the Dude' Dowd at Sundance over his endless advocacy for a documentary that Anderson didn't care for, can the Post please hire Anderson full time?

"I know, I know. Such behavior is supposed to be seen as boorish and unprofessional, but frankly, I like it that Anderson doesn't put up with endless lobbying over breakfast, even when coming from someone supposedly as laid back as 'the Dude.' Sock it to 'em, John! Let's have your muscular prose at the Post full-time!"

Hornaday replies as follows: "You are too funny. I'm a believer in non-violence and never advocate physical aggression to solve problems. However, I also consider the breaking of bread a sacred act that should never, ever be desecrated. When someone's eating, you back off, full stop. At Sundance, of course, you're dealing with an environment of little sleep, a lot of stress, frayed nerves and inflamed passions. I understand John's frustration, and I hope he and Jeff can find a way to come to terms."

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on January 23, 2009 at 11:45 AM

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BurmaShave says ...

It didn't even register with me until now it's the same John Anderson. I concur.

Posted by BurmaShave at January 23, 2009 12:17 PM

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George Prager says ...

Of all the people to send over to lobby for the movie, Dowd sends Jackie Martling. He's lucky Anderson didn't kill him. I'm sure this movie sucks big time.

Posted by George Prager at January 23, 2009 12:38 PM

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T. Holly says ...

Oh Jeff, YOU are too funny, now I get to re-post Agnes Varnum's window into the movie, and as far as I can tell, its only review. I hope she doesn't alter or take it down, it's so breathtakingly something... ? What would the words be? Positively tortured? Yes, she's tortured herself positive on it.

http://agnesvarnum.com/2009/01/20/sundance-09-dirt-the-movie/

I used to participate in those Friday morning chats when Anderson was in the rotation. Now I need to check out Ann Hornaday's chat today (more work). Burma, seriously, I know. Rright? Unbelievable.

Posted by T. Holly at January 23, 2009 12:46 PM

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T.Holly are you from the DC area? We might have the same dealer.

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My folks used to be antiques dealers in Nyack NY. And a job I used to have involved routing pot to Alan Ball, but that's about it.

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My folks used to sell Ronnie Schell goofballs out of their Italian Ice stand.

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Which one of you is the right wing nut?

Good riddance WashPo got rid of Shooter Steve Hunter.

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