Dandyhorse editor-in-chief Tammy Thorne’s statement that: “the purpose of this magazine is to really pay homage to all the people who got us where we are now” goes counter to reality (“Cyclists’ mag gets into gear,” City, Sept. 4). Conspicuously absent are references to the initiatives by the Air Pollution Coalition in the modern history of the bicycle advocacy in Toronto, a questionable oversight. An all-inclusive and objective recording of events and initiatives from all pertinent sources that gave impetus and development in cycling in Toronto is not in agreement with the statement Ms Thorne made to Jonathan Goldsbie, as reported in EYE WEEKLY. HELEN FERGUSSON, ECOPOLITICS

Party like it’s 1985
Re Motley Crue live at the Molson Amphitheatre review, eyeweekly.com, Aug. 29: The Crue are the most relevant band of our time. When I drive in my Trans-Am with the T-top off, my hair blowing in the wind and the Crue is blasting on the stereo... time just stands still. They are the Mozart of this generation. Oh, and the Tit-E Cam is pure artistic genius. Vince rules.
JOHNNY NUTZ, VIA EYEWEEKLY.COM

TIFF TIFF
Re Adam Nayman’s review of Down to the Dirt, eyeweekly.com, Aug. 27: You narrow-minded Toronto asshole. Need I say more? You were in quite a rush to criticize this flick, weren’t you? Small time “reviewers” for slim little rags that just want to suck any cock that comes from LA make me sick. Folks at EYE WEEKLY and NOW and the Star, the CBC — you are what’s wrong with the film industry and this upcoming festival. Let people get a chance to see the bloody film before you go about systematically trashing it. Just because your own life is obviously empty... JOHNNY B VIA EYEWEEKLY.COM

Well, I can only say to the previous poster Johnny B that before you offer any more of your erudite wit, take two hours away from Guitar Hero and actually watch the film. Clearly you haven’t. If you had, you would recognize the piece for what it is: a first feature film from a developing director who is hobbled by a very troubled screenplay. If this film were screened at a film school or a first feature night in a small fest, then yes, the review might be off the mark, but this is an entrant at this country’s largest film festival and should be fairly critiqued. It simply does not stand up as a complete piece, largely because of the lack of compelling and believable story and character. Get over yourself and go watch a few good films. You might learn something. STRAIGHT GOODS, VIA EYEWEEKLY.COM

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