Unless you're stuck in a cave somewhere along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border -- and likely even then -- you're all-to-aware of the conflict surrounding the Muhammad caricatures  printed in a number of European papers. Muslims are offended by Europe's lack of sensitivity and Europeans are displeased by the often violent reaction in the Muslim world. The Guardian on Friday has put together links to a number of blogs which are currently, well, blogging the issue. For example Flag Waving American,  which, perhaps not surprisingly given the name, shows little understanding for the Muslim reaction. Secular Blasphemy  likewise came to the defense of the Danes. But despite the overdone outrage shown by some Muslims -- like those who tried to occupy the Danish embassy in Jakarta on Friday for example  -- there is no denying that many were extremely offended by the drawings, a fact which this blogger  explores. Hypocrisy in the West  and Danish attitudes  toward the country's Muslim population are also topics du jour.

Brokeback to the Future Coming Soon

On Tuesday, we brought you news about this year's Oscars. On Wednesday, we offered you the opportunity to build a better Bollywood.  Today, it's Hollywood's turn again. One creative genius has decided that if "Back to the Future" with 80s teen idol Michael J. Fox was good and "Brokeback Mountain" about two gay cowboys was even better, then the two together  would constitute a fantastic addition to America's cinematic heritage. Meet the mashup "Brokeback to the Future." The funny thing is, "Back to the Future" never made so much sense….

Build a Better Bollywood

Some movies, of course, get it right. Robert DeNiro's "You talkin' to me?" was a perfect line. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," was likewise the only thing Rhett Butler could have said in that situation. But all-too-often, script writers fall flat on their faces. Leonardo DiCaprio yelling "I'm the king of the world" in Titanic has to be one of the most embarrassing moments in film.