Stan & Ollie — an MT UC

Just returned from seeing Stan & Ollie, and loved it!   I’ve never plugged a picture on this site before, but I encourage you to see this one (which makes it an “MT UC”). The film is tight, touching, focused and funny.  It’s as accessible and satisfying to Laurel and Hardy neophites as it is to long-time fans.

Not big, broad, or bold, but delicate, deft, and deep, Stan & Ollie could serve as a blueprint for biopics. It eludes to all the elements of Stan and Ollie’s characters and careers but emphasizes only the enduring and defining qualities of their comedy and partnership.

  

The writing, casting, and acting are all first rate.

 

Stan & Ollie. In theaters now.

 

Tell ’em MT sent ya…

One for the books

Is it a tribute to talent, or praise for puns?

A fan searching for ‘M.T. Glass’ discovered several investment questions using the musician’s moniker. Check out these two abridged examples:

“1) On January 1, 2018 M.T. Glass purchased the following investments:
1. 7,000 shares (representing 12%) of ZZ Company stock for $14 per share
2. 20,000 shares (representing 40%) of AA Company stock for $22 per share
M.T. Glass recorded the sale of some of its investments in 2019 as follows…
…Calculate the unrealized gain or loss reported in M.T. Glass’ 2019 income statement.

2) M.T. Glass, Inc. is considering the acquisition of a new piece of heavy machinery to replace an old, outdated machine currently used in its business operations. The new machine would cost $180,000 and is expected to last 9 years…
…Calculate the net present value (NPV) of M.T. Glass’ new machine. Do not use decimals in your answer.”

These came from chegg.com under “accounting questions and answers” (but the site provides no information on the source book or exam).

When alerted to the situation, M.T. said he’s flattered and pleased to have his name before a wider audience but stressed that he does not endorse these books or tests or receive any remuneration for the use of his name.

When asked to speculate on why his name is used in accounting and not musical problems, he said, “It doesn’t add up.”