By MARK LANE Dialogue is good. But not that good. Trying to put the best face on the embarrassment of rapper Eminem's hate-filled lyrics, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and various show folks told us before, during and after last week's Grammy Awards that honoring him was A Good Thing. They only did it for our own good.
People are mad, and people are talking.
We can't edit out the art that makes us uncomfort-able. He told critics they sound like their parents. I suppose that's the worst charge a grumpy baby boomer can hurl. Aw, ya sound like ya mama. Ergo, Eminem is great art.