Sticking it to yourself
There is a consensus amongst psychologists of today that the basic components of happiness are fulfilling and difficult work, a happy marriage and other meaningful interpersonal relationships. Mike Judge, the creator of such favorites as King of the Hill and Office Space, tends to disagree. With the economy in disarray, and the divorce rate at an all time high, his viewpoint is easily understood.
That’s why the central argument of Judge’s new film, Extract, is so convincing. Unlike Office Space, which is about sticking it to the man, Extract is about being the man — or, in this case,...
