We all know the Seinfeld finale was a major bust. Most recently the Season 7 finale for Curb was also one of the most disappointing episodes of the season. In addition to rehashing scenes of the Seinfeld reunion from previous episodes, his big plot element was a ring stain on wood furniture. Come on.

Mocha Joe’s beef with Larry was pretty ridiculous and Jerry Seinfeld was reduced to background fodder. At least give Seinfeld a couple of funny lines.

Another thing that bothered me was the scene when Larry investigates Jason Alexander’s shaking car. He suspects his ex-wife to be romping about with Alexander and can’t see because of the tinted windows. He flings open the door (unlikely to be unlocked) and discovers that it’s Jason’s two dogs. So here’s what I was thinking: Would Jason Alexander really leave his two beloved dogs in a car in the sun with the windows all the way up? No way. The windows obviously had to be up for the gag to work, but rarely is Mr. David so sloppy.

Here’s hoping for a season 8, like I said I do love the show. At the very least, it will give Larry David a chance to make up for not fulfilling the promise of season 7.

Regardless, being the film sleuth that I am, I tracked down the film which fits into the location and time frame Mr Thornton describes. Tell me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure it’s “School for Scoundrels” (2006). I have not yet seen this movie, but it is strangely enough directed by “hot” director Todd Phillips. This guy has “The Hangover” in theaters now, and I do find it rather odd that Thornton would choose to dis their work together.

Maher also got Thornton to belittle “Eagle Eye”. Also strange since it was a vehicle for Shia Labeouf, currently one of the biggest young actors in the business. Thornton sure does like to burn bridges.