Vern is a noted internet film critic, who contributes regularly to Ain't It Cool News. He also maintains his own website, entitled Then Fuck You, Jack: The Life and Art of Vern.In addition to his many film reviews, Vern also houses a column, Vern Tell's It Like It Is, as well as his own poetry on his personal site. His film reviews are generally well received, and are noted for their sense of humor. Aint It Cool News Screenshot Aint It Cool News is a Web site run by Harry Knowles dedicated to rumors and reviews of upcoming and currently playing films and television projects, with an emphasis on science fiction, fantasy, horror and action genres. ...

In 2005, Vern put out his first book, 5 on the Outside. It is a collection of 87 of his favorite film reviews.

Film Director Guillermo del Toro referred to Vern's work as follows: "Written in head-spinning Vern-acular prose, these reviews will have you rolling on the floor with laughter and, with lightning-bolt speed, provoke demolishing insights into the films they address. Equal parts HELL´S ANGELS and Pauline Kael, Vern is a National Treasure!!!" Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro (born 9 October 1964 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican film director. ...

Vern can also be credited for being the creator of Seagalogy, which he's apparently been trying to put in book form since about 2002. Steven Seagal (born April 10, 1951 in Lansing, MI) is an action movie actor, musician, holy man, 7th-dan black belt in aikido, film producer, and founder of Steven Seagal Enterprises. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...

Vern is also a former criminal. He has stated that he was involved with crimes such as armed robbery, and as his "About the Author" piece suggests, was also a drug and alcohol user. He has gone on to say that he has been out of prison since summer 1999, and has given up his substance abuse. for other uses please see Crime (disambiguation) A crime is an act that violates a political or moral law. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Vern is not a real person. He is a pseudonym of a critic living in Seattle, Washington. A pseudonym (Greek: false name) is a fictitious name used by an individual as an alternative to his or her legal name. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 385 km 580 km 6. ...

External links

• Vern's official site
• Vern's book's site