Recurring themes include his constantly shifting state of employment, his loving relationship with his wife, and his interaction with the locals at the "Arvada Tavern".
Occasionally The Filthy Critic is "guest-written" by the author's fictional relatives, such as his mentally retarded cousin Larry and his nerdy and virginal nephew, Jimmy.
The writing style is also notable for its vulgar language and often scathing remarks toward Hollywood.
Particular criticism is directed at the creators of films the author considers emphasise special effects over character development, or which he accuses of pompous moralising.
[2] In 2003, the Critic's website posted an entry stating that he had been killed in a bicycle collision and that "He died the way he lived — wobbling aimlessly in the slow lane."