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johnnyglucose johnnyglucose January 3, 2009
Movie Theater Confrontations

Have you ever confronted a disruptive person in a movie theater?

Last comment by JohnScott, January 3, 2009

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle January 2, 2009
A Christmas Tale

“B” Rating by Robert W. Hammerle Why is it that so many Americans delight in making fun of the French? They clearly have better wine, ...

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle January 2, 2009
Doubt

“B-“ Rating by Robert W. Hammerle “Doubt” and “Frost-Nixon” represent polar opposites when it comes to taking acclaimed plays to the big screen. While “Frost/Nixon” ...

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle January 2, 2009
Seven Pounds

“C” Rating by Robert W. Hammerle My daughter-in-law, Tania, shares my love of movies. By definition, both of us are rather easily entertained. However, by ...

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle December 30, 2008
Frost/Nixon

“A” Rating by Robert W. Hammerle With all due respect to “The Visitor” and “Slumdog Millionaire,” you will not see a better film this year ...

Last comment by TSLittle, December 30, 2008

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle December 30, 2008
Yes Man

“B-” Rating by Robert W. Hammerle Jim Carrey’s “Yes Man” is a poor man’s version of his earlier gem, “Liar Liar” (1997). While it admittedly ...

Last comment by JohnScott, December 30, 2008

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johnnyglucose johnnyglucose December 30, 2008
Stan Lee Cameos

What's your favorite Stan Lee cameo appearance in a film?

Last comment by JohnScott, December 30, 2008

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Drinky_McGee Drinky_McGee December 28, 2008
The Spirit

So, I went to see The Spirit yesterday. I should start by saying that I didn't like Sin City very much, which is considered a ...

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joe.shearer joe.shearer January 1, 2009
The Best Films of 2008

*10. Speed Racer*: The biggest summer flop is also the year’s most under-appreciated film, appearing on many more worst-of lists than best-ofs. The opening sequence ...

Last comment by Drinky_McGee, January 1, 2009

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Channing Channing December 28, 2008
CNN: Man shoots talker at movies, police say

A man angry that a family was talking during a movie threw popcorn at the son and then shot the father in the arm, according ...

Last comment by Godzilla, December 28, 2008

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joe.shearer joe.shearer January 22, 2009
Interview with Taraji P. Henson of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Taraji P. Henson's name certainly is unique, but that's not to say she's a household name yet. Not that she isn't deserving, with a couple ...

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Zombieguy Zombieguy December 26, 2008
Disney jumps ship on next 'Narnia'

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" will have to sail without Disney. While declining to elaborate, Disney and Walden Media confirmed ...

Last comment by Batman, December 26, 2008

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Zombieguy Zombieguy December 27, 2008
Han Solo desk

Is it wrong to want this? Yeah, it's a "Han Solo encased in carbonite" desk. http://gizmodo.com/photogallery/hansolodesk/1000814022

Last comment by joe.shearer, December 27, 2008

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle December 29, 2008
Valkyrie

“C-” Rating by Robert W. Hammerle Let’s just face the obvious and call “Valkyrie” for what it is, namely dull, listless and uninspired. Director Bryan ...

Last comment by Batman, December 29, 2008

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle December 23, 2008
Milk

“B” Rating by Robert W. Hammerle What is it about the unambiguous phrase, “All men are created equal,” that so many Americans still fail to ...

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joe.shearer joe.shearer December 23, 2008
New movie news, posters

Lots of new tiny tidbits out there for the interested cinephile, including new posters for Will Ferrell's "Land of the Lost," http://www.cinematical.com/photos/land-of-the-lost-teaser-poster/1239571/ and the fourth ...

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Konrad.Marshall Konrad.Marshall December 29, 2008
Best speeches ever

Indy.comer Jenny Elig recently sent me a link to Alec Baldwin's amazing speech in Glengarry Glen Ross (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AXTx4PcKI). In the related videos I noticed the ...

Last comment by VivaZoya, December 29, 2008

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bridgetid bridgetid December 29, 2008
A Weathered Excuse

Here's the scenario: You have your heart set on seeing a specific movie tonight, but when you look outside it is snowing really hard...would you ...

Last comment by JulieYoung, December 29, 2008

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johnnyglucose johnnyglucose December 20, 2008
Christmas on Mars

The infamous Flaming Lips movie “Christmas on Mar” was recently released on DVD and despite its flaws as a film, it stands as a fine ...

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joe.shearer joe.shearer December 19, 2008
"I Love You, Man" trailer is up

A "bro-mantic" comedy about a guy (Paul Rudd) getting married, but is a "girlfriend" guy who doesn't have any male friends to act as best ...

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johnnyglucose johnnyglucose December 19, 2008
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: "Runnin' Down a Dream"

Even if you don’t like Tom Petty you gotta admit that The Heartbreakers are a great rock band. And if you need convincing, see the ...

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Drinky_McGee Drinky_McGee December 19, 2008
Oliver Stone Is Making Hugo Chavez Documentary

This should be entertaining. I hear Hugo does a great De Niro impersonation. http://www.variety.com/VR1117997180.html Oliver Stone to make Chavez doc It looks like Oliver Stone ...

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Adrianne Courtney Adrianne Courtney December 19, 2008
Valkyrie movie tickets

Congratulations to David Shire and Jennifer Winnie for winning a ticket for them and a guest to see Valkyrie in theatres. More winners to come ...

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joe.shearer joe.shearer December 19, 2008
Chris Lloyd's movie review blog

Just wanted to let you guys know that erstwhile Star reporter/film critic Chris Lloyd has a new blog up for anyone interested in reading good ...

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Robert  Hammerle Robert Hammerle December 19, 2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still

“D+” Rating by Robert W. Hammerle Many of my friends, at least the ones who know me best, laughingly dismiss my movie critiques with the ...

Last comment by Robert Hammerle, December 19, 2008

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Zombieguy Zombieguy December 19, 2008
Dr. Horrible on DVD

Yes, thanks to the fine people at Amazon.com, you can give the gift of Dr. Horrible to the iTunes impaired. Don't wait, pre-order it today. ...

Last comment by JohnScott, December 19, 2008

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Zombieguy Zombieguy December 19, 2008
New Star Trek movie to get IMAX treatment

Paramount Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams (“Mission: Impossible III”, "Lost" and "Alias”), will ...

Last comment by Channing, December 19, 2008

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joe.shearer joe.shearer December 19, 2008
Full "Wolverine" trailer up

There was a YouTube "leak" over the weekend, but here's the full, official trailer for next May's blockbuster "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." http://www.joblo.com/video/joblo/player.php?video=wolvietrlr As an aside, ...

Last comment by joe.shearer, December 19, 2008

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Drinky_McGee Drinky_McGee December 22, 2008
Favorite Movie Scenes

I've got about a thousand, but I'll just post three. The Marseillaise scene from Casablanca. Eat a big pile of French, you lousy Nazis! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFcQo_duyJU ...

Last comment by Konrad.Marshall, December 22, 2008

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Channing Channing December 19, 2008
VFX Oscar shortlist: No 'Speed Racer'?

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117997287.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2563 The shortlist of potential nominees for the Visual Effects Oscar has been released, and 'Speed Racer,' which is one big glorious effect, isn't on ...

Last comment by joe.shearer, December 19, 2008

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