V for Vendetta
Finally, a movie that I’m really looking forward to seeing. V for Vendetta is the perfect movie for these times – it’s my kind of aggressive civil libertarianism… revolution washed in the blood of the...
View ArticleThe Aristocrats – 4/5
The Aristocrats, in case you didn’t already know, is a famous joke. The joke in plain form is mildly amusing, but not great. In modern times, it has morphed into this grand epic that comedians tell...
View ArticleWelcome Black, Kotter
A new contender for worst. movie. ever! has just arisen in this big screen treatment of the TV series Welcome Back Kotter, starring Ice Cube. Dimension Films has completed a deal to turn the ABC series...
View ArticleSnakes on a Plane
Wow, this looks even worse than I expected. How is this not straight to video? It looks like they spent approximately $3.48 on the CGI budget. Then again… who doesn’t want to see snakes on a plane?
View ArticleAnother movie night trilogy idea
… only I can’t decide on a third. Given the theme, probably something French. Feel free to drop suggestions in the comments. 1. Ikiru 2. The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit 3. ___ I really need to get out...
View ArticleReview roundup, movies edition
I watch a ton of movies, so I’ll try to keep the review to headline-level complexity. Bean, the Movie – 3/5. It’s some of the better bits from the TV show. If it’s your first introduction to Bean, it’s...
View ArticleFinally! Kicking and Screaming coming to DVD
I don’t think it has aged well, but I saw it at an opportune time (closely after my own undergrad graduation) and it struck a chord. Plus, great cast, good script, intelligent, kooky. Probably too...
View ArticleSequel City
Snakes on a Plane 2 rumors An anonymous e-mail scooper reported to the site that their friend who works at a film production company in Hollywood has the job that requires him to searching the Motion...
View ArticleFound the next movie I want to see
Borat! Update: the video, which was the trailer for the upcoming Borat movie has been removed. Frankly, this is idiotic. If you’re a movie company, or a band, or anything that relies upon buzz and lots...
View ArticleMore proof that Kevin Smith is my doppleganger
Except for that talent and storytelling things, I’m right there. The second one’s more on point, but you need the intro to his story that starts partway through the first one above to really...
View ArticleSign o’ the Times
So I’m flipping through channels this morning, doing my best to just maintain a null state for a while, and what comes up? Why, only the best concert movie in the history of ever, Prince’s Sign ‘o the...
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Another one of my favorite things
Netflix! Unless you’re a sports or talk show junkie, once you subscribe to Netflix, you no longer need to pay for cable. If you cancel your cable and keep a 3-disc Netflix setup, that will save you...
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Hot Fuzz
I just saw the teaser poster for Hot Fuzz: The guy on the left? That’s Simon Pegg. You know, that hilarious guy from Spaced and Shaun of the Dead? The guy on the right? That’s Ed from Shaun of the...
View ArticleBad movie ideas 101
Last night I had this amazingly full, complete, and remembered dream. In this dream, I created what is probably the worst movie in the history of the universe. Here’s my pitch: Tugz A family’s...
View ArticleYet another reason to see the movie
Vatican blasts Golden Compass as Godless and hopeless The Vatican on Wednesday condemned the film “The Golden Compass,” which some have called anti-Christian, saying it promotes a cold and hopeless...
View ArticleAmerican … a Psycho-romantic dramedy
In the spirit of Shining and Brokeback to the Future, I present to you American Psycho… as a relationship drama Before you say anything, ghostfinger, yes. I know you hate this movie book. I do. I know...
View ArticleThis may be the worst thing I’ve ever seen
I can’t believe it took me 30 years to find it. It … defies description so you’re just going to have to watch it yourself. No, wait. Seriously? They filmed that? It made it past editing and was...
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