New Friday the 13th poster is on the loose. I thought I would let you know in case you hadn’t already dismissed it in passing. My problem with the poster isn’t the minimalist design. I can deal with that. Designers are not paid by the colour. But in this case … [Read More]
If the conversations at the opening night party are any indication of the festival landscape, it may well be that the 25th anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival proves that there’s still plenty of opportunities to sell a film. While in the midst of flowing absynthe (not to be confused … [Read More]
Moonlighting was one of the biggest hits of the 80s and it introduced the world to Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. So it was only a matter of time before the 80s barrel gets scraped for some of its quality gems for adaptation. But in the case of Moonlighting, it … [Read More]
I have never been much of a New Yorker reader, but this contest caught my eye. Especially considering the entry that I found online above with a very clear Watchmen theme to it. The original 1925 cover (inset above) featured an illustration that has been the hallmark of every anniversary … [Read More]
I have spoken before about the horrifying experience that is the Star Wars Holiday Special. This was aired ONCE in 1978 and Lucas has tried his hardest ever since to pretend it never happened. I would try to as well, but it just might not happen that way. Mostly because … [Read More]
We learn today about a cool fan event celebrating A Christmas Story’s 25th anniversary thanks to the memory caves of Yahoo: Fans of the holiday classic “A Christmas Story” are celebrating the film’s 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where the movie was made. The 1983 … [Read More]
There is a little city in the wonderful country of Turkey called Batman. Serious. No joking there. Batman. Well this tiny city with a coincidentally cool name has fallen on dark times, and their wonderful idea to rejuvinate its coffers by suing Christopher Nolan. Yeah, you read that right. Nolan. … [Read More]
Michael Moore has decided to share his next film Slacker Uprising for free on the net. We get wind of this news thanks to the frugal caves of Yahoo: The film, “Slacker Uprising,” follows Moore’s 62-city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters. It will be available for … [Read More]
We have news today that Wet Hot American Summer may be getting a prequel, thanks to CHUD via cinematical for the following news: Earlier this month, we learned that Diablo Cody was taking over LA’s New Beverly Cinema to screen some of her favorite films, and she put together some … [Read More]
Hey there guys. Comic Con is now just 2 weeks away and I am far more excited about this than any man in his 30’s should be. Last year was my first expedition to the Con, and my only regret was that I haven’t been going to this thing for … [Read More]
Heavy Metal Magazine inspired more airbrushed murals on vans in the 70’s and was the first animated film I watched that I shouldn’t have. I say I shouldn’t have because I was 10. It aired on the Canadian Movie Channel “First Choice” and I was stunned and struck with awe … [Read More]
Hey there folks. Sorry for no podcast this past Friday, we actually did record one, but the audio toasted so we decided not to post it. But we are back with a vengeance now. The Oscars are now well behind us, a new dawn breaks and the sun rises. At … [Read More]