Movies you need to see at Sundance: Part 1
Posted by Scott on January 7, 2009 4 Comments

Since I am heading down to Sundance Film Festival in 2 weeks I thought it would be important to prepare myself and try to figure out what movies were important for me to see. Here …

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Terry Gilliam may finally be free of The Curse
Monday, 10 Mar, 2008 – 12:03 | No Comment
Terry Gilliam may finally be free of The Curse

The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus has just resumed production in London, which was placed on hiatus after Heath Ledger’s death on January 22, 2008. With the film’s future unknown, three great actors stepped up to …

Indie Icons: Asia Argento
Sunday, 9 Mar, 2008 – 21:04 | One Comment
Indie Icons: Asia Argento

Asia Argento is the daughter of Italian horror director Dario Argento (Suspiria) and Italian actress Daria Nicolodi. She comes from a family of artists and entertainers, perhaps destined to follow. While Asia’s career hasn’t included …

So, Platinum Dunes is thinking of remaking Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby”
Tuesday, 4 Mar, 2008 – 1:59 | No Comment
So, Platinum Dunes is thinking of remaking Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby”

  
Remember when Gus Van Sant remade ‘Psycho?’ Wasn’t that just the best idea! I mean, the updated effects and those stellar performances really trumped the original.
Thank Christ that Platinum Dunes recognized the sheer genius of …

Zach Braff CANNOT act (in my opinion) Sorry Scrubs fans…
Monday, 3 Mar, 2008 – 18:59 | No Comment
Zach Braff CANNOT act (in my opinion) Sorry Scrubs fans…

Well, this has been something that I have stood by for a very long time. Many of my friends are die hard scrubs fans. So I have had this argument many times before. I was …

Recommended Reading: ‘A Year at the Movies’
Friday, 29 Feb, 2008 – 23:52 | No Comment
Recommended Reading: ‘A Year at the Movies’

Many of us will remember Kevin Murphy as Tom Servo from the Mystery Science Theater 3000 television series, but when MST3K ended we felt a piece of our movie geek souls died with it. Well, …

So Long ‘New Line’, You’ll Be Missed.
Friday, 29 Feb, 2008 – 13:03 | No Comment

After 40 years of good times, New Line Cinema being swallowed up by Warner Brothers. Variety reports that the company that gave us Lord of the Rings, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm …

Paul Dano creeped me out in ‘There Will Be Blood’
Wednesday, 27 Feb, 2008 – 10:35 | 2 Comments
Paul Dano creeped me out in ‘There Will Be Blood’

… but, I guess that means he is just a kick ass actor right? Or, were you a little creeped out by him in Little Miss Sunshine as well?
I really liked him after Little Miss Sunshine, …

Cool site for Bad Movie Connoisseurs
Saturday, 23 Feb, 2008 – 22:27 | One Comment
Cool site for Bad Movie Connoisseurs

Anyone out there have a soft spot in their hearts for bad movies? I do and I’ve stumbled upon a cool website for us to enjoy the best of the bad in small, convenient quantities …

CinemaSpoke Accepting Entries
Saturday, 23 Feb, 2008 – 22:19 | No Comment
CinemaSpoke Accepting Entries

OK, so I know this post is kinda last minute, but still … if you have a script you’ve written and you want it to see the light of day (and you’re in the St. …

wearethegeeks.com - The Geek Community
Saturday, 23 Feb, 2008 – 18:33 | No Comment
wearethegeeks.com - The Geek Community

OK, so we started a geek social network. I know, I know …there are enough social networks. Well, this is the ONLY social network a geek needs. We cater to us.
GO SIGN UP. GO SIGN UP. GO …

Does every movie have to be an retro remake!? Hollywoods says yes
Tuesday, 19 Feb, 2008 – 15:01 | 4 Comments
Does every movie have to be an retro remake!? Hollywoods says yes

Seriously, look at the last few years and also what is to come, why can’t hollywood come up with some fresh and new ideas!? Well, they can, it is just that they know that these …

‘Juno’ Is Biggest “Indie” Hit in Six Years. Sigh …
Tuesday, 19 Feb, 2008 – 14:01 | One Comment
‘Juno’ Is Biggest “Indie” Hit in Six Years. Sigh …

Currently blessed with a $125 million gross to date, Fox Searchlight’s Juno is the biggest “indie” hit since My Big Fat Greek Wedding in 2002, which for some reason ended up with about $241 million …

Justice League (Minus Two) in 2010
Monday, 18 Feb, 2008 – 13:50 | 3 Comments

According to the buzz on Rotten Tomatoes and Moviehole.net, it looks like the Justice League movie has pushed its shooting start date to 2010. But perhaps more importantly, it may find itself without its …

When will we quit ‘Stepping Up’ to ‘Feel the Noize’?
Monday, 18 Feb, 2008 – 7:38 | No Comment
When will we quit ‘Stepping Up’ to ‘Feel the Noize’?

Ok, First let me say how fucking tired I am of seeing these stupid dance movies. All which the same premise, stupid dance scenes, and a ridiculous Hip Hop soundtrack that is promoted more than …

WAMG First look at ‘The Wrestler’
Wednesday, 13 Feb, 2008 – 8:19 | No Comment
WAMG First look at ‘The Wrestler’

This movie is going to be bad ass, especially if you are/were a fan of wrestling in the 80’s, early 90’s. Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei star, with Darren Aronofsky directing. Wikipedia gives us this …

InsomniFest: the ONLINE Horror Film Festival …
Monday, 11 Feb, 2008 – 18:17 | 3 Comments
InsomniFest: the ONLINE Horror Film Festival …

  
Insomnifest is the first of its kind, an exclusively online film festival geared to the horror crowd. If you’re interested, go to www.insomnifest.com and check it out. 
Here’s the 411 straight from the site:
“Insomnifest is the first ever …

B-Movie Icons: Bruce Campbell
Tuesday, 5 Feb, 2008 – 20:52 | 3 Comments
B-Movie Icons: Bruce Campbell

“Shop smart … shop S-Mart.” This advice has been sponsored by your local evil undead ass-kickin’ chainsaw-wieldin’ boomstick carryin’ all around nice guy hero … who doubles as a grocery store clerk.

Bruce Campbell is one …

Freddy’s Dead … Englund Dumped
Tuesday, 5 Feb, 2008 – 10:04 | No Comment
Freddy’s Dead … Englund Dumped

Robert Englund is the reason the Nightmare on Elm Street movie were so successful. Without him, they would have been just another bunch of slasher films from the 80’s. The Nightmare movies were fun and original …