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Archive for April, 2010

Trailer Talk: ‘The People vs. George Lucas’

— by BEN FOWLER — Can anything more really be said about the “Star Wars” saga and its influence on society? Apparently not, although the people behind “The People vs. George Lucas” certainly seem to think so. You may watch it and think that it’s all a bit of fun[...]

If I Was Making … ‘Star Trek 2’

— by BEN FOWLER — Never has such a franchise gone from the wastelands of geekdom to the gold-lined streets of mainstream success. With the surprise hit out the way, a lot rests on the follow up to deliver. If I was making the sequel, I would ensure the story is a fresh one. So […][...]

Under Review: ‘Dolan’s Cadillac’

— by ROB COX — If you have read Stephen King’s short story upon which this 2010 straight-to-video release is based, this film is probably best avoided. Your time might be better spent, in fact, rereading the King story or listening to the audio version — splendidly narrated by Rob Lo[...]

‘Twilight’: Please Explain the Appeal

— by RACHEL COYNE — There are plenty of popular things that I’m not into, but I can at least see why they might appeal to someone else. Graphic novels. The Kindle. Sports. But when it comes to the rabid popularity of “Twilight,” I’m honestly at a loss. After years of wond[...]

Is Logan Lerman the Top Choice for ‘Spider-Man’?

— by SEAN GERSKI — Is Logan Lerman close to locking up the part of Peter Parker in the reboot of the “Spider-Man” franchise? Depends on who you ask. HitFix states: “A source close to the production tells HitFix Lerman is ‘almost 100% locked’ but not in contr[...]

Batman: To Space, Caped Crusader! (1950 to 1959)

— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Surviving the end of the Depression, Batman also successfully maneuvered the pitfalls of potential irrelevance following World War II. From Commissioner Gordon to Robin to a colorful cast of nefarious villains, the Dark Knight and his team of writers and artists[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘Till Sunset’

— by TIERNEY BUTLER — As a horror movie buff, I always jump at the chance to watch a trailer for a new horror film. So when I was given the link to the trailer for “Till Sunset,” I was eager to see what it was all about. At first glance, I was thinking to […][...]

The Dirges’ Video for ‘The Saints are Coming’ Debuts

— by CASEY CRAWFORD — The “Boondock Saints” franchise has seen a lot of action over the past few months, beginning with the release of “Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day,” the highly-anticipated follow up to the 1999 original. In early 2010, cast and crew embarke[...]

Under Review: ‘After.Life’

— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — We hear about it everyday, yet we cannot stop it. It happens to the best of us but it is almost never anticipated. Some may see it as a time of rebirth — a period of cleansing where one’s sins are forgiven. Others look at it as an escape from [&hellip[...]

Short Film Theater: ‘Pixels’

— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — All I can say when I see the short film “Pixels” is “wow.” The time and effort that must have gone into the two and a half minute video is extraordinary. The short starts with a pixel blob over a busy city. Quickly the pixels start taking over, with a [...]

Trailer Talk: ‘Sex and the City 2’ (Version Two)

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — When I saw the trailer for the first “Sex and the City” movie, I was really excited to see my favorite four girls on the big screen. I have been a fan of the show for years. I love the show and even planned a girls’ night when the first […[...]

Batman: The 1949 Motion Picture Serial

— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Antisocial Prof. Hammil’s Remote Control device, which enables the user to take over any motor vehicle within 50 miles, is stolen by The Wizard. Batman and Robin must now prevent the Wizard from obtaining diamonds, needed as fuel for the device, and also res[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘The University of Nuclear Bombs’

— by BEV QUESTAD — “It’s almost inconceivable to realize that every nuclear weapon the U.S. has ever had has been designed by one university, the University of California.” Any documentary featuring Daniel Ellsberg gets my attention. He’s the primary loan star whistle blower from[...]

‘Toy Story 3’: Drawn to Animation

— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Eleven years after the release of “Toy Story 2,” the “Toy Story” franchise is continuing with “Toy Story 3.” Going this long between films is tricky. The kids who grew up seeing the films have grown up, but not to the age where they would h[...]