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TV Review: Heroes 3.3 – One of Us, One of Them

TV Review: Heroes 3.3 – One of Us, One of Them

An unlikely pair, Sylar (Zachary Quinto) and H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) are sent to capture the villains who escaped from Level 5.

By Adam Sweeney on September 30, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Solace Theme ‘Another Way to Die’ Music Video

Quantum of Solace Theme ‘Another Way to Die’ Music Video

The music video for “Another Way to Die,” the theme song for the upcoming Bond movie Quantum of Solace, performed by Jack White and Alicia Keys, has hit the web today via Yahoo Music.

By Neil Miller on September 30, 2008 | Comments

Michael Bay Shooting 3 IMAX Scenes for Transformers 2

Michael Bay Shooting 3 IMAX Scenes for Transformers 2

News is breaking this week that Bay and Co. will be shooting a few scenes in the upcoming sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in glorious IMAX.

By Neil Miller on September 30, 2008 | Comments

Josh Olson to Revive Spirit of Dirty Harry with ‘One Shot’

Josh Olson to Revive Spirit of Dirty Harry with ‘One Shot’

Gritty. Tough. Intelligent. The History of Violence writer stakes his claim to a new suspense adaptation. And his inspiration packs heat.

By Mister Hand on September 30, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.4 – Allison from Palmdale

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.4 – Allison from Palmdale

Another programming glitch sends Cameron (Summer Glau) on a cyber-psychotic bender.

By Kevin Carr on September 30, 2008 | Comments

DVD’s I Bought This Week: September 30th

DVD’s I Bought This Week: September 30th

Brian Gibson loves to buy DVDs. Come with him on his weekly journey into the depths of credit card debt as he tells you what to buy, rent and avoid.

By Brian C. Gibson on September 30, 2008 | Comments

Rupert Grint is Keepin’ It Gangsta in ‘Cherrybomb’

Rupert Grint is Keepin’ It Gangsta in ‘Cherrybomb’

Listen here, Muggles, little Ron Weasley isn’t about to be pushed around any longer. In fact, he cares not that Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, let it all hang out in the Broadway show “Equus.” He is going to kick things up a notch — he’s takin’ it to the streets.

By Neil Miller on September 30, 2008 | Comments

Discuss: How Do You Feel About Blade Runner 2?

Discuss: How Do You Feel About Blade Runner 2?

Alright folks, it is time for another therapy session — time to talk about your feelings. It is time for those of you in the crowd who claim to be fans, geeks and what have you to open up and tell us what you think — or don’t. We’re going to be here either way.

By Neil Miller on September 30, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Life 2.1 – Find Your Happy Place

TV Review: Life 2.1 – Find Your Happy Place

TV’s most interesting detective — who also happens to be on its most clever and intelligently written show — is back. And he’s more interesting than ever.

By Neil Miller on September 30, 2008 | Comments

Keira Knightley to Disney: I Don’t Wanna Be a Pirate!

Keira Knightley to Disney: I Don’t Wanna Be a Pirate!

We all know that Johnny Depp has signed on to reprise Captain Jack Sparrow in yet another Pirates of the Caribbean film. Now there’s word that Keira Knightley is balking at the prospect of stepping back into Elizabeth Swann’s corsets or the film.

By Robin Ruinsky on September 29, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Chuck 2.1 – Chuck vs. The First Date

TV Review: Chuck 2.1 – Chuck vs. The First Date

Chuck and Sarah finally have a real date–only to be disrupted by a menacing new operative, Mr. Colt (Michael Clarke Duncan).

By Neil Miller on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Paramount Signs On to Marvel’s Upcoming Slate, Including Iron Man 3

Paramount Signs On to Marvel’s Upcoming Slate, Including Iron Man 3

Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today that they will be teaming up once again, and again, and again on a slew of upcoming flicks, all in the hopes of recapturing the magic of this past summer’s success.

By Neil Miller on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Stephen Colbert to Show Spider-Man Who Truly is Captain America

Stephen Colbert to Show Spider-Man Who Truly is Captain America

Stephen Colbert, also occasionally known as his cartoon superhero alter ego Tek Jansen (of Alpha Squad 7), will be appearing with Marvel’s web-slinging hero.

By Josh Radde on September 29, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Mad Men 2.9 – Six Month Leave

TV Review: Mad Men 2.9 – Six Month Leave

Marilyn Monroe’s death sparks a reaction from the women at Sterling/Cooper, while the woman at Don Draper’s house, Betty, still won’t let him come home. Freddy Rumsen’s alcoholism catches up with him at work, forcing Pete Campbell and Peggy to take action with a client.

By Josh Radde on September 29, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Entourage 5.4 – Fire Sale

TV Review: Entourage 5.4 – Fire Sale

Ari finally shows interest in Eric’s screenwriters and their script, but it may be too late. The writing duo see this additional interest and decide that they should be making more money. Drama has come to terms with his recent break-up and is preparing to make an appearance on The View.

By Rob Hunter on September 29, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: True Blood 1.4 – Escape from Dragon House

TV Review: True Blood 1.4 – Escape from Dragon House

After the discovery of Dawn’s murder, Jason Stackhouse again finds himself the prime suspect in what appear to be a series of vampire related killings.

By Robert Fure on September 29, 2008 | Comments

New TV Spot for ‘Australia’ Should Defy Expectations

New TV Spot for ‘Australia’ Should Defy Expectations

I’m not good with being subtle, so I will just come right out with it. The TV spot below, which is for Baz Luhrmann’s next film Australia, is titled “Defy,” thus the clever play on words in the title. Get it? Good.

By Neil Miller on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Trailer Watch: Will Smith in Seven Pounds

Trailer Watch: Will Smith in Seven Pounds

The first trailer for the Columbia Pictures drama Seven Pounds, starring Will Smith, has been leaked onto the web.

By Neil Miller on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Boiling Point: No Love for Horror this October

Boiling Point: No Love for Horror this October

With October coming up, you’d expect a lot of horror moves to storm the box office. Well, you’d be wrong, and Robert Fure is not happy about it!

By Robert Fure on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Fantastic Fest Review: Zombie Girl: The Movie

Fantastic Fest Review: Zombie Girl: The Movie

Every film festival has a diamond in the rough. For Austin’s Fantastic Fest the honor belongs to Zombie Girl: The Movie, the story of local writer/director Emily Hagins who made a feature-length zombie movie… at the age of twelve.

By Adam Sweeney on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Celebrate The Financial Meltdown with ‘The More the Merrier’

Celebrate The Financial Meltdown with ‘The More the Merrier’

We may be homeless, but we kept our DVD player. If you can get your Netflix delivery sent to The Corner of Lincoln Park Behind the Third Bush, make a toast to the New Great Depression and watch this classic comedy.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Ten Movies It’s Okay For Guys To Cry At

Ten Movies It’s Okay For Guys To Cry At

It’s okay to admit you cry once in a while guys. As long as you beat a gorilla to death immediately afterward, you can still be considered manly. Luckily, there’s a few flicks out there that let us cry at will – here’s ten of ‘em.

By Mister Hand on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Kenneth Branagh in Talks to Direct Thor

Kenneth Branagh in Talks to Direct Thor

Marvel Studios could be throwing us a curve-ball, as they have engaged in talks with thespian Kenneth Branagh for the directorial gig on Thor. An interesting choice, indeed.

By Neil Miller on September 29, 2008 | Comments

Heroes: “One of Us, One of Them” Promo Photos

Heroes: “One of Us, One of Them” Promo Photos

Despite the almost criminal lack of Kristen Bell in these photos, it appears as if the direction of the “Villains” chapter may come into focus a little bit better in episode 3.

By Neil Miller on September 28, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Californication 2.1 – Slip of the Tongue

TV Review: Californication 2.1 – Slip of the Tongue

Following on the absolutely terrible and horribly ill-conceived ending to last season’s finale, this episode scares me as much as it scared Rebecca.

By Rob Hunter on September 28, 2008 | Comments

Friday the 13th: Jason Voorhees Appears Unmasked!

Friday the 13th: Jason Voorhees Appears Unmasked!

The folks over at HorrorBid.com have posted a few pictures from the set of Platinum Dunes’ upcoming remake of Friday the 13th, many of which feature an unmasked Jason Voorhees.

By Neil Miller on September 28, 2008 | Comments

Eagle Eye Soars to the Top of the Box Office

Eagle Eye Soars to the Top of the Box Office

The top two spots at the box office played out exactly as expected: the surprises came in the rest of the Top Ten this weekend!

By John Cairns on September 28, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Dexter 3.1 – Our Father

TV Review: Dexter 3.1 – Our Father

When he sets his sights on Freebo, a dope dealer and killer, it looks to be just another night of Dexter’s dark justice. But things don’t go as planned and Dexter must find a way to extract himself from a pair of problems that he created, both in his home and night life.

By Neil Miller on September 28, 2008 | Comments

Will Russell Crowe Play Both Robin Hood and The Sheriff in ‘Nottingham’?

Will Russell Crowe Play Both Robin Hood and The Sheriff in ‘Nottingham’?

Our resident cynic Rob Hunter calls major bullshit on the latest rumors coming out of Ridley Scott’s Nottingham project, even though the word appears to have come from the director himself.

By Rob Hunter on September 28, 2008 | Comments

IFC’s Hell Girl:  Review and Early Episode Guide

IFC’s Hell Girl: Review and Early Episode Guide

IFC is bringing the Japanese hit “Hell Girl” to the American small screen and we’re there with an early look at first three episodes and a hand-dandy guide for your viewing pleasure!

By Robert Fure on September 28, 2008 | Comments