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		<title>Just for Fun: Spooky FSR Halloween Fan Fiction, Of Sorts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Sileo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When long-time contributor Paul Sileo said that he wanted to stretch his legs and create something "different" and "fresh" for Halloween, we weren't sure what to think. But when he delivered this little gem of fan fiction, we were more than ready to oblige.]]></description>
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<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Note: When long-time contributor Paul Sileo said that he wanted to stretch his legs and create something &#8220;different&#8221; and &#8220;fresh&#8221; for Halloween, we weren&#8217;t sure what to think. But when he delivered this little gem of fan fiction, we were more than ready to oblige.</em></p>
<p>It’s no secret that my favorite holiday of the year is Halloween. I am a man obsessed with creativity, and there is no holiday that even comes close to eliciting the kind of jaw-dropping, jealousy-inducing creativity that Halloween does. From impressive decorations to inspired costumes, awesome parties to even better drinks and finger foods, and the seemingly subconscious desire for women to let their sexy kitten or pirate wench out, Halloween delivers the kind of downright mayhem that makes it the setting for so many stories that begin with, “Dude, remember when…”</p>
<p>But one thing no successful Halloween celebration would be without is a large stock of scary movies. There are many, many movies that exist for the sole purpose of being released around Halloween (Hello, <em>Saw</em> franchise), and they do good business. Why? Because people love to get into the mood of the season by doing their absolute best to terrify themselves into a urine-soaked fetal position, the bigger the puddle, the better. So that got me thinking. Why not get <em>Film School Rejects</em> in on the easy dinero and make a monster movie? Hell, <em>Paranormal Activity</em> was made for peanuts, and they killed at the box office. It’s true they needed an internet petition to go around, but I figure Neil could organize enough of his <a href="http://twitter.com/rejects">Twitter followers</a> to get things rolling. Besides, it’s not like it would be any good. As we all know, writers can’t act.</p>
<p>Anyway, without further delay, I would like to present the first <em>Film School Rejects</em> feature film:</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">REJECTED BY DEATH</h2>
<p><strong>Synopsis:</strong></p>
<p>For centuries, they have lived in the darkness, invading the barrier between the rational and the fear of things that go bump in the night. Humanity has always felt an uneasy acceptance for things that were better left unexplained, but what was once respect for the evil that prowls just outside the peripheral vision of a quickly-turned head has become nothing more than easily dismissed fireside tales. In the age of CGI and scientific reason, humans have little use for irrational fear, and the villains and monsters that haunted so many nightmares have been reduced down to horror movie caricatures, toys, and cartoons on the front of cereal boxes. It seems however that our transgressions have finally caught up with us, and as the rallying cry goes out, our nightmares have awoken and decided that it’s time we were reminded just what fear once was.</p>
<p><strong>Cast:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Neil Miller as the <em>WOLFMAN</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57331" title="halloween-wolfman" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-wolfman.jpg" alt="halloween-wolfman" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>This was a fairly easy decision. Have you seen a picture of this man? I’ve heard his beard has to shave its beard. Not to mention that I’ve got it on pretty good authority that his roommates have to sweep up conspicuous piles of hair that seem to collect in the corners of the bathroom.  Beyond that, though, our famed Editor-in-Chief has the gravitas to uphold the aristocratic nature of his untransformed self as well as the savage ferocity needed to be a convincing monster. It sort of resembles the leading up to and subsequent passing of a deadline around here.</p>
<p><strong>Cole Abaius as the <em>SERIAL KILLER</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57330" title="halloween-serialkiller" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-serialkiller.jpg" alt="halloween-serialkiller" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>This was another no-brainer. I mean, the man majored in Philosophy. If that doesn’t point to a disturbed mind on the edge of tumbling into calculated chaos, I don’t know what does. Cole also has that unassuming and unremarkable look about him that just seems to invite you to smile, shake his hand, and perhaps leave your children under his care while you grab a smoke. Unfortunately, you tend to come back to him stroking your child’s hair and telling them to let mommy know everything will be alright.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Fure as the <em>MONSTROSITY</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57328" title="halloween-monstrosity" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-monstrosity.jpg" alt="halloween-monstrosity" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>Look at those arms. Robert Fure could crush your head like a grape. Need I say more?</p>
<p><strong>Rob Hunter as the <em>DOPPELGANGER</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57329" title="halloween-doppelganger" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-doppelganger.jpg" alt="halloween-doppelganger" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>If you just read Rob Hunter’s comments on various articles around FSR, you would think he hates everyone here. Or at least thinks they are all habitually wrong. But talking to the man through email and twitter gives quite a different picture. I imagine he surrounds his lovable, friendly literary center with a hard candy shell of blunt criticism. Sort of like a journalistic tootsie pop. I can also never remember his last name, so that helps him blend in well with the crowd.</p>
<p><strong>Bethany Perryman as the <em>SUCCUBUS</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57332" title="halloween-succubus" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-succubus.jpg" alt="halloween-succubus" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>As FSR’s resident sex columnist, this was an obvious choice. I’m also pretty sure Ms. Perryman is obsessed with sex, even beyond what would be necessary for a gig as a sex columnist. How do I know? Well, I follow her on twitter, and there seems to be plenty of evidence supporting such a claim. Plus, she managed to put her feminine wiles to Neil Miller from halfway across the country and suck him into her sensual vortex. Now that’s power.</p>
<p><strong>Kevin Carr as <em>FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57327" title="halloween-frankenstein" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-frankenstein.jpg" alt="halloween-frankenstein" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>If Frankenstein’s Monster were real, I imagine he would look something like Kevin Carr. So instead of making Kevin wear a wig, I figure we will just make our version of the Monster bald with a sweet goatee. This man is also a machine, midnight-tweeting his way through horror movies every night this October. It’s that kind of devotion to a singular purpose that made Frankenstein’s Monster so endearing. You know, in a pursuit of education, hell-bent on revenge, and then running away to die sort of way.</p>
<p><strong>Landon Palmer as the <em>MAD SCIENTIST</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57326" title="halloween-madscientist" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-madscientist.jpg" alt="halloween-madscientist" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>This dude has mad intelligence. I mean, intimidating to the point of sadness intelligence. Have you read his column <a title="Read Culture Warrior" href="/category/culture-warrior">Culture Warrior</a>? I have a pocket dictionary sitting on my desk just for that purpose. I call it my Palmer Dictionary, with its notes on film criticism written in the margins and the phrase “fuck that guy” scrawled across the cover. If there is one writer here at FSR whom I imagine looks like Dr. Horrible and goes to sleep at night thinking about diabolical plans to take over the world, it’s him.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Levin as the <em>VAMPIRE</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57325" title="halloween-vampire" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-vampire.jpg" alt="halloween-vampire" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>Only a vampire has both the confidence in himself and his craft to mingle among the lesser souls in search of his prey. In my mind, this metaphor has something to do with Robert Levin writing for <em>Film School Rejects</em> after himself being a graduate of film school. Hey, it works for me.</p>
<p><strong>Paul Sileo as the <em>AXE MURDERER</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57324" title="halloween-axe" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/halloween-axe.jpg" alt="halloween-axe" width="400" height="200" /><br />
</em></strong></p>
<p>What? You didn’t think I would give myself a part? That’s what all good movie makers do. And since I am the creator, I am going to give myself the badass part of the axe murderer. However, since I am also a huge nerd, I am going to be a duel-wielding axe murderer. With chainmail. And a dragon. I’d like to see you run from me now.</p>
<p>So, now we just need some financial backing. Any takers?</p>
<p><em>Additional Editor&#8217;s Note: </em><em>We had intended to make some sweet Photoshop images for each of the characters listed above, using the faces of FSR staffers to create characters that would shake you to your collective core, but we failed miserably. Hopefully your imaginations can take over&#8230;<br />
</em></p>
<h2  class="related_post_title">Related Reading:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/joe-johnstons-the-wolfman-gets-an-official-trailer-neilm.php" title="The Wolfman Gets An Official Trailer and 25 New Photos">The Wolfman Gets An Official Trailer and 25 New Photos</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/bride-of-frankenstein-next-on-universals-remake-list.php" title="&#8216;Bride of Frankenstein&#8217; Next on Universal&#8217;s Remake List">&#8216;Bride of Frankenstein&#8217; Next on Universal&#8217;s Remake List</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/fred-durst-goes-psycho-with-the-writer-of-se7en.php" title="Fred Durst Goes &#8216;Psycho&#8217; With The Writer Of &#8216;Se7en&#8217;">Fred Durst Goes &#8216;Psycho&#8217; With The Writer Of &#8216;Se7en&#8217;</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/the-wolf-man-footage-from-comic-con-appears-online.php" title="The Wolf Man Footage from Comic-Con Appears Online">The Wolf Man Footage from Comic-Con Appears Online</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/live-from-hall-benecio-del-toros-wolfman-shows-up-on-screen.php" title="Live from Hall H: Benecio Del Toro&#8217;s Wolfman Shows Up on Screen">Live from Hall H: Benecio Del Toro&#8217;s Wolfman Shows Up on Screen</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/new-photos-benicio-del-toro-and-hugo-weaving-on-set-of-the-wolf-man.php" title="New Photos: Del Toro and Hugo Weaving on Set of The Wolf Man">New Photos: Del Toro and Hugo Weaving on Set of The Wolf Man</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/first-look-benicio-del-toro-as-the-wolfman.php" title="First Look: Benicio Del Toro as the Wolfman">First Look: Benicio Del Toro as the Wolfman</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/first-look-benicio-in-the-wolf-man.php" title="First Look: Benicio in &#8220;The Wolf Man&#8221;">First Look: Benicio in &#8220;The Wolf Man&#8221;</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Geekgasm: Movie Inspired 60&#8217;s Book Covers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paige MacGregor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Artist Mitch Ansara has created what could be called one the first geekgasm of 2009: 1960s-inspired paperback book covers of novelized movie adaptations. Okay, so it might not sound so cool at first, but you’ve got to check some of these covers out.]]></description>
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<p>A lot of the fan-made art we see on the Web is cool, but also kind of weird (take the whole idea of hand-knit scarves with cartoon-y versions of movie characters’ faces on them… yeah…). Artist Mitch Ansara, however, has created what could be called one the first geekgasm of 2009: 1960s-inspired paperback book covers of novelized movie adaptations. Okay, so it might not sound so cool at first (especially since the word &#8220;book&#8221; is involved), but you’ve got to check some of these covers out:</p>

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<p>Part of Ansara’s personal Make Something Cool Every Day project, the “I Can Read Movies” Series currently features 60&#8217;s inspired book covers for 21 different films ranging from those seen above (<em>Big</em>, <em>Highlander</em>, <em>Face/Off</em>, and <em>Indiana Jones: The Temple of Doom</em>) to <em>Batman Returns</em>, <em>Caddyshack</em>, and <em>Sixteen Candles</em>. Each is accompanied by a quote from the movie in question and a comment from the artist (such as “I expect this to get me laid no less than 836 times.”). All of the covers, as well as some other cool art, are featured on Ansara’s flickr profile. Some of the covers are even available there as desktop backgrounds. We highly recommend that you check them out—a good time will be had by all!</p>
<p>See more at <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/spacesick/" target="_blank">Ansara&#8217;s Flickr profile</a> [via <a href="http://www.cinematical.com/2009/02/02/fan-made-1960s-book-covers-for-popular-movies/" target="_blank">Cinematical</a>]</p>
<h2  class="related_post_title">Related Reading:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/relax-20-films-from-the-80s-that-arent-being-remade.php" title="Relax: 20 Films From the 80s That Aren&#8217;t Being Remade">Relax: 20 Films From the 80s That Aren&#8217;t Being Remade</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/10-films-you-didnt-know-were-directed-by-women-colea.php" title="10 Great Films You Didn&#8217;t Know Were Directed By Women">10 Great Films You Didn&#8217;t Know Were Directed By Women</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/remake-watch-there-wont-be-only-one-highlander-colea.php" title="There Won&#8217;t Be Only One &#8216;Highlander&#8217;">There Won&#8217;t Be Only One &#8216;Highlander&#8217;</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/culture-warrior-the-triumph-of-john-hughes-lpalm.php" title="Culture Warrior: The Triumph of John Hughes">Culture Warrior: The Triumph of John Hughes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/the-world-loses-film-icon-john-hughes-colea.php" title="The World Loses Film Icon John Hughes">The World Loses Film Icon John Hughes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/cinematically-test-your-girlfriends-love.php" title="Couch or Curb: Cinematically Test Your Girlfriend&#8217;s Love">Couch or Curb: Cinematically Test Your Girlfriend&#8217;s Love</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/is-kevin-mckidd-the-new-highlander.php" title="Is Kevin McKidd the new Highlander?">Is Kevin McKidd the new Highlander?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/dvd-reviews/indiana-jones-and-the-adventure-collection-dvd-review.php" title="Indiana Jones and the Adventure Collection">Indiana Jones and the Adventure Collection</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Watch This: Christian Bale&#8217;s Rage Remixed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baring any further developments in the 'Christian Bale Strikes Back' situation, this should be our last post about it. But as you'd expect, we've got an assortment of links to share with you.]]></description>
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<p>Baring any further developments in the &#8216;Christian Bale Strikes Back&#8217; situation, this should be our last post about it. Personally, I had all sorts of debate with self and other folks around the FSR office yesterday as to whether we should even be talking about it or not. But based on the amount of comments each of these stories have received, you all appear to be interested. So in addition to the video above &#8212; which is a rather funny remix of the now infamous Bale rant &#8212; we&#8217;ve got a few links that you can use to entertain yourselves.</p>
<ul>
<li>First up is a rant from Harry Knowles over at <a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39984" target="_blank">Ain&#8217;t It Cool News</a>, who is so above this gossipy crap that he waited until the sound clip had taken over the web, then wrote a big rant about why he wasn&#8217;t posting it.</li>
<li>Next is an excellent editorial from Devin Faraci at <a href="http://chud.com/articles/articles/18020/1/THE-DEVIN039S-ADVOCATE-CHEER-UP-CHRISTIAN-BALE-PART-2/Page1.html" target="_blank">CHUD</a>, in which he once again urges Mr. Bale to &#8220;cheer up.&#8221;</li>
<li>Then there is a <a href="http://www.ugo.com/movies/christian-bale-soundboard/" target="_blank">Christian Bale Soundboard</a> that the folks over at UGO put together. This will come in handy down the road if you are (a) a radio DJ hell bent on torturing the world or (b) someone with way too much time on their hands.</li>
<li>And finally, the pop culture revolution continues &#8212; the folks at <a href="http://site.despair.com/christianbale/" target="_blank">Despair</a> have begun selling the &#8220;Christian Bale and I are DONE Professionally&#8221; T-shirt.</li>
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<p>So there you have it, folks. Everything that you need to continue to laugh at the expense of Christian Bale. I would say that you should be ashamed, but you all know that we are sort of laughing, too. I do stand by my original claim, however, that Bale was probably justified in his outburst. He&#8217;s a serious actor, someone not to be fucked with.</p>
<h2  class="related_post_title">Related Reading:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/crazy-rumor-terminator-5-set-in-present-day-london.php" title="Crazy Rumor: &#8216;Terminator 5&#8242; Set in Present-Day London">Crazy Rumor: &#8216;Terminator 5&#8242; Set in Present-Day London</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/opinions/10-things-we-demand-from-terminator-5.php" title="10 Things We Demand From &#8216;Terminator 5&#8242;">10 Things We Demand From &#8216;Terminator 5&#8242;</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/terminator-salvation-20-things-we-didnt-like-10-we-did.php" title="Terminator Salvation: 20 Things We Didn&#8217;t Like, 10 We Did">Terminator Salvation: 20 Things We Didn&#8217;t Like, 10 We Did</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/shouting-match-should-they-terminate-the-terminator.php" title="Shouting Match: Should They Terminate the &#8216;Terminator&#8217;?">Shouting Match: Should They Terminate the &#8216;Terminator&#8217;?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/reviews/kevin-carrs-weekly-report-card-for-052209.php" title="Kevin Carr&#8217;s Weekly Report Card for 05.22.09">Kevin Carr&#8217;s Weekly Report Card for 05.22.09</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/fat-guys-at-the-movies-ep-116-fatinator-salvation.php" title="Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 116 &#8211; Fatinator Salvation">Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 116 &#8211; Fatinator Salvation</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/discuss-what-did-you-think-of-terminator-salvation.php" title="Discuss: What Did You Think of Terminator Salvation?">Discuss: What Did You Think of Terminator Salvation?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/reviews/review-terminator-salvation-lacks-humanity.php" title="Review: &#8216;Terminator Salvation&#8217; Lacks Humanity">Review: &#8216;Terminator Salvation&#8217; Lacks Humanity</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Edgar Wright Picks the Top 29 Films of 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam Sweeney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When he isn't acting or directing in some of our films like Hot Fuzz or Shaun of the Dead, Edgar Wright plays the part of film lover. Now his top 29 list of 2008 is out and we're ready to put it to the test.]]></description>
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<p>When he isn&#8217;t acting or directing in some of our films like <em>Hot Fuzz </em>or<em> Shaun of the Dead</em>, Edgar Wright plays the part of film lover. Now his top 29 list of 2008 is out and we&#8217;re ready to put it to the test.</p>
<p>Let me start by saying I am already near my limit of seeing &#8220;Best of&#8221; lists, but they are great devices to stir up debate. So by that argument a top 29 list by a person who isn&#8217;t a stuffy blowhard should be even better, right? Here&#8217;s the top 29 films Edgar Wright chose.</p>
<p>1 &#8211; LET THE RIGHT ONE IN<br />
2 &#8211; SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK<br />
3 &#8211; IRON MAN<br />
4 &#8211; NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD: THE WILD, UNTOLD STORY OF OZPLOITATION<br />
5 &#8211; MAN ON WIRE<br />
6 &#8211; HUNGER<br />
7 &#8211; FROST / NIXON<br />
8 &#8211; THE DARK KNIGHT<br />
9 &#8211; BURN AFTER READING<br />
10 &#8211; WALL-E<br />
11 &#8211; RACHEL GETTING MARRIED<br />
12 &#8211; SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE<br />
13 &#8211; HAPPY GO LUCKY<br />
14 &#8211; GRAN TORINO<br />
15 &#8211; KUNG FU PANDA (IMAX)<br />
16 &#8211; REC<br />
17 &#8211; CLOVERFIELD<br />
18 &#8211; JCVD<br />
19 &#8211; SON OF RAMBOW<br />
20 &#8211; RAMBO<br />
21 &#8211; THE RUINS<br />
22 &#8211; HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY<br />
23 &#8211; THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON<br />
24 &#8211; THE FOOT FIST WAY<br />
25 &#8211; TROPIC THUNDER<br />
26 &#8211; MILK<br />
27 &#8211; W.<br />
28 &#8211; ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO<br />
29 &#8211; PINEAPPLE EXPRESS</p>
<p>I am thrilled that he chose <em>Let the Right One In</em> to top the list. That film is superb and is worthy of every bit of praise it receives. <em>Not Quite Hollywood</em>, like <em>Let the Right One In</em> and <em>JCVD</em>, was shown at Fantastic Fest, the bad ass Austin festival I got to attend. So high marks go out to the Alamo Drafthouse and Tim League for knowing good films when they see them. I do take issue with <em>Iron Man</em> being so high, especially ahead of <em>The Dark Knight</em>. Both are excellent films but I felt the story was stronger in the latter of the two.</p>
<p>The films that stand out on the list as shockingly out of place come in the way of <em>The Ruins</em>, <em>Rambo</em> and <em>Pineapple Express</em>. There is not enough nug in the world to make me put those on my &#8216;Best of&#8221; list, but the beauty of these lists is that we&#8217;re all entitled to our opinions. And Wright has stated that he is ready to defend his choice of Rambo to the fullest. If you want to argue with him go to his <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&amp;friendID=144582906" target="_blank">MySpace page</a>.</p>
<p>One more thing, Wall-E is overrated. There, I said it.</p>
<p><em>What do you think of Edgar Wright&#8217;s top 29 list? What are your favorite movies of the year?</em></p>
<h2  class="related_post_title">Related Reading:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/%e2%80%98shaun%e2%80%99-and-%e2%80%98fuzz%e2%80%99-pave-way-for-%e2%80%98world%e2%80%99s-end%e2%80%99.php" title="‘Shaun’ and ‘Fuzz’ Pave Way for ‘World’s End’">‘Shaun’ and ‘Fuzz’ Pave Way for ‘World’s End’</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/exclusive-zombieland-writers-talk-killing-the-undead-colea.php" title="Exclusive: &#8216;Zombieland&#8217; Writers Talk Killing the Undead and Fighting the Moon">Exclusive: &#8216;Zombieland&#8217; Writers Talk Killing the Undead and Fighting the Moon</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/this-week-in-blu-ray-september-22-neilm.php" title="This Week in Blu-ray: Time to Observe, And Report">This Week in Blu-ray: Time to Observe, And Report</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/officially-cool/officially-cool-hot-fuzz-original-art.php" title="Officially Cool: Hot Fuzz Original Art">Officially Cool: Hot Fuzz Original Art</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/dvd-reviews/review-hot-fuzz-5.php" title="Hot Fuzz">Hot Fuzz</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/edward-woodward-dies-at-79.php" title="Edward Woodward dies at 79">Edward Woodward dies at 79</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/joe-cornishs-attack-the-block-sounds-awesome-neilm.php" title="Joe Cornish&#8217;s &#8216;Attack the Block&#8217; Sounds Awesome">Joe Cornish&#8217;s &#8216;Attack the Block&#8217; Sounds Awesome</a></li><li><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/10-films-you-didnt-know-were-directed-by-women-colea.php" title="10 Great Films You Didn&#8217;t Know Were Directed By Women">10 Great Films You Didn&#8217;t Know Were Directed By Women</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Get Out Your Proton Packs, Ghostbusters Goodness is Here</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who follows me on Twitter can easily see that I am a mega-huge fan of Ghostbusters. And this new Ghostbusters video game has got me excited in ways that I never knew were possible.]]></description>
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<p>Anyone who follows me on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/rejects">Twitter</a> can easily see that I am a mega-huge fan of <strong><em>Ghostbusters</em></strong>. As a child I was the proud owner of my own proton pack, my own Fire House play set from <em>The Real Ghostbusters</em> cartoon and the kid who pushed an old lady out of the way at the local 4th of July parade once just to get a look at the real Ecto 1. On top of that I went to school on Halloween as the Stay Puft marshmallow man three years in row. Three years, people. If that isn&#8217;t an insane commitment to a brand I don&#8217;t know what is. And to have such loyalty at such a young age (11th grade) is really saying something.</p>
<p>So you know that even though it won&#8217;t hit stores until June 2009, I will be hitting the pages of Amazon soon to place my order for a copy of <strong>Ghostbusters: The Video Game</strong>. In development for what seems like forever, the game has finally landed a publisher, Atari, and will make its debut next summer (June 16th) on XBox 360, Sony Playstation 3 and the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ELJDXE?tag=themodernguy-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=B001ELJDXE&amp;adid=1WY0BB37KV3E7ZZR5BFJ&amp;" target="_blank">Nintendo Wii</a>. Versions for the PC and the Nintendo DS are scheduled for release two weeks later on June 30th. A trailer for the game has been released online, which you can check out below.</p>
<div align="center" style="margin: 15px 0;"><object width="560" height="345"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bFD8rh2YDyA&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bFD8rh2YDyA&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="345"></embed></object></div>
<p>I have two thoughts in response to this clip. One, this video game looks phenomenal. Note the detail in the character&#8217;s faces and all of the iconic <em>Ghostbusters</em> moments, as well as the completely original voice cast (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson). Two, aren&#8217;t YouTube videos in widescreen wonderful? They complete me.</p>
<p>In other Ghostbusters related news, there is still talk of another film. You all know about the fact that The Office writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupinsky were hired on in September to write a script. And in a recent interview with <a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/12/04/will-signourney-weaver-appear-in-the-ghostbusters-sequel-shes-got-ideas/" target="_blank">MTV</a>, Sigourney Weaver said that she is &#8220;supposed to get in touch with Bill [Murray] next week.” And though she didn&#8217;t have any details, she did express interest in the project. And even if she&#8217;s not part of it, she does hope that little Oscar will be one of the new Ghostbusters.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not so sure about little Oscar to be a new Ghostbuster &#8212; as I&#8217;ve heard that the &#8216;new&#8217; Ghostbusters would be characters we&#8217;ve never seen before &#8212; but I&#8217;m open to something new. The world can never really have too much <em>Ghostbusters</em>.</p>
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		<title>Fan Creation: Punisher: War Zone 2 Poster</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When fans get excited about a franchise such as Punisher and they start sniffing out a sequel, things like this poster start to pop up all over the place.]]></description>
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<p>Our good friend and confidant Christopher M. is not only a hound for photos and scoops all over the web, he also fancies himself an artist of sorts. When he head that Ray Stevenson is interested in making more Punisher movies, courtesy of an <a href="http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/12/05/ray-stevenson-wants-punisher-war-zone-sequels-selects-his-villains/" target="_blank">MTV interview</a>, he got all excited. Stevenson told MTV that his &#8220;This is just the beginning&#8221; line in <a href="/tag/punisher-war-zone"><strong>Punisher: War Zone</strong></a> was more than just dialog for moving the story along:</p>
<blockquote><p>“[I wanted to] be bold enough to say ‘We’ve gone right down to the grassroots to show the Punisher,’ and [the fans] are all aware that if this works, if it’s successful, there will be sequels to this…This is just the beginning, and to the people who respond to it, there will be more if they want more.”</p></blockquote>
<p>And when someone like Stevenson, who did play one hell of a <em>Punisher</em>, say something like that, fans like Christopher M. make stuff like this:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/punisher-wz2-poster.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-25219" title="punisher-wz2-poster" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/punisher-wz2-poster.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="640" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It is all part of the nature of geekdom. Movie comes out, fans dig movie, fans begin creating a sequel in their heads. Why else would I have a really cool desktop background of David Tennant as The Riddler in the not-yet-announced third Batman movie?</p>
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		<title>The Joker Has Gone MAD, Seriously</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DC Comics has hooked our good friends over at /Film up with an awesome first look at the upcoming cover of MAD magazine, which is due to hit stores on December 16th.]]></description>
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<p>DC Comics has hooked our good friends over at <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/12/03/exclusive-the-joker-takes-over-mad-magazine/" target="_blank">/Film</a> up with an awesome first look at the upcoming cover of <em>MAD</em> magazine, which is due to hit stores on December 16th. It is all part of their yearly issue dedicated to the dumbest things that have happened in the past year, including people, events and things. Thankfully, inside sources are reporting that none of the Rejects made the list this year. We would not want a repeat of the great Kevin Carr incident of &#8216;99. And that&#8217;s all I&#8217;m saying, if you want details you are going to have to email him.</p>
<p>As for the cover, it looks pretty slick with its &#8220;Why So Stupid?&#8221; tagline. Clever. I would expect nothing less from <em>MAD</em> magazine, the last bastion of Madness now that <em>MADtv</em> has been cancelled. Just click on the image above to see the full cover.</p>
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		<title>The Movie Lover&#8217;s Mini-Guide to Black Friday</title>
		<link>http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/the-movie-lovers-mini-guide-to-black-friday.php</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:19:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a veteran of the retail sales industry I know just how ridiculous things can get on Black Friday. And in order to spread some of that insight around, I thought I would drop some retail knowledge on you.]]></description>
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<p>As a veteran of the retail sales industry I know just how ridiculous things can get on Black Friday. In fact, tomorrow will mark the first Black Friday in almost a decade where I will not be rising at 2 a.m., throwing on some Blue and Khaki and heading out to serve the masses. What will I be doing tomorrow? I will be sitting around the house in my underoos, playing XBOX and catching up on a pile of Blu-ray reviews that I have been avoiding. But just because I won&#8217;t be out there with you in the exodus of consumerism, that doesn&#8217;t mean I can&#8217;t give you a few tips and suggestions.</p>
<p>First, a few Black Friday shopping tips:</p>
<ul>
<li>Patience is your key to survival. You will wait in line, you will run into annoying people and you will get shitty service. Smile and remember that you don&#8217;t have to work.</li>
<li>Drink lots of water. I can&#8217;t tell you how many consumers I&#8217;ve seen pass out over years. All the salt and alcohol that you ingested on Thanksgiving is going to catch up with you, so stay hydrated.</li>
<li>Consult the ads ahead of time. If there is a special promotion you want, know what you are supposed to get and how much it is going to cost. Nothing is more annoying than someone who is out shopping on Black Friday, completely oblivious to what is on sale.</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t be a douche. This is a request from a former retail manager. You should understand a few things: 1. Store policies are there for a reason. And 2. The only people who have it worse than you are the people working in these stores. They are not there to be on the receiving end of your frustrated outbursts.</li>
</ul>
<p>Just a few little tips to keep you both sane and happy on Black Friday. And now, a few deals that might interest some of our movie-loving readers. We begin with some deals on Blu-ray players. Note: Make sure you check your local ads, as these deals are not guaranteed in all stores.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Best Buy</span></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8964178&amp;st=NS-2BRDVD&amp;lp=1&amp;type=product&amp;cp=1&amp;id=1217029959586" target="_blank">Insignia Blu-Ray Disc Player</a> &#8211; $249.99<br />
<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8735327&amp;st=BD-P1500&amp;lp=1&amp;type=product&amp;cp=1&amp;id=1201913483931" target="_blank">Samsung Blu-Ray Player</a> &#8211; $199.99<br />
<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8911396&amp;st=BDP-S350&amp;lp=1&amp;type=product&amp;cp=1&amp;id=1216423953707">Sony BDP-S35 Blu-ray Disc Player</a> &#8211; $249.99<br />
<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8982988&amp;st=PS3&amp;type=product&amp;id=1218005635152" target="_blank">Sony Playstation 3</a> &#8211; $399.99 (In Store &#8211; Comes with Game and <em>Casino Royale</em> on Blu-ray)<br />
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</strong></span></p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> </strong>Amazon.com</span></h3>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A4LVYY?tag=rejectmedia-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=B001A4LVYY&amp;adid=0KFTWFX54ETA6BMHS4PS&amp;">Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player </a>- $232.07<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014H16V0?tag=rejectmedia-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=B0014H16V0&amp;adid=13M8BZG70ZC6HH8ZH4PC&amp;" target="_blank">Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Player </a>- $203.58<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HBHLEY?tag=rejectmedia-20&amp;camp=0&amp;creative=0&amp;linkCode=as4&amp;creativeASIN=B001HBHLEY&amp;adid=07RB9D66KJ5P3GN8EAZT&amp;" target="_blank">Samsung BD-P2500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player</a> &#8211; $299.99</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Walmart</span></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9864613">Magnavox Blu-ray Disc Player</a><strong> </strong>- $128.00<br />
<a href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9208444&amp;sourceid=15857034123225798264">Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray Player</a> &#8211; $198.00</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sears</span></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05757438000P">Sony Blu-Ray DiscTM player</a> &#8211; $179.99<br />
<a href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05757058000P">Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray Disc Player</a> &#8211; $199.99</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Circuit City</span></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-BDP-2500-BD-Live-Blu-ray-Disc-Player-BDP2500/sem/rpsm/oid/223384/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do" target="_blank">Samsung Blu-Ray Disc Player BDP2500</a> &#8211; $209.99</p>
<p>Get out there and get those Blu-ray players, folks. I need more readers for my <a href="/category/blu-ray-patrol">Blu-ray Report</a> column. And speaking of Blu-ray, there are a few retailers who have some great BD deals. Best Buy, Walmart and Target all have a selection of discs for around $15. The best deal that I found was Amazon.com, which has a pretty solid selection of both DVD and Blu-ray. Just click the image below to see what they&#8217;ve got going on.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=384082011&amp;tag=rejectmedia-20"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24102" title="amazon-blackfriday" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/amazon-blackfriday.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="577" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The other beautiful thing about Amazon is that they are matching BestBuy.com and Walmart.com&#8217;s prices on some of the really cheap DVD deals. I scored <em>Planes, Trains and Automobiles</em> for $3.99. I would call that a win.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Stay safe and buy plenty of movies tomorrow, folks! Also, if you find any other really awesome deals worth sharing with your fellow man, please feel free to drop them in the comment area below.</p>
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		<title>DIY Fandom: The Incredible Quantum of Solace Trailer</title>
		<link>http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/video/diy-fandom-the-incredible-quantum-of-solace-trailer.php</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY Fandom]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[James Bond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quantum of Solace]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In honor of the release of James Bond's 22nd adventure, Quantum of Solace, hitting theaters tomorrow, fans all over have been re-cutting and mashing up the film's trailer with various other films. This one mixes Bond's latest with Pixar's The Incredibles.]]></description>
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<p>In honor of the release of James Bond&#8217;s 22nd adventure, <a href="/tag/quantum-of-solace"><strong>Quantum of Solace</strong></a>, hitting theaters tomorrow, fans all over have been re-cutting and mashing up the film&#8217;s trailer with various other films. The most interesting of the ones that we have seen was sent to us this afternoon by a reader named Justin N. &#8212; it is called <em>The Incredible</em> <em>Quantum of Solace</em> and it mashes the audio from the <em>QoS</em> trailer with video from Pixar&#8217;s <em>The Incredibles</em>. Have a look for yourself below.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="350" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rd_I1tWIG6k" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Rd_I1tWIG6k"></embed></object></p>
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		<title>WALL-E: Get a First Look at Wall-E&#8217;s Robot Pal Burn-E</title>
		<link>http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/offbeat/wall-e-get-a-first-look-at-wall-es-robot-pal-burn-e.php</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The folks over at Disney were nice enough to send over a few images of Pixar's next little robot superstars, BURN-E. This little guy is featured in his own little short film that is attached to the WALL-E DVD.]]></description>
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<p>The folks over at Disney were nice enough to send over a few images of Pixar&#8217;s next little robot superstars, BURN-E. This little guy is featured in his own little short film that is attached to the<strong> <a href="/tag/wall-e">WALL-E</a></strong> DVD which is set to be released on November 18th. It is a really cute added bonus, continuing with the theme of personable, non-talking robots. Have a look at BURN-E below (click to enlarge).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22394" title="BURN-E" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-1-580x274.jpg" alt="BURN-E" width="580" height="274" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22393" title="BURN-E" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-2-580x274.jpg" alt="BURN-E" width="580" height="274" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22392" title="BURN-E" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-3-580x274.jpg" alt="BURN-E" width="580" height="274" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22391" title="BURN-E" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/burne-4-580x274.jpg" alt="BURN-E" width="580" height="274" /></a></p>
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		<title>Fanboys Now Seeing &#8216;Thor&#8217; Clouds in The Incredible Hulk</title>
		<link>http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/fanboys-now-seeing-thor-clouds-in-the-incredible-hulk.php</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Captain America]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our friend James from the UK dropped us a line this morning saying that he has found Thor in The Incredible Hulk. Hmm...]]></description>
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<p>Our friend James from the UK dropped us a line this morning saying that he has found <strong>Thor in <em>The Incredible Hulk</em></strong>. Now, this is where I would probably start making jokes about how now that we&#8217;ve <a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/found-captain-america-in-the-incredible-hulk.php" target="_blank">found Captain America&#8217;s cameo</a>, that dedicated fans have been walking frame-by-frame through both <a href="/tag/the-incredible-hulk"><em>The Incredible Hulk</em></a> and <em><a href="/tag/iron-man">Iron Man</a></em> &#8212; and that they are starting to see what they want to see. But in the spirit of fair play, I am going to share it with all of you and let you decide. So as you will see above, James has circled what he claims to be Thor&#8217;s face in the clouds. Click the image above to enlarge.</p>
<p>And since it is Sunday and I am in relaxation mode, I will let you decide what is and isn&#8217;t really there&#8230;</p>
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		<title>WALL-E Wins Coolest DVD Packaging of the Year So Far</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pixar's latest gem WALL-E doesn't hit DVD shelves until November 18th, but it showed up at my house yesterday. And though I was excited about the movie, the packaging really caught my eye.]]></description>
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<p>Pixar&#8217;s latest gem <a href="/tag/wall-e"><strong><em>WALL-E</em></strong></a> doesn&#8217;t hit DVD shelves until November 18th, but it showed up at my house yesterday. And like any movie geek, I tore that UPS envelope open like a kid on Christmas morning, anxiously awaiting the prize inside. But while my greatest excitement was due to the fact that I would be able to watch <em>WALL-E </em>again, I was taken back by the awesomeness of the 3-Disc Special Edition&#8217;s packaging. And since it isn&#8217;t every day when such a standard release has cool packaging, I thought I would share it with you.</p>
<p>With the help of Iron Man &#8212; whose DVD release was also solid &#8212; I took a few snap shots. You start opening the cast by pulling out on tabs at the right and left, as seen below:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/walle-dvd1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22009" title="Wall-E 3-Disc DVD" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/walle-dvd1-580x326.jpg" alt="Wall-E 3-Disc DVD" width="580" height="326" /></a></p>
<p>Then the two sides fold out, revealing the two discs plus the third disc which contains the digital copy of the film. Notice the cool screenshots from the film on the right flap and the scene listing on the left:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/walle-dvd2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22008" title="Wall-E 3-Disc DVD" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/walle-dvd2-580x308.jpg" alt="Wall-E 3-Disc DVD" width="580" height="308" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">And finally, when you turn it all around you see more screenshots from the film:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/walle-dvd3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22007" title="Wall-E 3-Disc DVD" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/walle-dvd3-580x349.jpg" alt="Wall-E 3-Disc DVD" width="580" height="349" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The other thing that struck me was the embossed cover, which features WALL-E, EVE and M-O. Even though this entire package is very simple, there are some clever touches that make it stand out. That, and it contains one of the best movies of the year.</p>
<p>In addition to the cool packaging seen above, I also found the set to be loaded with special features. But I will have more on that in my upcoming Blu-ray Patrol column where I compare the 3-Disc DVD to the Blu-ray release. For now, here is a pair of behind the scenes clips.</p>
<p>First, sound master Ben Burtt shows us how he made the sound of EVE&#8217;s laser arm:</p>
<div align="center" style="margin: 15px 0;">[See post to watch Flash video]</div>
<p>Next, director Andrew Stanton explains the reason why the film explodes with so many other bots:</p>
<div align="center" style="margin: 15px 0;">[See post to watch Flash video]</div>
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		<title>Must See: First Look at Kevin Smith&#8217;s Batman: Cacophony</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kevin Smith has revealed some full color pages from his upcoming comic series "Batman: Cacophony," which he has been working on with his good friend, artist Walter Flanagan.]]></description>
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<p><strong>Kevin Smith</strong> has revealed some full color pages from his upcoming comic series <strong>&#8220;Batman: Cacophony,&#8221;</strong> which he has been working on with his good friend, artist Walter Flanagan. Many of you may recall Walt as the &#8216;fanboy&#8217; from <em>Mallrats</em> &#8212; &#8220;Tell &#8216;em, Steve Dave.&#8221;</p>
<p>Cacophony will be a three part series that takes us back to Gotham City, where a mysterious masked killer known as Onomatopoeia has returned to set his sights &#8212; and sounds &#8212; on the Caped Crusader. The first run of the comic goes on sale November 12, and can be picked up via the <a href="http://jayandsilentbob.com/" target="_blank">Secret Stash</a>.</p>
<p>Check out the full pages below, courtesy of <a href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;friendID=92159514&amp;blogID=446546753">Kevin Smith&#8217;s MySpace Blog</a>.</p>

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<p>I have a feeling that both Fanboy and Steve-Dave would be proud of what Mr. Smith and Mr. Flanagan have created.</p>
<p><em>What do you think about the look of Batman: Cacophony?</em></p>
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		<title>Legendary Author Michael Crichton Passes Away</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today brings a bit of sadness to the entertainment -- and more notably the sci-fi community as outlets across the country are reporting that "Jurassic Park" author and ER creator Michael Crichton has passed away.]]></description>
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<p>While most of the United States celebrates in the aftermath of a historic election night last night, today brings a bit of sadness to the entertainment &#8212; and more notably the sci-fi community as outlets across the country are reporting that &#8220;Jurassic Park&#8221; author and <em>ER</em> creator <strong>Michael Crichton</strong> has passed away.</p>
<p>Crichton died unexpectedly Tuesday &#8220;after a courageous and private battle against cancer,&#8221; a statement said. He was 66.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-21561" title="crichton-time" src="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/crichton-time.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="263" />Crichton may be best known, at least by this writer, as the man behind best-sellers such as &#8220;Jurassic Park,&#8221; &#8220;Sphere,&#8221; and &#8220;The Andromeda Strain.&#8221; But his work will also live on with fans of TV, as he helped create one of television&#8217;s longest running dramas ER, which is currently in its final season. In addition, he wrote a story about a 19th-century train robbery, called &#8220;The Great Train Robbery,&#8221; and then directed the 1979 film version.</p>
<p>He also directed several other films, including <em>Westworld</em> (1973), <em>Coma</em> (1978), <em>Looker</em> (1981) and <em>Runaway</em> (1984).</p>
<p>Crichton will be remembered not only for his most popular works, but also for his ability to ruffle feathers, taking on social issues in books such as &#8220;Rising Sun&#8221; and &#8220;Disclosure.&#8221; On a personal level, Crichton has long been among my favorite authors &#8212; in fact, it was in reading &#8220;Jurassic Park&#8221; at age 10 that I first began to believe in that old addage, &#8220;The book is always better than the movie.&#8221; Never was the case more evident than with my favorite Crichton book of all-time, &#8220;Sphere.&#8221;</p>
<p>Crichton can best be described as he was in the news release announcing his passing:</p>
<p>&#8220;Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.&#8221;</p>
<p>He will be missed.</p>
<p><em>Did you have a favorite Michael Crichton book?</em></p>
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		<title>Netflix Watch Now for Mac Moves into Beta</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Miller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, I'm a Mac. And I'm currently watching the first season of 30 Rock, despite the fact that I do not own it on DVD. How is this happening? No, not on Hulu. Its Netflix's Watch Now feature -- on a Mac.]]></description>
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<p>Hello, I&#8217;m a Mac. And I&#8217;m currently watching the first season of <em>30 Rock</em>, despite the fact that I do not own it on DVD. How is this happening? No, not on Hulu. Its Netflix&#8217;s Watch Now feature &#8212; on a Mac. And that, my friends, is a win for humanity.</p>
<p>Yes, the &#8216;flix has opened up the Beta program for its new Mac-friendly on-demand service and from what I can see, it is so far, so good. The video quality it very solid, similar to the 480p &#8216;High Quality&#8217; video that Hulu has employed and it is streaming very well on an average high speed internet connection. I&#8217;m not sure how many of our readers are both Netflix subscribers and Mac users, but if you are among that segment of society, I would recommend heading over to <a href="http://www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin" target="_blank">Netflix and Opting-in</a> for the beta program. After that you will need to install Microsoft&#8217;s Silverlight software and you should be rolling.</p>
<p><em>Anyone else check out this service yet? If so, what do you think?</em></p>
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