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TV Review: True Blood 1.5 - Sparks Fly Out

TV Review: True Blood 1.5 - Sparks Fly Out

After displaying a bit of his vengeful side last week, Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Sookie (Anna Paquin) take a some time away from each other.

By Robert Fure on October 6, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

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 (4)

TV Review: True Blood 1.3 - Mine

TV Review: True Blood 1.3 - Mine

Sookie Stackhouse has the unfortunate pleasure of meeting some of Bill’s more blood-thirsty vampire brethren, a group who make their lust for real blood plainly obvious

By Robert Fure on September 22, 2008 | Comments (2)

TV Review: True Blood 1.2 - The First Taste

TV Review: True Blood 1.2 - The First Taste

The relationship between Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) progresses after Bill returns the favor of her rescuing him in the first episode.

By Neil Miller on September 15, 2008 | Comments (5)

Review: Towelhead

Review: Towelhead

Alan Ball goes back to his American Beauty form with a story of a young girl’s struggle to understand her own sexual obsessions.

By Neil Miller on September 12, 2008 | Comments (1)

Studio, Filmmakers Make Statements About ‘Towelhead’ Issue

Studio, Filmmakers Make Statements About ‘Towelhead’ Issue

Yesterday we reported on the fact that and Islamic-American group is offended by the title of Alan Ball’s new film. Today, Ball, the author of the novel upon which the movie is based and the studio have made their statements.

By Neil Miller on August 28, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

The Hollywood Offensive: Islamic Group Offended by Alan Ball’s ‘Towelhead’

The Hollywood Offensive: Islamic Group Offended by Alan Ball’s ‘Towelhead’

Another day goes by and someone else is offended by a movie that is closing in on its release date. This time, it is a group of Islamic-American’s who aren’t too fond of Alan Ball’s upcoming flick Towelhead.

By Neil Miller on August 26, 2008 | Comments (13)

Must See Trailer: Alan Ball’s Towelhead

Must See Trailer: Alan Ball’s Towelhead

Reelz Channel has released the first trailer for American Beauty director Alan Ball’s film Towelhead, which has been making its way around the festival circuit. It premiered at last year’s Toronto Film Festival under the title Nothing is Private, but was then retitled and played considerably well at Sundance this year.

By Neil Miller on April 24, 2008 | Comments (2)