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Gemma Arterton Teams with Frears for Graphic Novel Adapt

Gemma Arterton Teams with Frears for Graphic Novel Adapt

It looks like Stephen Frears may be drawn again into the politely dry British style story that he’s been into lately with the adaptation of a comic book that’s a modern retelling of “Far From the Madding Crowd.” Or will Gemma Arterton spice things up?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 17, 2009 | Comments

Gemma Arterton Appears as Human, Not Cow on ‘Clash of the Titans’ Set

Gemma Arterton Appears as Human, Not Cow on ‘Clash of the Titans’ Set

In Greek mythology, the character Io (played by Gemma Arterton in the upcoming Clash of the Titans film) is a lover of Zues who is later turned into a cow. From here, we see no indication of cowness from Ms. Arterton.

By Neil Miller on June 15, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: ‘Star Trek’ and the Franchise Relaunch

Culture Warrior: ‘Star Trek’ and the Franchise Relaunch

This week Culture Warrior asks, just how ‘new’ is the new Star Trek, anyway?

By Landon Palmer on May 12, 2009 | Comments

Blu-ray Report: Slumdog, Bad Dogs, Bond and Black Freighters

Blu-ray Report: Slumdog, Bad Dogs, Bond and Black Freighters

Once again we’re playing catchup with The Blu-ray Report, but unlike previous week’s I am happy to go back and take a look at 8 new Blu-ray releases — some from this week and some from last week — that are currently all rocking my world to some extent.

By Neil Miller on March 31, 2009 | Comments

DVD’s I Bought This Week: March 24th

DVD’s I Bought This Week: March 24th

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 March 24, 2009 | Comments

Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008

Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008

As is customary this time of year, it is my duty (and honor) to present you my list of the Ten Best Films of 2008. And in the past year we’ve seen an interesting range of films, have we not?

By Neil Miller on December 31, 2008 | Comments

The Reject Report 2008 Box Office Review

The Reject Report 2008 Box Office Review

It is time once again for a special edition of the Reject Report, the 2008 Year in Review! This is our final look at 2008’s box office winners — and our final chance to roast some of the losers.

By John Cairns on December 30, 2008 | Comments

Boiling Point: Car Chase City

Boiling Point: Car Chase City

Robert Fure gets a serious case of road rage when it comes to car chases where minivans, school buses, and Corvettes all have the same top speed.

By Robert Fure on December 22, 2008 | Comments

Boiling Point: Super Computers

Boiling Point: Super Computers

Robert Fure rages on a laptop while everyone from super spies to lab assistants effortlessly navigate super computers with invisible touch sensitive screens.

By Robert Fure on December 15, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: 15 Finalists Announced for Visual Effects Oscar

Oscar Beat: 15 Finalists Announced for Visual Effects Oscar

The Academy has announced its 15 finalists for the Best Visual Effects Oscar, and we know one film that can be eliminated right off the bat… Here’s a hint: it stars Keanu Reeves.

By Neil Miller on December 12, 2008 | Comments

The Day the Reject Report Stood Still

The Day the Reject Report Stood Still

Yet another easy weekend for those predicting the first place finisher at the box office. Everyone is saying The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 remake) is going to win. The only question is by how much.

By John Cairns on December 12, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Wallace. The Daily Diversion.

Quantum of Wallace. The Daily Diversion.

You may have been able to gather by now the fact that we love trailer mash-ups around here. And this mash-up, a mix of Quantum of Solace and Wallace and Gromit, has caught our attention.

By Neil Miller on December 10, 2008 | Comments

Daniel Craig Talks About Bond Starting Fresh in the Next Film

Daniel Craig Talks About Bond Starting Fresh in the Next Film

“No fucking way,” that is what Daniel Craig had to say when asked whether or not Quantum of Solace would be the second film in a three picture story arc.

By Neil Miller on December 7, 2008 | Comments

Box Office: Four Christmases Shoots Up The Punisher

Box Office: Four Christmases Shoots Up The Punisher

The order of finish this weekend at the box office looked very much like last weekend at the box office, with Four Christmases winning again with $18 million.

By John Cairns on December 7, 2008 | Comments

The Reject Report Carves Up Vince Vaughn for Thanksgiving

The Reject Report Carves Up Vince Vaughn for Thanksgiving

Well, you might say that Christmas comes early to the Reject Report, because this Thanksgiving we have three new movies rolling out.

By John Cairns on November 26, 2008 | Comments

Twilight Takes a $70 Million Dollar Bite Out of the Box Office

Twilight Takes a $70 Million Dollar Bite Out of the Box Office

As expected, the story of the weekend was the crazed-teenage-girl reaction to Twilight, which defied predictions and rolled over the competition to the tune of $70.6 million dollars.

By John Cairns on November 23, 2008 | Comments

The Reject Report Enters the ‘Twilight’ Zone

The Reject Report Enters the ‘Twilight’ Zone

You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of money; a journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination and how many movie tickets are sold. Your next stop, the Reject Zone.

By John Cairns on November 21, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Solace: 10 Things I Liked, 5 I Didn’t

Quantum of Solace: 10 Things I Liked, 5 I Didn’t

Quantum of Solace is bringing in tons of cash and a wheelbarrow full of of mixed reviews. Superspy Robert Fure found 10 Things he liked and 5 Things he didn’t. See if you agree.

By Robert Fure on November 17, 2008 | Comments

Boiling Point: Arrive on Time

Boiling Point: Arrive on Time

Some say “If you’re not five minutes early, you’re five minutes late.” Well, rage-aholic Robert Fure says “If you’re not five minutes early, you’re a %^@#bag.”

By Robert Fure on November 17, 2008 | Comments

Reject Report: Bond’s Quantum of Box Office Success

Reject Report: Bond’s Quantum of Box Office Success

How big was this Bond? Well, it was only the biggest domestic opening for an 007 movie in history. Quantum of Solace brought in $70 million in 3,451 theaters.

By John Cairns on November 17, 2008 | Comments