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Exclusive: ‘Goodbye Solo’ Director Ramin Bahrani on the Magic of Film

Exclusive: ‘Goodbye Solo’ Director Ramin Bahrani on the Magic of Film

The man who Ebert has called the “next great American filmmaker” took some time out of a busy schedule to talk about his latest movie, Goodbye Solo, the importance of showing the bad parts of life, and a giant pile of trash floating around in the Pacific.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 29, 2009 | Comments

Early Edition: Spider-Man 4 in 3D, Mel Gibson and Megan Fox in Leather

Early Edition: Spider-Man 4 in 3D, Mel Gibson and Megan Fox in Leather

Come for the Spider-Man 4 news and stay for the shot of Megan Fox in leather. You know you love it here in the Early Edition.

By Neil Miller on April 23, 2009 | Comments

Daily Diversion: At the Movies: The Movie

Daily Diversion: At the Movies: The Movie

We are going to start our week of diversions with an awesome little faux trailer made for a little contest being held over at Filmmaking Frenzy. As many of you may know, this is an Austin based website that will just plain rock your world.

By Neil Miller on March 2, 2009 | Comments

Roger Ebert Lays Down His 20 Best of 2008

Roger Ebert Lays Down His 20 Best of 2008

In the world of film criticism, or what is left of it, when Roger Ebert speaks people listen. So when Mr. Ebert lays down his 20 best films of 2008 we are all going to take notice.

By Neil Miller on December 7, 2008 | Comments

Roger Ebert is Wrong About the CelebCult

Roger Ebert is Wrong About the CelebCult

Our Cole Abaius might be slow on the uptake, but he took some time to mull over Roger Ebert’s recent article about the death of the film critic, and after a few days we find him in the interesting position: disagreeing with Roger Ebert. And disagreeing with most of his colleagues.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on December 3, 2008 | Comments

The Best of the Rejects: April 26

The Best of the Rejects: April 26

The weekend is here. That means it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy the Best of the Rejects.

By Neil Miller on April 26, 2008 | Comments

Roger Ebert: Film Critic, Historian, and… Blogger?!

Roger Ebert: Film Critic, Historian, and… Blogger?!

Roger Ebert has had a rough time with health issues lately, and while he might be laid up with a broken hip, it hasn’t stopped him from entering the wild and wacky world of blogging.

By Kevin Kelly on April 24, 2008 | Comments

Roger Ebert to Write Movie Reviews Again

Roger Ebert to Write Movie Reviews Again

Don’t call it a comeback, Mr. Ebert has been doing this ole’ thing for years. After taking almost two full years off from being a full time movie critic, the legendary Roger Ebert has said that he will get back to writing reviews at the end of April.

By Nate Deen on April 2, 2008 | Comments