Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008
Cinematic Listology By Neil Miller on December 31, 2008 | Comments (55)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?
The Ladies of 2008: Ten Babes That Made Their Mark
Cinematic Listology By Adam Sweeney on December 30, 2008 | Comments (40)The 2008 film season brought us beauty in both traditional and unconventional ways. While there has been an argument that leading ladies are few and far between, I think there’s a strong case to be made against that. This list of ten female figures will hopefully offer proof of that.
The Reject Report 2008 Box Office Review
Box Office By John Cairns on December 30, 2008 | Comments (16)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.
The Ten Coolest Movie Posters of 2008
Cinematic Listology By Brian C. Gibson on December 28, 2008 | Comments (59)It is time once again for the FSR Year in Review, our annual week of lists and recaps, counting down the very best in film for the year. We begin our quest with the place where most cinematic journeys start, with a great movie poster.
Awesome Deal: Amazon Goes 50% Off Over 200 Blu-ray Titles!
Movie News By Neil Miller on December 26, 2008 | Be the First To CommentIt is time to break out all of those gift cards and that $20 you got from grandma and pick up some content for that sweet new Blu-ray player you opened yesterday morning, folks. At least my hope is that you all got a Blu-ray player…
WTF: Mainstream Directors Selling Out for Art
Features By Kevin Carr on December 17, 2008 | Comments (45)No one likes a sell out. But selling out goes both ways. This time of year, directors sell out in a different way. I’m talking about all the major mainstream Hollywood directors who “sell out” to do the award film released at the end of the year.
The 14 Must See Movies of Awards Season 2008
Cinematic Listology By Neil Miller on December 14, 2008 | Comments (56)Are you an awards season junkie? Do you love to be able to sit there and look smart in front of your friends and family, most of whom only make it out to the movies once a year to see the latest Jim Carrey comedy, by being able to talk endlessly about all of the “important” movies of the year? If so, consider this your awards season to-do list.Fr
Los Angeles Film Critics Name WALL-E Best Picture
Features By Neil Miller on December 10, 2008 | Comments (2)Yesterday the Los Angeles Film Critics Association announced their 2008 awards, recognizing Pixar’s WALL-E as best picture.
Oscar Beat: Slumdogin’ in DC, Heath Ledger, Man on Wire and Oscar Snubbery
Features By Neil Miller on December 8, 2008 | Comments (18)Not a necessarily large update from the awards season warpath today, but there are quite a few different stories to talk about.
Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 92 – Team Fat Guys
Podcast By Fat Guys at the Movies on November 21, 2008 | Be the First To CommentKevin and Neil swoon over the CGI Disney dog and show their fangs about a certain high school vampire. Neil gives some love to the new Star Trek footage while Kevin proceeds to offend him with some smarmy suggestions about the forbidden love of Bella and Edward.
Do not be alarmed — Neil is not taking over the DVDs I Bought This Week column, just filling in for a week to give Brian’s mounting debt a week off.
BD Report: WALL-E and Tropic Thunder Explode in HD
Features By Neil Miller on November 17, 2008 | Be the First To CommentThis week’s Blu-ray Report takes us all over the world, from the deepest parts of the universe to the jungles of Vietnam. It is fantasy and fun, silliness and absurdity — it is Pixar’s WALL-E and the ridiculous ride that is Tropic Thunder.
Must Watch: The BURN-E Short from the WALL-E DVD
First Look By Neil Miller on November 16, 2008 | Be the First To CommentOne of the great things about Pixar DVDs is that they always include an additional short film that is somehow related to main film. And with the WALL-E DVD, we get a very funny little short about a repair bot named BURN-E. Check it out inside.
Making Wall-E Talk: A Q&A With Sound Master Ben Burtt
Behind the Scenes By Neil Miller on November 13, 2008 | Comments (425)While it is easy to get caught up in the beautiful visuals of a movie like Wall-E, it is also important to recognize the importance of the sound design — it is what truly gives the character life. And for that, director Andrew Stanton turned to the best possible man for the job… Ben Burtt.
WALL-E: Get a First Look at Wall-E’s Robot Pal Burn-E
Offbeat By Neil Miller on November 11, 2008 | Comments (14)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.
14 Animated Films Put Up Their CGI Dukes for Oscar Gold
Movie News By Neil Miller on November 11, 2008 | Comments (12)The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, better known to many of us as The Academy, has announced the 14 submitted films for the Best Animated Feature Award that will be handed out next February.
WALL-E Wins Coolest DVD Packaging of the Year So Far
Features By Neil Miller on November 8, 2008 | Comments (22)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.
BD Patrol: Kung Fu Panda Kicks and Punches in HD
Features By Neil Miller on November 8, 2008 | Comments (4)This weekend we have two special editions of the Blu-ray Patrol, one that features a Kung Fu-fighting Panda and another that features everyone’s favorite suave spy. We begin today with a look at Kung Fu Panda’s Blu-ray release…
Pixar may be on the cusp of their very first Best Picture nomination with Wall-E, but that doesn’t mean they’re resting on their CGI laurels. Their new film, Up, comes out next May and a new trailer has just been released.
Discuss: Should Wall-E Shoot for Best Picture?
Movie News By Cole Abaius on October 28, 2008 | Comments (36)Disney is looking to nab the Best Animated Feature nod and consideration for the Top Prize at the Oscars. Is it a good idea?
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