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Jack Burridge did a very bad thing, years ago, as a child. Today, he’s a young man just released from a juvenile institution in a British city, trying to make his way anonymously in a world that knows all about his deed, and is not at all willing to pardon him for it.
Time to go public about this, as my online-movie-critiquing colleague Eric Snider has. Almost exactly a year ago, I was approached by Peerflix, the DVD-trading company, which was setting up an advertising network geared to movie-related Web sites and wanted me to join up. The idea was that once enough respected movie-related sites were onboard, … more…
(previous: Chapter Five: “Angels and Monsters”) It may sound absurd: but don’t be naive Even Heroes have the right to bleed I may be disturbed: but won’t you conceed Even Heroes have the right to dream but It’s not easy to be me Everyone thinks superheroes got it made. Not so. [spoiler-laden commentary on last … more…
Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… It’s a terrorism romance starring Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams, pulling an English accent. Incendiary opens in the U.K. on October 24; no U.S. release date has been announced.
(previous: Episode 5: “Goodbye to All That”) I find myself moved to snark on the robots from the future and the impending doom of the human race. Hey, it’s the way I roll. Feel free to discuss more in-depth in comments, should you be moved to do so. [spoilers after the jump!] Okay: How the … more…
I won’t tell you what network this news story aired on (though some of you may recognize the logo in the bottom left corner). It’s identified at the end. I will ask: Why should we have to go to this network for this perspective? And don’t say that they’re just trying to make us look … more…
FYI: The grandpa is Ernest Borgnine.
Well, at least Beverly Hills Chihuahua is dropping, however slowly: 1. Max Payne: $18 million (NEW) 2. Beverly Hills Chihuahua: $11.2 million (dropping 36% in its 3rd week) 3. The Secret Life of Bees: $11 million (NEW) 4. W.: $10.6 million (NEW) 5. Eagle Eye: $7.3 million (4th week) Eighteen million isn’t too bad for … more…
Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… Sony appears to be trying to bury this one with a limited release in the U.S. (it opens on 100 screens this Friday, and no word about any press screening in NYC, which, at this point, probably means there won’t be one), which is kinda weird. … more…
Michael Palin for vice president:
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