Blockbuster is run by idiots

The Hollywood Reporter says the company is developing a new service “that will allow consumers to download movies onto portable devices in two minutes.” Got that? You have to get in your car and drive to a Blockbuster story — not forgetting to bring along a gadget that serves no other purpose other than transporting … more…

is it heartless of me to say…

…that I’m not sorry the New York City backlot at Universal Studios was among the assets destroyed in the big fire there this weekend? The usual caveats: I’m glad no one was seriously hurt, it’s a good thing only duplicate video and film was lost, it’s a shame a lot of movie history has been … more…

Torchwood Series 2 Finale Upsets Even Hitler…

Oh man, I haven’t laughed so hard in ages. But don’t watch if you haven’t finished Season 2 of Torchwood: Thanks to Mark Bourne, my DVD editor at Film.com, and reader David for pointing this out to me. Speaking of: If you get HDnet, you should be watching Torchwood on Monday nights — the network … more…

‘Doctor Who’ mid season trailer

Don’t watch it if you don’t want to know what’s coming up: The names of the remaining episodes are: Episode 8: “Silence in the Library” (Part One), by Steven Moffat (just aired in England tonight) Episode 9: “Forest of the Dead” (Part Two), by Moffat Episode 10: “Midnight,” by Russell T. Davies Episode 11: “Turn … more…

I still hate John Scalzi

But what he has to say in his latest piece at AMC’s blog — “Why the Movie Version of Your Favorite SciFi Book Stinks, Part I” — is spot on. John says in the article that he spent last weekend at an SF convention (as I did, though not at the same one), and that … more…

my take of the ‘Lost’ season finale

Over at Film.com. If you’d like to comment, please do so there. Speaking of Lost, have you seen Sawyer’s Nickname Generator on the official Lost site? Here’s what James would call me: Huckleberry Pinhead? I’m pretty sure that means he loves me.