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Hobbit

looks like Eddie Murphy’s A Thousand Words is another stinker (and other adventures in social networking)

Thu, Mar 08, 2012
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What my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today…

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Bilbo Baggins does manage to keep his shirt on

Tue, Jan 17, 2012
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Now, though, I have to wonder whether hobbits are as hairy all over as they are on their feet. The things I think about…

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The Hobbit is officially more awesome than The Dark Knight Rises

Sun, Jan 08, 2012
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But Bilbo Baggins appears to be officially less awesome than Bane. If you listen to the Twitter, at least…

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watch it: “The Hobbit Production Video #5”

Tue, Jan 03, 2012
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Watching a video like this only enhances my enjoyment of a film, because it makes me appreciate the effort that goes into creating a seamlessly authentic cinematic experience.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (teaser trailer)

Wed, Dec 21, 2011
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So apparently there’s some movie coming out about a fusty little homebody midget who goes on an adventure with a bunch of other midgets. Anyone heard anything about this?

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question of the day: After ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Twilight,’ will we see more movies broken up into multiple installments?

Tue, Nov 22, 2011
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Could Hollywood only get away with such a split when there is an existing and enthusiastic fanbase? Are these splits anything other than moneygrabbing on the studios’ part, a means to get twice the ticket sales out of fans?

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today in studio asskissing: just try avoiding ‘The Hunger Games’ between now and March

Tue, Nov 08, 2011
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I’m not posting these new character posters merely because I want to look at them. What makes you think that?

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watch it: Peter Jackson’s fourth video blog from the set of ‘The Hobbit’

Mon, Nov 07, 2011
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Did you know that The Hobbit is being shot in 3D? Well, it is.

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Swinging with the Finkels (review)

Fri, Aug 26, 2011
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I love Martin Freeman, I really do, but what the hell is this shit?

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Surrey Hills photo of the day: pretty cow

Sun, Jul 24, 2011
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A pretty cow with unusual markings: one wide white stripe around her middle.

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