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Top 5 Movies of the Summer

Top 5 Movies of the Summer
Topics : Top Movies Lists
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 31, 2009

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Observations from James Cameron’s Avatar Day

Observations from James Cameron’s Avatar Day
Topics : Rants
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 28, 2009 james-cameron-avatar-02

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Jon Favreau to direct 2011#039;s Cowboys and Aliens

Jon Favreau to direct 2011#039;s Cowboys and Aliens
Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 27, 2009

Off the Map full movie Film Insider, Ron Ashley, tells TheMovieBanter.com that there are serious rumors floating around that Jon Favreau will direct the 2011 blockbuster “Cowboys and Aliens.”  The film is starring Robert Downey Jr aka Iron Man. Cowboys and Aliens is a CGI film about Apache Indians and Western settlers, in Arizona, laying [...]

James Cameron isn’t God? When Did This Happen?

James Cameron isn’t God? When Did This Happen?
Topics : Rants
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 27, 2009 avatar

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Film Unknown to be Nominated for an Oscar?

Film Unknown to be Nominated for an Oscar?
Topics : Rants
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 25, 2009

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Did Twitter Help Inglourious Basterds to Box Office Success?

Did Twitter Help Inglourious Basterds to Box Office Success?
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Topics : Lists
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 24, 2009

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Shutter Island pushed to 2010

Shutter Island pushed to 2010
Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 21, 2009

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New Trailers + Rumors

New Trailers + Rumors
Topics : Trailers
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 21, 2009

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Best and Worst Celebrity Tippers

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Topics : Lists
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Old School for the New School: Amadeus

Old School for the New School: Amadeus
Topics : Old School for the New School
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 20, 2009 amadeus-movie

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Early Snap Review of Inglorious Basterds

Early Snap Review of Inglorious Basterds
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 19, 2009 PHer7nifHzhLhi_m

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Snap Review of Spread

Snap Review of Spread
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 18, 2009

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Guest Review of The Time Traveler#039;s Wife

Guest Review of The Time Traveler#039;s Wife
Topics : Guest Reviews
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 17, 2009

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Snap Review of District 9

Snap Review of District 9
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 17, 2009

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District 9 tops the Box Office

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 16, 2009

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Early Reviews on District 9

Early Reviews on District 9
Topics : Early Reviews
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 15, 2009

Well Banterers, District 9 Puzzlehead is here.  I have read a couple reviews on it as well as discussing the movie with some people that have seen it already, and reviews are mixed.  The Banter review will be on the site by Sunday, and we will notify you about it.  This way you guys can [...]

Blair Witch Director Wants to do a True Sequel

Blair Witch Director Wants to do a True Sequel
Topics : Rants
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Snap Review of G.I. Joe

Snap Review of G.I. Joe
Topics : Guest Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 13, 2009 gijoe

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A Big Week for the Movies

A Big Week for the Movies
Topics : Trailers
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 13, 2009

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Netflix Going to Announce Second Big Contest

Netflix Going to Announce Second Big Contest
Topics : Netflix
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 12, 2009 netflix

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Snap Review of Paper Heart

Snap Review of Paper Heart
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 12, 2009 PAPER-776369

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The District 9 Marketing Campaign

The District 9 Marketing Campaign
Topics : Rants
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 11, 2009

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Old School for the New School: The Sting

Old School for the New School: The Sting
Topics : Old School for the New School
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 8, 2009 thesting

This is a guest post from Kyle Patterson, a Penn State grad as well.  You can reach Kyle on Twitter. We are trying to introduce a new segment to TheMovieBanter, Old School for the New School.  We love bantering and reviewing the latest movies that come out, but as more movies come out every week, [...]

G.I. Joe Anyone?

G.I. Joe Anyone?
Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 7, 2009

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The Underground Queen of Comedy: Kristen Wiig

The Underground Queen of Comedy: Kristen Wiig
Topics : Rants
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Indie Spotlight – Adam

Indie Spotlight – Adam
Topics : Independent Movie
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 5, 2009

Ron Ashley is back to provide some insight on a new indie film he caught a couple days ago.  The film is titled “Adam” and is a romantic comedy written and directed by Max Mayer.  Starring Hugh Dancy, Peter Gallagher (from the ‘OC’ and Mr Deeds), Amy Irving, and Rose Byrne, the film is about [...]

Snap Review of The Collector

Snap Review of The Collector
Topics : Movie Reviews
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Snap Review of Funny People

Snap Review of Funny People
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 3, 2009

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Weekly Banter Reads

Topics : Weekly Movie Reads
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 2, 2009

August is here and a rainy start it is.  The new Judd Apatow release Funny People is the big movie of the week where he continued his string of dramadies.  Here are some movies reads, news, gossip, and more from around the net. Daemon’s Movies gives us the movie trailer for Ninja Assassin.  Get your [...]