Rants

The Christian World Of C.S. Lewis

The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader has a new trailer that shows just how lacking Lewis’s Christian beliefs are missing from the film.

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Posted by : Parrish Tigh on November 11, 2010

Keith Is Still In

Keith Richards is still in Pirates 4, Disney says.

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Posted by : Parrish Tigh on November 6, 2010

Is Zach Galifianakis the next Lady Gaga?

A rant about Galifianakis’ constant typecasting and whether or not it’ll be good for him in the long run.

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Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on November 5, 2010

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has to be one of the greatest cult classics of all time. Where else can you find such a perfect combination of horror film references, transvestites, aliens, singing, and dancing? And need I even mention the fiercely fabulous performance by Tim Curry? Apparently the film had a lot of trouble [...]

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Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on October 26, 2010

Gee, Disney, what do you want to do tonight? The same thing we do every night, Marvel—try to take over the world!

This week, the Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, and Marvel Studios announced that Disney will now have the distribution rights for Iron Man 3 and The Avengers—not Paramount. Disney agreed to pay Paramount $115 million to ease the transition, though. No offense, but that’s like agreeing to give a child a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup [...]

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Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on October 23, 2010

And the secret to Pixar’s success is…

Come on, do you really think they’d tell us? I recently attended a Q&A featuring both the director and producer of Pixar’s Toy Story 3, Lee Unkrich and Darla Anderson, respectively. When asked the usual question on how Pixar does so well every time, they responded with the usual answers: they try their best, they [...]

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Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on October 21, 2010

Will Chloe Moretz Kick The Social Network’s Ass This Weekend?

As you fellow Movie-Banterers know, both The Social Network and Let Me In are premiering this weekend. I know we’re all thinking it so I’ll just say it-Does Let Me In stand a chance??? Let’s think about this… I think it’s safe to say that they’re both culturally American films—Let Me In is basically the [...]

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Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on September 30, 2010

Deadpool vs. RIPD: The Quest for Ryan Reynolds

So there’s a dilemma. Ryan Reynolds has too many things on his plate. Personally, I love fitting everything I can on my plate until there’s no room. Then I bring it back to my table, eat most of it, but just can’t finish everything I planned on. Mr. Reynolds, welcome to your own personal plate. [...]

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Posted by : Nick Poyner on September 23, 2010

Why 500 Million Friends May Lead to $500 Million Dollars

Ever since I was introduced to Facebook back in Freshman year of college in 2003, it has been a huge part of my life.  Much can be said for the same of the leading social network.  It’s funny how a site which was built to allow students to connect together has changed so much over [...]

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Posted by : Craig Kessler on September 23, 2010

A look at the upcoming Disney movie TANGLED

  Disney’s Tangled, the company’s next animated classic, comes out November 24th. The film is an adaptation of the popular Brothers Grimm fairy tale, “Rapunzel.” Unlike Disney’s previous 2D classics, this one will be in 3D animation. I suppose Disney is trying to conform to the popularity of 3D films in the current generation in [...]

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Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on September 20, 2010

A look at the new film Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole

An interesting look at the director behind the new film Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole will be released in theaters this Friday. My first thought after watching the trailer was “prettttty”. My second thought was that the film’s creators really know how to portray [...]

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Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on September 20, 2010

Testament to 8 Mile

After being at perhaps the best concert I’ve ever been to, I realized once again how great a movie 8 Mile really is. I’m actually writing this post after just getting back from the Jay Z/Eminem concert at Yankee Stadium, and let me just add that the concert should be labeled more a spectacle.  With [...]

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Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on September 15, 2010

Ode to Burton

As you know, I admire Tim Burton. I think he’s a genius. I just wish he’d do more original…Oh I wrote that one already. This weekend I came across a video of a seven year old who also shares my admiration for the director entitled “Tim.” The character in the short film is obsessed with [...]

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Posted by : Nick Poyner on September 13, 2010

Avatar Will Win Best Picture Because of Patrick Ewing

Patrick Ewing entered the 1985 draft as the best player in the country.  this also happened to be the first year that the NBA turned to their new ping pong ball style way to determine the order for the draft.  Sure enough out of nowhere, the New York Knicks, a struggling team, ended up with [...]

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Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 5, 2010

Vassup Mit Brüno? – The Controversy behind Sacha Baron Cohen’s Latest Effort to Offend

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Predator Island move This is from Nick: http://nicksmovieblog-macattack.blogspot.com/ Brüno is a bad movie! We have to stop this, people shouldn’t watch this! But…how do you get mad at a movie that’s sole purpose is to receive just that response? Whaaaat? That’s an interesting question raised about Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest flick about a gay Austrian [...]

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Posted by : Craig Kessler on July 14, 2009

Adaptations that Change Books Endings Ruin the Movie

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I am a big fan of reading books, try to do some reading every day.  I also like reading books that are going to be turned into movies.  For some reason, it’s nice to end up seeing a movie and getting the full visual sense that you can’t always get from a book.  Of course [...]

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Posted by : Craig Kessler on July 1, 2009

American Gladiators Bringing Bad Ass Names and Bad Haircuts to Big Screen

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Honkytonk Man hd buy Dead Wood Rumors have been confirmed that American Gladiators will be getting its own movie now.  Based off the competition show we all watched and loved growing up in the 90′s, this Joes vs Pros, David vs Goliath action will be taking it to the big screen.  Watching the competitive little [...]

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Posted by : Craig Kessler on May 14, 2009

Does Chris Pine Have the Star Power to be James T Kirk?

Friday After Next hd The Anderson Tapes download With the opening of Star Trek this Friday May 8th, the world of sci-fi captivated gurus and global Trekkies will flock to the theaters to see the new film.  Early Reviews on the film have nothing short of spectacular.  I believe it to be the MUST SEE [...]

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Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on May 6, 2009

Bale Not Wahlberg Will Carry Boxing Movie The Fighter

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The Pacifier download Christian Bale has signed onto the Mark Wahlberg project The Fighter about Irish blue collar boxer Mickey Ward. Bale will be playing Wahlberg’s half brother Dickey Eklund in the role. I am a boxing fan and have had the pleasure to watch Ward fight before. The first time was when I stumbled [...]

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Posted by : Craig Kessler on April 23, 2009