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Challenging the New Epics
Summer has arrived and with it has come a broad swath of high-budgeted, action-packed blockbusters. Between Iron Man, Zohan and Batman the hits will keep coming.
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Mid-Summer Movie Report '07
Are summer movies a waste? People are always complaining about overstylized summer blockbusters, but are they really all that bad?
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Season of the Summer Blockbuster
The imminent arrival of such films as Transformers, the fifth Harry Potter and the sequel to the Fantastic Four herald that we are in the thick of the summer movie season
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Summer Blockbusters Boost Disney
After the firings, Disney Studios finds their third quarter earnings are up 39%.
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The Summer Blockbuster
The Summer Blockbuster changed Hollywood. Studios had regained control of the system and once again the film world evolved into something other than an art-form.
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Have Computer Visuals Gone Too Far?
In the past couple of years, computer visuals have become much more commonplace, where we actually have digital characters and entire sets all being created on computers. This summer's blockbusters are perfect examples of this new trend. Has the craft of filmmaking lost something with this new reliance on computers for visual effects?
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Incredible Hulk Trailer Released!
The long-awaited new trailer for "The Incredible Hulk", starring Edward Norton, has hit the internet. Will it live up to the hype? James Luxford finds out...
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Iron Man: The Movie
Iron Man is an unbelievably entertaining film but at its core, it is about something of great interest to the entire world.
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Mongol: Genghis Khan's Rise
Billed as an epic action movie on Genghis Khan's beginnings, Mongol instead delivers a love story with everything else trailing behind it.
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Sex and the City Cocktails
Move over cosmos. In an effort to promote the upcoming Sex and the City movie, there are four new character-based cocktails sure to be all the rage.
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The Films of the 1970s
The films of the 1970's were attempts to explore the mindsets of a society undergoing tremendous change through honest portrayals of real people
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Transformers The Movie On DVD
Autobots and Decepticons land on Earth and continue their battle for a special cube that brings ordinary machinery to life. A review of Transformers the movie on DVD
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Will Smith in Peter Berg's Hancock
Peter Berg's "Hancock" puts a darker and more creative spin on the "Super-Hero" genre
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The Closet
Review of French comedy, The Closet, directed by Francis Veber
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Clone Wars news
The marketing machine is kicking in on George Lucas' upcoming CGI TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Here's an image of Yoda from the series.
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Evolution of Heath Ledger Short Acting Career
Heath Ledger evolved his acting career from heartthrob for teens across America to strong leading man and eventual scene stealer between his first and last movies.
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Meet the Robinsons holds at 7
It's the first weekend of the summer season and Meet the Robinsons manages to hold tight on the #7 spot.
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Next Big Thing Shia LeBoeuf
Shia LeBoeuf has ascended from supporting roles and smaller films to headlining in major blockbusters, such as Transformers and Indiana Jones.
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Ratatouille Up For Visual FX Oscar
Both Beowulf and Ratatouille have made the fifteen film shortlist for Best Visual Effects category at this year's Oscars. Awards are handed out on February 24th.
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Alex O'Connell, a young explorer, awakens the Dragon Emperor and must enlist the help of his parents to overthrow this powerful enemy, determined to rule the world.
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The Onion Movie DVD Review
Despite having been shelved for the past two years, The Onion Movie DVD finally sees a release, almost five years after having begun production.
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August Rush Film Review
A review of the feature film "August Rush" that recognizes the movie is intended as a fairytale and that highlights the film's work with sound and with music.
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Cloverfield
A look at the monster flick, Cloverfield, highlighting the film for its creativity.
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Director Profile: Christopher Nolan
Who is Christopher Nolan and how has he managed to re-invent the Batman franchise? Read on to discover more of the man and his astonishing films.
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Face/Off (1997)
Review of John Woo's action masterpiece Face/Off (1997). A look back at one of the most exciting and well-directed action movies in recent years.
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Film Review: Minority Report
A review of Stephen Speilberg's latest venture, <i>Minority Report</i> which provides a fascinating view of a future in which murder is stopped before it occurs.
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How Internet Buzz is Affecting The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight has one of the most prominent and successful viral campaigns behind its release. An overview of the online buzz surrounding summer's hottest film.
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Igor Poster From Weinstein Company
Check out the teaser poster for Igor, directed by Anthony Leondis and starring John Cusack, James Lipton, Steve Buscemi and John Cleese. Film opens September 19th.
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Iron Man opens in theaters
Robert Downey Jr. is absolutely excellent. The film represents a departure from the traditional comic book movie formula. Acting and script get credence over action.
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Is Downloading Damaging The Film Industry?
In an era of kiddie-friendly films, soaring ticket prices and perpetual disappointments, are cinemas losing the fight against internet downloads?
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Jason Bateman, Michael Cera: Bluth Family Cast
Though the show was canceled, DVD will allow new viewers to meet these characters and see where three of today's rising comedic actors got their major breakthrough.
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Monsters vs. Aliens Moved Again
Hoping to stay out of Avatar's way, DreamWorks Animation is giving their movie Monsters vs. Aliens a March 27, 2009 release date.
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Pirates of Caribbean Party Ideas
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is reopening our children's obsession with pirates. Take a couple of ideas from the new movie to totally customize your own party
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Road Trips with Kids
Summertime is family travel time, but it doesn't have to be a headache to road trip with kids. A few key tips will have you at your destination frazzle-free.
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Sex and the City: the Movie Review
Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, & Charlotte meet the big screen. It's lost a bit of it's edge, but the popularity of Sex and the City indicates a shift in female empowerment.
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Sony Selling Animation, FX?
Sony Pictures Entertainment is considering selling 50% of its animation division, and even more of its ImageWorks digital effects house.
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Star Robot Chicken Wars
Robot Chicken will parody the Star Wars saga on June 17th. Guest voices include Mark Hamill, Conan O'Brien, Hulk Hogan, and George Lucas.
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The Dark Knight Opens This Weekend
The summer of comic book adaptations continues with the release of Batman sequel
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The Demise of the Blockbuster Film
Blockbuster films were once thoughtful, yet hugely entertaining additions to filmmaking, but now are insults to their origins.
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Top 10 Space Movies
A look at the best space movies that Hollywood has ever made.
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Top Ten Summer Jobs for Teens
For high school and college students who are looking to earn some money this summer, here are ten ideas of where to look for work.
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Witty Satire 'Pumpkin' Shows Christina Ricci in a New Light
A review of the new Christina Ricci movie, "Pumpkin." The film, which also stars Brenda Blethyn and Dominique Swain, opens in limited release June 28.
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X-Men Movie Success
X-Men movie - post your thoughs and read the offical scoop.
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&quot;Big Fat Liar&quot;-- A Film for the Kid in All of Us
A review of the new family comedy, "Big Fat Liar." The film stars Emmy nominee Frankie Muniz and Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes.
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20 Important CGI Flicks
What are the 20 most important moments in CGI movie history? I take you through my list of candidates. Part #3 of a 5-part series.
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99 Cent Video FLASHBACK: Dead By Dawn: Exploring The Twisted Vision of Sam Raimi
To most moviegoers, writer, director, and producer Sam Raimi is best known as the man behind this summer's blockbuster Spider Man, but longtime fans will always remember him as the gifted, twisted, and at times revolutionary mind behind arguably the coolest horror trilogy ever captured on celluloid, the Evil Dead.
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Countdown to Director Oliver Stone's "W"
Oliver Stone's upcoming biopic of President George W. Bush casts an unflattering shadow over much of his earlier career.
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Early Outlook for Oscar 2000 Nominations
It's not too early to look at what films from the first part of 1999 stand a chance to be major Oscar contenders in March of 2000 at the next Academy Awards.
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