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TRON Sequel Gets Points For Not Being A Reboot

March 9th, 2010 by Skelton

Plus, it has the original Tron: Bruce FUCKING Boxleitner! AND cranky old Jeff Bridges vs. possibly-evil YOUNG Jeff Bridges Computer Program. And No. 13 from “House M.D.” dressed like a neon porn star from a Stanley Kubrick wet dream. (more…)

Credit Due: Tarantino saves LA’s New Beverly Cinema

February 19th, 2010 by Skelton

“As long as I’m alive, and as long as I’m rich, the New Beverly will be there, showing double features in 35mm,” Tarantino said. (from The Hollywood Reporter)

He’d already been paying the rent for some time, then just bought the place outright to keep the family-run place going. I’ve bashed his last few movies, but have to give the man credit for walking the walk. You don’t see Paul McCartney taking out his ludicrously giant wallet to save Abbey Road.

WTF: Avatar Making Depressed People More Depressed

January 13th, 2010 by Skelton

Apparently, some folks are so overwhelmed by the special-effects in Avatar that they find life in the real world more depressing afterwards. Strangely enough, I didn’t feel any different about life in the real world after seeing Avatar. However, since reading this article about people being so emotionally affected by Avatar, I have fallen into a deep, deep depression.

On the upside, Jennifer Love Hewitt has bedazzled her vagina.

Via Huffington Post

R.I.P. Dan O’Bannon

December 18th, 2009 by Skelton

Goodbye to the man behind the curtain of many childhood delights and terrors.

Nic Cage Shoots A Little Girl

December 14th, 2009 by Skelton

If this movie is half as bonkers as Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans, I’m in.

* UPDATE *

Looks like they killed the original trailer, so enjoy this just-as-badass one: