Essays

31 Days of Horror: The Descent

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Six women descend into an Appalachian cave in search of adventure, but instead find cannibalistic humanoid underground dwellers.

Celebrate The Financial Meltdown with ‘The More the Merrier’

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We may be homeless, but we kept our DVD player. If you can get your Netflix delivery sent to The Corner of Lincoln Park Behind the Third Bush, make a toast to the New Great Depression and watch this classic comedy.

Does the Plot to Eagle Eye Make Any Sense?

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Speaking of long stories people shouldn’t subjected to, Eagle Eye came out in theaters on Friday. Let’s just say, the Logic Nazi on this project really screwed the pooch.

A Handy User’s Guide for Tricking People Into Acting Foolish for Your Film

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You had the concept, the financing, and some production partners, but you were waiting to see if the Large Hadron Collider destroyed the earth by creating a black hole at its core and if Team Sacha Baron Cohen was going to survive the myriad lawsuits stemming from their sneaky interviewing malfeasance.

‘Battle in Seattle’ is Gripping and Intense from Start to Finish

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Perhaps I should just scrawl it on a placard: Battle in Seattle is an indie that deserves to stand out.

Editorial: Is the Iraq War Propelling the Superhero Film Phenomenon?

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Based on our cultural history, box office numbers, and the self-evident explosion of superhero films that’s taken place since 2003, it seems clear that The Iraq War is a major factor in one of the largest business trends in recent Hollywood history.

Four Movies to Show at the Democratic National Convention

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It turns out we’re going to be voting for President or mayor or something soon. Strap in as FSR takes you LIVE to the Democratic National Convention via my crappy apartment on Capitol Hill.

The Death of Motion Capture, the Future of Porn and Personal Rights

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Image Metrics is going to change the game of image capturing, revolutionize pornography and eventually ruin our lives. And we’re going to love it.

What’s with that Purple Cross-Dressing Hutt in The Clone Wars?

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While we sort-of, luke warmly enjoyed Star Wars: The Clone Wars, we have some Unanswered Questions.