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New York Film Critics Betray Heath Ledger

New York Film Critics Betray Heath Ledger

On Wednesday the New York Film Critics Circle announced their top picks for this year.

 

Surprisingly, and more than anything, stupidly they announced that Josh Brolin was the recipient of  "Best Male Supporting Actor."

 

What the hell?

 

Now, I know that some people will argue that Heath Ledger does not necessarily deserve an Oscar just because...

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Yes, the "300" Sequel is Happening, Despite 299 Dead Spartans

Yes, the "300" Sequel is Happening, Despite 299 Dead Spartans

So someone finally asked Zack Snyder if there was going to be a 300 sequel happening, and guess what? He said yes! In fact, he's been talking with graphic novelist Frank Miller about writing a book that takes place after the battle at the Hot Gates and before the giant end battle led by that one eyed guy.

 

History does lay out a bunch of possib...

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Judd Apatow Rumored to Take on "Ghostbusters 3"

Judd Apatow Rumored to Take on "Ghostbusters 3"

There are whispers all around the blogosphere recently that there may be a new Ghostbusters movie in the works, and there are even quieter whispers that hit comedy machine Judd Apatow may be involved.


The reports spawned from a recent Variety report that Office scribes Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky have been commissioned to write a script f...

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8 Great Stoner Movies: Pineapple Express Ed.

8 Great Stoner Movies: Pineapple Express Ed.

I can smell the sweet stench of cannabis already. It looks like Hollywood is going green, grass green that is. With the recent premiere of Pineapple Express, another movie has been added to the long list of stoner movies. Is it really that funny to watch tripped out belligerent fools as films' protagonists? Absolutely!

Here’s OTR’s comprehensi...

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5-Word Movie Review: Step Brothers

5-Word Movie Review: Step Brothers

Ferrell and Reilly Stumble – Again

 

 


Final Thoughts: Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are definitely in a comedic slump.

 

Ferrell’s last film, Semi-Pro, was devoid of humor, and Reilly’s Walk Hard offended more than it entertained.

 

Desperate for a hit, the two comedians decided it was time to rekindle their “shake-n-bake” magic from Tallade...

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5-Word Review: The X-Files - I Want to Believe

5-Word Review: The X-Files - I Want to Believe

Don’t Believe, Know It Sucks

 

 

 

Final Thoughts: The first X-Files movie opened in 1998 and raked in an impressive $189 million at the worldwide box-office.

 

Given its success, why did the show’s creators wait ten years to make another one?

 

The X-Files may still have its share of loyal zealots who turn out at yearly comic-cons dressed in Fo...

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Fresh Cream: All the News We Missed

Fresh Cream: All the News We Missed

The College Football Guys describe each member of the Pacific Ten Conference in terms of fine wine.

 

Adam Estoclet, a Dartmouth student, was arrested after breaking into a home to use the phone and call his mother. He probably would’ve gotten away for it if it wasn’t for mommy ratting him out.

 

UW-Madison blogger EG weighed in on George The Gi...

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5-Word Movie Review: The Love Guru

5-Word Movie Review: The Love Guru

A Lobotomy Would Be Funnier

 

 

Final Thoughts:  Let me be blunt – there’s absolutely nothing of value in this movie.

 

Nothing.

 

The Love Guru is more or less an hour and a half of fart jokes, lame name puns, penis references and recycled Austin Powers jokes. Whoever worked on this script needs to retire immediately.

 

Yes – that means you, Mi...

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5-Word Movie Review: The Incredible Hulk

5-Word Movie Review: The Incredible Hulk

Hulk Smash This Terrible Film

 

 

Final Thoughts: Let’s face it – the first Incredible Hulk film with Eric Bana was a colossal disaster marred by poor editing, terrible acting and an incoherent plot.

 

The new Hulk film with Edward Norton and Liv Tyler is pretty much the same thing, but with a coherent plot that is simply dull, uninspired and co...

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Five-Word Review: Kung Fu Panda

Five-Word Review: Kung Fu Panda

Karate Animals Bring Endless Smiles

 

 

 

Final Thoughts: One of my best friends is a film-nerd. You know, Cinema-Kid, Has-his-movie-in-production-soon kind of guy. Very smart, very talented. Being friends with a cinema kid is hard because, after a while, you never enjoy movies quite the way you used to. The Cinema Kid may have made you smarter,...

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