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Wednesday, January 6 2010

The Best Female Film Performances of 2009

Some in the media would have you think it was a sparse year for women on the silver screen. One peak at this amazing list of 20 girl power performances will have you giving said sentiments a specious second look.


Monday, April 28 2008

The Return of the Popcorn Circus: May 2008

In the first act of this four-part production, Tinsel Town decides to do some unbelievable front loading. Will there be room for independent offerings, or former HBO carnal comedy divas? Who knows? Without a doubt, it's an interesting way to start the season.


Reviews

Friday, April 10 2009

Observe and Report

Observe and Report proposes that a man who feels worthless is capable of a violent rage. If this sounds edgy, it's not.


Friday, June 6 2008

The Foot Fist Way

Fred is a sadder, more recognizable version of Ferrell characters like Ricky Bobby or Ron Burgundy, a pompous manchild with delusions of masculine dominance.


Blogs

Saturday, September 19 2009

Observe and Report (2009): Blu-ray

Observe and Report will arrive on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand & Digital Download on 22, September. For more information, feel free to click on the film's official site


Monday, April 13 2009

No Means Ho: Debating 'Observe and Report''s Most Controversial Scene

Rape? Or the Reality of Relationships circa 2009? Jody Hill's Observe and Report is being vilified over that very question.


Friday, April 10 2009

'Observe' Mines Humor Out of Pain, Peculiarity

It's safe to say that, somewhere down the line, Jody Hill is going to make a truly f*cked-up masterpiece. He's going to drop all the…


Tuesday, August 12 2008

Danny O.D.: Too Much McBride?

That's it. I've had it. I am officially at my character actor capacity. Nothing personal on the man in question, but after a summer where…


Thursday, June 19 2008

'Fist' is Funny and Fresh

Comedy can come out of a number of circumstances. Sometimes, all you need is a goofy premise, and audiences will laugh without realizing it. At…


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