May 2010

The season finale of [H]ouse is airing  Monday, May 17th on FOX at 8pm titled, “Help Me”.  It was directed by Greg Yaitanes (Children of Dune, Bones, House).
It was shot on the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR, a still camera that shoots stunning HD motion footage. This camera was also used extensively on the SyFy series Caprica.
According to Greg, “it has a sensor the same size as the Vistavision 35mm horizontal format… 8 perf full frame… but given the fast Canon lenses available , (50mm T1.0, 85mm T1.2 for example)… creates of the look of ‘big cinema’ 70mm film which gave us a very shallow depth of field.”
Here is an interview with Greg about the episode.
http://philipbloom.co.uk/other-stuff/case-studies/greg-yaitanes-house-interview-transcription/
Initially the camera could only shoot 30 or 25 fps, which made it a nightmare for post. I’m not sure if it was a firmware upgrade, but we were able to get 24 fps on Caprica. It has a 21 megapixel sensor, and is incredibly sensitive to light. Finally, it is able to shoot 30 minutes of 1080p...

The Walking Dead hanging at the Egyptian Theater for some Zombie Fun
On Friday, May 21st  - Fremont Outdoor Movies teamed up with the Seattle International Film Festival and ZomBcon to create one of the most unique movie experiences Seattle ever seen. In the honor of George A. Romero’s newest film SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD’s West Coast premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival, it seemed fiitting that a Zombie walk was in order. Thanks to Ryan Reiter, Artistic Director of the Fremont Outdoor Movies and ZomBcon, along with Eric Pope of the Seattle Zombie Walk that threw a great SIFF kick off party in Seattle’s popular Capitol Hill neighborhood at Boom Noodle.

Zombies eat hipsters on Capitol Hill
“Talk about some serious fun at a film festival ” says Reiter who has worked with some of the most prestigious festivasl in the world like Sundance, AFI FEST, Los Angeles Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival in year’s past...

Was excited to see Iron Man-2 finally, on the opening day, after long wait – in IMAX. I liked it. It’s good, but don’t set your expectations too high if you want to really enjoy it. The movie feels like it’s composed of a lot of individual scenes and bits and pieces, but the whole picture is a bit chunky – a lot of characters were introduced, but they did not have a chance to fully open up or really do anything. Perhaps it’s a set up for a sequel, perhaps it was just cut badly. The latter is more likely, since there were quite a few continuity problems.
The plot: Six months after the end of the first movie, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is a celebrity for using his Iron Man armored suit to help negotiate peace between major world superpowers, thus bringing the longest period of peace on the planet (no major wars for the whole 6 months?). But every hero has enemies. Senator Stern (Gary Shandling) demands that “dangerous” suit be transferred into control of US government. Meanwhile the arc reactor that keeps his heart running is slowly killing him. Believing his death is imminent, he appoints his assistant Pepper Potts  (Gwyneth Paltrow) the CEO of Stark Industries, replacing her with Natalie Rush...

By Nicole Sperling
Nicole Sperling: Even after screening for would-be buyers, viewers wonder whether it's real or hoax

By Mandi Bierly
Mandi Bierly records one bit of overheard NSFMD (Not Suitable for Mother's Day) conversation as it played before ''Iron Man 2''

By Nicole Sperling
Sequel has fifth highest opening weekend ever; high grades from audiences bodes well for longevity

Last night (May 26) we screened La Scala’s brand new Das Rheingold, the first installment in its brand new Ring Cycle. You can join the debate over whether the dancers were distracting or brilliant by clicking here. One thing not up for debate – René Pape is a RIDICULOUSLY good Wotan. His singing was tasteful and elegant, with his trademark natural, rolling tone. He never shouted, he never pushed. (If you missed Das Rheingold Live, fear not: we have encore screenings scheduled for November!) I’m already looking forward to Die Walküre, which we’ll be screening live on Dec. 7.

But! Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There’s something else to look forward to, and it’s only a month away! That would be Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades, broadcast live from the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, starring Misha Didyk, on Thursday July 1st. According to the San Juan Star, Misha’s voice is “gigantic, power...

Puccini’s Tosca will be broadcast live from Genoa’s Teatro Carlo Felice to cinemas across Europe on June 10, 2010. The production stars Daniela Dessì and Fabio Armiliato, two of the hottest stars on the European opera scene. American audiences will get a chance to catch Tosca (get it?) in September, when she’ll be hitting theatres in full force across the United States.

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by Harry B. Miller III, A.C.E.  – reprinted from CinemaEditor Magazine
I’m always amazed at what I don’t know, but learn through some experimentation.
My Avid Media Composer software has for years come with the visual effects plug-ins from Boris FX, the suite called Boris Continuum Complete (BCC). Boris is a software plug-in for Media Composer (and other platforms such as After Effects). It enables an editor to add effects such as colors, glows, distortions, lights, textures, keys, and mattes to any shot. Every once in a while I’d dabble with different effects, a blur, a glow, etc. It all seemed fun enough, but often too complicated to completely understand.
Then one day I found out what I really didn’t know: an function within Boris called PixelChooser. When did that happen?
I know this might be way too geeky for a magazine like CinemaEditor that is about the art and craft of editing, but technology is forever more a part of that art and craft. These types of effects have become essential to story telling. For example, when Dexter Morgan has imaginary conversations with his dead father in the series DEXTER, the audience is instantly clued in by the glow effect on the image that this is Dexter’s imagination.
And PixelChoose...

1. Most Unabashedly Spiritual Send-Off: Lost’s final two-and-a-half hours is about letting go and moving on, which Jack does when his father helps him accept that he and all his island friends are, in fact, dead. A moving reunion segues into the requisite white light, which engulfs our favorite castaways as we see how Jack’s corporeal existence ended. Next step: We’ll be working with Dr. Cohen-McGinty on letting go and moving on from Lost.
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Top-Moments-Lost-1019041.aspx

A man finds himself disoriented and doesn't know where he is...

The Cinema Department office, as well of most if not all of SFSU will be closed Thursday, May 27th through Tuesday, June 1st for furlough days & the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen Wednesday, June 2nd at 1pm. To stay updated on our closures & events, check the Calendar link to the left. For more information about SFSU furloughs, please see http://www.sfsu.edu/~news/2010/spring/53.html

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The next wave of film begins at SF State. Join us for the celebration of the 50th Film Finals. Scores of innovative independent filmmakers and future Academy Award winners work nonstop to get their films accepted to this annual juried screening. Be the first to see these emerging filmmakers at the Bay Area’s premier college cinema event.

While digital film has sparked a tech...

A&E Network announces the original scripted drama series, " The Glades " (previously titled "Sugarloaf"). "The Glades," a character driven police procedural set in the fictional town of Palm Glade, Florida, stars Australian actor Matt Passmore ("McLeod's Daughters," "Underbelly"), Kiele Sanchez ("Lost," "Samantha Who?") and Carlos Gómez ("Shark," "Sleeper Cell").

In "The Glades," Passmore stars as Jim Longworth, an attractive, brilliant, yet hard to get along with homicide detective from

In a unique effort Audi has created its signature sound: from music to voicemail.

HD screenshots of Fringe episode "Over There, Part 2" are now available at FringeFiles.com.

These screen caps have all been hand selected to increase quality and reduce duplicates, but if there's something that might be missing, you can request a specific Fringe screenshot in the Fringe Easter Eggs section.

Promotional photos for "Over There, Part 2" are also available at FringeFiles.com.

A&E Network announces the original scripted drama series, " The Glades " (previously titled "Sugarloaf").

By Mandi Bierly
Mandi Bierly records one bit of overheard NSFMD (Not Suitable for Mother's Day) conversation as it played before ''Iron Man 2''

By Lisa Schwarzbaum
Lisa Schwarzbaum on comic-book blockbuster turning heads with its strength among female ticket buyers

By Mandi Bierly
Presale on Fandango and MovieTickets.com; timing coincides with May 13 airing of stars' sitdown with Oprah Winfrey

By Nicole Sperling
Sources tell Nicole Sperling that Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz seek $4 million each for ''Breaking Dawn''

NFL player Michael Oher and the Tuohy Family assist with the project.

By Nicole Sperling
Sequel has fifth highest opening weekend ever; high grades from audiences bodes well for longevity

A&E has solidified its place as the fourth largest entertainment cable network among adults 18-49, continuing its phenomenal ratings growth behind the strength of the network's Real Life Drama brand and expansive slate of original series.

A record year across all key demos in 2009 capped off six consecutive years of growth and A&E began 2010 with the best quarter in network history.

A round-up of all the new releases

Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) is travelling 320 days a year, firing people for bosses who are too cowardly to do it themselves. And he loves travelling – airports, planes, hotels, the professional politeness and the privileges that come with being a frequent flyer – that’s where he feels at home. He even gives lectures about [...]

No stars to five stars, keep up with all the releases since January

When Koza is mysteriously shot, the rebellion is reborn, but Vivi's cries for a ceas

The team assists at the scene of an emergency.

I played the very first Prince of Persia game in my old PC in the 1990's and it was a slick game. So when I saw the trailer for the the very first Prince of Persia movie (although it was based on a later version of the game), I was pretty amped up. I figured this could be a good franchise.

But after watching the movie, I hope they won't make a sequel.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has the signature of Jerry Bruckheimer film, but it falls flat on generating excitement and memorable action sequences. The chemistry between the titular prince (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) and the princess (played by Gemma Arterton), one of the key parts of the making the movie go forward, is as generic as they come.

The sense of adventure seems to be lost in the whole movie's preoccupation with sand, time travel, and politics. There's no major threat to give folks a big reason to root for the Prince. The supporting characters, save of Alfred Molina's, are forgettable. If you're a fan of big twists though, you'll like how the film wraps up.

For me, the ultimate...

Wow, Shrek is re-writing the book on "How to Milk a Film Franchise."

Shrek Forever After is not only the weakest of the Shrek series so far, but seems me a play by Dreamworks' at the 3D goldrush.

The story could be seen as Shrek in the Twilight Zone as the lovable ogre is transported to an alternate universe no thanks to a shady deal with the devious Rumpelstiltskin.What makes the premise rather unacceptable for me is that the whole premise of the alternate universe/timeline is a bad fir in the fantasy realm of Shrek.

If the plot was bad enough, the jokes in the movie is a rehash of what the first movies had done. Kids will surely like the physical humor and the animation, but adults will rant at the lack of originality. The franchise seems to have run out of fresh ideas-- even the talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas couldn't lift this film.

Shrek Forever After qualifies as an exercise of futility for me. I suggest...

It's good to be blogging about movies again! I got married and was on vacation for almost a month and what a perfect way to get back in the blogging groove by reviewing a movie about a wedding.

Here Comes The Bride is a comedy about trading places-- five characters are on their way to a wedding when a (super)natural event causes them to switch bodies. Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas, John Lapus, and Jaime Fabregas play the five seemingly flawed characters that for different reasons complemented the flaw of another person. The movie gets its funny moments from the mismatch and role reversals due to the body/soul switching. It also helps that Eugene Domingo and John Lapus brought their "A" game.

Helmed by the talented Chris Martinez (writer of Kimmy Dora: Kambal Sa Kiyeme and director/writer of 100), the movie...

Solitary ManVery Good Reviews, Key Cities (71.5% Positive). Solitary Man opened in key cities to very good reviews. • Amy Biancolli wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle, "...although the movie's end zone is visible from a long way off, Douglas brings us... More about this film...

Iron Man 2Good (Not Great) Reviews (62.1% Positive). Iron Man 2 opened to good not great reviews. • Claudia Puig wrote in USA Today, "The action sequences are fun... the dialogue can be zingy. But the movie strains under the weight of an... More about this film...

Movie: Badmaash Company
Director: Parmeet Sethi
Cast: Shahid Kapur, Anushka Sharma, Veer Das, Meiyang Chang
Genre: Heist/Con
Rating: *
Ludicrous and boring! This is my reaction to the movie. I didn’t find anything worthy of entertainment in this movie. The so-called badmaashi didn’t appeal to me. The content seems to be so ingenuous that I have my doubts!
The narrative is not really innovative. The movie begins with Shahid and his friends making trip to Bangkok for a retailer. This trip frames Shahid’s perception of life and influences him to earn money quickly through unscrupulous means. Meanwhile, our hero has ample time to romance his girl and lead a lavish lifestyle with his bumchums. The screenplay explores Shahid’s rise and fall and then again a rise with hardly a bother from my end.
Here are few reasons why this movie could be in your AVOID list:

• Boring direction
• Dull storyline
• Foolish dialogues
• No solid grounding of the happenings in the movie
• Non-happening music
• Lack of emotions, thrills,suspense, characterization

Everything seems a cake walk in the movie. Having great ideas is not enough; execution matters a lot. The hero t...

The year 2000 saw ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena’ and thereafter there has been no stopover. I am talking of Hrithik Roshan and his dance hits. His pelvic moves have swayed people like anything. This song in his debut movie followed by ‘Main Aisa Kyon Hoon’ of movie Lakshya and ‘Its Magic’ of movie Koi Mil Gaya have enthralled audiences worldwide. In his to be released movie, Kites, the charmer sways his body to a song called Fire.
If one has caught hold of the preview then one just can’t imagine the talent, versatility and sense of rhythm of this dancer. The dance moves are simply awesome. Here, he is with Locking Popping, Hip Hop and other dance forms. What is presented to the viewer is a dance competition scenario wherein a group of fellows seem to compete with Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut.
Have a look at Hrithik’s well-built body, his expressions, his body control and you’ll be amazed. Dressed in whites, both Hrithik and Kangana throw an attitude never seen before. The lighting scheme, camera angles render a good feel to the clip.
I wonder if a twelve second clip threw me into amazement and created a gush of adrenaline in my body, what the song would do. Could this be his best choreographed performance till date? Come May 21andthe verdict ...

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Gaby puts herself at risk in an attempt to help Angie.

Comic Bill Engvall helps the team rebuild a house for a family in Texas struggling to overcome

Moe becomes a judge on American Idol.

Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) is a very ordinary guy whose only ‘superpower’ is to be invisible to girls. But there is a nagging question going through his mind: Why did never anybody dress up as a costumed vigilante and went out there on the streets, protecting the good people and catching the bad? ‘Because they [...]

Green Lantern Movie in 2011! Batman 3 in 2012! Is the Justice League movie far behind?! Get a rundown of all the upcoming DC Comics movies! Also news on Avatar 2 and a Roller Coaster Tycoon movie! Host Grace Randolph gives you an inside look at upcoming movies and the box office with an industry perspective!

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The poster promises an unstoppable motorcycle-hurling monster, cops clutching their useless submachine guns, and buxom beauties screaming in terror at a hairy beast that "breeds with anything." As great as all that sounds, it's not the movie that I watched. Not even close.

Why do people decide that big creepy mansions in the middle of nowhere make great vacation rentals? You know someone is going to get possessed. It's usually on the lease in the small print.

Watch Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor in the theatrical trailer of Prakash Jha's politcial thriller Raajneeti.

After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws’ kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? Watch the fourth and final installment of Shrek to know...

Canada's Media City Festival reaches its 16th edition next May 25th, presenting over 75 film and video works from all over the world during its 5-day run. Canadian Film and Video and Regional Artists programmes will feature works from national and local filmmakers such as Daichi Saito, John Price or Chris Kennedy, while six international programmes will offer the chance to see new works by veteran artists like Ute Aurand, Julie Murray and Vincent Grenier along with new talents like Mati Diop, Arnaud Gerber and Alexandra Cuesta. This year's edition will also feature two partial retrospectives dedicated to Johan van der Keuken and Friedl Kubelka, including a talk with the later and an exhibition of her photographs. You can download the festival's catalogue here.

Queen Latifah and Common try to make beautiful music on the basketball court. Host Grace Randolph asks audiences if its worth getting courtside seats!

Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott try to recreate that Gladiator magic!  Host Grace Randolph finds out if they remember the recipe!

  He aced his maiden voyage, but will Robert Downey Jr. continue Marvel’s hot streak?  Host Grace Randolph asks audiences if this blockbuster starts summer off right!

Alvin and the Chipmunks next movie is in danger! Will Alvin, Simon and Theodore be able sing us more songs?! Also find out which movies are coming to IMAX, including Batman 3, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and The Hobbit! Host Grace Randolph gives you an inside look at upcoming movies and the box office with an industry perspective!

Freddy might be coming for you, but are you coming for him?  Host Grace Randolph asks audiences if this horror remake is a dream come true or a nightmare!

Cast:
Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha
(Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia
Nixon)

Aly Michalka, Robbie Jones and Ashley Tisdale star in "Hellcats"
As promised, here is the official schedule The CW released yesterday. We made a few predictions as to how it would shake out on Wednesday, and it looks like a couple of our wild guesses actually came to pass.
The development I am the most curious to discuss with fellow viewers is The CW’s decision to  move “Supernatural” to Fridays.  “Smallville” seemed to do OK there during the ‘09-10 season, so it’s not the worst thing to happen…still, this Winchester fan is a tad concerned. (Not to mention a bit miffed to have to sacrifice her Friday nights due to her allegiance to Sam and Dean…darn.)
All times are ET/PT. New series are in bold. Descriptions taken from the network press release follow.
MONDAY

8 PM    “90210″

9 PM     “Gossip Girl”


TUESDAY

America is a funny place these days. And by funny, I mean disappointing. While conservatives continue to fret about the degradation of American values in the economy and our way of life - citing liberty and freedom - they continue to restrict the freedom of their fellow citizens. Homosexuals are just the latest minority to be discriminated against in this country, and whether you approve or disapprove of the gay lifestyle, don't for one second think that denying them certain rights that straight people are allowed is anything but discrimination.Read FilmJabber's full 8: The Mormon Proposition movie review.

As someone who owns all eight Freddy Krueger movies, including the good, the bad and the ugly, I was looking forward to the rebooted version of A Nightmare on Elm Street with hesitant anticipation, well aware that while glossy and full of beautiful actors, it would have to get things just right to be a worthy entry in the celebrated series. Unfortunately, this new Nightmare on Elm Street is a nightmare for all the wrong reasons.Read FilmJabber's full A Nightmare on Elm Street movie review.

Director Ridley Scott is back with his third sword-and-sandals epic in ten years, reuniting with Gladiator star Russell Crowe to take on the legendary story of the ultimate outlaw: Robin Hood. Needless to say, the pairing has raised expectations as it looks more or less like a sequel to the aforementioned Best Picture winner.Read FilmJabber's full Robin Hood movie review.

The summer movie season officially kicks off today with what could be the biggest movie of the year: Iron Man 2, which reunites director Jon Favreau with now-superstar Robert Downey, Jr. The plot kicks off moments after the first movie ended and so does the entertainment, as the movie more or less lives up to the hype in satisfying fashion.Read FilmJabber's full Iron Man 2 movie review.

Ben Stiller certainly isn’t known for his charm. In fact, most of the movies he has starred in have drawn from his grating personality to provide comedic fodder for the plot. It took the directorial genius of Noah Baumbach to ask the question ‘what if we eliminated the funny and just kept all the annoying ticks and irritating personality traits in a Stiller film.’ The result is Greenberg.
Think of the biggest loser you know. Now think of the guy at the party that everyone avoids because he’s constantly teetering on the edge of either crying about his ex-wife or starting a fight with some frat dude. Combine those two people and you have Greenberg’s title character, played without any hint of whimsy or joy by Stiller. Recovering from a nervous breakdown is the type of film fodder that is usually reserved for actors with the emotional range to address seething internal turmoil, but in this case they decided to cast Stiller, which is the on-screen equivalent of trying to cram 45 winos into a clown car – there just isn’t enough room inside for all of the bad smells and shattered dreams.
During the course of an interminable hour and a half, Greenberg awkwardly goes down on an even more awkward au pair, manages to alienate his only remaining fri...

Like its predecessors, "George A. Romero Survival of the Dead" takes place in a desperate, nightmarish world where the dead walk the earth, relentlessly attacking the living. It is the story of Plum Island – a beautiful refuge whose isolation allows two powerful families to maintain a semblance of order in the wake of the zombie holocaust. But as the inhabitants slowly die off, the two clans become sharply divided: the O'Flynns believe that the undead must be destroyed without exception, while the Muldoons insist that afflicted loved ones be kept "alive" until a cure is found. The result is an escalating showdown with echoes of a classic Western stand-off that erupts in brutality and violence.

After weeks of keeping fans on pins and needles, and a whole lot of speculation about what the silence means, NBC has finally put us out of our misery, and made a decision. Heroes has been canceled. I’ll be honest with you, I expected it to happen. So, what about that 2-hour/4-hour movie event to [...]

While most television shows specialize in serving up a great big dish of fluff, it is rare to see a show address the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of life’s biggest questions. What are some lessons that Christians can take away from this pop culture phenomenon?

From the team that brought the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Oscar® winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin Hood,” whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.

The fun, the fashion, the friendship: "Sex and the City 2" brings it all back and more as Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) take another bite out of The Big Apple--and beyond--carrying on with their busy lives and loves in a sequel that truly sparkles. What happens after you say "I do"? Life is everything the ladies ever wished it to be, but it wouldn't be "Sex and the City" if life didn't hold a few more surprises...this time in the form of a glamorous, sun-drenched adventure that whisks the women away from New York to one of the most luxurious, exotic and vivid places on earth, where the party never ends and there's something mysterious around every corner. It's an escape that comes exactly at the right moment for the four friends, who are finding themselves in--and fighting against--the traditional roles of marriage, motherhood and more. After all, sometimes you just have to get away with the girls.

SNL brings MacGruber to the big screen, so Kristen Wiig and Ryan Phillippe talk to Grace Randolph all about it! Kristen Wiig plays Vicki St Elmo and Ryan Phillippe plays Lt Dixon Piper! This interview has fun info on the latest SNL character to make it to the big screen! Enjoy MacGruber like MacGruber enjoys Pepsi!

It's been over two weeks and it's time to get back down to business. Cinema Styles will be returning to full time posting starting this Monday. I enjoyed a somewhat successful hiatus; the story I was working on is pretty much complete with but a few changes necessary before sending it off to my friend for the screenplay part of it all but the short film I'd hoped to finish seems like an aimless disaster to me at this point. I can't get my mind around it no matter how hard I try and forcing inspiration isn't very... inspiring. Still, I'll keep at it.In my time away from Cinema Styles I watched many movies but mainly documentaries, on subjects ranging from the Manhattan Project (for the millionth time) to Howard Zinn to Sacco and Vanzetti to revisiting Ken Burns' superb The Civil War. I also re-watched Malcolm X and was more impressed by Denzel Washington's performance this time than I was when I first saw it. Also, it's one of the few biopics that doesn't feel like pure drudgery even if it does follow the standard mold. And it does but it does so with a vigor absent from so many biopics outside of the more recen...

Season 6 of LOST Untangled.You better believe it, son-bug.

Get the latest updates for the show's final season, episode guides for Lost TV series season 5 and previous seasons. Lost Wiki is your one-stop online guide and resource for the Lost TV series previews, updates about your favorite Lost Cast and Characters, and more.The End recap *New* LOST Features Top 10 Unsolved Mysteries of Lost What mysteries keep you banging your head on the hatch door? Dive into the Top 10 unsolved mysteries on Lost. They are all Connected... Somehow

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this is the place to go for fan art. just put it into the cell (do NOT put it in a cell where there is already something), then add who it is by. it can be an icon, banner, wallpaper or you can put up a picture you've made. by Tiva_4eva by Tiva_4eva by Tiva_4eva by Tiva_4eva by Tiva_4eva Tiva_4eva by Tiva_4eva by Tiva_4eva Catherine-Willows

"Someone remind me why we made this door so big."Since King Kong's release in 1933, viewers have asked, sometimes mockingly, "If you built a massive wall to keep Kong out, why, in God's name, did you make a door big enough for him to get in?!" It's a logical question. After all, if any one of the villagers needs to get outside to take a stroll or have a picnic it's a simple matter of installing a 7 foot door, or doors, along the wall. Building a conveniently sized 40 foot door seems to defeat the purpose of the wall. But maybe not.I believe the villagers are extending a welcome to Kong, albeit a guarded one. They are saying, "Now, right now, we are enemies. You are big and powerful and can eat us. Or step on us. Or even throw us around. But one day, far off in the future, perhaps, we will be friends. We will invite you to dinner and for you to accept and actually attend, you'll need to get through the wall. No problem. We already have a door big enough for you to do just that. It's locked right now but one day, we hope, it will be open."

The other day on Facebook I put up a self-made trailer for Citizen Kane with the idea of making it a spoiler trailer of the kind that does everything but show you the climax of the film, frame for frame. As such, Rosebud is quite obviously hinted at throughout, effectively spoiling the mystery for anyone who hasn't seen it. It seems like a modern dilemma but actually trailers have been doing it for decades. Neil Sarver mentioned the trailer for The Searchers as among the worst offenders and he's right, it does play like a mini-version of the film itself leaving little surprise for the viewer in the theatrical setting. Another mini-movie is the original trailer for Jaws.But for me, it's not just the spoiler quality of modern trailers that makes them so awful but the by-rote editing style everyone is now familiar with as exe...

The Observer can be spotted in the Fringe episode Over There, Part 2, walking through the KFC while Olivia, Walter, and William discuss how to find Peter and how to get back.

You can see all of The Observer's other appearances here.

When William and Walter visit the Harvard lab in the Alternate Universe, there is a strange phrase written on a chalkboard: "A DEMON'S TWIST RUSTS". The phrase is an anagram for:

DON'T TRUST SAM WEISS
Sam Weiss is dude from the bowling alley that Olivia has visited several times for advice, and was also the secret glyph clue for "Over There, Part 2".

Why would Sam Weiss be someone not to be trusted? Who left this message in the alternate universe? Do they mean the Sam Weiss from our universe, of the one from "over there"?

* Thanks to Andrew for decoding this!

Here is the red "alternate universe" Fringe title sequence. Besides the obvious fact that everything is red, there is at least one fringe science element that is different - something called "First People".

Tonight on Fringe is Part 2 of the Fringe Season 2 finale "Over There".
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airdate: ---03/23/10 episode: ---6.09"Richard Alpert faces a difficult choice." written by: ---Melinda Hsu Taylor & Greggory Nationsdirected by: ---Tucker Gates Burning Questions On the Island:

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On the Island Off the Island Intro: This episode takes place mostly in the past, where we learn more about Jacob, the Man in Black (MIB) and Richard's deal with Jacob. Intro: It's all Richard. Richard He was brought from the Canary Islands as a slave. The ship crashed (Jacob's doing), and Richard was the sole survivor, after the smoke monster and the captain killed everyone else. He only lives because the Man in Black extracts a promise from Richard to do anything he asks before he frees him. There's only way to escape from hell -- you hav...

YouTube movie reviewer Tom Chatalbash interviews Beyond The Trailer host/creator Grace Randolph and why she started the show and her thoughts on movies in general.

Can Prince Dastan defeat the curse of video game adaptations?  Host Grace Randolph asks audiences if its game over for this Jerry Bruckheimer action adventure movie!

Toys attend a special screening of Toy Story 3 and give their review to host Grace Randolph!

  Shrek has yet another adventure!  Host Grace Randolph finds out if this ogre still has game or is just wasting our time!

Can MacGruber rescue the Saturday Night Live movie?  Host Grace Randolph finds out if audiences are blown away by this comedy!

After the Japanese surrender, Leckie, healed from his wounds, leaves the hospital and returns home, while Sledge heads back to Alabama to be reunited with his family and Sid Phillips. Lena visits Basilone’s home and has an emotional meeting with his family. Leckie adjusts to post-war life by resuming his old job and starting a [...]

airdate: 03/02/10 episode: ---6.06"Sayid is faced with a difficult decision, and Claire sends a warning to the temple inhabitants." written by: ---Paul Zbyszewski & Graham Rolanddirected by: ---Bobby Roth Burning Questions On the Island:

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On the Island Off the Island Intro: Claire and "Locke" get ready to infiltrate the temple, which Dogen is trying to protect. Intro: --- Kate Kate goes to see her Claire, who's being held in a hole in the floor of the temple. She tells Claire that she took Aaron off the island when they couldn't find Claire. When the smoke monster invades the temple, she tries to get Claire out of the hole, but she falls in with her. They get out using a rope ladder, and Kate reluctantly joins the "Locke," Sayid, Claire, and former Others gang. "Locke" He tells Sa...

airdate: 2/9/10 episode: Season 6, Episode 3"Kate finds herself on the run, while Jack is tasked with something that could endanger a friend's life." written by: Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsisdirected by: Paul A. Edwards Burning Questions On the Island:

• What the heck happened to Claire?
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• Where will Kate run to next? And what will she do with Claire's credit card?
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On the Island Off the Island Intro: Juliet is still dead, Sayid has come back to life after a dying in the supposedly healing pool at the temple. Intro: It's the Kate 'n' Claire show this week back in 2004. Jack Jack is in full hero mode again. He tends to Sayid, then takes a bullet -- well, a pill -- for him when the temple people want to cure him of his "infection."...

LA Xairdate: 2/2/10 episode: 6.01 and 6.02 written by: Jeffrey Lieber, JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cusedirected by: Jack Bender Burning Questions On the Island:

• What was written on Jacob's note in the ankh?
• Who are the people at the Temple?
• What did Juliet mean by "it worked?"
• How does Richard know "Locke," ie, the Man in Black?

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• What is Desmond doing on Oceanic flight 815?
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On the Island Off the Island Intro: Back on the island, everyone’s tossed around after the explosion, and they’re in present day. It appears as if the explosion didn't work. Intro: It’s a brand-ne...

by Tony DayoubMatt Zoller Seitz and Ali Arikan are on Day 3 of a wonderful Blog-a-thon dedicated to John Williams, a household name when it comes to composers of film music. It continues through May 30th over at Edward Copeland on Film. I've been on a short sabbatical enjoying time with my parents, in-town to visit with our kids who are out from school until next week, but I wanted to briefly interrupt the vacation to direct fans unfamiliar with his earlier work to two of my favorite themes of his.You see, some of you may know the easy answer if I ask, What powerful producer-director—best known for his science fiction work—did John Williams collaborate with at the outset of his career? Some may say Steven Spielberg because of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) or

Iron Man 2: A Review in Two Parts

By John David Ebert

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At one point in this film, Tony Stark, who realizes that he is dying of palladium poisoning (the fictitious element that powers his artificial heart) sets to work in order to synthesize a new element that will enable him to replace the palladium that [...]