Sat, May 31

Sequel Part II: Sequelier

It's sad enough that Hollywood is so risk-averse that it can only greenlight remakes and sequels. But the fact that sequel titles have to be so "hilarious" is absolutely maddening. (Read more.)

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Fri, May 30

Down With Love

Down With Love delivers the expected style and charm and the requisite innuendo humor, but it also comes through with quick wit and engaging performances that make it memorable. (Read more.)

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Thu, May 29

Walden Pond

W.G. Snuffy Walden composes music for TV shows... everything from The Drew Carey Show and Ellen to Roswell and My So-Called Life. (Read more.)

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Wed, May 28

The Pacifists Will Blow Up the World!

Michelle Malkin wants you to think toddlers are being brainwashed as hippies. In actuality, they're receiving a message her readers could take to heart: "Don't believe everything you hear." (Read more.)

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Tue, May 27

Looks Like We're Fated!

I thought "fate" went hand in hand with concepts like "God" and "creation." But a universe of tiny subatomic particles governed only by physical laws can still be determined, and it's not a bad thing either. (Read more.)

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Mon, May 26

Colorful Bears Interact with the World

TiVo sums up the Care Bears animated show very succinctly but very ambiguously. I've decided to apply the same approach to some well-known movies. (Read more.)

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Sun, May 25

Dogma, Sleepy Hollow, The World is Not Enough, Toy Story 2

Quickie reviews of some recent and not-so-recent releases. Stock up your Netflix queue or dust off your Blockbuster card! (Another in a series.) (Read more.)

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Sat, May 24

Graphic Novel

As a semi-creative-person I have those moments every so often when I hear an idea and think "Dammit! Why didn't I think of that first?" My first exposure to Alan Moore was just like that. (Read more.)

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Wed, May 21

He Thinks He'll Keep Her

I have a crazy friend who thinks the husband in "He Thinks He'll Keep Her" is completely to blame. Is she crazy? (Read more.)

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Tue, May 20

SNL: Dan Aykroyd

Saturday Night Live continues to, on average, suck. But Aykroyd lends its season finale some class, and there are funny people who occasionally manage to do something funny on air. (Read more.)

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Mon, May 19

Fleischer Calls It Quits

Perennial crapweasel Ari Fleischer has announced that he's stepping down as White House Press Secretary. If only he were stepping down into a shallow grave. (Read more.)

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Fri, May 16

The Matrix: Reloaded

The benefit of appreciating the Matrix movies as curious and fascinating playthings rather than life-affirming fables is that you're never disappointed. (Read more.)

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Thu, May 15

The Architect Scene

Cub reporter Andy Cheatwood unearthed this transcript of a pivotal scene in The Matrix: Reloaded. Don't read on unless you've seen the movie! (Read more.)

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Finding Neo

The Matrix poses a great many questions about evolution, perception, reality and free will. Let's explore a few. (Read more.)

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Wed, May 14

The Animatrix

Adding to the high volume of Matrix hype is the upcoming release of a DVD collection of nine short films set in and around the Matrix. Five of them are already available for preview, and are discussed here. (Read more.)

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Tue, May 13

A Bullet-Time World

I wrote my first research paper in the fourth grade on movie Special Effects. Consider this little primer on the state of digital effects over the last 15 years "Appendix A." (Read more.)

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Mon, May 12

Matrix Week

A pH7media.com first – a theme week! In anticipation of the highly anticipated summer blockbuster The Matrix: Reloaded, we present a week of special content. The mood is... well, anticipatory! (Read more.)

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The Matrix

The Matrix is an undeniable force in popular culture. It straddles many genres and provides dazzling visual effects in an era where that is growing more difficult. And it's gleefully thought-provoking, too. (Read more.)

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Sat, May 10

Lingo

Game Show Network original programming. It begs the question "Why?" As in, "Why the hell hasn't Chuck Woolery managed to figure out the rules to Lingo despite hosting it for nearly a year?" (Read more.)

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Fri, May 9

Fight Club, The Straight Story, Bringing Out the Dead, Princess Mononoke

Quickie reviews of some recent and not-so-recent releases. Stock up your Netflix queue or dust off your Blockbuster card! (Another in a series.) (Read more.)

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Thu, May 8

So Much Mine

A strong and lasting family bond can make all the difference. All of my favorite people come from close families, even if each defines family differently, so there must be something about it. (Read more.)

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Wed, May 7

Writing My Senator

It's come to this. I never thought I'd be the type to write to my Congressional representatives, but CNN made me do it. (Read more.)

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Tue, May 6

Eco-Challenge: Fiji

USA Network is airing Mark Burnett's Eco-Challenge expedition race and it's important because my pal was out there in the wilderness, documenting it for the netizens. What a race! (Read more.)

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Mon, May 5

Thank You For Not Talking

It's no surprise that different people have different ways of enjoying the moviegoing experience. What astounds me is that – even if you ask nicely – people won't be polite about it. (Read more.)

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Sat, May 3

Cosmos

Carl Sagan was the man. He shared with Richard Feynman the ability to make complex ideas accessible to lesser thinkers and he shared with Richard Dawkins an unfailing belief in science. (Read more.)

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Fri, May 2

Simpsons Stunt Casting

The Simpsons has declined in quality over the last few years, but the problem is only exacerbated by the desperation evident in the constant casting of musical guests. (Read more.)

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Thu, May 1

Anti-Fun Laws

Someone decides that certain behaviors should be restricted, not because they hurt anyone but because they make a few people squirmy. Freedom means the right to do only things that please everybody? (Read more.)

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