Monthly Archives: October 2003

FOOTAGE FETISHES: “WARGAMES”

By | October 2003

It’s time for another trip in the Way-Back Machine with Pete Vonder Haar as he takes a look at “WarGames.” “For a guy who was probably the first on his block with a modem, David seems remarkably at ease with Jennifer – a Live Girl…”

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FOOTAGE FETISHES: “WARGAMES”

“I loved it when you nuked Las Vegas.” Before “The Net,” or “Hackers,” or the affront to all that is holy I like to call Swordfish, there was...

FOOTAGE FETISHES: “WARGAMES”

“How about a nice game of chess?” David decides to ask some of his computer nerd brethren at the local university for help. The characters of Jim...

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THE WICKER MAN (DVD)

The 1973 cult sensation, "The Wicker Man", is nearly impossible to describe without confusing the hell out of people. Mislabeled "the Citizen Kane of...

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HALLOWEEN

As Dr. Loomis looks up into the black Halloween sky, he can almost see the demon in front of him. "He Came Home," the crazy Doctor mutters to the...

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CHAMBER OF HORRORS (DVD)

Released in 1940 under the original title "The Door With Seven Locks," this was a star vehicle for then-megastar (I'm exaggerating) Leslie Banks. Placed...

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KILL BILL VOL. 1

“Kill Bill Vol. 1” is the fourth film from Quentin Tarantino. It’s no “Pulp Fiction.” It’s no “Reservoir Dogs.” And it’s sure not...

TWO RIVER FOR CHARITY

Two River Film Festival, in partnership with Monmouth University, will kick-off their inaugural three-day charity fundraising film festival on October 10th...

FRIGHT-FEST APPROACHES

Just in time for Halloween, Fright-Fest is the indie horror film festival that's bound to rule them all. Taking place October 11-12 in Gainesville,...

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FAREWELL TO THE ALLSTON CINEMA UNDERGROUND

Here's a message from Clinton McClung, program director of Boston's Allston Cinema Underground: Dear friends and colleagues, Unfortunately, it is my duty...

PETE JONES’ “DOUBTING RILEY” DIARY VIII

In last week's entry in PETE JONES' "DOUBTING RILEY" DIARY, Pete completed production and headed to the wrap party for a much needed drink. Or five. ...

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