Monthly Archives: November 2007

THE MIST

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While it isn’t perfect – there’s far too much standing around and watching freaky shit happen in lieu of running away, for starters – “The Mist” is a damn fine horror movie…

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THE MIST

"The Mist" is writer/director Frank Darabont's third Stephen King adaptation (or fourth, if you count his 1983 short, "The Woman in the Room"). Critically,...

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YIDDISH THEATER: A LOVE STORY

“Yiddish Theater: A Love Story” is a slight but moving documentary focusing on the final performances given by Zypora Spaisman, the Polish-born star of...

SILENTS ARE GOLDEN: INTERVIEW WITH JEFF MASINO

For many DVD addicts, the most desired titles are the films that were in theaters eight weeks ago – not eight decades ago. However, an indefatigable...

FILM THREAT'S FRIGID 50: THE COLDEST PEOPLE IN HOLLYWOOD 2007 (31-40)

31. Elisha CuthbertCuthbert has been in bomb after bomb, can't act to save her life and yet can still get work. When will she and Jessica Alba team up and...

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: 30TH ANNIVERSARY ULTIMATE EDITION (DVD)

As someone born in 1970, I'm a product of the Spielberg/Lucas generation, so I eagerly anticipated this DVD release, even though I already owned the...

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URCHIN

There are, out there, movies that defy all description. Movies beyond genre or description or even logic that simply exist as part of a block of nebulous...

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BURNS' "PURPLE VIOLETS" PREMIERES ON ITUNES!

Taking a big step towards the inevitable future, filmmaker Ed Burns is premiering his brand new feature film "Purple Violets" exclusively on iTunes. The...

FILM THREAT'S FRIGID 50: THE COLDEST PEOPLE IN HOLLYWOOD 2007

Every Fall marks the same old business: who's a contender for an Academy Award, who's the best-dressed, who successfully navigated rehab and remained a...

FILM THREAT'S FRIGID 50: THE COLDEST PEOPLE IN HOLLYWOOD 2007 (TOP 10)

1. President George W. BushWith all due respect to Hollywood, the mighty W is as much a cinema celebrity as the next despotic tyrant. Whether it be a...

FILM THREAT'S FRIGID 50: THE COLDEST PEOPLE IN HOLLYWOOD 2007 (11-20)

11. Star WarsThe Frigid 50 has gone after an apathetic George Lucas so often it's become a wasted affair. Now all that is left to do is to officially...

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