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Musings on John Carter…

It's being widely reported that John Carter is an epic fiasco for Disney and will result in a $200 million writeoff for the company. I should note that a lot of people quite like the film, but clearly it's not finding an audience. Quick thoughts: 1) Stop making movies--especially super-expensive ones--if you have no…
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UPDATED: Monster of the Day #446
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UPDATED: Monster of the Day #446

What, you thought you had witnessed all the terrors that Robot Holocaust had to present yesterday? Foolish mortal. As you quake in fear, consider that they pulled off this beastie without CGI. I know, I can hardly believe it myself. UPDATE: Here's an even more terrifying still of this incredible monster. Notice the sheer,…
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Post Weekend Open Thread (03/19/12)…
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Post Weekend Open Thread (03/19/12)…

Let's see... I worked Saturday, that there went that day. Yesterday I mostly didn't laundry and packed (including grabbing up a caddy full of DVDs) for the Texas trip. Currently I'm reading Timeless, the fifth of a series by Gail Carriger that's sort of a Jane Austin social comedy / Vampire / Werewolf /…
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Monster of the Day #445
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Monster of the Day #445

"Pardon me while I put my face on." Hail to this lady, who managed to give one of the very most memorable worst performances I have ever seen.
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Help Wanted: Does Anyone Torrent?

The next roundtable isn't for a while yet, but none of the movies I'm looking for are available even on gray market DVD. Does anyone here have the ability / know how to download a film off a torrent site and burn it to disc for me? Don't worry, this is a one time…
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TCM This Weekend (03/16/12)
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TCM This Weekend (03/16/12)

Friday 16th All times CST 7:00 PM Jason and the Argonauts One of Harryhausen’s best 9:00 Clash of the Titans Not one of Harryhausen’s best (hard to get past that owl) 1:30 AM She Freak Pulpy ‘70s quasi-remake of Freaks 3:00 AM Beserk Hilarious Joan Crawford psychokiller circus movie Saturday Irish themed movies for…
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UPDATED: T(ween) Fest 2012 Line-Up (mostly)!!
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UPDATED: T(ween) Fest 2012 Line-Up (mostly)!!

[UPDATE] We will be flipping the showings of Flying Guillotine and Tarkan for the convenience of two charming ladies. Also, Will of Braineater, our special guest B-Master, has chosen Witch's Mirror as the second movie. You can't keep those Churubusco movies down, as we will be featuring a pair of them this time around.…
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