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Deciphering Charlize Theron’s Role in ‘Hancock’ (Spoilers)

July 14, 2008 – 4:30 pm

Multiple critics have acknowledged that Will Smith/Hancock is an allegory for America, generally, and/or U.S. foreign relations, specifically. So, then, what does Charlize Theron/Mary represent?

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Lists, podcast, sci-fi | Comments (4)

The Downfall Meme

May 12, 2008 – 4:00 pm

The German film is finding a second life on YouTube.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Foreign Films, Technology & Web, Video | Comments (6)

Political Groundhog Day

May 9, 2008 – 9:38 am

Your Blogger is having some computer issues this morning. While I get sorted, check out this blog post from Roger Ebert , in which he ponders the never ending Democratic primary in cinematic terms. “It must have been a species of torture for the anchors at CNN, who seemed caught in a Groundhog Day loop… The [...]

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Politics, Video | Comments (0)

Michael Moore for Obama

April 21, 2008 – 4:17 pm

Actually he’s “more for Obama The Movement than it is for Obama the candidate.”

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Documentary, Politics | Comments (0)

Seeing the Hillary “Monster” Everywhere

March 13, 2008 – 1:00 pm

One more batch of meaningless equivalencies: Michael Haneke is JUST like Joe Trippi!

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Politics | Comments (2)

Shining For Obama. Clip of the Day.

March 3, 2008 – 4:00 pm

With an pro-Obama response to the actor’s YouTube clip in support of Hillary Clinton, Jack Nicholson’s own image has been used against him.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Classics, Clip of the Day, Video | Comments (1)

Barack Obama Loses Torture Porn Fans

February 4, 2008 – 2:01 pm

Good thing most of them aren’t old enough to vote, I guess.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Horror, Politics | Comments (1)

Obama Doc Screenings Cancelled in Chicago

January 9, 2008 – 1:26 pm

If showing one film about a presidential candidate is a no-no, why not show a series of films featuring all the candidates?

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Documentary, Politics, Video | Comments (1)

Dennis Haysbert or Geena Davis - Picking the Democratic Nominee

January 8, 2008 – 11:27 am

In all seriousness, I hope this isn’t really the reason that Obama is winning in the polls. But it’s an interesting idea to contemplate, no?

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Politics | Comments (2)

All Strike Edition: Trade Roughage 11/06/07

November 6, 2007 – 6:30 am

Boldfaced names are joining picket lines, while indie producers scramble to put projects together at AFM. Plus: presidential candidates pick sides.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Hollywood, Politics, Screenwriting | Comments (0)