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“Doesn’t anyone just f*** anymore?”

June 30, 2008 – 4:04 pm

The boys get their porn and the girls get theirs, and Hollywood seems to be doing everything it can to make sure that the two events take place in separate theaters.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Classics, Film marketing and distribution, Hollywood | Comments (1)

Disaster the Movie. Clip of the Day

June 24, 2008 – 2:00 pm

From the makers of Epic Movie, Date Movie, Scary Movie and Meet the Spartans comes another misguided spoof.

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Clip of the Day, Film marketing and distribution, Humor, animation | Comments (0)

Chickflicks and Chicks Ditch. Trade Roughage 06/08/08

June 9, 2008 – 9:09 am

Yay, women like to go to movies now, so there are suddenly going to be lots of movies just for them! Except what if they weren’t actually all that into it? Also: Picturehouse has a late-inning triumph.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Hollywood | Comments (0)

Iraq Metaphors and Other Bondage Fantasies. SpoutBlog Week in Review

June 6, 2008 – 6:06 pm

10 90s Indie Hits That Should Be Franchised
Albert Maysles on Showman, and commerce vs. humanity.
Marnie as bondage fantasy.
We have new columnists!
“The porno version of Cloverfield.”
If an Iraq metaphor comes this easily, it should probably go through a second pass.
“Leave Britney Alone”? Jonas Mekas invented the concept.
The Universal Studios fire and its impact on classic film [...]

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Week in Review | Comments (0)

Sex and the City: Not Just For Rich White Chicks

June 6, 2008 – 12:46 pm

Steven Boone talks to three black women about Sex and the City, and how it alternately reflects, influences and ignores their experiences.

By Steven Boone | Posted in Columns, Hollywood | Comments (6)

SATC Makes For Better Sex In The Suburbs?

June 5, 2008 – 5:03 pm

The first of probably many violations of my vow to no longer talk about SATC. But at least I found a way to be nice about it! Sort of!

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Film marketing and distribution | Comments (0)

The Women Trailer

June 3, 2008 – 2:41 pm

Blah blah blah, remake look bad.

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

5 Female Genres Equivalent to Male Genres

June 2, 2008 – 4:45 pm

If Sex and the City is a superhero movie for women, here are some other genre parallels to separate (or unite) the boys and the girls.

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Horror, Lists, sci-fi | Comments (1)

Two Final Thoughts on Sex and the City

June 2, 2008 – 1:00 pm

Notes on the SatC backlash, and What It All Means for the industry.

By Karina Longworth | Posted in Film watching, Hollywood, Politics | Comments (6)

SATC is the New Masculinity Gauge. Clip of the Day

June 2, 2008 – 10:45 am

If you’re a straight man and you didn’t see Sex and the City, congratulations, you’ll be receiving a certificate in the male to prove your straightness.

By Christopher Campbell | Posted in Clip of the Day, Film watching | Comments (0)