This is a list of the 40 movies of the last ten years that affected me the most. They aren’t the “best” movies by any stretch of the imagination (Even the stubborn narcissist in me can’t call movies 22, 23 or 27 “good”), just the ones that moved me, entertained me, and enlightened me. [...]
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How To Use The Three Seashells
Demolition Man is a mildly watchable, totally insane, crazy bloated 90’s action spectacular that was never fully appreciated by the masses. From Wesley Snipes’ ludicrous blonde afro to Stallone’s roided to the point of human fear arms to “illuminate, deluminate”, to Denis Leary back when he was only interesting cause he could speak really [...]
FYUH POWAH!!!
How do you know when you’ve made a funnysmartandgreat movie sequel trailer? When people who didn’t even SEE the first film, and had zero, “0″ and ZERO (!) interest in seeing it, involuntarily SALIVATE at the thought that your film will pass in front of their eyeballs at some near future point in their [...]
Turkey Day Movie Choices: 2008
You know, I’ve heard a lot of talk recently about change. With PRESIDENT Obama coming into office soon (now that’s an event I’m gonna sleep on the street for), everyone is all riled up about how things will be different. The economy will get better! Gas will be cheaper! Bush jokes [...]
The Central Fallacy of the Walk and Talk
You’ve all seen the scene. It’s a bustling office; extras speeding around trying to look busy, ambient work noise cranked to eleven, the camera on a dolly catching all the “realistic” action. And then in comes our hero.
He strides through the office takes charge. High-fiving random co-workers, saying hello [...]
The Dubious Box Office Achievement of Jumper
There are times in life when you can see the train coming, know you should jump out of the way, but find you can do nothing to avoid the gruesome inevitability.
Last fall I documented Evan Almighty’s fishy $100 million box office gross; using box office statistics and a fair amount of common sense, I proved [...]
It’s Not What It Looks Like!
OK, first off, let me just say this, so we can all be on the same page: I did not do this. Yes, it’s my symbol, and I do happen to be quite proud of it, but I did not burn it into the building. I’m not The Crow, I don’t need that [...]
Who Stole the Batsuits From the Cookie Jar?
G.I. Joe: The Movie stole the Batsuits from the Cookie Jar!
Bangarang!
Fun With The Jumper Publicity Stills
In honor of Hayden Christensen’s latest attempt to convince us he’s actually a really really good actor (SPOILER ALERT: He fails.), and Rachel Bilson’s triumphant big screen debut (SPOILER ALERT: She’s hot.), here are some pics from their new movie Jumper, with a little TheJay.com love added to them. Enjoy!
Bangarang!
If Everything In Hollywood Were As Awesome As The Fool’s Gold Trailer
If everything in Hollywood were as awesome as the Fool’s Gold trailer there would be no WGA Strike. Writers would be paid in gold and the studios would send them thank you e-cards twice a week.
Kate Hudson would only be allowed to appear in movies if she’s flaked in gold and McConaughey would only [...]
