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More remakes to sour your stomach OR it’s happened before and it will happen again

I recently whined and moaned about the ongoing trend in Hollywood to remake everything thing that comes to mind while complaining about the proposed remake of “The Day The Earth Stood Still”. Well, I am saddened that three (almost in … Continue reading

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Maggie Gyllenhaal to take up Katie Holmes slack

According to SCI FI Wire, Maggie Gyllenhaal might be taking up the role of Rachel Dawes in the next Batman movie. Maggie Gyllenhaal is in final talks to star opposite Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, the next … Continue reading

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Klaatu barada nikto – Oh no, not again!

The Day the Earth Stood Still Being Remade! Fox confirmed with us that this is true and the date is correct, meaning a The Day the Earth Stood Still remake is definitely underway for summer 2008! What are these people … Continue reading

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The Good Shepherd

I’ve been pretty negative here at Wild Tangents lately. I trashed the Miami Vice movie. I’m afraid it doesn’t get any better with the puzzle of a movie The Good Shepherd. I know it’s going to be an obvious thing … Continue reading

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Review of the Miami Vice movie

It was like watching paint dry. It was poorly filmed, poorly written and poorly acted. It just sucked. I kept watching it, in case it got better. It just never did. Very disappointing….. Technorati Tags: movies, pop

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Who should play Spock? I think the actor who should knows best…..

I just read about this at the Star Trek Movie Blog. Zachary Quinto, who plays the villain Sylar on the hit show ‘Heroes’ wants to be the new Spock. I think he’d be perfect for the role. He’s a great … Continue reading

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Star Trek movie rumors

Bad rumors about the proposed new Star Trek film… Amidst the latest Star Trek rumour — that Ben Affleck might play Captain Kirk — producer J.J. Abrams discussed his other projects, including the soon-to-open third Mission: Impossible film and his … Continue reading

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IGN: Paramount Wants More Picard

Well this is interesting. The headline somehow reminds me of that infamous SNL skit. Mr. Stewart really makes it sound like Paramount wants more of him in much the same way Mr. Walken wanted more of that elusive cowbell. Paramount … Continue reading

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The Internet Movie Script Database (IMSDb)

While it’s still pretty short on quantity, the Internet Movie Script Database is doing pretty good on quality. Welcome to the Internet Movie Script Database (IMSDb) If you enjoy movies you’ve come to the right place, we have the biggest … Continue reading

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Happy New Year Everyone!

It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2006. What’s the worst part? I’ve only got two more years to loose weight before my 20 year high school reunion. But another 20 year high school reunion will come up in a … Continue reading

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