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Archive for August 2008

Dark Sky Announces ‘Shiver’ DVD Release

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: Horror

Dark Sky Films has announced an October 28th DVD release date for their Spanish horror film Shiver, which follows Santi, a bullied teen who suffers from a rare and violent allergy to sunlight. When his condition worsens, he and his mother are forced to move to a remote village in the mountains. His arrival marks […]



You Can’t Stop the Thunder

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

Who knew making fun of vain, narcissistic, and overly paid Hollywood actors was so profitable? Ben Stiller, that’s who. The actor-director’s comedy “Tropic Thunder” continued to reign supreme at the box office for the third straight week, knocking off would-be usurpers “Babylon A.D.”, “Traitor”, and “Disaster Movie”. The last film was, thankfully, a disaster, opening […]



Republican convention downsized

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

Front Page: Events, speeches nixed due to Gustav — An expensive convention season just got more expensive. Monday’s start of the Republican National Convention here has largely been put on hold as most activities have been cancelled with Hurricane Gustav expected to hit landfall in the morning.



Goal II: Living the Dream

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

Film Reviews: The rags-to-near-riches saga of “Goal!” has turned into a risible riches-are-awful tale in “Goal II: Living the Dream,” which is sure to land in the cellar of the sequels league.



Truffe

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

Film Reviews: A black-and-white slice of culty quasi-horror fantasy more akin to “Eraserhead” than recent tongue-in-cheek scare pics, Quebecois “Truffe” provides a brisk walk on the odd side for adventuresome genre fans.



Final Saw V Poster

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

Tagline promises the end. Unlikely.



PAX 2008: inFamous Live Demo

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

I was a bit disappointed that there wasn’t anything new on inFamous, Sucker Punch’s sandbox-style super hero game, at Leipzig. However, the live demo at Penny Arcade Expo this weekend was worth the wait.



Kevin Spacey Is Sam Rockwell’s Robot Buddy

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

In space, no one can hear you scream but Kevin Spacey



Full Song From The Mercenaries 2 Commercial

Aug 31st, 2008 | By movie-news | Category: News

Those of you who have seen a Mercenaries 2 commercial might have the catchy “Oh No You Didn’t” song stuck in your head. Well, in honor of the game being released today, here’s the full song for your listening enjoyment.



3-2-1 Penguins: Save the Planets

Aug 31st, 2008 | By new-releases | Category: Netflix

Joined by a quartet of space-traveling penguins, siblings Michelle and Jason embark on a series of intergalactic adventures in which the fearless 7-year-old twins learn important lessons on morality and values along the way. Highlights include a stop on a small planet populated by feuding sheep, a mission to settle a dispute between a group […]