Review: Religulous
September 30, 2008
(We’re re-posting our review of Religulous from the Toronto Film Festival to coincide with the film’s theatrical release this week)
By: James Rocchi
I contend we’re both atheists; I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you’ll understand why I dismiss yours. — Stephen F. Roberts
Thomas Dekker Wants Fame Lead
September 30, 2008
Current Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles star Thomas Dekker is looking to round out his leading man status with a starring role in the upcoming Fame reboot. We get wind of his musical desires from the whistling caves of Yahoo: Thomas Dekker, the star of Fox’s “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” is in speaks to […]
Current Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles star Thomas Dekker is looking to round out his leading man status with a starring role in the upcoming Fame reboot. We get wind of his musical desires from the whistling caves of Yahoo:
Thomas Dekker, the star of Fox’s “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” is in speaks to take a lead role in MGM’s remake of the 1980 musical “Fame.”
Seven new characters that worked
September 30, 2008
Filed under: Desperate Housewives, ER, House, Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Prison Break, The Office, TV Squad Lists, Casting, Reality-Free
The genius that was Amy Ryan’s Holly beatboxing on The Office last week got me thinking about other cast additions that have made shows better.
The first that came to mind was actually another Amy Ryan role — Beadie on season two of The Wire. It took a while for me to get into the whole dockworkers storyline, but it was Beadie that helped me through.
News Bites: ‘Transformers 2′ Goes IMAX, Mary Jane Returns and More
September 30, 2008
Happy New Year to all my brothers and sisters. Might 5769 kick a whole lot more ass than 5768. While over 98% of Hollywood takes the day off, here’s what’s happening:
Variety reports that Michael Bay has taken a page from Christopher Nolan and will shoot “at least three action set pieces” using IMAX cameras during Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Usually I’d reserve this spot for a Bay joke, but I truly think this is a great thing for a film like Transformers. The action scenes in the last one felt claustrophobic (especially toward the end), and so utilizing IMAX would grant Bay and Co. to open it up and really have fun with the thing. Visually, this could add a lot to the film. Hopefully they’ll use it for some huge robot battle. Other films also mentioned in the article as possible contenders for a similar IMAX approach include Iron Man 2 and Y: The Last Man.
Looks like the old gang is making a play for Spider-Man 4 (and 5?), as Kirsten Dunst told MTV that she’s “in” when asked whether she’d be returning to the mega-franchise as Peter Parker’s old lady, Mary Jane. However, she did follow that up with “I’m not saying anything. I know there’s rumors …” — which, in actor-speak, means “We’re still negotiating and I’m not really allowed to open my huge mouth.” I’d anticipate a big announcement soon stating the return of Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst for a back-to-back shoot of Spider-Man 4 and 5.
Dancing With The Stars: Week 2
September 30, 2008
Filed under: Celebrities, Dancing With The Stars, Episode Reviews, Episode Recaps
(S07E04) We’re back to the ballroom for week two, without Jeffrey Ross or Ted McGinley. Because of the extended opening week, the couples only had four days to learn either the rumba, or the paso doble. Asked what he was looking for, Len stated that learning a new dance in four days is really tough. So, he was fearing the worst, but hoping for the ideal.
It was one of many questions we would have for the show. Was four days enough time? Is Brooke really that good? Would Kim finally come out of her shell? What would Lacey do to annoy crusty old Len this week? You’ll find the answers to all of those, and a rundown of all the week two performances, after the jump. Read more
Countdown: Five People Who Should Star in ‘PG Porn’
September 30, 2008
Filed under: Comedy, Fandom, Home Entertainment
If you like to surf around the web for entertainment news, you might have heard about an upcoming new web project called James Gunn’s PG Porn. The writer of classics like Tromeo and Juliet and more shmeh flicks like Scooby Doo 2, Gunn teamed up with his brothers Brian and Sean (Kirk from Gilmore Girls) to create a family-friendly world of porn.
That’s right — vignettes where the delivery man actually delivers what he’s supposed to with no added packages. (Read Gunn’s take on it here.) Each time, mainstream actors will be teamed with porn stars for these little clips, which will be aired over at Spike.com. First up: Nathan Fillion and Aria Giovanni in Nailing Your Wife. So I wonder: who else could benefit from this insane, and possibly hilarious, idea?
Dexter: Our Dad (season premiere)
September 30, 2008
Filed under: Dexter, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S03E01) Some changes are in the air for Dexter and its crew this season, judging by the happenings in the first episode. Batista is promoted to sergeant — yay for him — and he seems to be taking his new position very seriously. Will this responsible cop deal last? I like Batista and hope that it will, but the set-up makes me wonder.
Americatown
September 30, 2008
The year is 2040, and the United States has collapsed caused “a mass exodus of its citizens.” Oz writer Bradford Winters is developing the concept as a TV series for HBO. The show, Americatown, will tell the story of a cluster of newly arrived American immigrants who form a Chinatown-like district in a massive […]
The year is 2040, and the United States has collapsed caused “a mass exodus of its citizens.” Oz writer Bradford Winters is developing the concept as a TV series for HBO. The show, Americatown, will tell the story of a cluster of newly arrived American immigrants who form a Chinatown-like district in a huge foreign city.Winters has been trying to see this concept through for the last decade in various incarnations in different mediums (miniseries, movie, book). Aside from it’s obvious topical elements, the concept seems like a great way to retell the immigrant story from a completely different perspective.
Dancing With The Stars: Week 2
September 30, 2008
Filed under: Celebrities, Dancing With The Stars, Episode Reviews, Episode Recaps
It was one of many questions we would have for the show. Was four days enough time? Is Brooke really that good? Would Kim finally come out of her shell? What would Lacey do to annoy crusty old Len this week? You’ll find the answers to all of those, and a rundown of all the week two performances, after the jump.
What’s On Tonight: Simpsons, Dexter, Cold Case, Mad Men
September 30, 2008
Filed under: Programming, What To Watch Tonight, Reality-Free
At 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, then the season premieres of The Breathtaking Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has a new Football Night in America at 7, followed by the Eagles/Bears game.
- At 8, ABC has a new Extreme Makeover, then the season premieres of Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters.
- FOX has the season premieres of The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Father.
- At 9, PBS has a new Masterpiece Mystery.
- HBO has a new True Blood at 9, followed by a new Entourage and the series premiere of Little Britain USA.
- Showtime has the season premiere of Dexter at 9, then the season premiere of Californication.
- At 10, AMC has a new Mad Men.
- The season finale of Feasting on Waves airs on Food Network at 10.
- Also at 10: BBC America has a new Skins.
- At 10:30, E! has a new Sunset Tan.
- At 11:30, Cartoon Network has a new Robot Chicken, then the series premiere of Superjail.
- At 12:30am, Cartoon Network has a new Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job.
Check your local Television listings for more. Read more
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