My review of Wolfgang Petersen’s Troy is lost somewhere in the archives from before our last make-over, but I was generally favorable to it. I don’t hate the movie as much as some people do, although I would never say that it’s a great film. It’s already a long movie, but not long enough, I … Continue reading
In the latest issue of EGM, Sony executive Jack Tretton tried to dispel the rumors that the PS3 wasn’t in as high demand as its competitors by offering $1,200 for any of the units that had been on store shelves longer than five minutes. On January 24, I wrote in this very column about my … Continue reading
Welcome to The Special Edition. I have a small rant. I always like to get the best version of the movies that are available. If there are two versions of a movie, I want the one with the best (and most) extra features. I want commentary tracks and deleted scenes. More than that, I want … Continue reading
It’s been a tough start for the fledgling Weinstein Company. The Bros W made their mark at Miramax where they came in from under the radar and rewrote not just the rules of the indie world but of Oscar campaigning. When they left the company they created, they brought with them high expectations – none … Continue reading
I expend a lot of pixels singing the praises of people like Judd Apatow and Adam McKay, but one of the funniest and ballsiest people in the business often goes under the radar. I’m talking about the genius of Larry Charles, who has been instrumental in things ranging from Curb Your Enthusiasm to Entourage to … Continue reading
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY #921 Sure, their film reviews are hated by geeks. Yes, they follow trends incessantly. And yes, music coverage is generally an afterthought. But it’s surely the most fun weekly read out there, and they have television on lock. Plus, they’ll surprise with every now and then with a great piece on overlooked entertainment … Continue reading
If you suffer from epilepsy, it’s best that you bow out now. Read any further and you might be tempted to click on the link below, which is like a one-way ticket to a grand mal. If you don’t think you have epilepsy, you may be about to find out the truth. I know that … Continue reading
There are times when low expectations lead to films genuinely surprising you in a “Wow, that wasn’t a bad as I thought it would be!” kind of way. And then, there are times when the same expectations lead to films surprising you in a “Wow, this is actually a pretty good flick!” kind of way. … Continue reading
Welcome to the revival of CHUD.com’s video game presence, Master Control Program. Since it’s an exciting [and expensive] time to be a video game aficionado, what better time to bring back the column that almost was, a look at all things console and handheld? That is what they call in the business a rhetorical question. … Continue reading