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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
Note: Technically, this review is for the UK release of Hot Fuzz. This technicality is meaningless, as both the UK and US cuts are identical. UK Chewers can see Hot Fuzz opening this week. US readers will have to wait until April 20th. We’ll have another review, by one of the other writers, at that … Continue reading
“Why is this day different from all others?” is a question every Jewish family hears at the Passover seder. “Why is this biopic different from all others?” is a question that no one seems to hear in Hollywood. Factory Girl is the latest in a string of disposable and interchangeable biopics about people whose lives … Continue reading
TVT Records Website Buy Lumidee at Amazon Buy Ying Yang Twins at AmazonThere’s a certain reason why I’m schlepping out reviews here at CHUD and not Billboard.com, Vibe, or some other music site. Well, actually there’s two: one is that Dave Davis wasn’t working for any of those guys, and two is that I can … Continue reading
Don’t be surprised to see the likes of Ozone and XXL in CHUD Media Reports going forward. We’re gradually going to expand the scope of our magazine reviews to hit a variety of areas besides film. We love the newsstand, and this site’s magazine coverage is going to reflect that. 1. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY #918-919 Sure, … Continue reading
Sometimes a horse comes out of the gate strong and dominates the track for the first few laps but then, suddenly and tragically, a leg goes – just buckles and snaps – and the horse is down, the rider is thrown, and their race is over. This same thing happens to Anthony Minghella’s Breaking and … Continue reading
I want to apologize for my long absence. It was not out of laziness or a lack of things to write about. To make a long story short, you’ll understand if you know anyone that has suffered from pressure sores and if you research them, you’ll understand how bad they are. I have been bed-ridden … Continue reading
TVT Records WebsiteBuy Lumidee at AmazonBuy Ying Yang Twins at AmazonThere’s a certain reason why I’m schlepping out reviews here at CHUD and not Billboard.com, Vibe, or some other music site. Well, actually there’s two: one is that Dave Davis wasn’t working for any of those guys, and two is that I can go on … Continue reading
Smell is, unless you’re John Waters and in possession of a few hundred Odorama cards, the toughest thing to get across in cinema. Most films rely on Pavolovian reactions to visuals to indicate the ideas of smells, but rarely try to actually get odor across. Run Lola Run director Tom Tykwer, in his adaptation of … Continue reading