2012 and Current Have 3 Questions For You

// November 7th, 2009 by John Lichman

Have some time to kill this weekend? Why not help us out for an upcoming Current Takeover with Chiwetel Ejiofor. We’ve got questions and you’ll hopefully have some answers. So check ‘em out and let’s see what you’ve got.
Check out the Q’s after the jump

Go Home: What if Inglourious Basterds and Captain America Had a Baby…

// November 6th, 2009 by John Lichman

Raleigh Lantham’s fan-trailer for Captain America looks decent. But the “red band” version above takes that decent sentimentality, turns it over and then throws it face first into a pile of cocaine on top of Cap’s shield.

That said, we dig it. Now go home.

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Gentlemen Broncos reviewed by The Rotten Tomatoes Show

// November 6th, 2009 by John Lichman

Alas, Gentlemen Broncos, we hardly knew ye! After receiving word that you won’t be rolled out to any more ci–wait.

Broncos is still being rolled out? Great! Then watch Brett and Ellen review it along with our army of assembled webcammers and find out if this horrible “release it/don’t release it” strategy works.

We’re Watching: Derrick Comedy’s Boy Band

// November 6th, 2009 by John Lichman

On a night far colder than it should’ve been, I stood outside of the UCB Theater in Chelsea after a screening of Mystery Team. Out there I interviewed the guys from Derrick Comedy prior to their being picked up for a city-by-city release in what would later become “The Paranormal Activity way.”

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The Weekend Peekend with Precious, A Christmas Carol and The Men Who Stare At Goats

// November 6th, 2009 by John Lichman

Take a gander with Brett and Ellen at this weekend with the new DVDs out this week, as well as three of the major film releases we’ll be doing on next week’s Rotten Tomatoes Show.

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Michael Jackson’s This Is It reviewed by The Rotten Tomatoes Show

// November 6th, 2009 by John Lichman

Time for a look at what makes This is It a workable film about rehearsal footage, which you have another two weeks left to see until it disappears.

And inevitably returns as a DVD.

The House of the Devil reviewed by The Rotten Tomatoes Show

// November 6th, 2009 by John Lichman

Join Brett, Ellen and our collection of webcammers as they sit down with Ti West’s latest ode to the Satanic horror flick.

The House of the Devil is in limited release. It’s also avaliable as Video on Demand, Xbox 360 Marketplace and Amazon Rentals.

Friday’s Important News: New Rotten Tomatoes Show, A Guide to Roland Emmerich and AWARDS SEASON BEGINS

// November 6th, 2009 by John Lichman

In the this episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show, Brett Erlich and Ellen Fox lead ensemble reviews of Michael Jackson’s This is It, The House of the Devil and Gentlemen Broncos; Ellen celebrates This Is It by breaking down the Top 5 Worst Actor/Musicians and Brett takes us out to the ball game with his new song, Last Second Plays.
In Other News…

What Do Those Google Interview Questions Remind Us Of?

// November 5th, 2009 by John Lichman

After reading these, my mind was nearly destroyed. I knew I had heard these same questions before.

And then I remembered, thanks to Leon White. So I guess Google isn’t a fan of androids after all! *rimshot*

Half-Baked Movies with Nigel!

// November 5th, 2009 by Brett Erlich

Soooo, Amelia made a big icky crash of a landing in the ocean of critical hatred and up-yoursitude, but why?

Ah, my little snippets of wondrous glory, because the filmmakers didn’t follow the easy-to-follow instructions from the one and only Nigel Neverbottom, famous movie-making chef extraordinaire.  Enjoy his simple recipe that demonstrates just how easy it is to create your very own Biopic!

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