Archive for the ‘News’ Category

We’re Watching: SARAH PALIN PARKING LOT

// Monday, November 23rd, 2009 by John Lichman

After the dust settled and Going Rogue was released, former Alaska governer Sarah Palin is a bonafide literary superstar. Then again, the entire idea of Parasalin’ with her is enticing.

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Saturday’s Important News: Parodynormal Activity, Disney’s Princess Push and Precious Debates

// Saturday, November 21st, 2009 by John Lichman

It shouldn’t be a surprise that we’re fans of abridged series. Especially ones that invoke Brooklyn Rage. Now what is the news on this Saturday morning?

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Thursday’s Important News: Zhang Continues, Along Came a Hathaway and Sundance Has Art

// Thursday, November 19th, 2009 by John Lichman

The most important thing to keep in mind about the news is that without it, you’re…oh god, I had a joke. It went away. Here’s what’s important today.

Alas, Poor Anvil…and the Best Doc Shortlist is Revealed

// Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 by John Lichman

Now the honeymoon is over and the yearly doldrums of Oscar shortlists is slowly gelling together. It was a wild ride at first when it seemed like Anvil: The Story of Anvil! may be a Best Documentary contender. But the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences dashed that dream today.

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Wednesday’s Important News: Lee Daniels Marches On, Burton at MOMA and Nic Cage Just Is

// Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 by John Lichman

We’re a day away from a new Rotten Tomatoes Show, so we’ve decided to fufill all your newsy needs. Click on.

Go Ahead. Click it.

Tuesday’s Important News: McG Surfaces From 20,000 Leagues, Linklater Loses Liars and B-Side Meets Sundance

// Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 by John Lichman

A franchise stalled, a director struck by a studio’s woes and some awesome news for B-Side. Let’s get the news.

Click on, you News Junkie.

Monday’s Important News:New Moon Sells, Stars Don’t Matter and Nic Cage Think Piece

// Monday, November 16th, 2009 by John Lichman

It’s Monday. There is News.
Clicksies for your newsies! Because I think poorly of you.

Saturday’s Important News: 2012 Takes Friday, Disney Goes Drago, Dane Cook Does Speculation

// Friday, November 13th, 2009 by John Lichman

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Did you know on Saturday I’m in love? With the news? Then read on and find out why.

Friday’s Important News: New Rotten Tomatoes Show, More Join Red and Focus Gasps Clearly

// Friday, November 13th, 2009 by John Lichman

On this new episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show, Brett and Ellen assemble the webcam reviewers to tackle Precious, The Men Who Stare At Goats and A Christmas Carol; Ellen explores the Top 5 Stoners in the Movies and we’ll meet Filmstradamus.
In Other News, After the Jump

This Best Animated Feature Film By The Numbers

// Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 by John Lichman

# of Films Submitted for Initial Consideration for 2009: 20

#of Years the Oscar Has Existed: 7

# of Pixar Films That Won the Oscar: 4

# of Academy Awards between Brad Bird and Andrew Stanton: See above.

Average # of Nominees: 3 films a year

#of Japanese Anime Films Nominated Since 2001: 2

# of Dreamworks Films That Won The Oscar: 1

# of Odds that Battle for Terra will win: 0:.0000000001

[Variety]