Sex In The City Meets Werewolves, And Nobody’s Safe, in “Bitches”

The next Fox dramedy series follows a foursome of New York women who are buddies by day and werewolves by night — which isn’t that far from the last season of Sex In The City.

The new lady werewolf series is still in development, but the script comes from Superman Returns and X2 screenwriter Michael Dougherty.

Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts, Pushing Daisies producers, are on board to supervise Dougherty, and since it’s being described as a quirky fairy tale, they seem like a great fit.

So this would be the next in the long line of werewolf projects coming out next year. What, is the mainstream public sick of Vampires already? With The Wolfman, Twilight’s wolf-centric New Moon sequel and the werewolf that should be joining the pack on True Blood, werewolves are becoming the next vampires. I’m just not looking forward to the after-feasting gab session that these ladies are certain to have. Read more …

Metropia’s Gorgeous CG Cast Remind Me To Get Back Into The Sun But Avoid The Zombie Samurais

Tarik Saleh’s absolutely stunning futuristic Swedish film, Metropia, creates such believable characters that you’ll start to question just how real it is. Plus, Zombie Samurai fills the necessary blood quota for the week.

Metropia’s collection of beautiful yet sickly characters made me do a double- and triple- take. Set in a not-so-distant future, the world is running out of oil and, in response, the government creates a massive subway system that spans across Europe. The main character, Stockholm suburbanite Roger, discovers that his life is being controlled in every detail and tries to break free with the help of the lovely Nina (seen in a lacy number below).

Vincent Gallo and Juliette Lewis have signed on as the lead voice actors for the English-language version, which is like throwing gasoline on an already amazing independent film fire. I cannot wait for this movie to come out Stateside; it’s unlike anything I’ve seen before. A short promo has been released on the internet where the filmmaker breaks down how they created this film shot for shot. It’s pretty fun - enjoy, and thanks to Quiet Earth for pointing this out. Read more …

Is Twilight Corrupting Our Nation’s Youth?

Never mind the movie, are Twilight novels turning today’s children into sex-crazed tweenagers? That’s the claim made by one LA Times writer, but we’re unconvinced that the books are that depraved… or even that good.

The LA Times’ Sonja Bolle is the concerned Los Angelino in question:

Much as I like the novels — and I devoured all of them happily — I’m appalled to find that a sizable number of the 25 million copies now in print are going into the hands of 10-year-olds. Why would parents whose children are not yet obsessed with sex encourage their kids to read books that are one long, bodice-ripping romance?

Considering that the Twilight books are really just one long lesson about the value of waiting until you’re married to have sex which will then get you pregnant but don’t you think about an abortion because it’s a sin, it may be somewhat surprising to see Bolle get so hot under the collar about the prospect of kids being lead down the wrong path by these books, but she has an explanation: Read more …

Dark Angel (19 HQs Pics)

Fictional character history

The bringer of doom known as Dark Angel has long bedevilled humans foolish enough to summon her. During World War II, Baroness Paula Von Gunther, (pre-Crisis, a brilliant Nazi saboteur who eventually became one of Wonder Woman’s staunchest allies, who became post-Crisis a Nazi occult mistress), called forth this wandering evil spirit, who then took over Von Gunther’s body and attacked Wonder Woman and the Justice Society with her mythical might.

Hippolyta battled Dark Angel on many occasions, and eventually Dark Angel appeared on Themyscira. She intended to kidnap Princess Diana, but instead kidnapped her magical double. She forced the double (whom she thought was Diana) to live thousands of lifetimes, each one ending in tragedy. She hoped the cumulative effect would drive Hippolyta insane. Instead, the double was able to grow stronger, and finally became an independent entity now known as Donna Troy. Read more …

Mike C.’S Not So Great Movies I Liked of 2008

Ok, here’s a fun little “Top Movies” list. It’s no secret I like a good piece of junk movie. I am the young man who searched for months for a DVD of “Death Ship” and who, of his own accord, spend 2 months making an unauthorized re-edit of “Exorcist II” because I’m just convinced I can show there’s a good movie in there somewhere. (Or at least one of you can understand…)

My “Bottom 5”, those are movies I just really didn’t like. Found no enjoyment in them. These movies here, they’re not so good. I’ll be right up front and honest with you. They’re not good but I couldn’t help enjoying something about them. So…be warned, watch these at your own risk, and don’t hate me because I enjoyed “Pulse 2” more than “Diary of the Dead”. Read more …

Autopsy (2009) Posters, Synopsis, Cast, HD Photos, Trailer, Review

SYNOPSIS

A young woman tries to find her injured boyfriend in a bizzare and dangerous hospital.

Director: Adam Gierasch
Writers (WGA): Jace Anderson (written by) & Adam Gierasch (written by)
Genre: Horror | Thriller

Also Known As: Mercy (USA) (working title)
MPAA: Rated R for strong bloody violence, grisly images, language and drug content.
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color
Certification: USA:R
Filming Locations: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Company: FlipZide Pictures

Cast:
Ashley Schneider … Clare
Eric F. Adams … Officer Mike Jacobs
Michael Bowen … Travis
Jenette Goldstein … Nurse Marian
Arcadiy Golubovich … Andrey
Ross Kohn … Bobby
Robert LaSardo … Scott
Jessica Lowndes … Emily
Ross McCall … Jude
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Top 10 Best And Worst Christmas TV Specials!

I’m sure most people have their favorite Christmas specials, but did you know that most of the five best were made in the 1960s, and all of the worst of the lot weren’t? Did you also know that three of the top five were based on songs, the fourth on a book and the fifth on one of the greatest comic strips of all time? In other words, the best ones were adapted from cultural icons. Most of the worst were adapted from flavors of the month.

Please note that this list covers only TV specials, not movies. Also, this is highly subjective; so, if your favorite isn’t here, submit your own list or just add it to the comments!

The Best Christmas TV Specials:

10. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 1970

A special built around a beloved Christmas song (written by J. Fed Coots and Haven Gillespie and first performed on the Eddie Cantor show), this stop-motion show starred Fred Astaire as the narrator and Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle/Santa Claus.

It’s been a favorite for three decades.

9. Frosty the Snowman 1969

Ah, Frosty. What a hokey special designed around a silly-but-great Christmas song. Yet, this lovable special actually works and has become a perennial favorite.

At the very least, kids of future generations will be introduced to the great Jimmy “the schnoz” Durante thanks to this special.

8. Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1964

Bumbles bounce! Did you know that? I didn’t—At least not until I first saw this terrific special, which has aired every year (several times, in fact) since 1964, making it the longest-running Christmas special. It’s based on the 1939 song written by Johnny Marks (Gene Autry turned it into a monster hit). Best parts: Burl Ives singing “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas,” and the Bumble attacks our heroes at the edge of the ocean. (Hey, when I was 7, that was scary stuff!)

7. How The Grinch Stole Christmas 1966

I almost made this number one. The great horror icon Boris “Frankenstein” Karloff provided fitting narrative and the voice of the Grinch. Quite possibly the most memorable song from any animated special—or series or film—is the great ditty “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.” Best line: “The three words that describe you best are as follows and I quote: Stink. Stank. Stunk!”

6. Charlie Brown Christmas 1965

It’s the granddaddy of all Christmas specials. You have to read the Wikipedia article to get a full understanding of the quirks and low production values that make this special so great. Selections from Vince Guaraldi’s brilliant soundtrack are features of Christmas music every year. And yes, the pinnacle is Linus reciting Luke chapter 2 as being the real meaning of Christmas.

The Worst Christmas TV Specials:

5. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown 2004

Merry Chri$$$tmas, Charlie Brown. This excuse for a Peanuts special is quite a long way from its magnificent predecessor.

Its crass commercialism contrasts sharply—and drearily—with the original’s quest for the true meaning of Christmas.

4. Christmas Comes to Pac-Land between 1982 and 1984

Ah…um…yeah. Pac-Man and Christmas. This schlock-fest show was part of the annoying Hollywood trend of “it’s a successful video game/movie/song/catchphrase; so, let’s make a whole series around it!”

Some worked (see the Best of list) but most didn’t—and still don’t.

3. Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special 1988

Never mind the sordid off-camera antics of Paul “Pee-Wee” Rubens; this special has enough problems.

Amid the guest-star turns of Whoopi Goldberg, The Oprah, Joan Rivers, Zsa-Zsa Gabor and Charo, Pee-Wee has to contend with the problem of his “mounting fruitcake collection” and Santa demanding that he shorten his wish list! Oh, how terrible.

2. He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special 1985

You have got to be kidding. The king and queen of 1980s’ 30-minute toy commercials, He-Man and She-Ra saved Christmas from the evil forces of Skeletor and Hordak. (Man, I can’t even write that without losing IQ points.) Says Prince Adam at the end: “Though we celebrate it and get presents, Christmas is about caring, sharing and goodwill and its spirit is within all of us.” Translation: this hour-long special was designed to make you feel good about asking your parents to buy you more Masters of the Universe toys!

1. The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978

Jefferson Starship! Diahann Carroll! Art Carney! Harvey Korman! Bea Arthur! Don’t those names just scream “Star Wars”?? No? You’re right. Darth Lucas HATES this thing so much he never wants it released. But it is an absolute must-see—and not just for the first introduction of Boba Fett (nerd alert) but to see a what looks like an inebriated Carrie Fisher singing one of the most gag-inducing pieces of schlock ever made.