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9 hrs ago | Flickering Myth

The Racism of Star Wars?

Commenting on the critics with Simon Columb ... Writer and podcaster for Slash Film, Dave Chen - on his personal blog www.davechen.net - writes about the racist and ethnic stereotypes in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , upon the re-release of the film in 3D, in response to a podcaster who stated that, "I don't think it's racist, I will ... (more)

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Related Topix: Blog News, Short, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Fri Feb 10, 2012

DreadCentrol.com

Arc Entertainment Goes to Hell with Roland Emmerich

Curious to see what Roland Emmerich can do small scale? Well then, you'll be happy to hear that his low-budget apocalyptic tale Hell has been acquired for U.S. release through Arc Entertainment later this year.

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Related Topix: 2012, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Short, Thriller, Science Fiction Movies

DVDfile.com

Anonymous: BD Review

The 'Shakespeare as fraud' concept of Anonymous almost makes sense - until director Roland Emmerich completely misfires with its final act.... In its review of Anonymous , The New York Times referred to it as being 'beyond useless" as a historical document.

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Related Topix: Anonymous, Short, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Examiner.com

Anonymous borrows from Shakepeare, rewrites history with a bang

Before a single word is written about this film, I must admit that Roland Emmerich, a man responsible for Stargate , Independence Day , The Patriot , The Day After Tomorrow , and 2012 , is a guilty pleasure of mine.

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Related Topix: Anonymous, 2012, The Patriot, War Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Thriller, Short, Science Fiction Movies

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Holtville Tribune

Bring Black History Month Home With A Click

With the rich history of contributions to this country by African Americans, it's fitting that opportunities to celebrate Black History Month are taking a 21st century turn.

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Related Topix: African-American, Short, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Orlando Weekly

DVDs Nuts

Recalling a not-so-distant time when the theater was a sweltering hotspot of political intrigue, crucial social satire and a potentially deadly activity, Independence Day director Roland Emmerich's aesthetically sweeping take on Oxfordian theory, which posits that William Shakespeare didn't actually write all those plays, is a sexy, complex ... (more)

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Short, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies, In Time, Movies, Entertainment

Tue Feb 07, 2012

MLive.com

Vivica A. Fox to visit Grand Rapids for special screening of Tyler Perry movie 'Good Deeds'

Hollywood actress Vivica A. Fox will visit Grand Rapids for a special screening of the new Tyler Perry movie "Good Deeds," 6 p.m. Feb.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Action Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Soul Food, Science Fiction Movies, Celebrities, Vivica A. Fox, Entertainment

Examiner.com

the Week Ahead: Westmont movie notes for February 5-11

Welcome to the tenth edition of weekly postings of Westmont movie notes for upcoming week.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Anonymous, 2012, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Short, Thriller, Science Fiction Movies, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

Lansing State Journal

Rent It: Video verdict

'Anonymous': Well-crafted historical drama that supposes it was actually Edward De Vere, the Earl of Oxford, who composed all plays credited to William Shakespeare.

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Related Topix: Anonymous, Rhys Ifans, Celebrities, Vanessa Redgrave, 2012, Short, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Mon Feb 06, 2012

Rotten Tomatoes

RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part I

Last week was especially robust with new releases, so it's not surprising that only a few new items of note are hitting shelves this week.

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Related Topix: Vampire News, Entertainment, Anonymous, Arts, Cinema, 2012, Short, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Celebrities, Authors, Books, Stephenie Meyer

DreadCentrol.com

First Details and Synopsis for Horror Thriller Blink

Some early details and a synopsis have come in for Blink , set to begin shooting in March 2012 in New Orleans, and of course we have everything you need to know right here.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Action Movies, Short, Thriller, Science Fiction Movies, Celebrities, Vivica A. Fox, California

Fri Feb 03, 2012

CBS Local

The Bowlies: A Hall of Fame for Super Bowl Commercials

Hello there, my friends, and welcome to The Bowlies! If you're not familiar with the concept , allow me to introduce you.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, Canton, OH, Short, Independence Day, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Comedy, The Golden Girls

Wed Jan 18, 2012

CTV

Jeff Goldblum cast as gay dad in 'Glee'

The 'Independence Day' actor will team up with Broadway star Brian Stokes to play the adoptive parents of the character -- played by Lea Michele -- and the pair will sing a duet together on a special Valentine's Day episode, TVLine has confirmed.

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Related Topix: Glee, Entertainment, Television, Short, Independence Day, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Jeff Goldblum, Lea Michele

Tue Jan 17, 2012

Forever Geek

If Star Wars Were Made Today

Star Wars is celebrating its 35th birthday this year, so just for fun, ForeverGeek has re-cast Episode IV: A New Hope as if it was being made today.

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Related Topix: Star Wars, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Vocal, Sport Movies, Unbreakable, Gladiator, Thriller, Documentary Movies, Drama Movies, Short

Sun Jan 15, 2012

WisInfo

Kim Komando column: Be a tech detective when watching crime dramas

You're watching your favorite crime drama, and the heroine is looking at video from a store surveillance camera.

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Short, Thriller, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies

Atlantic Blog

Only some religions may be trashed

Roland Emmerich, who likes to blow things up in his movies , has his limits. Reports the Guardian.

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Related Topix: 2012, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Short, Thriller, Science Fiction Movies, US News, Conservative Political News

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