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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Worse Than You Thought
Last week, in response to early negative reviews, Megan Fox said, “How much money did Transformers 4 make? Exactly. Those people can complain – they all go to the theater. They’re gonna love it – and if they don’t love … Continue reading
Posted in film reviews, really?
Tagged Comic Book Movies, Jonathan Liebesman, Kids Movies, Megan Fox, Michael Bay, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT
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Outcast by the Outcast: Tim Burton’s Racial Blindness
I’d like you to take a look at a video: This is the first TV spot for Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, the director’s most recent release that’s by all accounts imaginative and full of heart. It is a full-length, stop-motion remake of … Continue reading
WTF Moffat? Some thoughts on the S7 premier of Doctor Who
After watching the Series 7 premier of Doctor Who, I was appalled: fully, literally, to my core appalled. What the hell is Steven Moffat doing? Is he actively TRYING to be sexist here? Does he actually want me to start … Continue reading
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E3 Media Impressions
or Sci-Fi White Guys, Lara’s Troubles, Happy Zombie Momma and One Too Many Ellen Pages Every year, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) fills the Los Angeles Convention Center in an explosion of high tech, prop guns, bronzed spokes models, and … Continue reading
Really, The Oatmeal? REALLY?
UPDATE: Well, mass shaming on the Internet really DOES work sometimes! Matthew wrote an apology, which we are happy to see. You can still read our original criticism, as x-posted from our reaction on Tumblr, below. We’re happy to have contributed … Continue reading