When so many movies are released each weekend and trailers often seem better than the movie itself, what should one do? In this precarious situation, we consult the The CineMagic 8-Ball (TM) to help us see through the nebulous marketing haze. Doing so just might save us all a disheartening trip to the cinema and spare us unnecessarily springing for $7 popcorn. See what the 8-Ball says about this week’s releases… ——————————————————————————————————————————————- FRANKENWEENIE After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life — with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but…
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The Gun in Your Hand: Looper's Cycles of Violence
(Foreword: Looper began its theatrical run last Friday, and at this point I presume most of you have seen it or are going to see it. That said, if you have not seen the film, steer clear of this essay; it is spoiler-heavy by the third paragraph. I also don’t rehash plot points in detail. Read at your own risk if you want to see the film blind.) Like many other films of its kind, Rian Johnson’s Looper is a time travel yarn that isn’t actually at all about time travel. One might argue that Johnson’s just letting himself off the hook by leaving the mechanics of such technology go unexplained, but truthfully the decision…
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Sneak Peek – 'Halloween Monster Mash' Ranking Brackets
Hey all you scare seekers and gore hounds, we’ve got a preview of our highly anticipated upcoming tournament for you today! Our official voting in the Go, See, Talk Halloween Monster Mash doesn’t go live until this Sunday October 7th but we felt like giving you an idea of how all the contenders were seated in our little tournament. Have a look below and you can click the image to view a hi-rez version of the brackets… Start thinking about how you’ll vote and we’ll see you back here on Sunday. If you want to make some predictions on the outcome go right ahead, because we will be offering the following prizes for…