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more about #movies matt buchanan: I noticed a shitload of Kurosawa flicks available suddenly. So awesome. more » TYg3r28: CGI is the auto-tune of Hollywood. When done right, it can be pretty sweet, or even amazing (one word: Avatar). But sometimes it just gets annoying. R... more » finnigan16: I'm kind of inbetween on this one. Do I think CGI is over used in film making today? Yeah totally. Does it deserve the bad rap it commonly gets? Maybe... more » Coolmodo: I think this is a pretty clear message to Hollywood, put effort in your movies or f**k off. Granted, the story was not that original, but all in all ... more » The5thElephant: I continue to be amazed at the number of quasi-luddites that are found on tech blogs. Music was only good when it was performed with sharpened rocks,... more » comics0026: Please tell me James Cameron isn't turning into another Geogre Lucas. We already have one that nobody wants, we don't need another. more » Xeno: The move to digital sets for hard shots is inevitable. It's the same thing as digitizing casts of thousands like in Lord of the Rings. I don't think t... more » strideo: Sorry but I don't think theft, vandalism, or assault are justified just because someone is being rude or annoying even as much as I'd like to take one... more » Deckard: I read an online article (can't find it now) that mentions the 5th Indiana Jones installment will go back to the old movie tricks that made the origin... more » Marco: Despair all you want. Synthetic actors (synthespians) are next. All the great actors from the past will be revived and star in cat food commercials... more » ripfire: So when will bluray version hit the shelves? more » xenti: Jaws would not be the movie it is if all of Spielberg's fancy toys had worked properly. Instead of getting exactly what he wanted in his head, he had... more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: You know what's even sadder? He'd probably achieve better results by doing that. It's a whole other discussion, but with our movie and TV (and games)... more » Noobs-R-Us: I would like Cameron to direct the next Terminator movie. Seriously, McG sucked balls. It's time for him to bring the excitement back to the franchi... more » Navin R Johnson: I watched the DVD extras of Hellboy 2 the other day. Affirming for me the genius of Guillermo del Toro. So many of the effects that could have been ... more » Misfit7707: I'm currently a student of 3d computer animation, and make no mistake, this is disheartening to me. CGI is a tool, that above all, needs to be used r... more » heroineworshipper: The CGI Titanic scenes looked horrible. We've just gotten so used to squishy motion & bland textures & the cost of a ticket has risen so much in 13 y... more » Bandit: Didn't Kate Winslett almost drown filming Titanic the original way? If you can use CGI and achieve the same visual results while spending less money ... more » elSpanielo: Next he'll say he would've made the T1000 CGI instead of actually controlling liquid metal... pshshs directors! more » dry-roasted-peanuts: Screw Titanic, how would he do Piranha Part 2 today? more » -
#netflix
Criterion Adds 35 Films to Netflix Watch Instantly
It's a bit of a dichotomy—Criterion sharing their painstakingly restored classics with Netflix—but we aren't complaining. 35 new Criterion titles are now streamable from Netflix, which are enough to offset at last a semester of film school. [SlashFilm via IMDB] -
#startrek
Star Trek Is #1 For 2009... Unfortunately For The Studio
JJ Abrams' Star Trek wasn't just a hit at the box office, it's also a chart topper when it comes to illegal downloads. No wonder Paramount wants the FCC to get tougher on torrent sites and the universe surrounding them. -
#movies
How James Cameron Would Fake Titanic Today
James Cameron interviews Peter Jackson. Peter Jackson interviews James Cameron. And while the scene devolves into one big battle of self-promotion, there are nuggets you shouldn't miss, including this sad explanation of Titanic, as shot by Cameron in 2009: More » -
#toystory3
Who Lives And Who's Thrown Away: First Look At Toy Story 3
It's the Sophie's Choice of Toy Story. Andy must decide which toys lives, and which toys will die the horrible toy death of storage, trash or good will, and in this first clip he decides quickly. -
#movies
Avatar Does Well At Its Box Office Opening Weekend, With $232.2m in Sales
James Cameron may've spent $300m making Avatar, but he must be feeling pretty pleased today with the news that it made $232.2m in the opening weekend at the box office. More » -
#avatar
I Spent $300 Million on This Movie and All I Got Were These Lousy Papyrus Subtitles
When someone's spending $300 million on the most technically ambitious film ever, you'd think some of that money would go towards making a custom font. Apparently James had other stuff to worry about, though, because Avatar's subtitles are in Papyrus. More » -
#filmmaking
Orson Welles and His Brief Passionate Betacam Love Affair
In January 1985, the phone rang. The caller announced that he was Orson Welles and that he wanted to have lunch with me. Thus began one of the most extraordinary and bittersweet adventures of my life. -
#movies
Epic 70-Minute Phantom Menace Review Justifies the Existence of The Phantom Menace
You probably don't think there's any way you'd ever watch a 70-minute-long YouTube dismantling of the first horrible Star Wars prequel. And you'd be wrong, because this is one of the best things ever. More » -
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#rant
It's Time For Us to Fight Back Against Movie Theater Talkers
Most of us already know that it's NOT socially acceptable to talk during a movie. But to those of us who weren't born in a barn, these rude movie-goers are still a constant burden. It's time to fight back, dirty. More » -
#avatar
Massive DRM Fail Kills Avatar 3D Screening
Even movie theaters have to deal with the onus of DRM—3D versions of Avatar have a complex system "which involves several certificates and server-delivered time-sensitive keys for hard drives and projectors" that completely blew up at some screenings. More » -
#review
Avatar Review: Yes, It Changed Everything After All
Put simply, Avatar is the most visually fantastic film I've ever seen. It will be hailed as the groundbreaking 3D release of its time while setting a new standard by which all blockbusters are measured. Yes, it's that good. More » -
#enhance
Implausible Digital Forensics in TV and Film: A Medley
Pull up the security footage from sector 4B. Unsharp mask. Zoom. Gaussian blur. Undo gaussian blur. Lasso tool. Adjust contrast. Reduce noise. Filter. Zoom. X-Ray. Enhance. Enhance. Enhance. Enhance. [Enhance] -
#movies
Screw Iron Man 2, Hot Tub Time Machine Will Be the Sci-Fi Event of 2010
Yeah yeah yeah, Iron Man 2 looks great. But you know what looks awesome? A little movie called Hot Tub Time Machine. The special effects look downright mindblowing. [TrailerAddict via The Daily What] -
#familyguy
Exclusive Clip From Family Guy's Empire Strikes Back Has A New Lando
We've got the first exclusive clip from Seth MacFarlane's second Family Guy Star Wars spoof. Since Empire Strikes Back is the best of the bunch, MacFarlane is really going to have to bring it... and so far, so good. -
#tron
Just How Radical Will Tron Legacy's Redesigns Get?
New Tron Legacy billboard art seems to show some more new modifications to the classic lightcycle/suit design, including a revamped helmet... and is that a gun on the cycle? -
#ironman2
Spoiler Filled Stills From Iron Man 2: What's Happening To Tony?
Last night the first ever trailer for Iron Man 2 was released, and it is jam-packed with spoilery goodies. Here's a shot-by-shot break down of what we noticed. More » -
#movies
The Iron Man 2 Trailer Is Online and My Jaw Is on the Floor
Pepper Potts is smooching with Iron Man's helmet, a crazy guy is waving even crazier whips, and things are going boom-Boom-BOOM! I don't think I could get any more excited for this movie nor can May 2010 come soon enough. More » -
#streamingvideo
Paramount to Launch Video Clip Service Modeled on Ringtones
Paramount is set to launch a new online video service called Paramount Clips that will deliver short movie clips of your choice for a fee, sort of like ringtones. Will it save the movie industry? Probably not! More » -
#lists
What We Still Need on Blu-ray (And What Should Never Go HD)
Some movies seems made specifically for Blu-ray's abilities. Some just don't get anything out of hi-def. So why is Hollywood so completely unable to tell the difference between the two? Let's pull it together, studios. For all our sakes. More » -
#liveblog
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray Liveblog Now
The Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray Liveblog starts now. More » -
#imagecache
A Voyeuristic Peek Outside Skywalker Ranch
You should watch this video for two reasons. One, it's gorgeous, filmed on the Canon 5D/7D dSLRs at 1080p. Two, it gives you a peek outside George Lucas' famed workshop, like a more romantic, landscape-focused version of Cribs. [PhilipBloom/Planet5D] -
#ironman
New Iron Man 2 Poster Reveals Villain Whiplash
Mickey Rourke wants to kill Iron Man but is doing his part to save print journalism in this new teaser for Iron Man 2. Hold tight—every day that passes is a day closer to May 7. [io9] -
#iphoneapps
IMDB for iPhone: Now Playing at an App Store Near You
Well, that took long enough. The Internet Movie Database—the sole reason that nobody can have factual arguments about movies anymore—has been turned into an iPhone app. A decent one, no less! More » -
#movies
The First Official Poster, Screenshot and Synopsis of Tron Legacy
I'm trying hard to be jaded and skeptical about this, but, well, EEEEEEEEEEEEE! More » -
#exclusive
Paranormal Activity Continues On Your iPhone
Want to know what happened to Paranormal Activity's sweet couple after a terrible entity infested their house? Now you can. Apple is continuing the story in a comic-book iPhone application. And we've got the first set of stills. Spoilers ahead... More » -
#movies
Oh Yes! Mystery Science Theater 3000 Now Available in Hulu
You can get them in Torrent and pirated VHS tapes, but Hulu is playing Mystery Science Theater 3000 online now. Only five full episodes—from seasons 4, 5, and 6—are available, however: More » -
#ads
Michael Bay Goes Too Far, Directs Victoria's Secret Commercial
Michael Bay isn't talentless. After all, he gave us the first Transformers movie. No no, MIchael Bay is a genius. The catch is that he's also an insidious prankster. More » -
#movies
Avatars Are Starting to Look Normal to Me
Maybe it's just because I've seen every photo and film released regarding Avatar to date, but those blue aliens, the Na'vi, the ones that looked so strange and hyperreal the first time I saw them? Totally normal now. -
#diy
See The World Through The Eyes of MST3K
Real life: the worst movie of all time. And since you already like to riff on everyone and everything, these Mystery Science Theater 3000 glasses should be a perfect fit. Hit the link for a DIY template. [Thingiverse via Make] -
#design
Ridiculous User Interfaces In Film, and the Man Who Designs Them
What do The Bourne Identity, Mission Impossible 3, Mr & Mrs Smith, Children of Men, and Agent Cody Banks 2 have in common? Absurd, futuristic, and totally fake software interfaces, designed in part by one man: Mark Coleran. More » -
#ironman2
First Iron Man 2 Poster: Ker-Boom
Ho. Lee. Crap. The first (real) teaser trailer's coming in December, but after seeing this poster, I don't know if I can't wait that long. And yes, I know tomorrow is December. [Yahoo via Ain't It Cool] -
#netflix
Are Netflix Discs Going to Kill Me?
If I were to tell you that Netflix sleeves and discs were hotbeds of contamination and disease because they were handled by so many people from delivery to DVD player, you know what I'd be? A filthy liar, that's what. More » -
#movies
Don't Miss Objectified on PBS Tonight
We've shown you Jonathan Ive's segment in Objectified before, but the whole movie is on PBS later tonight. Check out PBS for the schedule and watch the fantastic Ives clip once more while you wait. [PBS via Michael Gartenberg] -
#roku
Roku Channel Store Opens, Hulu Is a No-Show
When Roku released their new HD-XR box, they mentioned that big new features would be launched in the coming weeks via software update. Now the Roku Channel Store is finally here, but it's awfully short on excitement. More » -
#bluray
Worry Not, Fight Club Has Not Turned Into a Horrible Romantic Comedy
If you picked up the new Fight Club Blu-ray edition, don't panic when you see the menu screen. Edward Norton HAS NOT been replaced with a Drew Barrymore character that makes out with her alter ego to vent sexual frustration. More » -
#blockquote
Steve Jobs on Pixar Circa 1996
Steve Jobs wanted to turn Pixar into one of the biggest names in entertainment when Toy Story was released, according to Pixar's 1996 annual report. You can't help but compare his thoughts on the Pixar brand and the Apple brand. More » -
#giftguide
Gifts for Video Geeks Who Think They're The Next Scorsese
Maybe you know someone in film school, or just some guy who really likes going to movies and cutting YouTube mash-ups? Here's what you can buy them—and also what you shouldn't: More »
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#architecture
Bender House Tells All Other Houses to Bite Its Shiny, Metal...Etc Etc
Some want a shack on the ocean. Others demand granite countertops, steel appliances and hardwood floors. We just ask for a house that looks like Bender. [Warming Glow via Geekologie] -
#startrek
Confirmed: R2-D2 Finally Discovered In Star Trek
At last, here's the droid we were all looking for. In this frame you can clearly see R2-D2's cameo in JJ Abrams' Star Trek. This time there's absolutely no doubt about it: It's been confirmed by ILM. More »
