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Like practically every other woman in the country under 40, I grew up reading Beverly Cleary’s Ramona books. Well finally, Hollywood has stopped ignoring this mostly-untapped cultural resource. That’s right, a Ramona movie is in the works! It’s called Ramona and Beezus, the Beezus being Ramona’s sister Beatrice. It is set to come out on [...]

I know I’ve been writing a lot of “___ is a ripoff of ___” articles, but sometimes it’s warranted. Take, for example, the new cheesy-looking horror movie Orphan, which is about a creepy kid going to live with a family and then terrorizing them and others, because they’re evvviiiiillll. Doesn’t this sound like something you’ve [...]

Since Kurt Vonnegut is one of my favorite authors and The Sirens of Titan is one of my favorite books of his, I have to say something about this new movie The Time Traveler’s Wife. When I saw the TV ad for the film, it said it was based on a book, so I figured [...]

I had heard that the first Night at the Museum movie was above average in terms of children’s movies, but it wasn’t until the buzz started for Night at the Museum 2: Something about the Smithsonian that I finally forced myself to check out the first film…

I love me some horror movies, so I’ve been catching up with some of 2008’s horror releases now that they’re out on video. I wouldn’t necessarily call Ruins one of my favorites, but it has some interesting and original elements that save it from being a bad movie experience like, say, the Saw films. The [...]

So as some of you know, I, Laura was once a lowly intern at Troma Entertainment. This fine independent film production company is responsible for such gems as The Toxic Avenger, Tromeo and Juliet, and Class of Nuke Em High. I had an awesome time working there and am a loyal fan of Lloyd Kaufman, [...]

Anyone can quote The Godfather or Office Space, or even the super-awesome Fight Club, but whip one of these babies out at a party and you’ll be the wittiest person in the room. Or the most obnoxious, depending on how you look at it. Okay, don’t quote them, just read and enjoy them.

Ah, obsession. It’s a perennial theme when it comes to movies, and why not? It’s a handy plot device, it lends dramatic weight, and it allows actors an opportunity to put their “crazy” faces to good use. Here is a list of the ten best stalkers in filmdom. 10. Max Cady (Cape Fear, played by [...]

I’m a big horror movie buff so it’s hard to decide on just ten movies, but these are the ones that have most stuck in my mind. Presenting my top ten horror film picks of the past ten years!10. The Others (Alejandro Amenábar, 2001)9. Shaun of the Dead (Edgar Wright, 2004)8. Mother of Tears [...]

I try to watch every stupid comedy as soon as I become aware of it, which can result in some very disappointing cinematic experiences (Confessions of a Shopaholic, 27 Dresses), and occasionally something enjoyable (Harold and Kumar).Sex Drive falls squarely between good and bad. It’s basically Road Trip meets American Pie with a bit of [...]