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The Bigger Picture: Lies and Manipulation
The camera lies to you. Sure, that idea goes against everything you were raised to believe. Court cases often rely on photographic or videotaped evidence to prove guilt or innocence. Newspapers employ teams of
Read More »DVD Reviews: “Funny Face” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
Paramount Pictures has begun re-releasing many of their classic films as two-disc Centennial editions featuring remastered pictures enhanced for 16.9 TVs and Dolby digital sound. Two of the latest releases are couple of Audrey
Read More »DVD Review: “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008, The Weinstein Company) purchase this DVD (Amazon) Whatever your feelings about Woody Allen — and Lord knows I’ve had my ups and downs with his movies — it’s impossible to
Read More »Popdose Interview: Duckman creator Everett Peck
Animation fans rejoice, for Duckman, the irreverent animated show that aired on USA in the ’90s has finally arrived on DVD. CBS/Paramount has released all four seasons of the groundbreaking television series on two
Read More »DVD Review: “Saxondale Complete Seasons 1 & 2″
Steve Coogan’s popularity in the United States is continuing to grow as he appears in acclaimed films such as Hamlet 2 and Tropic Thunder, not to mention his supporting role in the popular Night
Read More »DVD Review: “City of Ember”
City of Ember, the most recent film from Walden Media, starts on a bit of a downer. In a post-apocalyptic era, a city has been built deep in the earth’s core, presumably to protect
Read More »Soundtrack Saturday: “Weird Science”
Robert Downey Jr. received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor this week for his role in Tropic Thunder. I haven’t seen it yet (though it is next in my Netflix queue), but I’m
Read More »The Bigger Picture: Substantive Style
It’s nearly impossible to watch a summer movie these days without sitting through camera movements that make you wish you’d brought Dramamine. There is a reason that use of these camera movements has become
Read More »No Concessions: *Top 10 List 2008
There was a time, not too long ago, that when the Oscar nominations were announced, I’d seen all the nominated films. Indeed, I’d seen all the significant movies of the year. My Top 10
Read More »Download Popdose’s Oscar Ballot
Welcome back, Oscar fans. We’ll be unveiling our official Popdose ballot on March 4, just a few days before the actual event, but if you’re really eager to make your picks you can download
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