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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Attorney General Tom Corbett, STILL a moron
Taking a page straight from the Republican playbook of “blame the victim,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett recently said at a campaign stop in Elizabethtown that, “The jobs are there. But if we keep extending unemployment, people are just going … Continue reading
I’ll be attending Readercon this weekend
Just a note to let everyone know that I’ll be in Burlington, Massachusetts, this weekend to attend Readercon, a science fiction and fantasy convention that — gasp! — is focused on the written word, like books and short stories, rather … Continue reading
LET ME IN gets a one sheet
Yes, it’s also vampire week around these parts! Specifically, cool vampire week, not that sparkly fake vampire hoo-hah nonsense. The American remake of Swedish vampire movie LET THE RIGHT ONE IN has a one sheet, and it’s pretty nifty, if … Continue reading
Drowning doesn’t look like drowning
This is an important read for anyone with kids, who is around kids, or around water. The signs of drowning are not what you think they are. Please take time to read this so you understand what to look for. … Continue reading
Hollywood’s “creative” accounting: How HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX grossed almost a billion dollars but somehow didn’t make a profit
(Yes, this is apparently Harry Potter week at the Echo Chamber, thanks for asking …) Oh, those crazy Hollywood accountants. Fudging the numbers (which is my polite way of saying “fraud”) so that it appears that even movies that make … Continue reading
HARRY POTTER 7 one sheet is on fire
I love the foreboding mood of this. It gives you a great idea of what’s at stake in these final films. I can’t wait. Click on the image for a larger version.
The 100 greatest movie insults of all time
These clips are vulgar and profane, so if you’re offended by strong language don’t watch. But it’s also pretty damn funny. I think they went to the well of a couple of films one too many times (I think there … Continue reading
Finally, a REAL vampire movie
Matt Reeves, the director of Cloverfield (a movie I enjoyed a great deal), is remaking one of the best vampire movies of the last decade. No, silly, I don’t mean those shit-fests with Bella and Edward and Jacob! They don’t … Continue reading
Gravity-defying photographs
These are crazy, dangerous-looking, and just plain old cool. The one below is just a sample. Follow the link above for more. Enjoy.
Jon Stewart eviscerates the “don’t blame Bush!” crowd of liars
Once again, Jon Stewart is the perfect blend of truth and hilarity. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Blame www.thedailyshow.com
