Author Archives: Nat Almirall

Film Review: ‘Terri’

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Nat Almirall

Terri is the latest entry in the “oh God, high school sucked” genre (will we ever get a film that puts us in the eyes of the “popular” kids?) that tells the story of Terri (Jacob Wysocki), a sullen, picked-on, overweight … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Cowboys and Aliens’

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Nat Almirall

It has cowboys. It has aliens. It has cowboys and aliens. It’s not a bad film. It’s not a good film. It is a movie. That’s a pretty lackluster opener, but, walking out of the screening, I felt almost completely … Continue reading →

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TV Recap: ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm: Palestinian Chicken’

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Nat Almirall

It’s an unspoken law of Curb that Larry’s powers can never be used for good, and any attempt to break that law carries an alarmingy high penalty. I have a soft spot for episodes like this, because more often than not … Continue reading →

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SDCC11: MTV Geek and Stan Lee Announce ‘The Seekers’ Comic and Contest, ‘September Mourning,’ ‘Divination,’ and ‘Department P.U.L.P.’

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Nat Almirall

MTV has partnered with comic legend Stan Lee to produce The Seekers, an original property with the twist that its writer and illustrator will be chosen be The Man himself. The basic outline is that, “the Seekers is the story … Continue reading →

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SDCC11 First Look: Monopoly: ‘Futurama’ Edition

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Nat Almirall

Good news, everyone! Somewhere between the Girls Gone Wild and Monopoly 2: Scream, Monopoly, Scream editions, the makers of Monopoly have squeezed out a Futurama Edition, “thrusting the classic board game into the 31st century.” Players will be able to … Continue reading →

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SDCC11: Teaser Poster and Stills for ‘Immortals’

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Nat Almirall

One thing you can expect from a Tarsem Singh movie is a heap o’ interesting visuals. Combine that with Greek mythology, add some broth and a potato, and boy, you got yourself Singh’s latest, Immortals. Better yet, you got two stills … Continue reading →

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SDCC11: ‘Star Wars’ Goes Digital

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Nat Almirall

Fans who like their comics available on the go will be happy to learn that Dark Horse is taking their catalogue of Star Wars titles digital. Finally, when someone glances over your shoulder and spies you leering at Slave Leia … Continue reading →

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SDCC11: Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailers Award Nominees Announced

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Nat Almirall

The seven finalists for the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award have been announced, and they are…[drum roll]: A Comic Shop Alternate Reality Bridge City Challengers Comics and Vegetables The ComicBug The Dragon Green Brain Comics The nominees are … Continue reading →

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