Category Archives: News

Roger Ebert (1942-2013)

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Nat Almirall

The first time I met Roger was in the Lake Screening Room. I had just moved to Chicago and done a few reviews at the AMC East and on Michigan and the old Kerasote. This was a guy I’d been … Continue reading →

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RIP Roger Ebert

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Chris Ullrich

One of the great film critics of our times has passed away. Roger Ebert died today of complications due to cancer. He was 70 years old. For one of the best articles about the man, his talent and his legacy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Movies, News | Tagged At the Movies, Deaths, Film Critics, Movies, Obits, Roger Ebert, Thumbs Up | Comments Off

Speaking of Trailers, Here’s the Latest One for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Joe Gillis

As with many things these days, this movie is either going to be the greatest thing ever, or an unmitigated disaster. I don’t believe there’s going to be any middle ground this time. To what movie am I referring? Baz … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, News, Trailers | Tagged 3D, Baz Luhrmann, Carey Mulligan, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Leonardo DiCaprio, Movies, The Great Gatsby, Tobey Maguire, Trailers | 1 Comment

Facebook Announces ‘Facebook Home’ for Android

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Joe Gillis

Oh Facebook, as if we didn’t already waste enough time on you, now you want to be an even larger part of our mobile lives? Oh boy. That’s right folks, Facebook today unveiled it’s new “Facebook Home” for Android smartphones … Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile, Mobile Apps, News, Tech | Tagged Android, Announcements, Facebook, Facebook Home, Mark Zukerberg, Mobile, Smartphones, Tech | 3 Comments

‘Arrested Development’ Gets Official Premiere Data on Netflix, Adds to Number of Episodes

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Joe Gillis

Many TV series deserve to be canceled. Some don’t resonate with audiences or have unappealing characters or a ridiculous premise. Or, they just plain suck. Arrested Development is not one of those series. Fortunately, even though it was initially canceled … Continue reading →

Posted in Fox, News, TV | Tagged Alia Shawkat, Arrested Development, Comedy, Fox, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Michael Cera, Mitchell Hurwitz, Netflix, Netflix Streaming, Portia de Rossi, Ron Howard, Series, Streaming, Tony Hale, TV, Will Arnett | 1 Comment

Check This Out: A Whole Bunch of Previews for Tonight’s Premiere of ‘Hannibal’

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Joe Gillis

Even though it’s hard to imagine another actor besides Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter (although Brian Cox wasn’t so bad either), we’re going to be getting a new Hannibal anyway. This time, he’s on TV. Who is this new evil … Continue reading →

Posted in News, TV, Video | Tagged Hannibal, Hannibal Lecter, Hugh Dancy, Laurence Fishburne, Mads Mikkelsen, NBC, TV | Comments Off

Yes, It’s All Six ‘Star Wars’ Movies at the Same Time

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Joe Gillis

This is just, well, I don’t know. Love it or hate it, here’s a video (crafted by YouTube’s Michael McNulty) that shows all six Star Wars movies at the same time. At least, if you or a loved one has … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, News, Star Wars | Tagged Attack of the Clones, Empire Strikes Back, Mashups, Movies, Return of the Jedi, Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace | Comments Off

TV RECAP: ‘The Following’ Episode 111 – ‘Whips and Regret’

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Eric Miller

Joe calls Hardy to gloat about winning this round. He also wants to cheer Hardy up so he keeps playing the game. He tells Hardy he needs to be a functioning alcoholic. Claire arrives at Joe’s house, and Jacob brings … Continue reading →