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Movie Review: ‘Pain & Gain’

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Nat Almirall

I’m not sure whether the appropriate genre for Pain & Gain is comedy or thriller, but I am sure that it’s a story that the cosmos made specifically for Michael Bay. There’s bulked-up dudes, strippers, midgets, stereotypical gay guys, Miami, … Continue reading →

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The ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Reboot Gets Halted and Delayed

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

I have been vocal in opposition to the intensely wrong-headed internet overreaction to the Michael Bay produced Ninja Turtles reboot. A single misinterpreted statement and geek level distrust of Bay led to a firestorm of misinformation and backlash. Unfortunately we will never get a definitive answer to … Continue reading →

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Michael Bay Clarifies His Statement On The ‘Teenage ALIEN Ninja Turtles’

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Some days you just have to stand back and shake your head. The internet is a powder keg of misunderstanding and preconception. When a polarizing figure like Michael Bay makes an off hand comment about a beloved franchise that doesn’t meet perfect fan criteria, … Continue reading →

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McG Throws His Hat Into the Board Game Ring By Directing ‘Ouija’

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Matt Raub

In a time when not even adaptations of board games are off the table for most of the bigger Hollywood studios, a story like this isn’t as far fetched as it should be. McG, director of the Charlie’s Angels films … Continue reading →

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