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Star Wars: The Stage Play
When the original Star Wars hit the movie theaters in 1977 and became a worldwide sensation, George Lucas milked his creation in what seemed to be every means possible–toys, T-shirts, a story album, and the infamous holiday special on TV. As previously chronicled, Star Wars has given us entertainment in every conceivable medium except for […]
New Look!
I would like to introduce the new and improved FilmVerse. I’ve tinkered around with the format and changed the theme and the color scheme. You’ll probably notice that the site now has featured articles in a slider at the top that shows the ten most recent articles along with a sidebar that lists the top […]
Meet the Munsters Again
With the recent announcement that X-Men and Superman Returns director Brian Singer and Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller are developing an updated version of the ’60’s sitcom The Munsters, re-envisioned as a “visually spectacular hour-long drama,” the Internet was inundated with people screaming that “Hollywood has no creativity” and all the other typical outcries whenever […]
Lame Conspiracy Creates Lame Documentary — Paul McCartney Really Is Dead
We all love conspiracy theories like the assassination of JFK, the real cause of 9/11, and the reason for the success of Jersey Shore. Despite clear evidence to the contrary, certain people still hold fast to these fantasies. Conspiracies are like modern myths, something that some individuals need to believe in no matter how outlandish […]
In Defense of 3D
A lot has been made of the recent trend of releasing every blockbuster in 3D, mostly with negative reactions. People complain that it’s overused, that it’s a marketing ploy meant to take even more of our hard-earned money, that it’s a cheap gimmick with no lasting power, that it makes the image too dark, and […]
A Mixed Bag of Bones
Bag of Bones is one of Stephen King’s more recent efforts, and is probably not one of his more memorable novels. It was released in 1998, following other books such as Rose Madder, Insomnia, Desperation, and most importantly The Green Mile. It’s an enjoyable read, using some of his typical tropes (a writer protagonist, a […]
Movie Terms That Should Be Retired
In any society, certain words take on a specific meaning that goes beyond what they were originally intended. This usually is true within a subset of a culture, such as among groups designated by age, special interests, or occupations. The film industry is no exception with terms like MOS, apple box, and best boy that […]
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