Category | Movies

Sigourney Weaver to Return for AVATAR 2?

Posted on 29 August 2010

At a Friday press event, “Avatar” star (and all-around bad-ass) Sigourney Weaver seemed to suggest that it was likely that her character would return for the sequel.

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The Top Ten Worst Places to Split the DEATHLY HALLOWS Harry Potter Movie

Posted on 26 August 2010

The producers have decided on where to split “Deathly Hallows” into two parts. Let’s hope they chose well!

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Fall Fantasy Movie Preview

Posted on 23 August 2010

Remember when we only used to get movie blockbusters in summer and during the Christmas holiday? Not anymore. We look at the fantasy and fantasy-esque movies coming to theaters this fall.

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DEATHLY HALLOWS Part 1 Test Screening Review: The Movie’s Good!

Posted on 22 August 2010

Reviews are creeping out from an early test screening of the next “Harry Potter” installment — and the word is good!

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Picture Post: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1

Posted on 16 August 2010

High-resolution images from the movie are now out — and they look pretty cool.

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How is SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD Like SNAKES ON A PLANE?

Posted on 15 August 2010

Everyone (including us) expected “Scott Pilgrim” to be a major hit this weekend. It wasn’t. What does it mean that all its buzz added up to so little?

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Review: SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD is a Crowd-Pleaser (But I Still Hated It)

Posted on 13 August 2010

This movie’s buzz is deafening, and the “look” is cool. But the story’s too repetitive, and Michael Cera doesn’t work. A spoiler-free review.

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Review: TALES FROM EARTHSEA Gets Lost in the Telling

Posted on 13 August 2010

Studio Ghibli’s animated adaptation of Le Guin’s classic “Earthsea” books is finally hitting the U.S.! And it’s not very good.

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Cave of Forgotten Tales: TRICK ‘R TREAT

Posted on 28 July 2010

In this regular column, we explore those fantasy films that may have slipped past your notice, but still deserve a bona fide review. This week: “Trick ‘r Treat” is great!

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We’re Calling It: The Vampire and Superhero Trends are Officially “Over”

Posted on 22 July 2010

TheTorchOnline.com is officially calling it: vampires and superheroes are “done” as zeitgeist-y media sensations.

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Summer Fantasy/Sci-Fi DVD Release Round-Up

Posted on 21 July 2010

We take a look at the fantasy and sci-fi movies being released on DVD this summer. Sadly, that mostly means a surprising amount of crap.

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Review: INCEPTION is the Exception to Silly, Brain-Dead Sci-Fi

Posted on 16 July 2010

Director Christopher Nolan comes up with a loooooong list of rules that govern the subconscious, in his new sci-fi thriller. A spoiler-free review.

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