Monthly Archives: July 2007

Appreciation for Bergman

There’s nothing I can say about Ingmar Bergman that hasn’t already been said, but since I heard the news of his death yesterday, his films have been on my mind a lot and I just wanted to share why I love Bergman. Read the rest of this entry

KB Summer Viewing Club: Wonderfalls

I hope you all have had a chance to watch at least a few episodes of the show. Read the rest of this entry

Flight of the Conchords Recap Episode 6: Bowie

by banane

Flight of the Conchords- a band comprised of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, two guys from New Zealand living in NYC. I guess there was a muttonchop reversal at one point, since now Jemaine has them but Bret used to. This is the 6th episode in the series from HBO. These guys are playing themselves.

Episode: “Bowie” Read the rest of this entry

The Simpsons Movie: A Conversational Review

The Simpsons MovieTonight I saw The Simpsons Movie at an advanced screening in Dallas. Supergenius also saw a screening in Seattle. Rather than post dueling reviews, we thought we would post a dialog, Siskel-And-Ebert style. What follows is a transcript of our discussion of the movie.
Read the rest of this entry

Reminder: KB Summer Viewing Club Starts Monday!

Remember that on Monday we’ll start discussing Wonderfalls, possibly Tim Minear’s finest contribution to television. If you haven’t yet, go out and rent/buy/steal the show and watch up to get ready for Monday!

New Cinemasochist Poll

[poll=54]

Some excellent choices. Here’s a link to 3 Ninjas.

Deathly Hallows Discussion

This thread is for discussing the last Harry Potter book. It’s meant for those who have read the book, and may contain spoilers.

I can’t believe Hagrid was a WOMAN!!

Review: Sonic Youth performing Daydream Nation, 6.19.07

by Greg Call

dnSonic Youth came to Berkeley High School last night and played their 1989 release, Daydream Nation, in its entirety as part of the “Don’t Look Back” series.

Read the rest of this entry

Prescient Potter Predicitions

Ok, folks. 5 questions. The one with the most right earns bragging rights and a prize to be determined later. Foretell the future:

1. Who dies? (no more than two names accepted)

2. Who lives? (no more than two names accepted)

3. Snape: loyal or evil?

4. Most shocking twist to come?

5. Best surviving non-Ron/Hermione couple?

Amaze and Astound Us!

New Cinemasochist Theme

Wow, guys, how did we miss this topic before? MARTIAL ARTS. And I’ll say it right now, this movie, Undefeatable, is the front-runner, despite what you Gymkata and Surf Ninjas fans say.

So, what are the worst Martial Arts films available on Netflix?

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.