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'Paranormal Activity 5': Our Three Wishes

Posted 10/22/12 4:30 pm EST by in Commentary

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This past weekend, a bunch of people went to go see the new "Paranormal Activity" movie and for good reason. The series has delivered low-budget scares like clockwork for the past four years, and with the "Paranormal 3" directors back on board, the fourth entry had great potential built right into it from the word "go."

Now you might disagree with us, but we imagined "Paranormal Activity 4" going in a slightly different direction. While we're definitely not giving up on the series, there are three things that we're hoping to see when Toby comes back in "Paranormal Activity 5."

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What Are The Top 50 Horror Movies Of All Time?

Posted 10/18/12 3:03 pm EST by in Commentary

FROM FILM.COM

With Halloween just days away, the extent of your horror movie knowledge will soon be put to the test. When your friends turn to you looking for guidance as to which scary movie will be the perfect cap on their All Hollow's Eve, will you be able to set up to the plate and deliver the screams they need?

Luckily for you, the fine folks over at Film.com have combed through the pantheon of scary movie classics to narrow down the field to the best 50 horror films of all time.

But who will take the crown? Do any of the slasher legends like Freddie, Michael, or Jason have what it takes to beat the artsier "Shining" and "Exorcist"? Head over to Film.com to find out now!

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'Paranormal Activity': Ten Lessons We've Learned

Posted 10/17/12 11:19 am EST by in Commentary

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By Jessica Marshall

Like that fly you just can't seem to swat, that pesky terrifying demon from the "Paranormal Activity" movies is back for more subtle, found-footage style torture in the suburbs. Guess we're left with no choice but to turn off the all the lights, fire up our night-vision cameras, and let the jump-scares ensue as we watch the new installment, "Paranormal Activity 4," hitting theaters this week.

Wait no, hold on a minute. Didn't we learn anything from the last three films?

"Paranormal Activity 4" picks up 5 years after "Paranormal Activity 2" ended, when the (spoiler!) demonically possessed Katie steals her nephew Hunter and murders his parents before disappearing. As "PA 4" picks up, they've turned up living in a house in a new neighborhood. After Katie is admitted to the hospital, the family next door generously takes in Hunter (whose name is now mysteriously Robbie). But their act of kindness is repaid with terror, as paranormal activity that matches the silent but deadly MO of "Toby" (as the demon is nicknamed in "Paranormal Activity 3") begins to unfold. The audience is given a glimpse into these occurrences through the laptop, Microsoft Kinect, and other a/v tech of the family's teen daughter, Alice.

While we have a sneaking suspicion that "Paranormal Activity" movies tend not to have happy endings, we nonetheless have a little advice for the new subjects of Toby's torture. Let's hope they can take a few hints. Here are 10 things we've learned from the first three "Paranormal Activity" movies:

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Should Colin Farrell Give Up Drama For Comedy?

Posted 10/12/12 10:12 am EST by in Commentary

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By Colin Greten

"Seven Psychopaths" written and directed by Martin McDonagh premieres today with a strong ensemble cast including Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell and Abbie Cornish. This will be Colin Farrell’s second starring role in a film with McDonagh and first since he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical Golden Globe for the crime dramedy "In Bruges." "Seven Psychopaths" is already garnering a lot of buzz with critics, who almost unanimously enjoying its blend of crime and comedy. So it's really time to consider, is Colin Farrell better suited for comedy rather than drama?

Colin Farrell has always been a different type of movie star. He has consistently received starring roles in films and yet does not have one film that truly defines his career. He has taken roles to boost his resume as a serious actor and, at the same time, been involved in some box office disasters. However, when looking through his previous films one thing sticks out about Farrell; his comedic roles generally result in better responses from critics and viewers, and for the most part higher box office success.

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'Taken 3' Moves Forward: Five Ideas For Liam Neeson's Threequel

Posted 10/10/12 10:30 am EST by in Commentary, Humor, News

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Liam Neeson doesn't want to get "Taken" again, but that's not going to stop some writers with a very particular set of skills from doing their best to abduct him one more time.

In an interview with Hollywood.com, writer Robert Mark Kamen admitted that Fox is very keen on pursuing a third "Taken" film. Kamen feels the threequel would need to deviate from the formula of the first two movies, saying, "We've taken everyone we can take — it's going to go in another direction. Should be interesting."

That might not be interesting enough to lure Neeson back for a third round as retired black ops badass Bryan Mills. But in case he's feeling open-minded, we have some suggestions for how "Taken 3" could work out. Read them below!

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'Chasing Amy' To 'Argo': Ben Affleck's Five Defining Films

Posted 10/9/12 2:00 pm EST by in Commentary

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By Colin Greten

Ben Affleck has been in the Hollywood spotlight for a long time now, but as a star, he has taken on many different forms. He has gone from an Oscar-winning screenwriter, to a leading man, to a disreputable actor and the butt of jokes, to acclaimed director. With his latest film "Argo" now receiving praise—many claiming it's the best of the year—it's safe to wonder how Affleck made this transformation.

We've been able to break it down to five movies, so here are the films that have defined the journey of Ben Affleck.

"Chasing Amy" (1997)
"Chasing Amy" was "Clerks" director Kevin Smith's third feature film and one of the first starring roles for the young Affleck. He already made an appearance in Smith's "Mallrats," but "Chasing Amy" gave him the chance to prove he could carry a film with some dramatic themes, as he falls in love with the perfect girl (Joey Lauren Adams), who turns out to also be a lesbian. Although the film is low-budget, it was decently successful and showed that Smith and Affleck both had staying power in Hollywood. Affleck continued to act in Smith movies throughout his career, including a hilarious cameo as himself in "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001).

"You gotta do the safe picture, then you do the art picture... and sometimes you gotta do the payback picture because your friend says you owe him." –Ben Affleck in Smith's "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back."

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What 'Godzilla' Should Learn From 'The Dark Knight'

Posted 10/8/12 3:00 pm EST by in Commentary

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Gareth Edwards, the man tasked with resurrecting "Godzilla" for U.S. audience, recently spoke with Total Film (via ComingSoon) about his formidable task. Though the teaser footage unleashed at San Diego Comic-Con in July largely wowed Hall H, the actual film will be the real test of Edwards' concept, which will rely on a more realistic approach.

"I've always been interested in Godzilla and the ideas around him. I really wanted to see another Godzilla film and jumped at the opportunity," Edwards told Total Film. "My main idea was to imagine 'If this really happened, what would it be like?' I want to take a grounded, realistic approach to a Godzilla film."

Considering Edwards' quote, the script co-written by David S. Goyer, and Legendary's role, it's not difficult to draw parallels to Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Trilogy, and if a reboot along those lines is what's in store for Godzilla, we have a few helpful tips.

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The Five Most Heated Movie Debates Of All Time

Posted 10/3/12 10:02 am EST by in Commentary

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Since tonight's presidential debate will undoubtedly end in frustration, with both camps calling the race for their own team, let's instead reflect on the everyday arguments we have about the movies we love. While they too will never have definitive conclusions or clear victors, at the very least they can remain fun throughout.

So in honor of the debates (which you should, in all seriousness, watch), these are five of the most argued film debates of all time.

Who shot first, Han or Greedo?
This is less of a debate and more of a decades-long insistence that George Lucas sucks. The creator of the holy trilogy and that other unholy trilogy maintains that the confusion of the cantina only makes it appear that Han Solo shoots the bounty hunter Greedo in cold blood. Han, a professional criminal, would never simply kill the man sent to bring him to Jabba, according to Lucas, so the director cleared all of that up in the special edition, making it clear that Greedo shot first. This has never pleased fans, and the war rages on.

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Best And Worst Bond Themes Of All Time

Posted 10/2/12 10:56 am EST by in Commentary

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By Joel Hanek

The Bond franchise is perhaps the only film property where just as much anticipation is placed on of the theme song as much as the film itself. The decades-long tradition of enlisting the biggest pop acts on the planet to pen a retro-infused, string accompanied pop themes continues with the soon to be released "Skyfall" single from Adele this week.

In honor of 007 scoring the "Rolling in the Deep" singer to croon tales of his mischief, here's a look back at some of the best and worst Bond themes ever according to some guy on the internet.

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In Honor of Justin Bieber: Top 10 Puking Scenes in Film

Posted 10/1/12 11:30 am EST by in Commentary

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By Joel Hanek

This weekend the world was rocked by the shocking news that Justin Bieber is not actually a cyborg sent by the Canadians to steal our hearts but is, in fact, a mortal man. As evidence by the internet, an ill Bieber performed in Glendale, Arizona and taking a cue from G. G. Allin vomited halfway through his set right on stage. The Biebs assured us he's doing fine via his Twitter account and the cinephile singer tweeted an "Anchorman" reference shortly after the ordeal to prove he is in good spirits.

In celebration of Justin Bieber's love for movies and feeling better, here are the top 10 vomit scenes in film, according to some random guy on the internet.

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