It was at Georgetown University where Brit Marling, Mike Cahill and Zal Batmanglij met. Marling and Cahill were studying economics; Batmanglij archeology. But all three were drawn to the performing arts, with Brit eventually taking on theater arts as a…
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Attack Of The Crab Monsters
You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “Stop calling me a wussie! If you’re so sure bringing appliances into the water with us is…
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Doctor Who Addicts: Doctor Who Collectables And More (UPDATED)
Even as they mourn the recent passing of Elisabeth Sladen, Doctor Who fans are happily gearing up to enjoy their beloved program in a way never before possible: On April 23, the 32nd season (or the sixth season, depending on…
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My Favorite Martian…Movies
Quick, now: What planet in our solar system has had the most movies made about it? Okay, obviously the answer is Earth. Coming in a distant second–but still considerably ahead of the other six (sorry, Pluto, you don’t count anymore)–is our…
Read more →The Rocketeer: Ten Things to Know About the Movie
Here are 10 trivia facts about The Rocketeer from 1991, which originally appeared as a Mystery Movie Quiz on our Facebook page. There are lots of pieces of behind-the-scenes information about this movie. Please feel free to comment and add more…
Read more →Robby the Robot
I have always liked sci-fi, even the early stuff. Or maybe, especially the early stuff. I was talking with a friend and he mentioned Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet (1956). The movie is a classic of early sci-fi, with effects…
Read more →The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951): Do You Remember the Three Words to Save the World?
Guest blogger Rick 29 writes: If there were a Hall of Fame for Timeless Movies, then one of its founding members would be The Day the Earth Stood Still. I’ve probably watched it at least once every decade since I…
Read more →Aliens: Movie Review
Guest blogger Will Brownridge writes: Just goes to show that you can’t trust the guy in a tie. – Will After floating in space for over 50 years, Ripley is found and rescued. She also learns that the planet they…
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