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Antarctica: an extraordinary continent of awesome beauty. It is also home to an isolated outpost where a discovery full of scientific possibility becomes a mission of survival when an alien is unearthed by a crew of international scientists. The shape-shifting creature, accidentally unleashed at this marooned colony, has the ability to turn itself into a perfect replica of any living being. It can look just like you or me, but inside, it remains inhuman.

In the thriller The Thing, paranoia spreads like an epidemic among a group of researchers as they’re infected, one by one, by a mystery from another planet. Paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) has traveled to the desolate region for the expedition of her lifetime. Joining a Norwegian scientific team that has stumbled across an extraterrestrial ship buried in the ice, she discovers an organism that seems to have died in the crash eons ago. But it is about to wake up. When a simple experiment frees the alien from its frozen prison, Kate must join the crew’s pilot, Carter (Joel Edgerton), to keep it from killing them off one at a time. And in this vast, intense land, a parasite that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish.

The Thing serves as a prelude to John Carpenter’s classic 1982 film of the same name. Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen, the thriller is produced by Strike Entertainment’s Marc Abraham and Eric Newman (Dawn of the Dead).

SNEAK PREVIEW SCREENING
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM
South Side Works Cinema
425 Cinema Drive, PIttsburgh 15203

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So, I’m a fan of Mr. Brainwash. He is the featured “artist” in Banksy’s Exit the Gift Shop film. The film was nominated for an Oscar this past year and it currently can be watched through instant view on Netflix.

If you purchase the DVD,  it includes the super fun “star power” glasses. Their directions state: For maximum viewing pleasure simply put on glasses, start DVD and look out the window.

My friend and I had more fun wearing the star power glasses while playing with two pink light sabers. The glasses make everything look like beautiful holographic rainbows! The hot pink light sabers are from the best store ever, five below.

hello vader.

Anyways, I received “Star Wars Reunion”, a print by Mr. Brainwash, in the mail today. I have had my eye on it for a while. I love it’s old timeyness.

“Star Wars Reunion” by Mr. Brainwash

Mr. Brainwash or Nien Numb, Lando’s Co-pilot

Sneak Preview Screening The Change-Up
When: Tuesday, August 2 at 7:30 PM
Where: Cinemark, Robinson Township

http://www.thechangeupmovie.com

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IN THEATERS AUGUST 5

Growing up together, Mitch (Reynolds) and Dave (Bateman) were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed they’ve slowly drifted apart.  While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked.  To Mitch, Dave has it all: beautiful wife Jamie (Leslie Mann), kids who adore him and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm.  To Dave, living Mitch’s stress free life without obligation or consequence would be a dream come true.

Following a drunken night out together, Mitch and Dave’s worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each other’s bodies and proceed to freak the &*#@ out.

Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon discover that each other’s lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed.  Further complicating matters are Dave’s sexy legal associate, Sabrina (Olivia Wilde), and Mitch’s estranged father (Alan Arkin).  With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other’s lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back.

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Pittsburgh is one of only 9 cities screening the new 3-D action flick, Deep Gold. Geekstar.com is giving you the chance to win one of two movie prize packs that includes a pair of movie passes valid at any Pittsburgh Carmike Theatre (Monday through Thursday) and a Deep Gold t-shirt and hat.

Enter for a chance to win a movie ticket prize pack (two winners will be chosen).

Summer is around the bend so leave a comment on this post describing what event, activity, concert, or other Pittsburgh happening you are looking forward to this summer. Two winners will be chosen one week from today. Be creative! Also, scroll to the bottom of this post to read about an additional sweepstakes being offered by the film.

“Deep Gold” will be in select theaters beginning on April 22, 2011. For more information on “Deep Gold”  in 3D visit http://www.deepgoldmovie.com/.

Shortly after free diver Amy Sanchez breaks an important free diving record, her boyfriend – Air Force Pilot Tony – mysteriously vanishes together with a flight that was bringing millions of dollars worth of gold to the Central Bank. Read the rest of this entry »

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Last year, my resolution was to “Enjoy More Amazing Films and Music in 2010″. Mission accomplished.

I love old films and Troll 2 did not disappoint. I use the word “film” very generously. This “Best Worst Movie” is the sequel to Troll. However, Troll 2 doesn’t feature trolls but the lesser known goblin from the town of Nilbog. They are “vegetarian” goblins who eat people. Can you get super power strength from a bologna sandwich? Yes.

There are many low budget special effects (goblins wearing burlap sacks and latex masks) and quotable one-liners (“You can’t piss on hospitality!”) in this film. In 2009, the lead child actor, “Joshua”, created a documentary about Troll 2 titled, Best Worst Movie. The documentary revisits many of the original actors, current devotees of the film, and the movie’s Italian director who still doesn’t quite get that the movie is ummm not highly regarded by film critics. It’s said that the Italian director doesn’t speak English very well so the script is full of choppy dialogue and unintended off-color jokes. He insisted that the script be read exactly as he wrote it word-for-word. This all adds up to awesomeness!

This fantastic gem of a film has been remixed to the captivating sounds of Lil’ Jon. I’m sharing this video with you so that you’ll be encouraged to watch Troll 2 asap on your Netflix Instant View! I still need to get my hands on the documentary. I can’t wait!

So, geekstar.com has the hook-up again with sneak preview passes for The Dilemma starring Vince Vaughn and that guy from Mall Cop, Kevin James. This looks to be a funny movie and it re-introduces my favorite angsty 90′s actress Winona Ryder. Oh how I loved her in Heathers.

The best thing about this movie is that it is the product of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. You know, the director and producer who brought us the never should have been cancelled television series, Arrested Development. How can you not love Tobias Funk and his awesome jean shorts.

So, The Dilemma stars Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Channing Tatum and Queen Latifah along with Vaughn and James. Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny (Vaughn) and happily married Nick (James) have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny’s girlfriend, Beth (Connelly), and Nick’s wife, Geneva (Ryder), by their sides, they’re unbeatable. But Ronny’s world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. Ronny must decide how and when he will reveal the truth to his best friend.

Sneak Preview Showing
AMC Loews Waterfront 22
Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30 PM

How to get a free pass (each pass admits 2 people):

1. Leave a comment on this blog post linking to your favorite funny youtube video and why you love it…I need some more mindless distractions!

2. Email sarah at geekstar.com your mailing address so I can get your pass in the mail for next week’s movie!

I’ll mail out passes until I run out! It’s that easy, but make sure to post some FUNNY links!