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UK Newspaper Drops Paywall After Less Than 10. Software Patents Violate The Patent Bargain. Thu, Apr 1st 2010 7:11am. Last year, we wrote about the decision by Turbine to turn its formerly fee-based Dungeons and Dragons Online MMO into a free offering, that had reasons to buy built into the game. At the time, we. Results From Dungeons and Dragons Online Going Free: Revenue Up 500%. Last year, we wrote about the decision by Turbine to turn its formerly fee-based Dungeons and Dragons Online MMO. Techdirt R...
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Cinema Geek: Friday Night Films: Singin' In The Rain (1952)
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Monday, November 29, 2010. Friday Night Films: Singin' In The Rain (1952). Singin' In the Rain. Always brings me back to the 6th grade. We were assigned to do a music project on a musician, singer or dancer and present it to the class. While most students were busy planning how best to brag about their good music taste by using Bob Marley or The Beatles- I was busy gluing pictures of Gene Kelly onto my poster board. I brought in S. Ingin' In the Rain. Singin' In the Rain. Prevalent theme however gets eve...
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Cinema Geek: May 2011
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Thursday, May 12, 2011. All About Eve (1950). Last night I had a powerful moment of regret while watching. First It goes without saying that this wish is due in part to the fact that. Is a wonderful film but my regret also has to do with the fact that all I can think about while watching it is. I’m not proud that my mind immediately brings parallels of what is traditionally thought of as the worst movie of all time, but would you believe me if I said that the existence of. The women are scene stealer's i...
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Frankensteinia: The Frankenstein Blog: Announcing The Boris Karloff Blogathon!
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October 10, 2009. Announcing The Boris Karloff Blogathon! FOR THE COMPLETE BORIS KARLOFF BLOGATHON ARCHIVE. Karloff portrait by Jack Freulich. Source:. I am calling on my fellow bloggers to join me in a celebration of Mr. Boris Karloff. Beginning on November 23 — Karloff’s 122 nd. Birthday — and on through the 29 th. Bloggers far and wide are invited to post something about Boris, his life and his wide-ranging career. A film that is almost 80 years old and still seen and admired. The sequel,. He made num...
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Cinema Geek: 52 Perfect Movies: The Exorcist (1973)
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011. 52 Perfect Movies: The Exorcist (1973). I'm the Devil. Now kindly undo these straps.". NEXT UP: Young Frankenstein (1974). Labels: 52 Perfect Movies. SK complained that the one aspect that held back. THE EXORCIST was its lack of humor. Nope. not the case, IMO. Im with William Peter Blatty on this regard when he said this of the film adaptation:. Itdelivers that rare commodity: a powerful emotional experience. Amen Thanks for this, B-Sol. April 27, 2011 at 3:07 PM. Jervaise broo...
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Cinema Geek: A Few Words on Cinematic Titanic
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Monday, March 14, 2011. A Few Words on Cinematic Titanic. Posted by Nate Yapp. I was back in Phoenix this weekend to join the family (mother, mother's husband, sister, sister-in-law, sister's mother-in-law) for one of the most delightful stage experiences I've had in a long time: Cinematic Titanic Live. What is Cinematic Titanic. Well, it's one of two continuations of the brilliant cable series Mystery Science Theater 3000. Mostly this post is to direct people, out of a sheer sense of community service, ...
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Cinema Geek: June 2011
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Sunday, June 12, 2011. Signals From Left Field: Wheels On Meals (1984). When I was a wee lad, I saw Jackie Chan in 1981's Cannonball Run. And immediately became a fan of his infinitely kinetic, often comedic style of martial arts. I'd use my limited resources to see him in other movies, like 1980's The Big Brawl. And the Lucky Stars. One of the surefire staples of this period was Wheels On Meals. Aka Kuàicān Chē, Spartan X,. If you get a hold of this sweet little film, don't be put off by the dubbing....
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Cinema Geek: 52 Perfect Movies: Once Upon a Time in the West (1969)
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Thursday, March 3, 2011. 52 Perfect Movies: Once Upon a Time in the West (1969). How can you trust a man who wears both a belt and suspenders? The man can't even trust his own pants.". Upon first viewing Sergio Leone's masterpiece, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. And that was indeed my reaction, having been so trained to believe in the pathos of Fonda's screen presence. Nevertheless, he manages to turn Frank into one of the most enjoyable screen baddies of all time. NEXT UP: The Godfather (1972). Interes...
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Cinema Geek: April 2011
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011. 52 Perfect Movies: The Exorcist (1973). I'm the Devil. Now kindly undo these straps.". NEXT UP: Young Frankenstein (1974). Labels: 52 Perfect Movies. Links to this post. Wednesday, April 13, 2011. 52 Perfect Movies: The Godfather (1972). I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.". Perfect film. Even amongst screen masterpieces, it stands head and shoulders above the pack, as what may very well be the ultimate expression of filmmaking yet seen. The epic story of one family's ...
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The Mercury Men: COLLECTOR'S GLASS NOW FOR SALE
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COLLECTOR'S GLASS NOW FOR SALE. You requested it and now they're here! New Mercury Men limited edition collector's glass, just like restaurants used to offer for those nostalgic summer adventure films! A pair of collectable 16oz drinking glasses with retro styled artwork featuring Edward Borman, Jack Yaeger, Mercury Invader, and Mercury Engineer. Glasses are generously sized, thick cut glass, and measure 6" tall (common pint size). Set of 2 glasses. May 10, 2010 at 10:40 AM. That was Cheesy goodness!