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Entries from February 2009

Without the Luck, You’re Fucked

February 18th, 2009 · 6 Comments

Withnail and I (1987)
Written by Bruce Robinson
Directed by Bruce Robinson
Produced by HandMade Films/ Cineplex Odeon Films
Running time: 107 minutes

Synopsis
In the London neighborhood of Camden Town in 1969, Marwood (Paul McGann) leaves his flat for a cup of tea, only to work himself into a fit over the injustices he sees around him. He returns [...]

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Tags: Bathtub scene · Cult favorite · Drunk scene · Famous line · Road trip · Small town

Dedicating Their Lives To Recreating the Junk of Their Childhood

February 14th, 2009 · 7 Comments

Grindhouse (2007)
Written by Robert Rodriguez (Planet Terror, fake trailer Machete), Rob Zombie (fake trailer Werewolf Women of the S.S.), Edgar Wright (fake trailer Don’t), Jeff Rendell & Eli Roth (fake trailer Thanksgiving) and Quentin Tarantino (Death Proof)
Directed by Robert Rodriguez (Planet Terror, fake trailer Machete), Rob Zombie (fake trailer Werewolf Women of the S.S.), Edgar [...]

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Tags: Beasts and monsters · Cult favorite · End of the world · Military · Shot In Texas · Wilhelm scream · Woman in jeopardy

The Day Trading Theory

February 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Josh Brolin was born February 12, 1968 in Santa Monica, California, but grew up in Templeton, a town in San Luis Obispo County hidden between Paso Robles and Morro Bay. His father was TV and film actor James Brolin, his mother was an aspiring actress. Their son had little interest in the family business.
Speaking to [...]

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Tags: United Federation of Character Actors

Everything Was Going Too Fast For Them

February 7th, 2009 · 9 Comments

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Screenplay by Cameron Crowe, based on his novel
Directed by Amy Heckerling
Produced by Universal Pictures
Running time: 90 minutes

Synopsis
As a new school year begins at Ridgemont High, six students are introduced. Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) works at Perry’s Pizza in the mall. When a foxy looking stereo salesman gives her [...]

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Tags: Based on novel · Brother/sister relationship · Coming of age · Dreams and visions · Famous line · High school