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Mousterpiece Cinema Calendar

This is the Mousterpiece Cinema schedule for the end of 2013 and the first six months of 2014: November 23, 2013: The Jungle Book 2 (2003) November 30, 2013: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) December 7, 2013: Frozen (2013) December 14, 2013: The Santa Clause 3 (2006) December 21, 2013: Babes in Toyland (1961) December 28, 2013: Saving Mr. Banks (2013) January 4, 2014: Toy Story (1995) January 11, 2014: Sleeping …

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Some Thoughts on The Passing of Michael Ryan

I have never met a person as boundlessly enthusiastic as my Quebecois co-host Michael Ryan. We all have a reserve of positivity residing within us; some are smaller than others, but Mike’s was infinite. Upon seeing the news, posted to his Facebook page from his parents, Michele and Terry, that Mike had passed away, I …

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Open Invitation to Mousterpiece Cinema

Hosting a top-rated film review show is a great way to promote the movies we love but the pressure to pander to an audience tastes is overwhelming. Some people prefer a more professionally-scripted show while others prefer a more freewheeling laid back approach. Some people prefer we discuss only mainstream films while others are interested …

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The Walking Dead, Ep. 3.08: “Made To Suffer” features one of the show’s best moments

The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 8: “Made To Suffer” Written by Robert Kirkman Directed by Bill Gierhart Airs Sundays at 9pm ET on AMC With The Walking Dead taking a mid season break, there was no surprise that “Made to Suffer” would be busy in plot. But I never guessed it would have been …

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Top Ten Movies for the Holidays

10. WITH HONORS (1994) Not a film that pops up on most holiday lists, however, With Honors exudes the quintessential holiday spirit with a memorable final act, thoroughly laced with virtue, love and friendship. With Honors is the story of smug Harvard student; Montgomery Kessler (the name aptly characterizes Brendan Fraser) who meets squatter Simon …

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Oscar Prospects for ‘Winter’s Bone’ Heat Up With Gotham Awards Best Feature Win

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation’s oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, announced today the winners at the 20th Anniversary Gotham Independent Film Awards ceremony in New York City’s Cipriani Wall Street. The acclaimed indie drama Winter’s Bone which was nominated for a total of four awards, was the big winner taking home …

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The Walking Dead Sneak Peek – Episode 3 “Tell It to the Frogs”

AMC has posted a sneak peak of the third episode of The Walking Dead. This is full of *spoilers* so watch at your own risk! Also don’t forget Sound On Sight is now producing a pretty enteraitning podcast devoted to the series which you can listen to here.

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A Second Season With Thirteen Episodes Added For ‘The Walking Dead’

The debut episode of The Walking Dead was the highest-rated broadcast in AMC’s history and the second episode broadcast last night to roughly 4.7 million viewers. In fact since debuting Sunday, October 31, The Walking Dead has broken ratings records, with the series reaching more Adults 18-49 than any other show in the history of …

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Episode 2 Of The Walking Dead Sneak Peak

AMC has posted a sneak peak of the second episode of The Walking Dead. This of course comes complete with spoilers, so we recommend only those who have read the comic book series watch. Also don’t forget to tune into our podcast dedicated to the television series. The clip introduces a couple of well known …

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‘Planet Terror’ vs. ‘Death Proof’

With Grindhouse, directors Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino made a movie in the grand tradition of Umberto Lenzi and John Carpenter. Masquerading as a double bill, the homage of ’60s- and ’70s-era drive-in flicks stitched into one shambling feature also included four goofball “Coming Attractions” for nonexistent B-movies. This Frankenstein monster runs just over the …

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Interview with Steven R. Monroe and Meir Zarchi’s, directors of I Spit On Your Grave

Over the years, Meir Zarchi’s 1978 rape-revenge film I Spit on Your Grave (aka Day of the Woman) has been labeled everything from an expression of raw, feminist rage to a cinematic sex offense. And there’s no doubt that Steven R. Monroe’s 2010 remake be equally polarizing, as it’s more graphically violent by at least …

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The Killer Inside Me

“Like the protagonist, it tries hard to punch above its weight but has difficulty landing the killer blow.”  ………………………………………………… The Killer Inside Me Director: Michael Winterbottom “Out here you’re a man and a gentleman or you aren’t anything at all.” Or you could be a smooth-talking lawman by day and a psychopath with a penchant …

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Top 10 Movie Titles And Concepts That Are So Ridiculous and Shamelessly Blatant, They Are Nothing Short Of Brilliant

With the release of the film Hot Tub Time Machine, here is my list of top ten movies that contain titles and concepts that are so ‘naff, ridiculous and shamelessly blatant, they are nothing short of brilliant. 1.  The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Can you get any weirder – or more perfect – than …

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