Dan Vinton

273 posts

SMALL SCREEN STAR WARS

A few days back, the masters of CHUD let out a pentagasmic critique on the pinnacle of movie disappointment: Star Wars: Episode One. Every last entry nailed at least one panging facet (sans the whole toy collecting hobby) I've felt since the onslaught of the… Continue reading →

DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP: 5.14

– If you loved Kissing Jessica Stein, you'll absolutely love Ira and Abby. At least, that's what Magnolia Pictures is hoping in their distribution pickup of Jennifer Westfeldt's film festival rounder Ira and Abby, which follows two folks who fell in love too… Continue reading →

PUT YOUR JUNK IN THE BOX

That Pandora is a real hussy. Thanks to her little "box", I've had my fair share of trouble, heartache and groin-parts in need of a good ice pack. One day she'll get hers… But not any time soon, thanks to Barry Sonnenfeld, who can create a good time… Continue reading →

POMPEII IN BLOOM

Damned if Orlando Bloom isn't going to be in every historical-based epic this decade. I used to say that jokingly, but apparently, it's true. Coming Soon reports Bloom is in talks to get his stern gazing mug into Roman Polanksi's upcoming take on the… Continue reading →

HIVE MENTALITY

In May of last year, Regan books published The Swarm, the Englitized version of Frank Schatzing's German bestseller Der Schwarm. Part Abyss (the ocean's pissed!), part Day After Tomorrow (it's the end, bitches!), and all sentient single cell organism, The… Continue reading →

AMERICAN HURL

If you're into collecting dolls like I am, you'll just be elated at this little spot of simply sublime casting news!American Girl, a delicious entrepreneurial vision to celebrate girls through age appropriate books, dolls and stores has made it to the big… Continue reading →

INSANE IN THE MEMBRAIMI

Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures has always been real keen on a "desire to continue bringing scares and thrills to moviegoers worldwide", as made evident by their boilerplate alone (keyhole, keyhole, keyhole…Skeletor!). Whether they're delivering on the… Continue reading →

NO MAN IS AN ISLA

Maybe I'm not the right guy to be bring this segment to you, so apologies in advance.See, while I was charmed by Isla Fisher and her bubbly/psychotic/endearing bit in Wedding Crashers, I can't say that she's on my short list of actresses whose films I'd… Continue reading →