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I Get It Now

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Okay, so I’m a little dense sometimes and didn’t exactly understand why NBC lawyers were making YouTube take down those awesome SNL video clips. I just thought they were being idiots and making potential fans angry which was the simple answer if you didn’t want to really think about it and instead just wanted to make fun of those corporate honchos who just don’t get it. Now NBC.com has a video section where you can watch those clips. Over time, NBC is hoping to create a thriving site with community features like message boards, blogs and video sharing–similar to MySpace, but around the NBC brand.
Via The Pulse

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John Stewart To Host 2006 Oscars

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It is a fantastic idea to have John Stewart host the Academy Awards. He has a sharp wit, has a great team of writers, is fast on feet and easily skewers those in power. Who better to spend 5 hours of television with? To me, the Awards are a cross between the entertainment super bowl and a car accident: I cannot not watch. I even bet on who will win each category. For anyone on the fence about this decision, just tune into the Daily Show. Read the full article here.

Via Jessie and Monty

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Aarman Studios, home of Wallace and Gromit, has burnt down

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Unfortunately, this is true: The roof and three interior walls of the Aardman Animations building in Bristol, west England collapsed after a blaze tore through the Victorian building. The company behind the new “Wallace and Gromit” film said Monday its “entire history” has been destroyed in a fire at a warehouse containing props and sets.

This is very sad news for a great company founded and run by some great artists. That being said, Wallace and Gromit’s creator, Nick Park, said the earthquake in South Asia helped put the loss into perspective. “Even though it is a precious and nostalgic collection and valuable to the company, in light of other tragedies, today isn’t a big deal,” he said.

I would say that having your entire professional creative life wiped out is a big deal, earthquake or no earthquake. Its okay to be very upset, earthquake or no earthquake. What really matters is the proverbial “where do you go from here?” and it looks as if Mr. Park will not let this loss consume him which is good, especially for those who hope to see more W&G in the future.

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Nolan Nails It

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I cannot begin to say enough good things about Batman Begins and its stellar director Christopher Nolan. This movie was everything that Revenge of the Sith should have been: a well written, cohesive and engaging story acted out by a superb cast that has been given stellar direction.

Simply put, Batman Begins in now my all-time favorite comic book movie. It has suplanted Batman (1989) in the top slot and pushed X-Men to third. I went to the 11:00 PM showing on Wednesday night with a bunch of co-workers (showing true geek dedication) and found it breathtaking and awe-inspiring. Walking out of the theatre, you ask, “What the hell am I doing with my life? I should be protecting the city from evil!”

The best part is that we saw it on the Loews Lincoln Center IMAX screen which made it flat-out intense. I highly suggest seeing this movie in this manner – it is totally worth it. I had seen Apollo-13 on this screen but it was not as good because it wasn’t specially formatted for the IMAX screen – it was too big in many ways to enjoy. Batman however was specially formatted – it was letterboxed – and it looked fantastic.

On the strength of 3 movies – Memento, Insomnia and Batman Begins – Christopher Nolan has now gained a place of esteem on my list of top directors, which basically means I will now go see any Christopher Nolan film in the future.

Go and see this movie ASAP. Bat-time? Whenever you want. Bat-channel? Your local theatre.

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Thrilled with Episode III Am I

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I saw “Revenge of the Sith” at 12:01 AM (though it didn’t actually start until 12:10 AM) and it was awesome. Yes, there was some wooden dialogue but for the most part, it rocked. Seriously, I’m not just saying this and I’m not in denial like I was for Episodes I and II. If anything, twice burned equals more than thrice shy and I was very wary, though hopefully optimistic, going into tonight. However, the consensus opinion from the 7 people I saw it with ranged from “wow, that was really, really good” and “that was fucking awesome” (kev smith was right I guess) to “[beaming smile].” The best part? I’m seeing it again in less than 15 hours!

The Republic is dead. Long live the Republic.

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Episode III Doesn’t Suck? Can it be possible?

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Bestill my fanboy heart. The reviews are coming in and so far, so good. I’ve gotten excited before, actually twice before, only to end up in denial for several months before admitting to severe disappointment so I’m trying not to get too worked up until I see the damn thing at 12:01 AM, Thursday May 19th. Then again, this is what Kevin Smith has to say:

“Revenge of the Sith” is, quite simply, fucking awesome. This is the “Star Wars” prequel the haters have been bitching for since “Menace” came out, and if they don’t cop to that when they finally see it, they’re lying.

Okay, so I’m getting excited. After the jump there are links to some reviews.
Reviews:
NY Times review
Premiere Magazine review
Kevin Smith’s review – CAUTION: CONTAINS SPOILERS