What’s the big deal about 'Avatar'?

This movie is getting more hype than all the other holiday movies put together.  Is it all just overblown or is this the beginning of a whole new way of thinking about filmmaking?

According to the movie’s Web site, “'Avatar' takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home.”

OK, this plot line sounds familiar, but this doesn’t begin to describe the movie.  According to its publicity, “Avatar” is designed to “deliver a fully immersive cinematic...

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The Most Wonderful Time! (For Hollywood anyway)

No, I'm not hanging Christmas lights quite yet, but with Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just a mere two weeks away, it's time to start lining up the Holiday movie schedule.

What are you planning to see this year?

Me?  First and foremost, I'm planning to hit the midnight showing of New Moon, the second installment of the Twilight Saga on Friday, November 20.  Yes, I will shamelessly squeal along with hundreds of teenage girls,...

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Ellen is My Idol [Judge]

It's been confirmed!

Ellen DeGeneres will be taking Paula Abdul's spot on American Idol this upcoming season. She'll be joining veteran judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson along with no-longer-the-newbie Kara DioGuardi. Her debut kicks off with the 2010 season in January.

First of all, it must be noted that I absolutely adore Ellen. I've read her books, seen her sitcom, watched her show, LOVE her.
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