Harold Ramis (1944-2014) Dead at 69
We’re gonna go full stream. Three months away from the 30th anniversary of pop culture gem, Ghostbusters, actor/writer/director Harold Ramis has died from complications from autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis. He passed away at his home in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 69. In May 2010, Ramis contracted an infection which resulted in complications from the disorder. He […]
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Tom Clancy (1947-2013) Dead at 66
Tom Clancy, author of multiple bestselling espionage and military thrillers has passed away. He died near his home in Baltimore, Maryland. Clancy was 66 years-old at the time. Clancy redefined his genre and elevated it to the next level. His death comes on the heels of the passing of Elmore Leonard (six weeks ago). Like […]
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Pacific Rim (Spoiler-Free Reaction)
In this day and age, it’s easy to get caught up in the culture of hype. As a person who is reviewing a work or giving a recommendation of some type of material, there is always the risk of overselling. People stop heeding what you have to say after a while if you make a […]
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I Razor (FILM) / Circus Devils x Five Productions (REVIEW by John Koch)
I Razor is the first feature-length film produced by Circus Devils. Some readers may be familiar with Circus Devils as the psychedelic rock band of which Robert Pollard (lead singer of Guided By Voices) is a well-known member. Pollard formed the band with musicians Todd and Tim Tobias in 2001. The band has released nine […]
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Roger Ebert (1942-2013) Dead at 70
So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies. -Roger Ebert, April 2, 2013 Forty-six years ago on April 3, 1967, Roger Ebert became the film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. The journalist, famed film critic and screenwriter, died […]
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TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard (Documentary – Full Stream)
TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard Directed by Simon Klose Synopsis It’s the day before the trial starts. Fredrik packs a computer into a rusty old Volvo. Along with his Pirate Bay co-founders, he faces $13 million in damage claims to Hollywood in a copyright infringement case. Fredrik is on his way to […]
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Tony Scott 1944-2012
Some sad and shocking news, director and producer Tony Scott took his own life on Sunday afternoon. It was reported that he drove his black Toyota Prius to the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro port district of Los Angeles, parked on the left side of the bridge and then jumped off without hesitation; ending his life at the age […]
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Hunter S. Thompson
It’s Hunter S. Thompson‘s birthday today, he would have been 75 years old. It just occurred to me he offed himself at a pretty early age, 67. At least he went out the way he wanted to; I can respect him for that. So here’s a host of images related to the man, hero, author, […]
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Planet Rock and Other Tales of the 808 / You Know
I was going to save this for this week’s PCR but it can stand on its own. UK production company You Know and Arthur Baker bring you, Planet Rock and Other Tales of the 808, a documentary on how the Roland TR-808 changed the musical world starting from its most seminal record Planet Rock. This hip hop, dance […]
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Nora Ephron 1941-2012
Last week, we watched as Adam Carolla got raked over the coals for implying, “that dudes are funnier than chicks.” Somehow the blogosphere translated that glib statement into a blanket proclamation of, “women AREN’T funny.” Almost every humorous voice had something to say on Twitter; and because it was a slow news day in the 24 […]
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88:88 (A Short Film) / Joey Ciccoline (UPDATE)
88:88 - Val has lost control of her life. Those around her deny the reality of the extraordinary experiences she feels powerless against. Realizing she must stand alone, she has only one remaining option – to find a way to fight back. Starring Rachael Kahne and featuring voice work from Ramon De Ocampo and Erin Tawlks, 88:88 is an intriguing […]
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Pop Culture Roundup 21
Blackjack! It’s Pop Culture Roundup 21, Frens. We featured an onslaught of Django Unchained images previous PCR installation; the film’s trailer is now live. View it in its entirety at the header above. I’ll be attending and viewing Prometheus in IMAX 3D at midnight. This is happening; review to follow but in the meantime…a Prometheus clip from the Microsoft […]
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