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#FilmSnork110 Reviews 1 thru 36 (the first third)

2012-03-04T11:51:00.000-05:00

If you do not do so already, follow the FilmSnork Facebook Page to get the daily updates right to your wall and/or follow in @FilmSnork on Twitter if that is your social media site of choice. Below are my journal entries and reviews during the first 20 films of the challenge. #FILMSNORK110 JOURNAL UPDATE 02/01/2012 It has begun. The 110/100 is being kicked off with some films that are

COMING SOON: Why Tony Soprano IS (SPOILER ALERT) Dead

2012-03-02T13:48:00.002-05:00

I am tired of the questioning, the complaints, the doubt. Soon you will have the one stop resource to explain the ultimate end to the ultimate mob boss. ONLY on FilmSnork.com Follow our Facebook page and our @filmsnork Twitter to be notified when the article is posted. It may take a little while to create this multimedia answer to the question, Is Tony Dead? UPDATED: I have decided to

12 MUST Watch Telelvision Shows - Old and New

2012-03-02T11:17:00.000-05:00

If you like this article, LIKE our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter for instant updates. Television gets a bad rap. In the game of respect it always playing second fiddle to film. Over the last decade there has been a revolution in the television world, bringing intelligent, complex characters and storylines to the small screen. As our airwaves are being loaded up with Housewives

FilmSnork's 100 Day/ 110 Movie Challenge (Updated Daily)

2012-03-01T12:22:00.001-05:00

Below you will find the film schedule, theme weeks and the original announcement of the event. I update the page daily with my progress and with addtions to my queue. Please look over the theme catagories and feel free to provide recommendations for those that have less than 5 films listed. All recommendations are considered, only those I have not seen are chosen. So far I have 44 of

The New Avengers Trailer Looks Pretty Kick Ass

2012-02-29T20:22:00.000-05:00

I will admit it. I thought I had grown to old. I thought my interest in men running around in tights was over. Err...wait a minute, not just any men...let's do that over. I thought that my interest in superheros had faded to the point of disinterest. I guess I was wrong. Joss Wehdon knows what he is doing. After a first trailer that faiile to interest me, this one look outstanding. My only

The Opening The Oscars SHOULD Have Had

2012-02-27T14:17:00.000-05:00

Hoping to have an Oscar Recap up at some point. For now, watch this clip that would have served as a much better opening than Mr. Moth Balls Crystal. Enjoy and let's hope it helps you forget yesterday's snore of an opening.

Outguess FilmSnork's Oscar Picks and Win $20 Gift Card - UPDATED

2012-02-25T12:55:00.003-05:00

Outguess FilmSnork's official Oscar picks and be in the running to win the $20 Amazon or iTunes GiftCard. Pick ONE winner for EACH category. To be eligible you MUST follow the FilmSnork Facebook and/or Twitter page. Anyone that outguesses (and follows one of the two required pages) will be entered into a drawing where ONE person will randomly be selected to win the GRAND PRIZE - the

FilmSnork's Official Oscar Predictions and Results UPDATED 2-28-2012

2012-02-24T15:25:00.003-05:00

It is the biggest night in entertainment, the night Hollywood honors the best in the field of entertainment. Of course, I am talking about the Oscars. The night of the year that can transform careers and give lucky films a permanent seat in the film history books. As we grow ever so close to the ceremony I am

The Artist - Film Review

2012-02-10T11:01:00.001-05:00

Up until now, the making of a silent film in the 21st century was unheard of; unless, by chance, you were taking an intro to film class or going to see an installation at the local, pretentious art gallery. The Artist has changed that, but not without risk. Sure the novelty of a modern era silent film will draw in a certain audience, but it is the sweet core of this film and its genuine

Hey You Keep Your Damn Hands Off Her! FilmSnork Bad Idea #3 - Tampering with Back to the Future

2012-02-04T13:43:00.001-05:00

If you guys ever have kids and one of them when he's sixty-one years old disgraces this film with a Broadway musical... DON't go easy on him. They found me, I don't know how but they found me. Run for it Marty! And Doc Brown, and Biff, Lorraine, George, Skinner and even you Huey Lewis. Just run. I don't know how, but somehow Hollywood has found a way into my heart, my soul, my core.

Filmsnork.blogspot.com is Dead! The site is now FilmSnork.com

2012-01-30T15:28:00.000-05:00

Besides a new, easier to use URL that is unlikely to be blocked by work firewall the site is exactly the same. One side effect has been the loss of all the Facebook "like" clicks, the Google +1s, etc. Please take the time to click the Like button on the bottom of some of the old stories you enjoyed in the past, it shows me you appreciate the work put into the site and helps me to determine

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

2012-01-26T15:56:00.002-05:00

After an almost 30 year absence from the public eye (unless you count that terrible TV series with Jennifer Aniston) he is back. Ferris Bueller will return for your viewing pleasure in a new Super Bowl ad. Below is the teaser.

The Golden Globes or How To Make Entertainment Unentertaining

2012-01-16T11:10:00.001-05:00

Golden Globes the celebrity drinkfest and entertainment awards soiree has come and gone yet again. After three hours of interrupted speeches, a muted Ricky Gervais, some predictable/yawn worthy awards the evening ended on a high note - closing credits. It is not as if the awards did not have their moments, but they were so few and far between that when they occurred they just reminded me of how

Season's Greetings!

2011-12-22T00:02:00.000-05:00

As you may have noticed, the volume of original articles has decreased over the last few weeks. Due to circumstances beyond my control - the time and focus needed to keep the site freshly updated have not been available to me. There were plans for a "Best Holiday Films For People That Hate The Holidays" article that just did not fit into the end of year schedule. Rest assured there will plenty

The Hobbit Trailer

2011-12-20T23:20:00.001-05:00

For those of you whose inner geek needs a little encouragement after a year of disappointing superhero films - Pete Jackson and some furry footed friends may be just what you need.

FilmSnork Bad Idea #2 - We're Not Gonna Take It - "Rock of Ages" Trailer

2011-12-13T16:47:00.002-05:00

Somethings are better left alone. On stage this is a hell of a good time; cheesy, over the top and unstoppably awesome - the embodiment of 80's Rock'n'Roll. On film it looks like the a multi-million dollar mistake, a pretender an imposter. Big name actors dressing up and playing pretend. Having Catherine Zeta-Jones sing a Twisted Sister song seems like sacrilege. Some people would say it

The Three Stooges Trailer

2011-12-07T20:41:00.000-05:00

I hate to say this, even though I am a 3 Stooges fan and wanted to hate it, this does not look as bad as I had expected. The impressions seem spot on and the physical comedy works. What does not work, the jokes are more Farrelly Brothers than 3 Stooges style (mainly the swimming pool joke) and Snooki, of course. It may actually survive in the so bad it is good category if it does not cater

Hugo - Film Review

2011-12-06T14:41:00.002-05:00

Charming. Not a word usually associated with the films of Marty Scorsese. If you called Cape Fear, Goodfellas or Casino charming you may find yourself under mandatory psych evaluation. Well, there is always a first. "Hugo" is a film that's content is completely foreign in comparison to the rest of the director's filmography, yet retains much of his cinematic style. The story begins

The Artist - Film Trailer

2011-11-30T07:32:00.002-05:00

I heard about this film a few months ago and thought the premise was intriguing. It is now hitting theaters in limited release and based on the trailer it looks like a winner. The premise, the sound era of film is on its way sending a panic through the stars of the silent era of film - many of who do not have the skills to survive in a film where they need to be heard not just seen. I believe

The Muppets - Something Better Just Came Along (Movie Review)

2011-11-23T16:24:00.088-05:00

It happened 12 years ago. Just like that, I knew it was over. A part of my youth I had clung to had come to an end. The Muppets were dead. Muppets From Space was so far disconnected from the Muppet spirit that I could not help but think, barring a miracle, the true Muppets were no longer. Well, finally, after a string of lackluster television movies the miracle occurred...Jason Segal (How I

Did FilmSnork Save Arrested Development? The Show is Officially Returning

2011-11-18T22:32:00.002-05:00

After years of rumors it seems as if the Bluth Family has found a new home and a wounded company has finally found a lifeline. "Arrested Development" has found a new home at Netflix. Starting in 2013 new episodes will be exclusively on Netflix. Beating out other giants such as Showtime and Hulu, Netflix has earned its first bit of positive press after months of such comically poor business

Snow White and the Huntsman Trailer

2011-11-17T13:30:00.001-05:00

My first response to the announcement of a Kristen Stewart film is to make other plans for that weekend to avoid the screaming fans and manly Jacob vs Edward debates. My second response is to question, just what is up with that girl? If you have ever seen her in an interview or accepting at an award show (People's Choice and MTV only, real awards do not go out to the Twilight series - sorry)

The Hunger Games Official Trailer

2011-11-14T14:46:00.002-05:00

What do you think? Did you read the books? If so, does this trailer meet your expectations?

Everything Is Not O-Tay - Eddie Bows Out of Oscars After Ratner's Dismissal - UPDATE: A HOST HAS BEEN NAMED

2011-11-09T14:59:00.004-05:00

As if you did not sees this one coming. Yesterday Bret Ratner "exited" the role of producer after comments he had recently made had come to light. Today his friend and the star of his most recent film, Tower Heist, Eddie Murphy has also backed out of the show himself as a show of support for Ratner. The questionable comments including use of the word "fag" and detailed discussions about his

In Honor of his Passing - Ali G and Andy Rooney Discuss Da Media

2011-11-05T09:36:00.001-04:00

ANDY ROONEY 1919-2011

Spielberg Finds Bus, Throws Lucas Under It....Again

2011-11-02T07:53:00.001-04:00

You may not want to "friend" Steven Spielberg on Facebook just yet. Don't worry, you won't get a virus - you won't get much a of a friend either. Sure he has some great qualities: he is one of the best directors of all time (Jaws, Schindler's List, Close Encounters), he has some Oscars, he seems like a nice family man, he has an awesome beard - beyond that is where his struggles begin.

10 of the Best Horror Movies To Watch At Your Halloween Party... and 5 to Avoid

2011-10-25T13:03:00.005-04:00

Take into account, this is not a list of the best horror films of all time. Although some of these are definitely at the top of that list, this list is to provide you with optimal background visuals during your Halloween party. When the sound is down and people are more focused on mingling and drinking a different set of films is required than when actually watching the film. This list will

Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows Trailer

2011-10-19T22:12:00.001-04:00

Our thoughts coming soon.

Rob Zombie's "Halloween" - Tricked, No Treat (Retro-Review)

2011-10-17T09:20:00.001-04:00

Let me start by saying this will be a very bias review I am a huge fan of the original "Halloween". With that said, I stand behind every word, except the word timid - I should have used a thesaurus. If you have not seen the original you may as well skip reading this until you do since I often reference the Carpenter version. One of my all-time favorite films is the John Carpenter horror

Was 2011 The Year That Killed The Superheroes?

2011-10-15T12:37:00.000-04:00

Look! Up in the sky! It's a dying bird! It's a plane out of gas! No it's the falling box office results of the latest superhero movies! Oh that's it? Not interested. Over the last three decades we have seen dozens of superheroes make their way to the silver screen - from Christopher Reeve as Superman to Michael Keaton as Batman to Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man - men in tights, capes and

The Brand-Spanking New "The Avengers" Trailer

2011-10-11T13:05:00.041-04:00

Is the world ready for another superhero film? It better be, because more are on the way. After cramming superhero film after superhero film into our theaters The Avengers trailer has finally been released. The film has been a hot topic since Samuel Jackson mentioned the word S.H.I.E.L.D during his cool cameo after the original Iron Man film. After all the hype, all the fan boy buildup, the

Netf***ed : Can the online DVD rental company stop its free fall? - UPDATED 10/23/2011

2011-10-10T16:20:00.003-04:00

It seems like Netflix can do no right these days. The same company that single-handedly took down the behemoth, Blockbuster, (with some help from the clueless execs at Blockbuster, of course) has quickly taken dragged its name through the dirt. As recently as last year, just about everybody who used the service loved Netflix. Its unique approach to video rental provided movie fans a new

FilmSnork now has a Facebook Page - "Like" Us Now

2011-10-08T11:53:00.006-04:00

This story is here to announce the new Facebook FilmSnork page, the page that will contain links to all the latest FilmSnork stories including a link to the announcement of the link to the announcement that you are reading now. I think we just opened a hole in the time space continuum. Great Scott! "Like" us now before it is too late. It is easy, just click HERE and click "Like."

John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe - Serial Killer Hunter in "The Raven"

2011-10-08T09:44:00.000-04:00

As a normal thing, I will continue to post trailers for films of interest. Feel free to recommend some to me. This one combines three items of interest: Serial Killers, Edgar Allan Poe and John Cusack. A match made in heaven or one that will have you muttering "nevermore" to Cusack film. I personally, want my twelve dollars to see this film.

Steve Jobs - Visionary Inventor and Entrepreneur - RIP

2011-10-05T20:29:00.006-04:00