Top 10 Movie Psychics Nov 19, 2009
His powers are so strong, he has only one equal; faithful student Jean Grey, who is mentally linked to Xavier with an unspoken psychic bond, forever uniting them together in the face of evil. Sort of like John and Edward on X Factor. (IGN FilmForce)
The Young Pro Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Changing face of showbiz vampires Nov 19, 2009
"Stoker is the one that made the vampire novel about an evil force that has to be destroyed," said Herr, an associate professor of literature at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania who teaches gothic and Victorian fiction. "In 'Varney the Vampire,' we all identify with him and really feel bad for the guy.". (CNN)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" - Mike Rogers This is the type of comment that makes me sad to be a Westerner. How much of an idiot are you when you say things like a Bear smashes a Salmon head open to "to end their suffering" are you even remotely serious or just trolling? J Moss on November 18, 2009 at 11:20 PM Occasionally I do agree with PETA, and this is certainly one of those times, this is beyond heartless, I'd have to say soulless. Granted lobsters are boiled in this country, a practice I cannot condone and actively... (The Drudge Report)
Cage uncuffs inner cop for Bad Lieutenant Nov 19, 2009
Adapted from a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" stars Cage as a 1,500-year-old disciple of the wizard Merlin who takes on his own pupil to combat rising evil. Cage said it's another family-friendly fantasy tale, the opposite of "Bad Lieutenant," whose explosive violence and extreme drug use are leavened by raucously twisted humor. (MSNBC -- News)
Vampires bleeding us dry Nov 19, 2009
except he's not of the sparkly cutesy variety, more the sulphorous slavering yet deceptively charmingly evil type. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
IGN Playlist: Family Friendly Sci-Fi Nov 19, 2009
Child protagonists with super-powers trying to locate their spaceship and dodge the henchmen of an evil millionaire, all with the help of a grumpy, newfound father figure, makes for a fun time on the couch with mom and dad. Following in a similar vein, Flight of the Navigator finds 12-year-old David discovering that an alien vessel has whisked him away into space only to return him eight years later, not having aged a day due to the faster-than-light travel. (IGN FilmForce)
Twilight of Our Youth: It isnt just a tween phenomenon. Women in their 30s and beyond are addicted to Stephenie Meyers vampire saga, too, Sarah Hepola, Salon Nov 19, 2009
Seventeen years ago a high school cheerleader in Southern California learned that she was the one girl of her generation chosen to stop the spread of evil -- namely, by slaying vampires ... In a in the Publishers Weekly blog Genreville, novelist John Levitt explained that he regards his own books as urban fantasy, as opposed to Hamilton's and Harris', which he considers paranormal romances. (Harper's Magazine)
The Transformers The Movie (1986)... Nov 18, 2009
In 1986's Transformers, movie viewers are introduced to new characters, good and evil; a bigger plot; and better animation than the series it's based on ... However, their war proves to be a minor dispute when real evil decides to rear its ugly head ... The Transformers: The Movie is an Archetypal Tale of Good Versus Evil. (Suite101.com)
Who Should Direct Metal Gear Solid? Nov 18, 2009
Considering Anderson has previously directed such gems as Resident Evil and Alien vs. Predator, we're not terribly thrilled with the idea. Therefore, we feel it's time to step up on Snake's behalf and suggest our own potential directors for the gig. (IGN FilmForce)
Extra! You May Have to Start Paying Extra! Nov 18, 2009
Of course, I will not pay for the work of any of the Mess(iah)'s campaign staff members, nor for those preaching, and attempting to accomplish, American decline, and the end of the Pax American Coalition PAC, that has kept the free world out of the evil empire's grasp, since the Marshall Plan. Of course I will not pay for killing trees, union printing presses and physical newspaper delivery systems that I have not used since I discovered www. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Making friends Nov 18, 2009
Instead of allowing the underdog to prevail over the evil popular crowd, the film brings students together and recognises each persons talent and contribution. I cherish the friendship that I have with my friends and even though we had some misunderstandings in the past, we can all look back now and laugh at how we fought over the most ridiculous stuff, says Mariam. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SUBVERSE: Homage & hatred Nov 18, 2009
It has been rightly said that for evil to succeed all that is required is for the good to do nothing. Almost as though to compensate for the mean-minded hostility and the parochial intolerance that increasingly dominate our public life and discourse, we often go overboard on the other extreme and err on the side of a reverence bordering on fawning sycophancy, whether the object of adulation is a sportsperson, movie star, political leader (Indira Gandhi continues to be a case in point) or social... (India Times, India)
Tom wants Katie for movie Nov 18, 2009
The actor who stars as spy Ethan Hunt in the action franchise is desperate to work with his wife and believes an evil part for her in the fourth film would be perfect because he doesn't want them to play a couple on screen. A source said: "Tom is very excited about taking 'Mission: Impossible' in a new direction and he sees Katie as a big part of that. "They have wanted to work together for a while now but the idea of being a couple on screen in a romantic comedy is a bit dull. (iAfrica.com)
90-Year-Old Charged With Nazi-Era Murders Nov 18, 2009
With our past by remembering that "modern man" can be just as evil, bloodthirsty, and depraved as any figure or society in ancient history. And with the future by the use, and application, of two simple words, "Never Again". (CBS News -- World)
Rachelle Lefevre Says She 'Couldn't Manage' Going To 'New Moon' Premiere Nov 18, 2009
The actress, who plays the evil vampire Victoria in the first two movies, gave 00002A02 two reasons for not attending the premiere on her. "2 fans at the premiere: w/ Honey in hospital," she wrote. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Piata Survival Island Film Revie... Nov 18, 2009
Apparently, the tribe is becoming too malevolent, so the gods decide to put their evil into a pi;ata that one of the male tribe members created. Many years pass, and the pi;ata remains intact, but the island demon will be unleashed if anyone ever breaks it open. (Suite101.com)
The One Thing Nov 17, 2009
The president himself said he was going to rid the capitol of those evil special interests. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP). (Fox News)
Playing It Cool Nov 17, 2009
Those kinds of games are what make dating a trial and a turn off but the ever necessary evil to getting boo d up (Nod to Page ... As for Thanksgiving I am doing a few sides, deviled eggs and one dessert some punch ... I ate a whole tray of deviled eggs when i was pregnant with my son and would relish when folks made em. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Holiday movie preview: Studios cut back on gift-giving Nov 17, 2009
"I think the vampires are going to be around as long as girls and teenagers," says , who played the evil Count in 1992's Dracula and now lends his voice to Planet 51, Dwayne Johnson's animated comedy, which also opens Friday. Oldman, who also was in A Christmas Carol earlier this month, doesn't see the shortage of movies as such a bad thing. (USA Today)
Director talks about pulling 'Precious' together Nov 17, 2009
It was a godsend she could deliver that performance," Daniels says.The director took another major leap by casting Mo'Nique, known for her comedic roles, to play such a powerful character.What he got from Mo'Nique was a performance that is a pure personification of evil while still being firmly grounded in reality.It helped that Daniels and Mo'Nique had worked together on the drama "Shadowboxer. ""We understood each other. (Fresno Bee)
interview with Cormac McCarthy Nov 17, 2009
JH: I remember you said to me that "Blood Meridian" is about human evil, whereas "The Road" is about human goodness. It wasn't until I had my own son that I realized a personality was just innate in a person. (Harper's Magazine)
Deep down, Keith & Sean are best buds Nov 16, 2009
The best they can be is bad, but they're most likely evil ... The best they can be is bad, but they're most likely evil. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Doom spells dollars at box office for 2012 Nov 16, 2009
" Poor weekend for Pirate RadioThe weekend's other new wide release, Focus Features' rock 'n' roll comedy "Pirate Radio," opened a weak No. 11 with $2.9 million in 882 theaters, averaging $3,253 a cinema. The ensemble cast of "Pirate Radio" features Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy and Kenneth Branagh in a story about 1960s disc jockeys blasting illicit rock music into stodgy Britain from an offshore radio station aboard a tanker. Starting in limited release, Fox Searchlight's animated... (MSNBC -- News)
Holy Moley! It's "SHAZAM!" Nov 16, 2009
Throughout history humans have all witnessed that there are a lot of bad things that happen which often are out of our control -- and we hope for a better future in spite of those bad or evil things, says Datema ... We want to see people bravely rescued from the hands of danger and evil ... The Monster Society of Evil was a 1940s serial within Captain Marvels comics which spanned about two years. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Twice bittenThe making of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” has been defined by... Nov 16, 2009
But I think she had some fun playing, really, the most evil of all the bad guys. Weitz seems to fully understand how vastly important New Moon is to its fans, be they squealing tweens or salivating Twilight moms. (New York Post -- News)
'Wii' love Mario Nov 15, 2009
Like most "Super Mario Brothers" games, the goal of the new edition is the same: Mario and Luigi must rescue Princess Peach from the clutches of the evil King Koopa, a reptilian jerk who commands armies of deadly mushrooms, killer plants and spiky turtles ... Like most "Super Mario Brothers" games, the goal of the new edition is the same: Mario and Luigi must rescue Princess Peach from the clutches of the evil King Koopa, a reptilian jerk who commands armies of deadly mushrooms, killer plants... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Hugh do what Hugh do so well (2) Nov 15, 2009
Another plot concerns an evil CEO (Danny Huston), who works for the military, but growls for himself, and who is trying to gather all the many mutants (you d probably not be surprised at how many there are), each with a different and often less-than-compelling super power ... Maybe its actual purpose is to allow Jackman to flex his muscles, or Schreiber to becoming ever more evil. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
'It's Orwellian': Everyone in UK could be given a personal 'carbon allowance'... Nov 14, 2009
Back to med-evil times with a Lordship ... It is time for all FREE PEOPLE to unite against the evil doers ... It is time for all FREE PEOPLE to unite against the evil doers. (The Drudge Report)
U.S. to Seek Death Penalty in 9/11 Cases Nov 14, 2009
"There is great danger in calling a thing evil, equaled only by the ignorance of it. Therefore let our judgments withstand the passions of our time, and endear the admiration of our future."SearingTruth. A Future of the Brave. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Holiday DVDs Not To Be Missed Nov 14, 2009
And with the evil banker, Mr. Potter (a deliciously villainous Lionel Barrymore) in charge of the town that never got to experience Bailey's positive influence, things aren't looking very pretty. It's a real tearjerker that never grows tired. (KERO 23, CA)
Paranormal- Do You Believe in Spirits? Nov 14, 2009
ibelieveinGod wrote on Nov 10, 2009 1:17 PM:" When I was a child, we had a room in the home I grew up in that had an evil presence. Everyone who went in that room felt it. Bad things happened(I'll spare the details) I've had other places similar things happened. One day, I discovered God. Since then, I've never had anything like that happen. The Bible says we are not supposed to give things like that an audience. Love God with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. You can... (New Iberia, LA)
IGN Daily Fix Nov 14, 2009
com Video Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles Video Review. This video is not available for video play but may be downloadable below. (IGN PC Games)
Metal Gear Solid Movie Buzz Nov 14, 2009
Resident Evil helmer to bring new version of swashbuckling tale to big screen. Saw director signs on to videogame adaptation. (IGN FilmForce)
Independence Days Nov 14, 2009
He said: "What we want to do in the next -- it's actually two movies -- we want to do a bigger arc. Independence Day was always like the king who leads his troops into battle against an evil force, and that stays like that.". Emmerich even suggested a title: "ID4-ever, Part I and II maybe?" (we're not sure if that's a joke). (IGN FilmForce)
MOVIE BLOG: 'Monopoly' - The Movie Nov 13, 2009
The writer of the upcoming Monopoly movie released some , which includes a real estate worker who somehow gets sucked into a world of monopoly money and the evil Parker Brothers through a chance card. Even though Ridley Scott has expressed interest in directing it and the author of the dark The Looking Glass Wars is the writer, the premise doesnt make the idea of a movie based on the Monopoly board game any more enticing. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
It's personal to me Nov 13, 2009
Just Wondering wrote on Nov 6, 2009 4:56 PM:" Bill, a terrorist is a terrorist. My liberal friends and I don't make any distinction between whether terrorists are Christians or Muslims or total non-believers. What we believe is they are evil?Is McVeigh any less evil than Bin Laden because McVeigh was a Christian? Also, McVeigh was dispatched quickly because that's what he wanted. No appeals. His quick execution had nothing to do with liberals saying, "Hey, he's a Christian ... Publisher wrote on... (Cameron Observer, MO)
New Call of Duty rakes in $310 million in 1 day Nov 13, 2009
Or a player can dive in alone and get swept into the game, which includes jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil. The game sells for $60 and plays on Windows-based computers, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. (MSNBC -- Technology)
In search of a jaunty angle Nov 13, 2009
Big Bill wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:03 AM:" I get so weary with all the liberals trying to blame everything on George Bush. don't they remember that a democrat congress controlled everything for the last term of Mr. Bush? It is refreshing to see someone standing up and having the courage to call the take over what it really is. Gov't never does anything better, just takes your money and tells you to go to heck, remember for evil to prevail, good men only have to do nothing ". Dogman wrote on Oct... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Does Hollywood Still Have a Brown Paper Bag Test? Nov 13, 2009
Not because Hollywood is casting dark as evil ... The ideal in this society is blonde hair and blue eyes, the further away we get from that ideal is the visualization of evil. (Slate)
Crest Theatre reborn as music venue Nov 13, 2009
This spinoff of the popular "Riverdance" features a story line of good vs. evil, with the Lord of the Dance pitted against a dark lord. There's also a "good girl" and a "temptress" to throw in some sex appeal. (Fresno Bee)
Fantastic Mr. Fox Nov 13, 2009
But it looks like his chicken coop-invading days have come to an end when the evil farmers kidnap one of Mr. Fox's loved ones, a ploy meant to coax him out of hiding and to a grim fate. Click to watch our Fox-y interviews and behind the scenes featurettes. (IGN FilmForce)
Law Abiding Citizen Good guy gruesome (36) Nov 13, 2009
A morally confused, but often repugnantly fascinating revenge film, Law Abiding Citizen makes the good guy so bad that he trips into evil. The representative of the law, who is usually the hero, be-gins as an ambitious creep and ends as a smiling dad who should have suffered more for his decisions than he did. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
The Color Precious Nov 13, 2009
As an adult, I can still hear the screams of my friend whose evil father used to beat her mercilessly. I had no control over that behavior, but I do and will continue to speak out about abuse today. (Slate)
The Young Pro Nov 13, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Is masturbation an OK topic for high school lit class? Nov 12, 2009
Be sure that I continue to do battle with the forces of evil in your honor. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Gears of War Video Game or Sci-Fi... Nov 11, 2009
Some video games have made fairly decent movies, with Resident Evil and Hitman topping the list but by no means excellent films ... Double Dragon, two Street Fighter movies, two Mortal Kombat movies, Wing Commander, two Final Fantasy films (both animated), House of the Dead (and its made-for-TV sequel), Alone in the Dark, two Tomb Raider flicks, Doom, Dead or Alive, two awful, awful BloodRayne movies, Silent Hill, the Resident Evil sequels, and Max Payne, to name a few are just plain terrible... (Suite101.com)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
You can buy far better ones _everywhere_ else but that doesnt stop the McCafe from selling their own evil copy. Anonymous said. (Harper's Magazine)
Fla. professor studies kids who kill Nov 10, 2009
Through it all, Heide insists she's never met an evil child ... "I've met kids I think are dangerous.... But I don't see them as evil," she says ... "I think evil is more of a moral, religious concept. I just see people as destructive. I've seen cruelty that's upsetting, but my question (always) is: what would cause somebody to do that?". (The Augusta Chronicle)
The secret life of Hitler Nov 10, 2009
When it was shown in London at the British Film Institute a fortnight ago, the film's message that the greatest evil is often banal was lost to some in the audience. At a discussion with Mora and the producers, some viewers expressed anxiety that the "human" vision of Hitler and his inner echelon, without comment, might be used by the neo-Nazi movement or that its irony might be lost on a younger generation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
MEChA celebrates Dia de los Muertos Nov 10, 2009
Traditionally, Americans celebrate Halloween as a way to ward off evil spirits and ghosts. Masks and goofy costumes are worn to mock and intimidate the spirits. (University News, MO)
Holy Moley! It's "SHAZAM!" Nov 10, 2009
Throughout history humans have all witnessed that there are a lot of bad things that happen which often are out of our control -- and we hope for a better future in spite of those bad or evil things, says Datema ... We want to see people bravely rescued from the hands of danger and evil ... The Monster Society of Evil was a 1940s serial within Captain Marvels comics which spanned about two years. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The bitter tears of Johnny Cash Nov 10, 2009
" It was intelligent, well written, lively and decidedly un-nerdy. It's refreshing to see that a "Star Trek" fan obviously does have a life. Strangely enough, I was going to go to a yoga class tonight, thinking that I myself needed to get out of the house and get a life, and her article changed my mind. An evening watching a sci-fi show where the characters are morally challenged and the stories are messy and ambiguous sounds like too much fun to pass up. The problems she pointed out with the... (Salon)
"Mad Men" finale: What's worth a fight? Nov 10, 2009
But Don always wanted more than a good, obedient, perfectly coifed wifey at home, as evidenced by his far less groomed, more spirited love interests elsewhere, from Midge (Rosemarie DeWitt) the devil-may-care intellectual to Suzanne (Abigail Spencer), the pure-hearted but unorthodox schoolteacher ... " Exactly. It's a shame people automatically assume there must have been a sexual relationship based on zero evidence beyond her youth and gender and his power. But it's equally a shame that any... (Salon)
Far-from-normal road to Paranormal success Nov 10, 2009
The woman is deeply shaken and worried about ticking off some evil entity. The man is a bit macho, daring the thing to come out and fight. (MSNBC -- News)
Islamic leader condemns Fort Hood violence Nov 10, 2009
Back to the evil Crusade examples. Sigh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
MPs row over Modern Warfare Nov 10, 2009
There was no real decline in price over a long period of time," said Mr Harding-Rolls. While the plot of the first Modern Warfare followed a vaguely plausible line, this latest version sees players hunting the leader of a radical Russian ultranationalist organisation called Vladimir Makarov. "As far as the story goes, Makarov is this super villain and you are this task force," Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling said in a recent interview. "And it's good versus evil. So we really... (BBC News -- Technology)
Greg's Greg-alogue Nov 10, 2009
Anyway, the difference between good and evil is pretty clear. Good people might annoy you by wanting prayer in schools; evil people throw hot oil in girls' faces if they wish to go to school. (Fox News)
Controversial 'Call of Duty' on Sale at Midnight Nov 10, 2009
"And it's good versus evil. So we really like to be cinematic but also not let that ruin the fun.". Related Stories. (Fox News)
Writing through the rubble Nov 10, 2009
One expert, a distinguished Arabist from Cambridge named George Joffe, recalled that "we all said pretty much the same thing: Iraq is a very complicated country, there are tremendous intercommunal resentments, and don't imagine you'll be welcomed." Blair's response was simply to say, "But the man's uniquely evil, isn't he?" ... And he was reviled and ridiculed for the stalemate that resulted. (Salon)
Movie review: Clooney's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is mighty fine, if not quite fantastic Nov 10, 2009
DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer. 4:01 PM EST, November 9, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Three anniversaries Nov 10, 2009
And nowhere was that doublespeak more apparent than in the name this mingy sliver of the Evil Empire gave itself: the German Democratic Republic. "Stasiland" is, in its way, a very modest book. (Salon)
Spidey 4 Villain Cast? Nov 10, 2009
Raimi discusses Evil Dead star's part in sequel. The femme fatale is set to return to Amazing Spider-Man later this year. (IGN FilmForce)
Fantastic Mr. Fox is mighty fine family fun Nov 10, 2009
This story of a poultry-thieving fox and the evil farmers waging war on him is a delightful whirlwind of mayhem and high spirits. It's lightweight fun, yet "Fantastic Mr. Fox" succeeds on all levels, presenting cute and clever little varmints to charm children while offering adults merry screwball humor that slyly stretches the film's family-friendly PG rating. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Zimbabwe: Failure to Act on Abuses Threatens Conflict Diamond Process [guest column] Nov 9, 2009
It will be a great day coming when enough more Africans are awaken and turn their backs on the evil european criminals, who have left Africans wallowing in poverty despite great amounts of natural wealth on the Continent. . (allAfrica.com)