tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1524888 2009-05-28T23:21:59Z TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67387291 2009-05-28T16:21:59-07:00 2009-05-29T00:53:12Z

Ranting against the idea of reboots and remakes of classic films is nothing new. It's a risky endeavor that Hollywood takes on again and again - more often than not with poor results. But they keep on making them and people keep on seeing them, hoping to recapture the lightening in the bottle of the original.

Jessica Paff tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67030949 2009-05-19T19:50:33-07:00 2009-05-20T02:53:29Z

Somewhere in Downtown LA lies an unassuming warehouse filled with ancient weapons and armor, advanced technologies, master combatants, tactical experts, and meat analogs. Welcome to the world of "Deadliest Warrior."

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66861235 2009-05-16T06:52:51-07:00 2009-05-16T13:53:31Z

The third season of "Primeval" kicks off tonight on BBCAmerica so, to honor its glorious return, I've put together a handy dandy list of premiere dates to get you through the hot Summer months.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66857887 2009-05-16T03:34:13-07:00 2009-05-16T14:03:22Z

Let the Whedonites rejoice!

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66494663 2009-05-07T06:36:22-07:00 2009-05-07T13:50:43Z

From the very first scene it's perfectly clear that J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" is not messing around. It's on a mission to rock your world. Let the notice be served: "Trek" is what all the Summer flicks will have to measure up to.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66383593 2009-05-05T04:22:01-07:00 2009-05-05T11:26:25Z

While May in not officially a Summer month, it is the start of the season's movie onslaught. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" has already hit the box office to kick things off but its competition is fast approaching. Here's a handy, dandy rundown to some of what the long, hot months have in store for us.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66228707 2009-04-30T18:56:19-07:00 2009-05-01T01:56:42Z

Let the nerdgasms commence.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64685575 2009-03-26T17:06:26-07:00 2009-03-27T00:06:26Z

It's been a slow two weeks for trailers but what is flying about ain't half bad...

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64392341 2009-03-19T21:46:26-07:00 2009-03-20T04:46:26Z

People have been loudly voicing their opinions about the Sci Fi Channel's decision to re-dub itself as "SyFy" since the news dropped on March 16th. The feedback has been overwhelmingly negative, I've yet to hear anything positive in fact. Know why? Because we've just been collectively slapped in the face.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63972827 2009-03-12T03:39:38-07:00 2009-03-12T23:47:08Z

I've been sick off and on for the past bit of forever. Blegh. But you know what made me feel better? Copious amounts of movie previews and clips. Get some.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62448349 2009-02-05T14:25:34-08:00 2009-02-05T22:59:38Z

When Torchwood finally returns for the new mini-season, it looks like there'll be the spills, chills, and explosions we've come to expect from Capt. Jack and company. Only this time, they're blowing stuff up for the kids...

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62290892 2009-02-03T02:41:13-08:00 2009-02-03T11:17:03Z

This Newsflash evokes a number of emotions - we start off with some sad news, end with an intriguing rumor and throw in some excitement, worry and indifference just for the heck of it.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62130590 2009-01-29T19:39:15-08:00 2009-01-30T03:39:15Z

Lots of stuff going on right now in terms of Misfit-friendly entertainment. Since there's so much to cover, let's get right to it shall we?

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-61830668 2009-01-23T13:42:39-08:00 2009-01-23T21:42:39Z

Ah...a new year, a fresh crop of movies. But which may hold the interest of a Misfit, young or old? Fear not, dear reader, for I've assembled a handy, dandy list of flicks for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and animation fans alike!

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-60625506 2008-12-31T02:49:30-08:00 2008-12-31T10:49:30Z

Like the turning leaves, as one cycle of television ends, so must another begin. New shows will debut, some favorites will take a final bow, and sadly some won't be returning. As we keep our anticipation in check, remember that the following dates and times can be changed at the slightest whim so remember to check your local listings. So on with the show and Happy New Year!

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-60576658 2008-12-29T18:15:08-08:00 2008-12-30T02:15:08Z

As 2008 comes to an end, we have some great stuff to look forward to next year. Before some favorites return with new seasons (like Kyle XY and Reaper), continue on where they left off (like Battlestar Galactica), or even debut (Dollhouse!!!), let's take a moment to reflect on Fall TV and how some of the Misfit-friendly shows Ryan didn't cover fared.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57975422 2008-11-03T18:11:30-08:00 2008-11-04T02:11:30Z

Well, fellow Misfits, we're heading into that glorious time of the television schedule: Fall sweeps! Sure, given the fragmented nature of television viewing, this period means a little less that it used to, but nonetheless shows strive to pull out all the stops in order to maximize their most important asset: creativity. And by creativity I mean advertising revenue.

Ryan McGee tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57837411 2008-10-31T13:28:41-07:00 2008-10-31T20:28:41Z

Milo Ventimiglia is getting into the comics biz. While all you real life Comic Book Guys may feel the urge to scoff, I advise to hold your proverbial horses because Milo is legit. He's as big a comic buff as you or I (perhaps even moreso). I got to meet with Milo at his DiVide Productions office and talk to him about his book Rest from Devil's Due, comics in general, and yes, a little about Heroes too.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57434479 2008-10-22T22:40:11-07:00 2008-10-23T05:40:11Z

Here is the next set of 2008 Scream Awards interviews for the red carpet. I was fortunate enough to talk to Julie Benz (Dexter, Saw V, Angel Buffy), Doug Jones (the Hellboy films, Pan's Labyrinth, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer), and Jared Padalecki (Supernatural, Friday the 13th). Behold their glory!

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57414941 2008-10-22T13:56:39-07:00 2008-10-22T20:56:39Z

My first batch of interviews from the 2008 Scream Awards Red Carpet features John Hensley (Teeth, Nip/Tuck), Y: The Last Man co-creators Brian K. Vaughn and Pia Guerra, Repo! The Genetic Opera director Darren Lynn Bousman and star Alexa Vega, and comic legend/director Frank Miller (The Spirit, Sin City, 300). Enjoy!

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57382557 2008-10-22T00:06:07-07:00 2008-10-22T07:06:07Z

Did you miss the 2008 Scream Awards? Were you missing someone to make snarky comments with? Are you just burning with curiosity to know what I was thinking when I was watching? Well fear not my friends, for I have recorded and recapped the whole show for posterity.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57368035 2008-10-21T15:27:28-07:00 2008-10-21T22:27:28Z

The now annual anti-establishment Scream Awards, brought to you by your friends at SpikeTV, premieres tonight at 9pmEST (with a re-airing immediately following) and it's worth checking out (or at least DVR-ing).

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56940833 2008-10-13T14:35:12-07:00 2008-10-13T21:35:12Z

I know you. You're sitting there wondering what you want to be this Halloween, yet you can't spend a lot of money and don't have awesome sewing skills. Never fear, fellow Misfits. While Ryan's already given the guys some guidance, I'm here to give the ladies out there some options on how to work it out on the cheap this 31st while keeping your nerd cred.

Tamara Brooks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56691949 2008-10-07T19:54:27-07:00 2008-10-08T02:54:27Z

We Misfits love Halloween. It's up there with Darwin, Festivus, and System Administrator Appreciation Day. Like you, we spend days, weeks, and in the case of at least one redheaded member of our posse, months planning our outfits each year. But like you, we're feeling the effects of the recent credit crunch on our wallets. No longer can we spend money dressing up like Big Daddy from the videogame Bioshock. Sure, it's fun spending lots of time and money while simultaneously damaging our daughter psychologically for the rest of her life. In past years, we'd be all over that. But this year, cuts need to be made.

Ryan McGee tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56144564 2008-09-25T17:18:03-07:00 2008-09-26T00:18:03Z

Yes, I'm running late on these but that still won't stop me from talking about the return of two of my favorite shows. And Smallville. It was a mixed bag in general but Supernatural absolutely did not disappoint while Heroes showed promise. And then there's Smallville...

Tamara Brooks