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more about #io9 more comments → CumaeanSibyl: It doesn't surprise me that you're reviewing Avatar without having seen it, since you generally talk like you've never seen a movie in your life. (Wor... more » lesbiansayswhat: Now Ebert comes out to say he loves it: [rogerebert.suntimes.com] I normally would not be attracted to a futuristic movie that uses a plotline as old... more » Steverino Begins: Wait, "sight unseen"? I stopped reading after that. more » heywhat: Well apparently James Cameron thinks this movie is the beginning of something big because he is planning on doing two sequels. more » Spirit Fingers: Well, I usually despise mass-marketed fanboy tripe. And usually go for indie, cult-classic fanboy tripe. And yes, there's something so George Lucas-y,... more » Seeräuber Jenny: I couldn't disagree more about Titanic . It's an extremely well-done film in the grand Hollywood style and it holds up. There isn't a boring minute i... more » GreatOdensRaven: To paraphrase: We're basically looking at this generation's Tron, except with bouncier boobs. more » AndPreciousLittleofThat: I HAVE HAD IT WITH THESE MOTHERFUCKING ECO-SMURFS ON THIS MOTHERFUCKING PLANET!!! Oops, sorry. That just slipped out. more » Airvault: Knock the overuse of special effects all you want, but those Blue Cats have a weight to them I've never seen in a CG character before. Watch the clip ... more » Cicada: Wait, the line "every living thing wants to kill you and eat your eyes for Jujubees" is a reason to not see the movie? more » psybab: I have successfully avoided seeing Titanic. I hope to do the same with Avatar. more » Choire: Sad to report, my friend, that you are (this one time!) incorrect. (But are still very funny.) more » TheBusinessGuy: Hey, I thought Titanic sucked back in 1997. A Night to Remember, shot in the Pinewood tank in 1958, is the far better film, because it doesn't overla... more » Hamilton Nolan: I think you are right and it will suck, based on just looking at those blue things. more » resipsaloquacious: In the end, it all comes down to this: will I subjected to seeing a bunch of doughy fan boys covered in blue paint and wearing a loin cloth next oct 3... more » -
#pointcounterpoint
The Avatar Debate: It Will Suck
For 12 years, the world has awaited director James Cameron's follow up to Titanic. Today, the misguided prayers of a zillion fanboys have been answered, and they will be sorry. More » -
#inventions
A History of the Theater Gimmicks Meant to Save Hollywood
You may not have known you wanted it, but now you're going to get it. 3D redux is here with its biggest tentpole to date, Disney's $180 million Christmas Carol, followed shortly after by the release of James Cameron's Avatar. More » -
#andnowtheyredead
The Horror Movie Encyclopedia of Awful Ways to Die
This Halloween weekend there are going to be plenty of horror movies both in the theaters and on TV. Why bother? Save yourself the trouble and check out this compilations of the worst ways to get killed. More » -
#filmschooled
When Female Exploitation Films Are Flat-Out Fun
A UCLA Film & Television Archive series kicks off tonight, looking at prison flicks, biker pictures and slasher movies — made by women. It's called "No She Didn't!: Women Exploitation Auteurs," and features some hard-to-find titles with interesting themes: [Jezebel] -
#goodstuff
John Hodgman's Broadcast Correspondent's Speech: Obama Is The First Nerd
John Hodgman nailed an utterly hysterical speech to President Obama at the Radio and Television Correspondents dinner yesterday, slagging on media for a while, before hopefully designating Obama as our first nerd president. Obama's Vulcan salute after the jump. More » -
#clips
Hurley From Lost Makes His Own Halloween Costumes
Lovable Jorge Garcia — Hurley on Lost — was on the Bonnie Hunt show today. Jorge started out discussing how hard it is not to laugh when shooting intense scenes, saying: [Jezebel] -
#christianbale
AUDIO: Christian Bale's Apocalyptic 'Terminator Salvation' Meltdown
Tales of tantrums can get exaggerated in the telling, but having now heard the audio, we can safely say Christian Bale's Terminator Salvation freakout on a DP who wandered into his shot is certifiably insane. More » -
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#recessionomics
Market Robs Spielberg of His Dream Studio
The spectacle of ordinary people coping with extraordinary forces runs throughout the cinematic work of Steven Spielberg. And now Spielberg himself is dealing with an unexpected crisis: A credit drought that could kill his studio. -
#farewellslaveleia
Carrie Fisher Comes Full Circle
Forgive us. Forgive us Leia, forgive us Jabba, forgive us The Force—but this was the first thing that occurred to us watching Carrie Fisher on the Today Show this morning. More » -
#rants
Leave New York Alone!
It is understandable that film makers prefer to set the apocalypse in the only American conurbation that is recognizable—to international cinema-goers at least—as a city. (The original I Am Legend was set in Los Angeles, but the last year's movie was improved with Will Smith, computer-generated imagery and a Manhattan setting.) But New York has been destroyed so often recently that the suspense is draining from these plots. As soon as one sees the familiar profile of the Empire State Building, one knows something bad is going to happen. And one more thing: the city is in a delicate condition right now. We could have done without this trailer for The Day The Earth Stood Still, which shows bad things happening to Central Park, the Giants stadium, St. Patrick's Cathedral—and the city as a whole. More stills after the jump. More »
