This Week: PowerPoint Karaoke!

That’s right! PowerPoint Karaoke returns for its monthly show this Thursday night! Make yourself available on October 25th, at 10:00pm! Doors will open at 9:30pm, so arrive early and have a beer! There’s food in the theater, too! This month’s presenters are: Nick Decker, Molly Cathryn Glover, Kevin McLaughlin, and …

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Fantastic Fest 2012: Day 7

By the end of Day 7, fatigue hit hard. I didn’t even have the energy to indulge in the midnight movie slot. It’s possible that the issue, however, was the fact that I saw Hellfjord and Danger 5 back-to-back: both are miniseries, not films, so watching all these TV-paced episodes …

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New Geek Life: Fantastic Fest Rundown

On the latest episode of The Geek Life, the fine gentlemen indulge me as I blather on about Fantastic Fest and its amazing slate of films. Have a listen!

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Fantastic Fest 2012: Day 6

Day 6 of Fantastic Fest was a light one for me. I deliberately skipped out on the first film timeslot of the day so I could get some PowerPoint Karaoke work done, and I split immediately after the final film. However, since the first two things I did see were …

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Reminder: You Want to See PowerPoint Karaoke

That’s right! PowerPoint Karaoke’s triumphant return to the Bryant Lake Bowl stage is a mere day away! Is there a better way to spend the night of Thursday, September 27th than laughing at PowerPoint presentations? Of course there is, but you probably can’t have it for under $10! This month’s …

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Fantastic Fest 2012: Day 5

By the end of Day 5, I have seen 21 films. Three more days to go! BLACK OUT High-energy, smoothly funny, and witty, this crime flick from the Netherlands quickly became one of my favorites from the festival. It’s a dark joy from beginning to end, packed with fun characters …

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Fantastic Fest 2012: Day 4

I’ve reached the point in Fantastic Fest when I’m actually a little sad that I get my first pick for the first time slot of the day, because that means I can’t sleep in. However, my body is starting to adjust to eating like a Roman emperor for days on …

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Fantastic Fest 2012: Day 3

It’s extraordinary how exhausting Fantastic Fest is. Today is only the morning of Day 4, and every cell in my body is already plotting a revolt. Yet I shall soldier on, because I got great film picks today! Here’s a sampling of what I saw yesterday: COLD STEEL This film …

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Fantastic Fest 2012: Day 2

I’m only two days in, and Fantastic Fest is already kicking my ass. This is as it should be. ANTIVIRAL Hands down, this is the best film I saw yesterday, and is an early favorite for the festival. This film, directed by Brandon Cronenberg (David Cronenberg’s son), feels like something …

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Fantastic Fest 2012: Day 1

I have only a few minutes to post a few scattered thoughts about the first day of Fantastic Fest. It was a hoot and a half, though! FRANKENWEENIE I had a lovely time watching Tim Burton’s latest film, Frankenweenie. I’m pleased to announce it’s the best thing he’s done in …

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