Penn & Teller’s Bullshit! tackles video game violence

When Mortal Kombat was released back in 1992 it was the craziest, bloodiest fucken thing I had ever seen. Being able to beat others up in a fighting game was nothing new but being able to rip your defeated opponents head off  (spine and all) was something that destroyed all conventions when it came down to video game violence. Ever since the release of that game, there has been an outcry from people claiming that all of society’s problems come from these kind of games. I played MK and subsequently moved on to other, more violent video games and I have never personally ripped a real life person’s head off or shot a weapon at someone or beat up a hooker. In my opinion, some people seem to use video games as a scapegoat for bad parenting. But I’m not a parent and thus am not aware of what it takes to be a nurturing parent but I do know that common sense remains the same regardless of the amount of tax write-offs you have at the end of the year. Thank God that Penn & Teller are here to break it all down for me. Check out the latest episode of the duo’s awesome Showtime program called Bulshit! (I highly recommend it!) where this issue is tackled and some riveting stuff happens as it is all broken down. And the ending will get you. The episode is broken down into three videos and you can catch the rest of the half hour show after the break. Check it out, and please let us know what your thoughts are on the issue, lest I come over to your place and break your face with your keyboard. Sorry, been playing a lot of Grand Theft Auto lately. BTW, Jack Thompson is currently facing federal disbarment. Fuck Jack Thompson! (Continue reading…)

I just ‘MOON’ed Fresno!

I like me some sci-fi, and I’ve been looking forward to this little indie flick called MOON for a long while. I hoped and prayed it would come to this area, but when Sony Classics announced its release schedule a couple weeks ago, I was disappointed to see that Fresno was not included.

Even though I had accepted the fact that I would need to drive to SF to see it, as a last ditch and half-joking effort I decided to tweet Duncan Jones (the director) to tell him we wanted MOON in Fresno.

I know my tweeting really did nothing, but still…
I FULLY AND COMPLETELY TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS!

So go see MOON right now! Playing at Manchester only, and probably not for very long. Trailer after the break. (Continue reading…)

Fresno Filmworks presents “Everlasting Moments” this evening at Tower Theater

It’s time for Fresno Filmworks to present their monthly screening over at the beautiful Tower Theater and this time it the Swedish film Everlasting Moments. I can’t sit here and give you any kind of reccomendation as I have never heard a damn thing about the film before it was announced as the featured film but if Filmworks is showing it, you can bet it’s somewhat decent. For more info, visit the official site where you can also purchase tickets for the screenings going on at 5:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. Tickets will run you$10 for General Admission and $8 for Seniors & Students.

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia returns to FX this September

I don’t watch too much TV (I just got around to watching The Office this week) but there are a few shows that I do follow religiously and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia is one of them. What does suck about the show is that they do real short seasons of around 13 episodes which I guess is standard of a cable network series but it always leaves me waiting almost a full year for new episodes. Well that drought is almost over as FX dropped the news that September 17 will mark the return of new episodes and they also released this little viral video of fans singing the most awesomest song to ever come out of a TV series: Day Man. You haven’t heard of Day Man? Oh, my friend, you are missing out. Experience the sexual magic today! And if you need to catch up on the series, you can head on over to Hulu here check out some clips and a few full episodes.

Hey, have you ever seen…28 Weeks Later?

Stone:

Abandon selective targeting. Shoot everything.

This is going to be another of those films that may be a bit more…common and not quite as under the radar as a lot of the movies in this series are, but I have noticed a disproportionate amount of the people I’ve spoken to haven’t seen this movie, or haven’t seen it all, or what have you, and it deserves a little more attention than that; then just falling off the radar, as it seems to have done. More so than its predecessor of similar name, 28 days Later.  It has its flaws, but there is some really great stuff going on in this movie. Other than, y’know…the obvious Zombi…er…Infected. (Continue reading…)

Random Goodness: Gnarls Barkley “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul” music video

Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul from Chris Milk on Vimeo.

A while back we posted a short that Chris Milk had done and he’s directed videos for many artists, one being this one for the Gnarls Barkley song “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul” off the album The Odd Couple. I have to say, this video really is quite amazing and works so well on so many levels but don’t take it from me: check it out and marinate in your memory banks for a few. Deliciously horrible, this fucken thing. I love it! Please make your opinions heard on this piece!

This week’s Flashback Feature: Forrest Gump

As I went through al the cliché I could start this post with, I decided to simply do nothing and just say this: Forrest Gump would want you go watch this fucken movie cause it’ll make your soul cry. Yup, pretty much it. I’m sure there are people out there that loathe this film (sorry sirs: this shit is DOPE!) but maybe you need to go back and reevaluate the thing. And today is the perfect opportunity as it will be playing at Edward Theater as part of the Flashback Features series. As usual, the film starts at 8pm and tickets are $5 so get there early and sneak in your box of choco…NOOOOO!!!! Check out the trailer for the classic after the break! (Continue reading…)

Random Goodness: Office 2010 – The Movie

Okay, I know “nerd” and this reeks with “nerd.” Dare I say that it might be too much “nerd”? Well, I’ll let you be the judge of that but this trailer for a fictional film based on Microsoft’s Office Suite is pretty slick and visually very well put together with a few jokes here and there that work (what can I say, I’m a sucker for font related humor) while other fall flat. But either way, not a bad way to kill a few minutes of your precious internetz time before you move onto the horse pr0n. [via Engadget]

Fresno Filmmakers Alliance July mixer tonight

Another month, another chance for you to get out and meet some fellow filmmkaers and possibly… okay, stop. Sure, there will be a few people there to meet some new folks (and I always enjoy meeting new local talent) but it always helps when there’s an opportunity to get your drink on. And I plan on doing this tonight, myself. So come on out, meet some new folk, exchange information and get started on making that feature film that will take you & Fresno to the next level of filmmaking. This one is taking place at Elbow Room and starts at 6pm and goes until 9pm. There’s no charge to attend so pack some business cards and bring yourself on over and be sure to say hello to a fellow nerd in the corner playing wallflower. For more detailed info, swing by the Fresno Filmmaker Alliance site over here! And if your name is Charlie Rosen, please come on out and I’m sure someone there can explain to you the difference between the FFEC and the FFA. I’ll even buy you a drink… naw, I won’t. But come on out anyways, for the love of being well informed!

Dem Trailers: Funny People

Red band trailer is NSFW. Judd Apatow returns with his third film (yup, he’s only done three films and alreay he’s been given the title of greatest comedy director of all time) and this red band trailer provides us with some funny, adult bits from the upcoming film. We also get a special appearance from RZA and Eric Bana’s character get some screen time and looks to be hilarious. Funny People. Yeah, the title is the only thing that kinda bugs me but maybe it’ll make sense once I see the film with all these funny people in it. OOOOHHHH, I get it! Wonder if this will be able to surpass The Hangover as the comedy of the year (which I don’t think The Hangover was but the box office speaks for itself). I only hope that the Asian doctor is in this one, too.