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September 25th, 2006

DVD News: - Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul This documentary explores

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
This documentary explores the contemporary music scene in Istanbul, Turkey. [Not rated]

September 25th, 2006

DVD News: - The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection (R1) - Donner Cut Art

The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection (R1) - Donner Cut Art Added
News: In celebration of the year of Superman Warner Home Video have announced a host of Region 1 DVD releases for 28th November 2006, all starring the late Christopher Reeve in his landmark portrayal of the Man of Steel. Leading the way will be the long-aw…

September 25th, 2006

Review: - 100% The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros Just like the flower

100% The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Just like the flower in the opening scenes, 12-year-old Maxi is a beautiful accent in the gritty underworld on the outskirts of Manila, where he lives.

September 25th, 2006

Review: - 2% The Covenant This film is the result of a

2% The Covenant
This film is the result of a recycled storyline, models trying to pass as actors, scattered direction and choppy editing, with not a scare throughout.

September 25th, 2006

Box Office Guru Preview: Jackass Crashes into Theaters Four new

Box Office Guru Preview: Jackass Crashes into Theaters
Four new films open wide, but they may not be enough to stop the North American box office from suffering its third consecutive down weekend. Leading the way is the Paramount sequel “Jackass: Number Two” which will enjoy the widest release by far. The rest of the films will…

September 25th, 2006

Cat Stevens criticizes pope on Islam (AP) AP - The

Cat Stevens criticizes pope on Islam (AP)

Yusuf Islam, center, formerly known as the rock star Cat Stevens arrives at London's Heathrow airport after being refused entry to America  in this file photo from Sept. 23, 2004. The singer joined the furor over Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments about Islam by criticizing the pontiff on Sunday Sept. 24, 2006. 'At one point, I used to believe that the pope was infallible,' Islam said, referring to teachings he received while attending a Catholic school as a boy. (AP Photo/Adam Butler-File)AP - The singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, who converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam, joined the furor over Pope Benedict XVI’s recent comments about Islam by criticizing the pontiff on Sunday.


September 25th, 2006

‘Jackass’ tops Jet Li to win box office (AP) AP

‘Jackass’ tops Jet Li to win box office (AP)

Johnny Knoxville, left, poses with Ehren McGhehey at the premiere of 'Jackass Number Two,' Thursday night, Sept. 21, 2006, in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. McGhehey appears in the movie. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Johnny Knoxville and his pals pulled another prank on Hollywood as their sequel of crazy stunts, “Jackass Number Two,” beat a rush of serious movies to take the top spot at the weekend box office.


September 25th, 2006

"24’s" Michelle Dessler to Battle Aliens and Predators She may

"24’s" Michelle Dessler to Battle Aliens and Predators
She may have been (spoiler) killed off on “24’s” most recent season, but the lovely Reiko Aylesworth has just signed on to star in the sequel to “Alien vs. Predator.” She’ll be co-starring with Steven Pasquale, who’s best known for his work on “Rescue Me.” From ComingSoon.net by way…

September 25th, 2006

Box Office: - How Well Do You Know: Serenity? Few screenplays in recent

How Well Do You Know: Serenity?
Few screenplays in recent memory combine the wit and intelligence Joss Whedon displays in this, the best sci-fi action flick since The Matrix. You, too, should love it…but how well do you know it?

September 25th, 2006

Box Office: - Nacho Libre venue count estimate in Jack Black is already

Nacho Libre venue count estimate in
Jack Black is already a more entertaining wrestler than John Cena.