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Flash Gordon R1 SE in August - Menus added
News: Universal Studios Home Video have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Flash Gordon - Saviour of the Universe Edition on 7th August 2007 priced at $26.98 SRP. Directed by Mike Hodges (Croupier, Get Carter) and produced by Dino De Laurentiis (Barbare…

Music and Lyrics
Lyricist Drew Barrymore serves as muse–and love interest–to washed-up pop musician Hugh Grant in a romantic comedy that may struck a chord (sorry!) with Valentine’s Day moviegoers earlier this year. Even a few critics were singing its praises, though others weren’t so enthralled. [Rated PG-13]

8% The Reaping
The Reaping is schlocky, spiritually shallow, and scare-free with its use of cheap, predictable jolts.

Treatment, The
Chris Eigeman stars in this New York-set romantic comedy based on the novel by Daniel Menaker. [Not rated]

"Pirates 4" — Hold the Gore (Verbinski)?
It might not come as a shock to hear that director Gore Verbinski probably wants to take a break from the “Pirates” some time soon. Word is he might be collaborating with “Bloom County” creator Berkeley Breathed on a CGI flick. One source indicates that Disney is almost assuredly…

Harry sits down in Austin with Francis Ford Coppola and talks YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH, Seventies film, Wine, TETRO and the Coppolas
Hey folks, Harry here… Yesterday was one of those momentous days…

Zach Braff Talks ‘Ex,’ ‘Scrubs’ And Bro’s ‘Goonies’-Like Kids’ Flick
Zach Braff sat down with MTV News to talk about his new flick “The Ex,” what’s next for “Scrubs” and his brother’s “Goonies”-like kids’ flick.

Scott Holleran
Thoughts on celebrating John Wayne and his movies in Newport Beach…
by Scott Holleran

How Well Do You Know: Chinatown
Today Chinatown is rightly lauded as a masterpiece of American cinema. The modern film noir is a fond ode to classic noir films such as The Maltese Falcon and features some terrific acting (Jack Nicholson gives the best performance of his career), confident direction, and a multi-layered script that skillfully blends mystery, suspense, romance and action with a dose of symbolism. If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? And if you have, how well do you know Chinatown?

This is So Last Week: Pop Culture Week in Review for 4/28/07-5/4/07
This week we saw the impressive result of a fabulous makeover, said goodbye to The Goofball, got an eyeful of unwanted naughtiness over the airwaves and saw the unfortunate divergence of greed and lingerie. All occured during the last seven days in popular culture. Were you paying attention?