Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Attraction of Avatar Part II: The Moments

Let me first get my complaints out of the way because there are so few. THIS POST IS ALL SPOILERS: -The hammerhead creature: when Jake encounters this rhino, there is an angled profile shot of it stomping and growling. It … Continue reading

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The Attraction of Avatar Part I: The Director and Technology

Twelve years I’ve been waiting for the next James Cameron movie. Two years I’ve been waiting for his vision of a scifi epic adventure in a time where, hell, I can’t name you the a recent example of its kind. … Continue reading

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An Empty Shelf For My Movie Collection

Over at the Guardian, Cory Doctorow wrote an article about how the movie and TV industry believe streaming is the new and safe way to give us content; safe because there is the transaction between provider and custom, and zero … Continue reading

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Eyes on Avatar: Part 2

Ever since the theatrical trailer I’ve said I’m on an Avatar blackout. I’ve snuck in a few videos here and there; I’m incredibly picky, limiting myself to the occasional TV spot and not touching any character/creature/vehicle profiles or even listening … Continue reading

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