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Comic-Con 2008

Comic-Con 2008

Sorry for the delay on this report, but technical difficulties sort of put it on hold. COMIC-CON. What a blast! Exhausting and even a bit nerve racking, but still a hell of a ride. I had staffers Tyler, John, and Bret in the field to snap pictures, take notes, and shoot footage for Film Fanatics.... [More]

[Wed Aug 13th, 2008] Written By: Alan E. Smith
What Happens In Vegas?

What Happens In Vegas?

You gotta figure we're living in the last days when gas is pushing 5 bucks a gallon. I mean if you ever wondered why the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse decided not to drive? "And it shall come to pass that in the end times men will lose faith in the smoking beasts of four wheels and shall again wal... [More]

[Mon Jul 28th, 2008] Written By: Me
CineVegas Report 1

CineVegas Report 1

CINEVEGAS 2008! CineVegas is a nice alternative to the amazing but increasingly overcrowded Sundance Film Festival. While the Sin City staple, which just celebrated it's tenth year of operation, is far smaller in scale, it is still a well-executed showcase for independent film. Co-founder and se... [More]

[Tue Jul 8th, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
Night Terrors

Night Terrors

This one is dedicated to the memory of St. George Carlin. His albums were the soundtrack to my adolescence and, next to Richard Pryor, he was the second greatest stand-up comic of all time. His passing brought with it the sobering realization that more and more the heroes of my generation are the on... [More]

[Tue Jun 17th, 2008] Written By: The Boneman
CineVegas Turns 10!

CineVegas Turns 10!

CineVegas is celebrating it's 10th Anniversary and we're on the scene to bring you as much coverage as we can. We're knee deep in festivities right now so writing time has been extremely limited. Rest assured, Sheldon and I will ship reports back to the Boneman as soon as humanly possible. Watch for... [More]

[Thu Jun 19th, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
Idaho Smith Vs. Indiana Jones

Idaho Smith Vs. Indiana Jones

Now that the smoke has cleared, has my opinion of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull changed at all? Well, the truth is I did go see the film a second time. My six year old was dying to see it so what was I going to do? Say no? Of course not. So, I took him. Funny enough, after it... [More]

[Fri Jun 6th, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
What About B.O.B.?

What About B.O.B.?

In the days following the horrific 9/11 attacks we Americans were pretty freaked out. Once we'd learned who was responsible we were hoppin' mad and spoiling for a fight. Patriotism was riding as high as Old Glory and, had I told you "at the time" that in less than 8 years, the President of the Unite... [More]

[Tue Apr 29th, 2008] Written By: The Boneman
Another Simple Plan Goes Bad.

Another Simple Plan Goes Bad.

The Ruins is a thrifty little horror film that really made my skin crawl. It isn't necessarily groundbreaking in terms of plot structure, but it does offer up big time payoffs that may cause some film goers to cover their eyes. The Ruins opens with a very familiar set up. A group of twenty somet... [More]

[Fri May 2nd, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
Pecking Order

Pecking Order

Don't worry - I'm not gonna go off on another long-winded election rant. I was just wondering if Bill Clinton likes it when other prominent politicians get caught with their pants down like he used to do so prolifically. Does it make people forget about Monica and the gals or does it just refresh o... [More]

[Sun Apr 6th, 2008] Written By: The Boneman
Showest Final Report

Showest Final Report

A look at Warner Brothers, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, 21, Redbelt, Then She Found Me, Towelhead, The Awards Banquet and much more! WARNER BROTHERS PRESENTATION GET SMART Director Peter Segal, and stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway were on hand to talk about their big screen adapta... [More]

[Mon Mar 31st, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
ShoWest 2008 Report 1

ShoWest 2008 Report 1

It was a rollicking four days for Sheldon and I at ShoWest 2008. Looking to compile video footage for our new show "Film Fanatics", we were also on hand to soak in hours of cinematic goodness. For those not familiar with the annual convention, let me set the stage a bit. ShoWest is thrown by the... [More]

[Wed Mar 19th, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
Showest Young Man - Adam is off to Vegas for Showest 20...

Showest Young Man - Adam is off to Vegas for Showest 2008

It's Monday March 10th, and we're off to ShoWest 2008. ShoWest is one of the best kept secrets of the film world. The four day convention was set up by the Theater Owners Organization as a showcase for all the latest in Movie Theater hardware. Projection equipment, marquees, theater seats, the lates... [More]

[Mon Mar 10th, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
Sundance 2008 - Adam w/ Hot News From the Cold

Sundance 2008 - Adam w/ Hot News From the Cold

I'm now back from Sundance. After hours of thumbing through notes, I've managed to put together a story that will hopefully give you a little insight into one of the biggest and most reputable film festivals in the world. I'm referring, of course, to the Sundance Film Festival. This was my fourteent... [More]

[Tue Jan 29th, 2008] Written By: Adam Mast
zBoneman's Top 50 Albums of 2007

zBoneman's Top 50 Albums of 2007

I never thought that Arcade Fire would ever top their 2004 debut Funeral for me personally, but this year's Neon Bible blew me away even more so. Much darker and much more bleak than its predecessor, Neon Bible is full of post-apocalyptic tracks that echo an entire generation's feelings on what it's... [More]

[Fri Jan 4th, 2008] Written By: Kyle England
Leave Ya Hangin'? Forgetaboutit,

Leave Ya Hangin'? Forgetaboutit,

Come on now? If you're reading this article having not read my conversation with Uncle Bone, let me quickly preface this odd tale of horror and disgrace with a quick introduction. My name is Maddy Bonham, again I'm the Boneman's niece and if you were a follower of this column in years past then it's... [More]

[Sun Oct 21st, 2007] Written By: Maddy Bonham