In this episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley take a ride in Greg Mottola's Adventureland, praise the Damages season finale, are shocked to discover that the new Dragonball movie "isn't terrible," reflect on the implications of the Wolverine workprint leak, and discuss the new Terminator Salvation, Year One, and Star…
Read MoreThis Week in DVD is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry’s. Please don't take the commentary on the movies and TV shows too seriously, as they're meant not to be reviews but rather previews that include the…
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Way back in March, I posted the trailer for Special, a U.S. indie about a heavily-medicated man convinced he has superpowers, as played by Michael Rapaport. The film caught my interest not only due to Dick Ritchie, but also its gritty exploration of a would-be superhero whose body and mind suffer the consequences. Ever since…
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Due for release this summer from Magnolia Pictures, Special is a superhero spoof starring New York veteran actor Michael Rapaport (True Romance, The War at Home) about a parking lot cop who is prescribed antidepressants and begins to believe and act like he has super powers. The film, the debut of writer/director team Hal Haberman…
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