Archive for the ‘Chops and Scores’ Category

  • LAMBScores: Tom Hanks Kills, ‘Nuff Said

    by Shane Slater · Nov 2, 2013 at 0:43 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 4 Comments
    LAMBScores: Tom Hanks Kills, ‘Nuff Said

    We’ve got another strong week for you as the awards contenders continue to be rolled out through the fall/winter. This batch of new films includes a pair of action films from Paul Greengrass and Robert Rodriguez (Captain Phillips and Machete Kills respectively) along with a well-received romantic comedy...

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  • Announcing Foreign Chops #17: South Korea

    by Robert Gannon · Nov 1, 2013 at 16:30 CDT · Chops and Scores, Featured, Features, Foreign Chops · 1 Comment
    Announcing Foreign Chops #17: South Korea

    Robert from Sketchy Details back with a new edition of Foreign Chops. The schedule just got so off (totally my fault, apologies all around) that it was just easier to wait for the start of a new month than try to cram in a second topic partway through October.

    This month, we’re going to look at the cinema of South Korea. South Korean entertainment as a whole is really coming into its own on a global level. There’s even a...

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  • Classic Chops: Classic Horror

    by Todd Liebenow · Oct 31, 2013 at 4:19 CDT · Chops and Scores, Classic Chops · No Comments
    Classic Chops: Classic Horror

    Just in time for Halloween, here is out latest edition of Classic Chops. Any and all posts on pre-1965 horror movies were what we were looking for this time. So take a little time off from scarfing down Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cups and mini-sized Snickers bars to check out a few of these terrifying posts.

    For our next Classic Chops we’re going to look at films featuring “blonde bombshells.” Actresses like...

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  • LAMBScores: Gravity Gravity

    by Shane Slater · Oct 26, 2013 at 2:55 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Gravity Gravity


    If the LAMBScores are any indication, this is one hell of a film year. Fruitvale Station set a high benchmark over the summer, but Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity has now taken over as our top-rated movie of the year. There’s also another release this week (Runner Runner) but it wasn’t up to par. Check out all the...

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  • LAMBScores: Don Jon’s Meatballs

    by Shane Slater · Oct 19, 2013 at 4:59 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Don Jon’s Meatballs


    This week’s pair of release aren’t as strong as last week’s set, but they are noteworthy in their own right. First up, we have the directorial debut of Joseph Gordon-Levitt – Don Jon. Next we have the animated sequel Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Both got fairly positive scores, so be sure to check out what your fellow...

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  • Foreign Chops #16: Euro Horror

    by Robert Gannon · Oct 18, 2013 at 12:41 CDT · Chops and Scores, Featured, Features, Foreign Chops · 1 Comment
    Foreign Chops #16: Euro Horror

    Hi everyone. Robert from Sketchy Details here with another edition of Foreign Chops. In honor of Halloween, I asked you to send me your best content on European Horror and you didn’t disappoint. We have a wide range of styles, countries, and time periods represented, which is always exciting. The most submitted films were a surprise, too: The Vanishing and Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages. They’re both great horror...

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  • LAMBScores: The Insidious Prisoners in a Spectacular Rush

    by Shane Slater · Oct 12, 2013 at 2:35 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 2 Comments
    LAMBScores: The Insidious Prisoners in a Spectacular Rush


    Last week I was busy at the New York Film Festival, so this post will be combined with last week’s scheduled scores. We therefore have no less than 5 new releases on the slate. These films represent almost all the genres – comedy (The Family), drama (The Spectacular Now), horror (Insidious: Chapter 2), thriller...

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  • Classic Chops – Karloff & Lugosi

    by Todd Liebenow · Oct 9, 2013 at 2:10 CDT · Chops and Scores, Classic Chops · 3 Comments
    Classic Chops – Karloff & Lugosi

    It’s time to kick off the Halloween season with this installment of Classic Chops. This time we’re going to focus on two of the great icons of classic horror movies…Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. Thanks to everyone who submitted this time.

    Our next edition will bring us closer to Halloween with a classic horror free-for-all! You can submit any articles or reviews on any pre-1965 horror films you want. Your submissions...

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  • LAMBScores: Riddick

    by Shane Slater · Sep 28, 2013 at 1:25 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · 2 Comments
    LAMBScores: Riddick

    It’s a slow week for LAMBScores with only one new release – Riddick. Check out this film’s reviews below and make sure to have your say in the forums.

     

    Rotten Tomatoes: 3.00 (60%)

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  • Announcing Foreign Chops #16: Euro Horror

    by Robert Gannon · Sep 27, 2013 at 1:52 CDT · Chops and Scores, Featured, Features, Foreign Chops · 1 Comment
    Announcing Foreign Chops #16: Euro Horror

    Hey everyone. Robert from Sketchy Details back with another edition of Foreign Chops. I apologize for getting this up so late in the month. I got overwhelmed with work obligations and lost track of time. The timing is going to be different to compensate for my mistake.

    This month, we’re looking for your best reviews, write-ups, interviews, editorials, comics, what have you about European Horror films. It’s a wide open topic...

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  • LAMBScores: Close Getaway

    by Shane Slater · Sep 21, 2013 at 1:17 CDT · Featured, LAMBscores · No Comments
    LAMBScores: Close Getaway

    Last week I declared that we were already into the high quality fall season, but perhaps that statement was premature. This week’s releases are some of the worst reviewed films of the year. Check out what the LAMB members had to say about Closed Circuit and Getaway below and don’t forget to submit your reviews...

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  • Classic Chops: Sci-Fi

    by Todd Liebenow · Sep 17, 2013 at 4:07 CDT · Chops and Scores, Classic Chops · No Comments
    Classic Chops: Sci-Fi

    It’s time for another edition of Classic Chops!  This time we’re focusing on the world of classic sci-fi films.  Thanks to everyone who contributed a link!

    Believe it or not, it’s already time to start getting ready for Halloween.  October is almost here!  That means we’ve got some classic horror in store!  Our next installment of Classic Chops will be focused on the films of two all-time great...

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