November 24, 2024

Stunt-Casting: Animation Abomination

Stunt-casting in animation has become the norm over the last couple of decades. A feature-length animated film is likely not going to get green-lit unless ...
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Drive-in Theaters: The Rise, Fall and Revival of an American Tradition

Gary Kushner is returning from the snack bar skillfully carrying four sodas and a large bucket of popcorn for himself, his wife and his two ...
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Spotlight: Austin’s New Republic Studios

Resting along the banks of the Colorado River outside of Austin, Texas sits New Republic Studios, a sprawling 200-acre film and television production facility. With ...
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Remembering Tony Lorenzo

One year ago, Film Dumpster lost one of its family members. Tony Lorenzo was best known as the guitar player for the metal band Sons of ...
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The Plight of “Don’s Plum”

How Two Hollywood A-Listers Stopped a Film’s Release and Blacklisted a Producer in the Process Before Titanic, before Spider-Man, before becoming Hollywood elite, Leonardo DiCaprio ...
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Taking Sides: Man of Steel

In our feature, Taking Sides, two Screen Radar columnists each defend their viewpoints on a particular subject matter. In this entry, Phil Bowman and Jeff ...
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V.D. Special: An Open Love Letter to Ryan Reynolds

I Love You Ryan Reynolds – A Valentine’s Day Special    by Ami Schiller 82% on the Tomatometer. This is what my life has become. Check ...
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George Lucas is a Dick

In 2012, George Lucas sold the rights to one of the most popular and recognizable franchises in history to Disney for $4 billion. Then, when ...
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