CC2k writers team up to dismantle movies, art, media ... and even CRITICISM ITSELF.
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Written by Lance Carmichael and Tony Lazlo
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 CC2K's Lance Carmichael and Tony Lazlo explore Christopher Nolan's latest epic and discuss what went right, what went wrong – and what improvements can be made.
SPOILERS! HUGE, GIGANTIC SPOILERS AHEAD!
Tony Lazlo starts the discussion: Theoretically, Christopher Nolan’s Inception has a lot going for it. It’s a wildly inventive action movie about high-tech thieves who raid people’s dreams for industrial secrets. It’s a heady science-fiction flick that includes a slew of great ideas and an admirably complex set of rules that lead to a four-tiered climax that holds together. Let me stress: Those are undeniably good things. I admire Nolan for smuggling so many rich ideas into his movies, including his summer blockbusters. The Prestige came packed with good ideas, as did his earlier movie, Memento (though that wasn’t a summer blockbuster). I like that typical American moviegoers will have to sort through the complexity of Inception this summer. But for such an inventive movie, Inception disappointed me with its lack of invention, fuzzy rules and bland characters. During an emergency summit at CC2K’s west-coast headquarters, Lance Carmichael and I discussed our problems with (and praise for) Nolan’s latest movie, and we wanted to share our dialogue here.
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Written by Paula Haifley and Denise Gossett
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 CC2K's resident horror chick, Paula Haifley, squares off against Shriekfest Film Festival founder Denise Gossett in a debate about the relevance of Women in Horror Month.
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Written by The CinCitizens
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These days, complaining that Christmas has become too commercial is as controversial as saying that Hitler was a bad guy, or that the Fox News Channel carries a slight bias. It’s obvious to everyone that one of the holiest days of the Christian year has become over-saturated with rampant acquisitiveness and corporate sanctioned maniacal good cheer.  This trend is captured most horrifically in the lion’s share of Christmas movies that are out there. These films, in almost every situation, wallow in their own shallowness, and tack sappy endings with morally suspect themes in the final ten minutes to make them appear wholesome. No matter how you slice it, there’s no way to argue that most Christmas movies suck.
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Written by The CinCitizens
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Like A Rock? - by Rob Van Winkle  Let the discussion begin.
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Written by The CinCitizens
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UPDATED!
Two of CC2k's staff members take on the Spielberg/Kubrick sci-fi flick. The world may never be the same.  I got together with CC2k staff member Lance Carmichael recently to give AI: Artificial Intelligence another look. Lance had only seen the movie once in the theater, and he didn't care for it that much. I had seen it in the theater and loved it, and had since watched it several times, though this was my first full viewing in at least a year. In the spirit of The Two Towers Strike Back, we've agreed to hold an extended discussion. I'll go first:
Tony Lazlo, CC2k staff writer: Our reactions were different, and though I can't speak for Lance, my core opinion of the movie remains the same: I'm glad it exists. How often will we get to see a posthumous collaboration between two such eminent – and different – directors? How often will we get to see one director go to such lengths to fulfill the vision of a completely different director? How often will we get to see a master of popular entertainment (Spielberg) stand in for a master of highbrow filmmaking (Kubrick)?
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