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About jlmicek

I'm an award-winning journalist in Harrisburg, Pa. I also run and cook all the things.

The Ultimate Nerd Guide To New York City.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jlmicek

Via BuzzFeed, and just in time for ComicCon.

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Qwikster, RIP.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jlmicek

Troubled Netflix has killed its DVD-only service Qwikster before it’s even launched, The Huffington Post reports this morning. Guess that’s what merciless ribbing on Saturday Night Live — and tumbling stock prices and honked-off customers will do for you. The … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And The Monday Must-Read.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jlmicek

The “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots” rip “Real Steel” managed to fend off George Clooney’s political thriller “The Ides of March,” to win this weekend’s box office battle. Here’s the take, by the numbers, courtesy of Box Office Mojo: TW … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: A Detailed Look At The Batwing.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jlmicek

You’ve seen it in grainy videos. Now here’s your first look at the crazy flying machine “The Batwing” from the upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises” (h/t ComicBookMovie) And here’s a few set videos from Los Angeles of The Batwing swooping … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast Homecoming.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

The Observer’s Elizabeth Day … … speaks with the director and filmmaker upon his return to his home turf in Northern Ireland. It’s a fascinating read about a very talented artist and actor. Here’s the nut graf: “Branagh’s return to … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Los Angeles Chase Scene.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

From the good folks at Batman-News: Here’s video of a chase scene from the film’s Los Angeles filming:

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The Raven: Official Trailer Released.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the new trailer for the flick about of the late Edgar Allen Poe. John Cusack stars as the American author. John McTeague directs. The film finds Poe (Cusack) on the trail of a serial killer inspired by his work. … Continue reading →

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Is Clint Eastwood Intent On Outing J. Edgar Hoover?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

That’s the rather provocative question posed by The Independent of London today as it previews Eastwood’s upcoming biopic “J.Edgar” which stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The newspaper reports that the film has prompted unease in America’s top law … Continue reading →

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Rosamund Pike: Former Bond Girl Makes With The Funny.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

If American Audiences … … think about her at all, the chances are pretty good that they remember British actress Rosamund Pike from her turn as the comely fencer Miranda Frost in the 2002 James Bond vehicle “Die Another Day.” … Continue reading →

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“Green Lantern” Blu-Ray DVD Highlights Special Effects.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by jlmicek

Ever Wonder How … … they did the special effects for last summer’s “Green Lantern” flick? The good folks at Comic Book Movie have an exclusive clip of the features on the soon-to-be released Blu-ray DVD that should sate your … Continue reading →

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