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J.J. Abrams, the writer and producer of Cloverfield, Star Trek, and even more, will be gaining recognition as 2009 progresses.
With shaky, hand-held camera footage reminiscent of "The Blair Witch Project," "Cloverfield" is a 90-minute advertisement for Pepto-Bismol
Cloverfield. J.J. Abrams take on the movie blockbuster. J.J. Abrams wrote Armageddon. How does Cloverfield match up?
"Do we have to rip the band-aid off of our wounded post 9/11 psyches to get through Cloverfield?"
Cloverfield, the hit J.J. Abrams-produced monster movie, is a hit with audiences. Could a Cloverfield video game be in the works?
Most of the giant monster movies that involve a creature from the deep destroying a city are not that scary. The JJ Abrams movie "Cloverfield" manages to turn that around.
The new movie from J. J. Abrams exemplifies viral marketing. Learn what is known about Cloverfield and look at what may be in store on opening weekend.
On a recent trip to Japan, producer J.J. Abrams saw a number of Godzilla toys in a toy store and realized the impact the fictional creature has on Japanese culture to this day. He then thought, "what if America had such a creature?"
My review of J.J. Abrams recent release. A few slight spoilers are included.
J.J. Abrams is really the anti-Spielberg in a lot of ways. Perhaps he's showing us that our planet likely, in reality, has profoundly and spiritually evil dark sides we may have to encounter face to face someday before it gets better...
A review of J.J Abrams, film Cloverfield.
Fox's "Fringe" premiered Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Here's a look at the latest mystery from J.J. Abrams, and why it may feel familiar.
It's film 2.0 for J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves who understand the Alfred Hitchcock and Edgar Allen Poe school of fear: Imagination is king.
This is a short movie review on the film Cloverfield. It contains no spoilers, and focuses simply on factors such as enjoyability and technical details.
The massively hyped monster movie may have decreased buzz at the moment, since most people know everything about it now. But I went to find out for myself anyway.
The DVD for the hit film Cloverfield is not only loaded with great special features (and a hidden Easter Egg), but includes an extra disc that fans will enjoy.
Review of the 1-18-08 film Cloverfield starring various actors including Michael Stahl-David.
What do long-time Trek fans think of J.J. Abrams approach to the new Star Trek film franchise-reboot, where is Rick Berman, and who decided to hand this guy control over a classic property? These and other questions are raised in this article.
J.J. Abrams has been described as “actor, writer, and director" but what he should be know for is his support of the artistic talents of children in the nation.
An introduction to the M1-A2 Abrams, the finest tank used today.
A Profile of the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank
Abiola Abrams is flying high with her newly released book DARE. She is inspired and inspiring. She wants her audience to "Get The Hell On Up" and live life. Do you Dare?
What strikes me most about this very pleasant sophomore release from the Abrams Brothers is the superb musicianship of all those involved in the making of this record. There's a marvelous meshing of great skill, true beauty and some exceptionally hot pickin' throughout!
This is a indeed a movie spoiler on the new film Cloverfield. Do NOT read this unless you would like to know everything that happens in this movie. If you would like to know, read on...
After waiting up to watch the midnight premiere of the long-anticipated Cloverfield, I left for home with more yawns than yelps.
A personal review of the box office smash Cloverfield
Haven't seen the Cloverfield movie trailer yet? You will.
Cloverfield is more than a movie; it is an experience that will leave you completely and utterly exhausted
The best way to describe "Cloverfield" is that it is "Godzilla" meets "The Blair Witch Project." It takes the monster movie genre in a fresh new direction, and it makes it one of the more exciting movies made in that particular genre in what feels like years.
Go get moved today -by the movie you'd least expect ot move you. Cloverfield should be a faith restorer for all those looking to love quality storytelling at its most compelling.
Well, the news sites and the internet are buzzing after this weekends box office releases. The big news, however, is not from one a the newest movie releases, yet from a teaser trailer that ran before a movie release.
The movie has been released, but what's the monster?
NYC is under siege by an unknown SOMETHING - is it worth our time and money to find out what?
The creator of Midnight Entertainment's sci-fi adventure "The Swindlers of Doom" looks at the future of the Paramount Pictures futuristic franchise
Mysterious disturbance threatens the lives of a group of New Yorkers and their citty, during a farewell party for one of their friends!
The internet is a buzz with speculation about the trailer in from of Transformers
This fall there will be a lot of shows begging for your attention. J.J. Abrams, creator of Lost, is bringing you the television show Fringe. Let's explore why the hype over this show is already buzzing.
In a break with Comic-Con International tradition, J.J. Abrams debuted the pilot episode for "Fringe" on the "Preview Night."
JJ Abrams has some thrills and chills for you on his new Fox series, Fringe
Fringe, the new science fiction drama premiered on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9 p.m. on Fox Network. Created by J. J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, they bring us this latest sci-fi drama,
Shatner may not be reprising his role as Kirk in the new J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" film, but Kirk is being returned. All the more reason to be happy about that.
Furniture Detective Matt Credenza's first foray onto the silver screen is a treat for fans of Master Carpenter Norm Abrams and PBS junkies in general.
If you're planning on hiking or biking in the Great Smoky Mountains this summer, the Tennessee side of the park offers some wonderful waterfall hikes and bicycle rides for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Star Trek XI is set to start filming in the fall for a December 2008 release. J.J. Abrams, who has created such TV shows as Lost and Alias, will direct.
A brief interview with Trek legend turned Heroes star, George Takei, where he describes his recent work and thoughts on the take-over of the Star Trek franchise by Lost and Alias creator JJ Abrams
Although JJ Abrams originally created Lost, it is producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse who run things on the island now. This describes their path and journey before their big break.
Who'd want to invade a planet producing movies like this?
This summer began with two very medicore films that were sequels to good movie series. One can only live in fear to know what mediocrity will be given next.
My weekly review of the best editorial and opinions published on Associated Content.
A critical look at Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles and David Herbert Lawrence's two short stories Odor of Chrysanthemums and The Horse-Dealer's Daughter.
These men call themselves anchors (and at best, talk show hosts) but they're really just jerks; here are the five worst.
Pros
clever action sequences

Cons
They had to blow up such a nice car.

The Bottom Line
Its a solid action movie

Once upon a time, back in the 1960s, there was a TV show called Mission Impossible. It was inevitable that the TV series would become a movie series.
For decades, he's been Bob Dylan, folk hero. Now it's time to get a taste of Bob Dylan, radio host.
Assisted living facilities that provide medical service in Dallas, Texas can be vital to the health of your loved one. Many homes require that their residents be able to function at a certain level of independence in order to continue to live there.
A critical look at the 3 periods of Victorian literature through the work of 3 authors: Tennyson, Dickens, & Wilde.
This Fall, ABC will pull out the most new TV shows of nay major network to fill out its weekly lineup which already includes sure ratings winners like The Bachelor and Desperate Housewives. This preview highlights the new shows.
Review and contact information for annual Labor Day festivals in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Oklahoma and Wyoming.
Weddings are expensive. When searching for the perfect bridal gown, consider Dallas area boutiques which provide full service options in addition to cheap, high quality, bridal gowns.
In this reading of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, I examine Faustus as a flawed "everyman" character who fails to meet his own potential.
A review of the sickest, saddest news of the past week, from the media orgy surrounding an unlikely suspect in a famous crime to the GOP deciding to go after one of the few politicians in Washington today with actual war experience for being un-American.
Article talks about upcoming actors who will make an impact on this fall TV season.
Arrests have been made in the kidnapping of journalist Jill Carroll.
merica has gone from revolution for freedom to gaining land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean to becoming a sort of police man for the whole world. This paper takes a brief look at the process.
Do you think you are a Lost expert? Test your knowledge of the first season of the ABC TV Show Lost.
The latest addition to the Battlefield series, this Xbox 360 release is essentially an aesthetic overhaul of the previous console versions (PS2 and xbox). New content is limited and it plays like the older versions but that's not always a bad thing.
Tom Cruise is back as Impossible Mission Forces agent Ethan Hunt in the 2006 installment of the Mission: Impossible series.
Summer 2006 movie season kicks off with a sequel worth seeing, "M:I-3". Mission Impossible for the third time is director, J.J.Abram's first foray into feature film and he gives Tom Cruise a winner. Action packed and stunt filled, M:I-3 is rousing fun.
It's that time of year again if you can believe it so here's the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas' exclusive guide to local shops bearing Christmas/holiday gifts.
Here's your guide to the best vintage clothing stores in Texas:
Brom may knock off deliciously Gothy graphic novels, but his writing stinks.
Few places on earth offer more perfect settings for your wedding than the misty mountains, secluded coves and picturesque river valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains, a region outpaced only by Las Vegas as the country's most popular wedding destination.
The heart-pounding suspense of ABC's Lost brings about a whole new season of suspense and draws you into each character's history even further than season one.
Heinberg powerfully criticizes the Bush administration for many reasons, including their willingness to engage in resource wars.
Dickens' attitude toward and presentation of wilderness reflects the common thought of Victorian England. This perception of wilderness, which lends to the destruction of American wilds, is based on the negative connotation instilled by Christianity.
A look at how today's alternative therapies were once the mainstream therapies, then so called "modern medicine" stepped in and pushed the old ways into the dark
This paper reflects both the life of photographer Richard Avedon as well his work.
Cross Edward Gorey's illustrations with Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic sensibility and you have a sampling of Audrey Niffenegger's sophomore effort, 'The Three Incestuous Sisters.'
The ABC hit lost is an intricately plotted drama. Missing one episode can lead to confusion. If you've skipped an episode, check out an episode guide to catch up.
Being a parent of a young and struggling student can be a bit tense. You need fun items to kick start their learning without putting them off. These 5 workbooks are inexpensive and are a wealth of information and ideas.
According to Paramount Pictures, Mission: Impossible 3 is inarguably the highest anticipated movie featuring Tom Cruise this Spring - and for good reason.
Here are just a few of the apparent hot men of TV news. I've included a handful of anchors, hosts, and reporters from CNN, NBC, ABC, and CBS - men whose names came up over and over during a poll of friends and colleagues.
A collection of the upcoming summer box office smashes with release dates and links to the trailers on the internet.
The Locke-centric episode is eager to give us even more questions to wonder about the world of Lost.
Is the island on Lost supposed to be Purgatory, or is that just a coincidence?
" at a time when journalists seek a reporter's privilege like attorney-client privilege, they ought to recognize that an attorney can be compelled to testify. Journalists are not entitled to promise complete confidentiality - no one in America is."
When my sister used to go through the grocery checkout line and the cashier would try to hand her paper bags, she'd say cheerfully, "That's okay, save a tree."
In the early 1970's the CIA began a project researching parapsychological abilities and their potential usefulness in intelligence gathering. The project began with testing remote viewing, the ability to observe locations far removed from the viewer.
Bio of actor Jay Hernandez who is set to star in ABC's Six Degrees. Hernandez has also appeared in The Rookie, Friday Night Lights, and Hostel.
Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party caused quite the stir in the art world. Her overt symbols of feminine fame will insure that women have a seat at the table of history.
Texas A&M, coming off a big win at then-No. 6 Kansas on Saturday, won its 21st straight home game and maintained sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with another rock solid performance against Texas last night.
It's almost that time of year again when the country will be filling in those brackets. Here are the teams I'm going to pick and teams I'm going to avoid once March Madness arrives.
In Jack Kirby's mind the "writer" was the guy who thinks up the overall plot. Stan Lee's version counters by saying "I wrote the dialogue so I wrote the books!"
smoking relieves the HIV-related pain in some patients