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"Twilight" Guys Edition Print E-mail
Contributed by Micah Roland   
Dec 05, 2008 at 05:24 PM

What’s more popular than The Jonas Brothers and ten times more annoying? No, not Miley Cyrus, but that was a good guess. It’s "Twilight", the pandemic that is sweeping through America. Ask almost any female between the ages of 12-25 about "Twilight" and you will get some high-pitched noises and some babbling about how perfect Edward is.

I heard rumors of healthy normal relationships being ended because guys weren’t behaving enough like this mysterious Edward. Supports groups are popping up all over the web (Support Group Link) for guys that are troubled by "Twilight" fever. It's spreading like a zombie apocalypse. And the scariest part, "Twilight" is going to be with us for the next several years – in the form of sequels.

What this all means for us unfortunate guys is you probably are going to be dragged to see, and then compared to Edward at some point in the near future. If you are a single you can use this review to gain enough insight to trick the women into thinking you like this melodramatic teenage-girl-crap-of-a-movie. That is really why I am writing this, for the benefit of guys around the world. I was dragged to this movie against my will like every other guy in the theater. Something needed to be done. We have to be ready for the onslaught.

Let’s start out with a plot summary (spoilers if you care). Bella moves to a small town in Northern Washington, where it rains a lot (this is important to the plot). She goes to school and meets her new peers. There are normal kids, the jocks, the nerds, and oh yeah, a bunch of pale-faced kids with ridiculous hair that don’t come to school on sunny days. Bella finds one of the pale-faced kids attractive (Edward) who is coincidentally her lab partner. For the next hour of the movie nothing happens of any importance. Let me sum it up. Edward saves Bella from getting run over by a car, but in doing this she figures out he is not human. They talk a bunch, Edward glows like a diamond when in the sun (you can’t make this shit up), they fall in love, Edward says he wants to eat her, and there is a ridiculous vampire baseball scene (seriously, you can’t make this shit up). Eventually, a bad vampire from another clan wants to eat Bella so Edward and his family save her and predictibly kill the bad vampire. Edward and Bella go to prom and we learn that Native Americans are actually werewolves (I think). That’s it. There’s your big hit movie.

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Chickens and Czechs: A 48 Hour Shootout Story Print E-mail
Contributed by Micah Roland   
Nov 02, 2008 at 04:17 PM

October’s shootout typically nets some of the best films of the year, and this time around was no exception.  Twelve teams entered and they all finished on time and within the rules, which was a first in Tucson 48 Hour Shootout history. Even more impressive, every film was well made and fun to watch, another first.

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48 Hour Shootout Update and an English Lesson Print E-mail
Contributed by Micah Roland   
Sep 30, 2008 at 07:43 PM

Hello everyone! This is Micah from the 48 Hour Shootout reminding you that the next shootout is right around the corner.  

October 17th thru October 19th, 2008 teams from all over the Southwest and beyond will be disregarding the human need for sleep to film their next “epic masterpiece” for the 48 Hour Shootout.

Many of you are sure to be familiar with the format but this time around we are throwing in a few wrinkles to keep you on your toes.  And no, I won’t tell you what they are. You will just have to wait until the pre-production meeting, moments before go time.

The basics are still the same. Teams will have 48 hours to pre-produce, write, shoot, and edit their films. Teams will be given a list of elements and/or props to incorporate into their films. These elements help to ensure the films are made during the 48 hour time frame.  After turning in the films they are zipped off to our panel of celebrity judges, which includes both notable women and men. They will review the films and determine winners ranging from best Actor/Actress to Best Overall Film, the latter receiving a nifty $500 dollar check at the awards show and screening on October 30th at 7PM. The audience will get to vote for their favorite film of the night in a scream-off, the winning film netting $250.

As a reminder to those that are faint of heart or have basic moral standards, we cannot, nor want to control the films shown. That means there may be, or should I say most likely will be, potentially offensive material in the films.


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Summer fun with cheesy horror flicks! Print E-mail
Written by Micah Roland   
Jul 11, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Tired of bad Hollywood PG-13 horror remakes that feature 25 year old models pretending to be high school seniors? Me too! Compiled is a list of fun summer horror movies that are sure to chill your blood a little. Okay, probably not, but they will make you laugh and are sure to be a big hit on those hot summer nights.
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Monkey Plate Love: A 48-Hour Shootout Story Print E-mail
Contributed by Micah Roland   
Jun 13, 2008 at 05:36 PM

The summer 48 Hour Shootout Film Festival at The Loft Cinema has come and gone, but not without a little controversy. There was once again a great turn out and a sense of anticipation and excitement in the crowd moments before the event kicked off.

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