From the heart of Hollywood, FilmJerk.com presents the most irreverent and irrelevant entertainment news and reviews. http://www.filmjerk.com All content found herein copyright 2000 - 2006 FilmJerk.com. The site allows reprinting of sections of the text for story purposes, provided a link to the full text is included. In celebration of the re-release of Universal's Mummy movies on DVD as well as the anniversary of the death of legendary make-up man Jack Pierce (monster-maker who worked in the 30s and 40s at Universal during their classic horror period), Rocket Video (located at 726 N. La Brea Avenue), is hosting another one of its unique events on Saturday July 19th, 1-3PM. Admission is free! http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=556 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:19:57 EDT Saturday, June 21, 2008. I've got the fever to check out some movies... so what the hell am I doing at a Dodger game? http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=555 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:00:00 EDT Friday, June 20, 2008. The first full day of the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival, after the previous night's premiere of "Wanted." http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=554 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT The 14th Annual Los Angeles Film Festival kicks off today, and while it's great us Angelinos get to be amongst the first to partake in such works as Timor Bekmambetov's "Wanted" and Guillermo Del Toro's "Hellboy II," there are several dozen other new titles without Angelina Jolie or Ron Perlman worthy of mention. These are just a few I am personally looking forward to seeing over the next two weeks... http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=553 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT You know what I love most about getting press releasees? When something as simple as addition seems to be an impossibility. Dr. Uwe Boll personally sent this message along to FilmJerk.com, and let's see if you can spot the faulty math... http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=552 Thu, 15 May 2008 18:15:00 EDT Paramount Vantage and Overture Films will co-finance and distribute Oscar winner Michael Moore's next film, a searing and provocative follow up to his groundbreaking 2004 documentary Fahrenheit 9/11. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=550 Tue, 13 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT It's difficult to make sense of the final "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" theatrical trailer. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=549 Mon, 05 May 2008 14:58:49 EDT John Ford's Supreme Masterpiece, "The Searchers," is a spectacular Western that should be required viewing for every movie fan. Now that it's being showcased among film critic Kevin Thomas' Favorite Picks, you'll be able to fulfill that requirement this Wednesday, April 16th at 7:30 PM at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, with an in person introduction from Thomas himself. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=548 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:16:15 EDT Chiseled good looks and a voice to match made the movie icon of 60's Biblical epics and 70's Sci-Fi a star of the highest echelon, and an easy target for taunting impersonators. But try as they might, no one could chow down the scenery in bigger or bolder bites than Charlton Heston. Check out TCM's Friday programming and see why there can only ever be one actor who could part the Red Sea and fight those damn dirty apes. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=547 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:44:58 EDT Turner Classic Movies will honor the life and career of Richard Widmark, the Oscar-nominated actor who died March 24 with a Special Triple-Feature this Friday, April 4th. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=546 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:18:43 EDT It's almost like a webisode of the new E! series "Pop Fiction." Give out just a tantalizing bit of information and just see where everyone takes it. A Dirty Harry movie? A western? Nothing's come close yet, according to our source. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=545 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:59:00 EDT We conclude this year's series of articles with the most important and prestigious award in all cinema. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=544 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:28:00 EST Here, we will look at the recent voting patterns for the category of Best Director. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=543 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:27:00 EST Here, we will examine the surprising results of voting patters for Best Actor and Best Actress. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=542 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:26:00 EST In this article, we will examine recent voting patterns for the two Supporting Acting categories. http://www.filmjerk.com/news/article.php?id_new=541 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:25:00 EST