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FILM REVIEWS · FEATURES · FESTIVALS · INTERVIEWS Friday, May 1, 2026
SILVER SCREEN RIOT
Probably hates your favorite movie. Since 2012.

AUTHOR: <SPAN>MATT OAKES</SPAN>

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The Potential Narratives Of 2013's Oscars

The Potential Narratives Of 2013's Oscars

As we gather up our chips, roll the dice and make a gamble for the Oscar night that is nearly upon us, I take a look at four potential narratives that may be the story of this year’s Oscars. At this point in the game, there are up to four narratives that could be potentially...

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Vaughn and Wilson Reunite for THE INTERNSHIP Trailer

Vaughn and Wilson Reunite for THE INTERNSHIP Trailer

  Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson are finally getting back together after 2005’s smash hit Wedding Crashers for The Internship. Directed by Shawn Levy (Date Night) and written by Vaughn and Jared Stern, The Internship follows a pair of recently laid off workers trying to acclimate to an increasingly tech savvy work force by working...

REVIEW
Out in Theaters: WARM BODIES

Out in Theaters: WARM BODIES

In the end, Warm Bodies is kind of a mixed bags that isn't bad so much as forgettable. On one side of the spectrum, it goes out of it's way…

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Out in Theaters: SIDE EFFECTS

Out in Theaters: SIDE EFFECTS

There's enough backstabbing, lies, betrayals and revelations to keep Side Effects tautand the audience on the edge of their seats. It's a rare thriller that manages to deliver on the…

EDITORIAL
Video: Check Out the Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

Video: Check Out the Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

  Lots of complaints roll around each year surrounding the inclusion of Best Short Films at the Oscars, the primary concern is that the masses just don’t ever get a chance to see them. Usually a local art house theater will play them for a limited engagement for that small niche audience and you can...

REVIEW
SmartFilm 1st Annual Oscar Prediction Contest (UPDATED)

SmartFilm 1st Annual Oscar Prediction Contest (UPDATED)

  I’ve been getting a lot of buzz from readers requesting an Oscar Prediction contest for my readership and since nothing is better than good ol’ fashion competition come place your wagers for the noche of February 24th. Duke it out amongst yourselves to call which way these coveted 24 slots will turn and become...

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Trailer for 'The Shining' Documentary ROOM 237

Trailer for 'The Shining' Documentary ROOM 237

I’m gonna let this one speak for itself. All you need to know that Rodney Ascher‘s Room 237, a conspiracy-laden documentary, explores the many theories of one of the greatest films of all time, The Shining. Room 237 is a careful exploration of everything Shining and has earned great repute from critics and diehard fans...

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Han Solo and Boba Fett Films Now on The Star Wars Platter

Han Solo and Boba Fett Films Now on The Star Wars Platter

  Ok, I promise from here on out I won’t be exclusively reporting Star Wars news anymore but this one is just too big to pass up. As of yesterday, a Yoda spinoff was reportedly in the pipes but today’s news is much, much more important- a pair of spin-offs for fan favorites Han Solo...

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Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Yoda Standalone Movie

Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Yoda Standalone Movie

  The Star Wars rumor mill is buzzing again, this time on Yoda focus it shall. Ain’t It Cool News has reported the scoop that the Dagobah dwelling halfling will be getting an origin story all of his own per the massive four billion dollar Disney buyout which gave them exclusive rights to anything and...

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Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Finds Superhero in Chris Pratt

Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Finds Superhero in Chris Pratt

  You might know Chris Pratt from NBC’s hit comedy, Parks and Recreation, as shoe-shining extraordinaire slash undercover, and make believe, FBI agent Andy Dwyer but get ready to know him in a whole new capacity as he has snagged the lead role for Marvel‘s Guardians of the Galaxy. Pratt will assume the role of...