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Sunday May 15, 2005
Moments That Never Happened Aaron Duran
We’ve seen them as bumper stickers and t-shirt comments, we’ve heard characters in other shows and films quote them… And yet, the scene or line in question never actually happened. I know I promised I would make this a cheesy top 5 list, but like a big dork… I can’t...
Saturday Jul 3, 2004
Biting the Whole Arm Aaron Duran
So now you know why we Geeks spend time and money creating fan films. You know that we love nothing more then to take said fan film and show it to all our friends and family. Now, with most Geeks having access to broadband technology, we love nothing better then...
Thursday Jul 1, 2004
The Joy of Fan Films Aaron Duran
Ah the fan film. The true sign that someone is a hard-core Geek. How many "normal" people would spend hard earned money, time, and effort on a movie that only the makers and a few folks would watch and enjoy? To say nothing of the fact that said movie maker...
Friday Sep 17, 2004
GODZILAAAAAAAAA Aaron Duran
On a cool summer night 50 years ago the people of Japan were attacked by an atomic horror that leveled cities and shrugged off bullets and bombs like an AT-AT squashing dirty rebels. Frankenstein, Dracula, The Blob, Freddy, Gamera, and all the collected monsters of celluloid must bow their heads...
Monday Nov 22, 2004
Open Fan Letter From An Open Fanboy Aaron Duran
I’ve never been the person to write fan letters. I can’t remember a time when I’ve ever written a celebrity, although I did write a programmer at SNK about 16 years ago about a game called Ikari Warriors (old school gamers will know that one). Strangely, he wrote me a...
Friday Feb 18, 2005
Re-Imaging Or Laziness? Aaron Duran
There is this great quote that my friend Brother D found on Horrordvds. “When there’s no more ideas in Hollywood, remakes will walk the earth.” This quote is, sadly, very true. Do any of your remember the time when a remake was mocked in Hollywood? When directors and actors would...
Tuesday Feb 15, 2005
Cop Top 5 Aaron Duran
I was going to write a sweet article about setting my street cred aside and talking about the films that make your friendly neighborhood Geek a bit weepy. I was even going to time it with that fake holiday that occurred yesterday…But, alas…didn’t happen. I still may write that entry,...
Friday Feb 11, 2005
Don't Break My Heart Sam Aaron Duran
As reported a few days ago, Sam Raimi has said that the Evil Dead remake is a go. I mentioned a month back that I wouldn’t believe such news until it came from the director himself, well crap, it has. I would normally be screaming to all who would listen...
Tuesday May 17, 2005
Last Chance Aaron Duran
Well, in a short 24 hours my Geeky self will be standing outside the theater waiting for the “final” Star Wars. While I don’t honestly think this is the last time I’ll see Star Wars in the theater, there is something special about this one. I couldn’t put my finger...
Wednesday May 18, 2005
Time for Vengence. Aaron Duran
Only a few short hours before I begin my long waiting in line at Lloyd Mall Cinema. As I sit, downing massive amounts of coffee, I see that many of my fellow like minded Geeks are already in line, in costume, waiting to see if their faith in Lucas will...
Wednesday May 25, 2005
More Forgiving of the Holy Trilogy Aaron Duran
What, did you actually expect me to not write about Star Wars still? Come on, the movie hasn’t even been out a week… I’m gonna’ be riding this Geeky high for weeks to come (but I promise to put some variety in my rants). As I read more and more...
Thursday May 26, 2005
42. Illusionaire
I think everyone has their specific (or multiple) soft spots for a geek franchise. It’s only recently that I’ve been schooled… well, tutored… in what makes Star Wars so incredible. I don’t have any epic “waiting in line as a small kid with my folks” stories, although I heard them...
Friday Jul 8, 2005
Merchandising Randomness... Aaron Duran
You know, I've been a little under whelmed by the movie merchandise tie-ins this year. Of course, it could be that as a wee Geek, I was easier to impress, or maybe the imagination of merchandisers is simply getting crappy and shortsighted. The Star Wars toys have been decent even...
Wednesday Mar 15, 2006
It Was Called Last Crusade For a Reason! Aaron Duran
I try to avoid re-posts. However, current news of Indy IV really happening with all the players in place prompted me to place this article at the top of the page again... Just in case any of you think this is a good idea... Ever have one of those days...
Thursday Sep 22, 2005
The New Superman Aaron Duran
So there I am, having a nice quiet afternoon in the Geek tower. I say to myself, "Hey Aaron, why don't you get in some good 'ol fashion rumor hunting done, see what you can learn." And so I did, and after a few short moments I came across...
Wednesday Jan 11, 2006
‘Ya Never See Anymore Aaron Duran
Sometimes I wonder if I was born in the correct time. Even though I can't honestly remember how I enjoyed life before the internet, fully articulated action figures, and the remote control, I do miss what the lack of technology could provide the filmmaker in me. Not saying that I...
Thursday May 4, 2006
You Knew This Was Coming… Aaron Duran
Not the untouched holy trilogy on DVD, but my inevitable rant on the release should the day ever come. Well my friends, the great flannelled one has spoken from the ivory walls of Marin County and decreed that the fans shall finally get to own official DVD copies of the...
Wednesday Jun 14, 2006
End of an Era? Aaron Duran
So, last night I was enjoying a rare moment of relaxation... Not much going on, simply enjoying a lovely evening with my better half. On the television, the Collectors Edition of Young Frankenstein played... Fredrick Frankenstein was gazing at the lab where his grandfather brought the Creature to life... The...
Thursday Aug 3, 2006
The Greatest Viral Marketing Ploy EVER! Illusionaire
My phone rings, and caller id states that it is Aaron Duran. But once I pick up, it is the commanding voice of Samuel L. Jackson that I hear instead.JENNIFER! This is Samuel L. Jackson. Now you may know me from my roles in movies like Pulp Fiction, Star Wars,...
Friday Aug 25, 2006
Happy Birthday Mr. Burton Aaron Duran
There was a time when I looked to Tim Burton as my cinematic inspiration. While that time has passed in my evolution as a storyteller, I still very much look towards the creative style of the dark director. While many film critics argue that Burton often loses sight of the...
Monday Sep 4, 2006
Um...Uh... Aaron Duran
I feel dirty......
Friday Nov 10, 2006
Spiderman 3 Trailer Aaron Duran
Here it is... As promised by Sony Pictures, the Spiderman 3 trailer. (I really wish that had let Sam calls this films by various comic titles, making this film The Spectacular Spiderman). Can Sam and company hit another one out of the park? Or, will it suffer from "Villain Overload"...
Wednesday Nov 22, 2006
Roluman Ale Aaron Duran
- WARNING - This drink is made with Grain Alcohol (aka, Everclear)... While very little is used, this drink is not for the weak* (or smart). Geek in the City© TM and Film Fever Radio© are not responsible for what you do during and after consumption of Romulan Ale... And...
Monday Dec 18, 2006
That's Just Cold Obi-Wan... Aaron Duran
Okay, not so much a Star Wars posting and more a "Film Fever Radio" is getting the clout baby...WOOO! I know, bunch of other critics probably got invited to this thing... But still, how cool is this? 'Ol Aaron Duran and Scott Dally were asked to attend the Rocky Balboa...
Wednesday Dec 20, 2006
US Transformers Trailer!!! Aaron Duran
The time draws closer... Will we Geeks believe in an Optimus Prime with flames? Can we accept a Megatron that looks more like an Eva from Neon Genesis? Well, if this trailer is any indication, the answer is... Don't know. Click HERE for the trailer....
Friday Dec 22, 2006
Get Ready For The Grind! Scott Dally
I love me some Qunetin Tarantino, anyone who knows me knows this. I have a tattoo of his "Band Apart" production logo on my arm, so there is no denying my love for what he does. I love me some Robert Rodriguez, the man just loves films and his...
Wednesday Jan 3, 2007
You've Got the Bay Aaron Duran
Yea, this is totally cheating... But, like the creepy Kirk / Spock video... So too must I post this bit 'o Geeky genius! Now, I need to go watch my 20th Anniversary Transformers DVD! Big thanks to Tony in the 'Couv for the link....
Saturday Jan 20, 2007
Ode to Bones... Aaron Duran
I miss DeForest Kelly... Today is his birthday... And so, in honor of the greatest television doctor of all time... White Rabbit... By way of Star Trek...
Thursday Apr 5, 2007
Winning Trailer Aaron Duran
Most of you fine readers know that during SXSW, some Grindhouse judges chose one fan-made "fake" trailer that was intended to play along with the Zombie, Roth, Rodriquez, and Wright trailers... For unknown reasons, the winning trailer is only being attached to Canadian showings of Grindhouse... And so, I give...
Monday Apr 16, 2007
What Went Wrong? Aaron Duran
Well, we are now two weeks in and Grindhouse slipped to number 10 at the box office. One step closer to being forgotten. I know folks are probably sick to death of this film “experience” (as the numbers prove), however, I just can’t let something as fun and special as...
Thursday Aug 2, 2007
JLA: The Movie*… A Janus Perspective** Aaron Duran
It looks inevitable; Warner Brothers seems to have given the Justice League a full green light. Indeed, at Comic Con there were various separate (and correlating) mentions of a JLA script as well as an announcement of a director to helm this beast of a film… Supposedly, the script is...
Friday Nov 2, 2007
Heh, ‘Da Geeks Been Drawns! Aaron Duran
Sometimes I just need to inflate my massive (though freakishly frail) ego. That task is even easier when a talented writer / comic artist places ones visage on paper. Many thanks to local film reviewer Mike Russell of Culture Pulp (and that little paper titled The Oregonian) for turning this...
Wednesday Nov 21, 2007
Just a Touch of Star Quality Illusionaire
Working in downtown Oregon City is a riot. Office space leases are relatively cheap compared to the "glamour" of The Pearl or downtown Portland, which is perfect for technology companies on a budget – or so we keep telling ourselves. We are located just down the street from the Clackamas...
Thursday Jan 10, 2008
!UPDATE! Vote on the Boo - Yahs! !UPDATE! Aaron Duran
Yes, this is a semi-repost. First, if you haven't voted, for shame! Film Fever Radio just might be the only movie awards show this year. The Golden Globes are off and the Magic 8-Ball isn't predicting a strong show for 'ol Oscar either. Besides, those award shows don't have your...
Monday Jan 28, 2008
Weekend Movie News (01/26/08 – 01/27/08) Aaron Duran
Terrible Jokes + Multiplexes = Weekend Win: Ugh, I was hoping Meet the Spartans would crash and burn. I should have known better. While $18.7 million isn't a massive weekend, it was enough to guarantee yet another terrible "parody" film from the mental giants that brought us Epic Movie. At...
Monday Mar 31, 2008
UPDATED - New Dark Knight Trailer On April 1st?! Aaron Duran
Just received this communique from my man inside the Narrows... Clown Travel Agency Remember, find more Dark Knight sites on the GitC Links Page. Check out I Believe in Harvey Dent for more details... However, my own sources in Gotham tell me this Joseph Candoloro, Esquire, the man behind CCFABG...
Friday Apr 4, 2008
New Dark Knight Images Aaron Duran
Warning! these could be considered spoiler images. However, they are fantastic. Sorry folks, WB asked me to remove them and so they are gone. Hey, that means WB noticed us... w00t!...
Tuesday Apr 29, 2008
Second Dark Knight Trailer Aaron Duran
Thanks to Dan and his army at Pop Culture Zoo for getting the goods up in Seattle... The new Dark Knight Trailer in all its goodness: Damn near 3 hours of this?! Can't wait! Tune in tomorrow where you'll read my Spoiler Free Iron Man review!...
Tuesday May 6, 2008
Summer Movie Primer 101 Aaron Duran
With Iron Man striking gold (or, golden gallium-arsenide alloy) I find myself receiving a fair amount of emails and questions regarding the Golden Guardian of Marvel 616 (gonna’ keep calling it that until Quesada tells me not to…personally). Anyway, are you dating a Geek and you want to know just...
Tuesday Jul 1, 2008
Best Dark Knight Trailer! Aaron Duran
I know I claimed to swear off all things Dark Knight until I view the film, but when I saw this trailer, I simply had to share! From this trailer alone, any doubt I had for The Dark Knight (what little I had) are gone. Nolan and crew have perfectly...
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