I've run some tests with my algorithm, which uses random forests and LASSO regularization for categorical regression to model hype, initial reaction and hindsight, and Scott gets a solid, well-earned B+ for his comments.

Not sure exactly how much CGI was in Planet of the Apes but I lost complete interest in Burton after that film. The shittiness of that film is exacerbated a hundred-fold when watched immediately after the reasonably enjoyable Rise of the Planet of the Apes (ROTPOTA). Also, if you watch the documentary Project Nim, you…

If I had a bazillion dollars, I think I'd be somewhat content with my failures. Also, Keith Richards ruined Depp.

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Indifferent to vaguely annoyed. Alas, she has suffered under the long shadow cast by Kevin Bacon. Hell, it may be arguable that his music is currently more popular than Reba's. Poor, poor Reba.

I can understand why The Pledge didn't make a big splash. Despite having Penn and Nicholson attached, it was a supremely depressing film. The first half is an excellent procedural but the film makes a lasting impression when it starts exploring the toll of Nicholson's obsession with the central mystery of the story…

Agreed but it suffered from high expectations set by Gondry's previous films. BKR felt pretty light and inconsequential compared to Eternal Sunshine and Science of Sleep. Personally, I think it also suffered from the diminishing returns of Jack Black. It's a great family film, though.

I loved this movie as a kid. I was a bit premature for R-rated horror (like The Exorcist) and Tremors hit that perfect realm of PG-13 where well-executed gore effects, ridiculous monsters, slightly edgy wit and a shit-kicking Kevin Bacon merged into B-movie perfection.

And if you like fish and grits, and all that pimp shit, let me hear everybody say "Oh yeah-er!"

The AV Club is one of the very few places online where you can be completely non sequitur AND have a serious discussion at the same time. There's a ton of funny and intelligent people who regularly contribute, a few entertaining gimmick posters (what ever happened to ZODIAC MOTHER FUCKER?), and a noticeable lack of…

This reminds me that I need to catch up with del Toro's division of the film industry. I've been really dubious about horror movies lately because I'm not really that into blood and guts for the sake of it nor am I totally into fake-out jump scares or obligatory game-changing "twists". Throw "found footage" into the…

Fresh Prince was seemingly more popular growing up but that may be a function of age. I grew up watching the Cosby Show during prime time and via many, many reruns during after-school hours. Totally loved it! However, A Different World was beyond my understanding of the world. How is an 8-year-old supposed to relate…

I'm having a moral dilemma agreeing with someone who apparently has a PhD in burgling cunts but… I'll concur about Dead Space 3.

I'm having a moral dilemma agreeing with someone who apparently has a PhD in burgling cunts but… I'll concur about Dead Space 3.

I plan to use it Christmas morning when my wife opens her presents.

I plan to use it Christmas morning when my wife opens her presents.

I thought the show was potentially going for broke when LaGuerta arrested him. Any sensible show would have devoted more than 1-2 minutes of Dexter being interrogated. In those few moments you saw Dexter trying to manipulate his way out and it was borderline riveting because it offered an objective view on his…

I thought the show was potentially going for broke when LaGuerta arrested him. Any sensible show would have devoted more than 1-2 minutes of Dexter being interrogated. In those few moments you saw Dexter trying to manipulate his way out and it was borderline riveting because it offered an objective view on his…

Pretty much every scene with Doakes was the highlight of this episode. It's a reminder of how awesome he was as a character.

Pretty much every scene with Doakes was the highlight of this episode. It's a reminder of how awesome he was as a character.