He wears cardigans and vintage eyeglasses. He uses an old typewriter. He longs for true romance and a soul mate to complete him. He would never take advantage of a woman. He is sensitive, affable, self-deprecating, quirky, sharp, soulful, idealistic, and brooding. He manifests early in young female … Read More... about Ruby Sparks and the Bumbling Soulful Dream Guy
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The Dark Knight Rises review: Nolan’s adventure in the ashes
I am super pleased to introduce Oliver Wood as a guest reviewer. Oliver is a freelance writer with an interest in philosophy and literature. To … Read More... about The Dark Knight Rises review: Nolan’s adventure in the ashes

Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
When a guy plays an ape more than once, he's not typecast, he's just really good at it. Andy Serkis is a CG-based star once again and once again … Read More... about Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
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Tony Scott remembered: my favorite projects
Director/Producer Tony Scott, best known for the films Top Gun and Beverly Hills Cop II, died in an apparent suicide when he jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California. He was 68 years old and … Read More... about Tony Scott remembered: my favorite projects

Finnick Odair almost officially cast in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
As usual, the most anticipated casting news is saved for last, and this is true for Hunger Games: Catching Fire's coveted role of the handsome Tribute from District 4, Finnick Odair. I've heard via Variety that the … Read More... about Finnick Odair almost officially cast in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

4 unlikely films that teach us about relationships
I'm excited to introduce Danielle Campoamor as a guest writer. Danielle is the Marketing Assistant at Hark, as well as a freelance writer, currently residing in Seattle, Washington. She has been published in Thought … Read More... about 4 unlikely films that teach us about relationships

The Dark Knight trilogy marathon in theaters on July 19
A lot of theater companies (like AMC) are hosting marathons of The Dark Knight trilogy on Friday, starting with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, and then leading up to the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight … Read More... about The Dark Knight trilogy marathon in theaters on July 19

Indie web series: a crowdfunder roundup
This Indie Spotlight is all about the web series, which ya'll know I love. We've got a comedic farmer's market, an epic fantasy series with a geektastic trailer, and the second season of a crazy family and their … Read More... about Indie web series: a crowdfunder roundup

Advance tickets to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 are available
I'd be pretty remiss if I didn't remind any fans that advanced tickets to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 are on sale. And even if you're not a fan, these rumors of the birth scene are still pretty … Read More... about Advance tickets to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 are available

The Human Centipede 2 to be released in October
Tom Six's gory tale of crazy doctor gone bad, The Human Centipede, has a planned sequel entitled The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence and has a release date of October 7. You might remember that the UK Film … Read More... about The Human Centipede 2 to be released in October

New trailer + poster for Almodóvar’s The Skin I Live In
The first trailer we saw of Pedro Almodóvar's The Skin I Live In (La Piel que Habito) was brief and creepy as hell. A new trailer has emerged via Yahoo that is decidely less creepy and more... odd? I really want … Read More... about New trailer + poster for Almodóvar’s The Skin I Live In

First teaser trailer for The Hunger Games
The MTV Video Music Awards premiered the first teaser trailer for The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth. Let us know what you think about the teaser in the comments. The … Read More... about First teaser trailer for The Hunger Games