In one of the more effective scenes in “Copshop,” a hitman, played with psychotic geek gusto by Toby Huss (rocking a Ben Davidson mustache), strolls into a desert police station in Nevada carrying a bouquet of birthday balloons. He kills several cops, and he ends up walking down a hall blasting away — with a snub-barreled submachine gun that spits out bullets with raw fire — at a door made of bullet-proof glass. Behind the door stands Officer Valerie Young (Alexis Louder), flecked with beads of grace-under-pressure sweat as she tries, like someone in a countdown-to-the-apocalypse thriller, to reset the password that will allow her to enter the adjacent room. The director, Joe Carnahan, cuts between the bullets blazing and the password resetting, and the gonzo ballistic relentlessness of it all is…entertaining.
“Copshop,” in its down-and-dirty way, doesn’t always make up its mind about what it wants to be: underworld character study,...
“Copshop,” in its down-and-dirty way, doesn’t always make up its mind about what it wants to be: underworld character study,...
- 9/17/2021
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS.
1984: Kathleen McKinnon arrived on Another World.
1985: Santa Barbara's Christy shot and killed Steve.
2010: Atwt's Reid was stalled on a busy train track."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap Portia Faces Life, Portia Blake (Lucille Wall) was confused at breakfast when Marie implied it was a "good" day.
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, Search for Tomorrow starred Mary Stuart as Joanne Barron for its entire 35-year run. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on...
1984: Kathleen McKinnon arrived on Another World.
1985: Santa Barbara's Christy shot and killed Steve.
2010: Atwt's Reid was stalled on a busy train track."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap Portia Faces Life, Portia Blake (Lucille Wall) was confused at breakfast when Marie implied it was a "good" day.
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, Search for Tomorrow starred Mary Stuart as Joanne Barron for its entire 35-year run. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on...
- 9/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
For the second year in a row, St. Louis will play host to Contamination. Horror, sci-fi, and pop culture will all be spotlighted in this three day convention that includes guest appearances, film screenings, guest panels, artists,vendors, and a rocking late night concert. Last year’s successful debut event helped pave the way for an even bigger event then the one that preceded it. Contamination 2011: The Sequel (aptly titled) will be held this Friday through Sunday June 24-26 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. Eric Roberts, Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, and the cast of The Boondock Saints are just a handful of the guests that will be featured at this year’s event. Keep reading to see all the details about Contamination.
This year’s convention holds host to a vast array of celebrities and cult figures all under one roof. Where else are you going to see former...
This year’s convention holds host to a vast array of celebrities and cult figures all under one roof. Where else are you going to see former...
- 6/24/2011
- by Michael Haffner
- Destroy the Brain
The Contamination Horror, Sci-fi, & Pop Culture Convention is back for another great year, and we are giving away weekend passes to the event & tickets to a special Contamination concert staring Grammy Winner G Tom Mac. (“Cry Little Sister” From The Lost Boys, “Child Of Mine” Performed By Roger Daltrey, “Is That You?” Performed by Kiss on their 1980 “Unmasked” Album, “You”Re Never Over” Performed by Eminem)
Official Rules:
1. You Must Be In The St. Louis Area The Weekend Of The Convention.
2. Fill Out Your Name And E-mail Address Below. Real First Name Required.
3.Why do you want to go to the Contamination Horror, Sci-fi & Pop Culture Convention?
Winners Will Be Chosen Through A Random Drawing Of Qualifying Contestants. No Purchase Necessary. Passes Will Not Be Substituted Or Exchanged.
Contamination 2011: The Sequel Sheraton Westport Chalet June 24-26, 2011
Special Guests Include:
Eric Roberts
James Munroe : The Expendables, Maroni : The Dark Knight,...
Official Rules:
1. You Must Be In The St. Louis Area The Weekend Of The Convention.
2. Fill Out Your Name And E-mail Address Below. Real First Name Required.
3.Why do you want to go to the Contamination Horror, Sci-fi & Pop Culture Convention?
Winners Will Be Chosen Through A Random Drawing Of Qualifying Contestants. No Purchase Necessary. Passes Will Not Be Substituted Or Exchanged.
Contamination 2011: The Sequel Sheraton Westport Chalet June 24-26, 2011
Special Guests Include:
Eric Roberts
James Munroe : The Expendables, Maroni : The Dark Knight,...
- 6/13/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This years line up for 'Contamination 2011' continues to grow. Check out the list of additions to the already stellar lineup below, including Tony Todd!
From the Offical Release:
Dyer Straits Productions (Dsp) announce the newest additions to Contamination 2011 The Sequel: Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Bill Johnson (Leatherface in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”), “Day of the Dead” Reunion with Gary Klar, Mark Tierno and Terry Alexander, Dan Shor (Ram in 1982’s “Tron”) along with Playboy Playmate Max Wasa. These celebrities join an already impressive lineup of icons at the highly anticipated follow-up to St. Louis’ first horror, sci-fi and pop-culture convention all under one roof. The Sheraton Westport Chalet will host the event June 24th – 26th, 2011. Actor Eric Roberts and “The Boondock Saints” Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus and David Dela Rocco are headlining the event.
Horror fans will also have a “Jason” (Kane Hodder, “Friday the 13th parts 7-10”), a “Michael Myers” (Brad Loree,...
From the Offical Release:
Dyer Straits Productions (Dsp) announce the newest additions to Contamination 2011 The Sequel: Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Bill Johnson (Leatherface in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”), “Day of the Dead” Reunion with Gary Klar, Mark Tierno and Terry Alexander, Dan Shor (Ram in 1982’s “Tron”) along with Playboy Playmate Max Wasa. These celebrities join an already impressive lineup of icons at the highly anticipated follow-up to St. Louis’ first horror, sci-fi and pop-culture convention all under one roof. The Sheraton Westport Chalet will host the event June 24th – 26th, 2011. Actor Eric Roberts and “The Boondock Saints” Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus and David Dela Rocco are headlining the event.
Horror fans will also have a “Jason” (Kane Hodder, “Friday the 13th parts 7-10”), a “Michael Myers” (Brad Loree,...
- 4/5/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
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