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10 Signs 'Battleship' Will Be Effing SICK!

Posted 5/17/12 4:30 pm EST by in Funny, Movies


 

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Some movies just scratch all the itches. And ya know what, bros, "Battleship" has all the potential to be one of the most epic backscratchers to ever come out of Tinseltown. Explosions? Check. Aquatic robo-aliens? Shyah. That badass CIA jabroni from "Taken"? Damn right. Mad "Top Gun" naval vibes? Sho'nuff.

"B-ship" comes out on Friiiiday Highday Punch-You-In-The-Eye-Day, and I cannot even WAIT. This movie, you guys, it has it all! I'm not talkin' about that black-and-white "Casablanca" milquetoast s***. More like Marlon BrandNO. Nah dude, certain pieces of cinema just have that "zhay no say kwah," that just TELLS you it is gonna be an ass-kicking, full-throttle, jacked-up adrenaline rush to your eyeholes. "Fast & Furious" had it. "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever" had it. And I'm telling you, "Battleship" has it. I have a pretty heady theory about what it takes to make a movie really resonate and get you right in the nutsack. Any movie that has a number of these ten keys (as "B-ship" does) is on its way to being a f***ing SICK cinematic gem. Read More...

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10 Weirdly Funny GIFS Of 'Pootie Tang'

Posted 5/14/12 4:30 pm EST by in Comedy, Funny, GIFs, Movies


Sa da tay! Comedian/writer/director Louis C.K. just announced that his forgotten first feature film "Tomorrow Night" will be available soon for purchase on his website. Despite featuring the likes of  Todd Barry, J.B. Smoove and Steve Carell, the dark comedy has flown under the radar of even the most hardcore comedy nerds since its release in 1998 due to lack of distribution. Lucky for us, Louis is now excited about selling his work online after his "Live at the Beacon Theater" sold well.

Perhaps "Tomorrow Night" will join Louis C.K.'s other feature film "Pootie Tang" as a cult hit. Its release in 2001 was anti-climatic, but "Tang" has gone on to develop a strong following, jump-started the careers of s today's comedy stars like Wanda Sykes, Dave Attell and J.B. Smoove and honed C.K.'s directorial chops for FX's "Louie." While waiting for the Louis C.K. machine to release "Tomorrow Night," you can bide your time with these 10 weird and funny "Pootie Tang" GIFs.
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6 Best Rapper Cameos In Comedy Movies

Posted 5/14/12 11:00 am EST by in Comedy, Hip-hop, Movies


Many of today's rap stars are incredibly industrious and ambitious people who have worked hard to accomplish their celebrity. And many of them, despite having "made it," still work tirelessly in the studio and apply their business savvy to ventures outside of music. P. Diddy gave us Sean John Clothing, Lil Jon brought the world CRUNK!!! Energy Drink and Jay-Z is part-owner of the Brooklyn Nets. And, oh yeah, Lil Wayne never sleeps. You get the picture: these guys are everywhere, always on the grind, 24/7.

So, what do you for fun if you're an enterprising rapper constantly focused on building your personal empire? You make a cameo in a comedy movie, of course. Short appearances in funny films give rappers a lighthearted break from their regular dealings and rigorous schedules (while still bringing in that paper), and we as the audience get to see that they don't always take themselves so seriously. Check out the following six funny rapper cameos in comedy movies.
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Most Unbelievable Game-Changers In Sports Movies

Posted 5/10/12 12:30 pm EST by in Funny, Movies, Sports


Can we all agree that not all sports movies are cut from the same cloth? While some are artistically achieved, others pale in comparison and still others are completely outlandish. In this blog post, we're talking about the latter. Every now and then a sports movie will expect audiences to jump on-board with completely ridiculous game-changer. Whether it be a man dressed as a woman, a dog with hoops skills, a move that defies physics or a f***ing werewolf, these following flicks push our suspension of disbelief too far. We just can't abide by a  storyline happens that lacks any reality in any physical capacity. These moments are richer than dark chocolate and Mitt Romney combined.

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25 Awesome Pieces Of Superhero Graffiti

Posted 5/7/12 11:55 am EST by in Art, Movies



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While the "The Avengers" blew up the box office this past weekend, a group of graffiti artists painted an Avengers-inspired mural in South Bronx. The six-man crew is 4burners, consisting of Gusto (an MTV man), Sen2, Deem, Logek, Owns, Rubin and Dasic, the first five of which hail from New York.

"We've been painting together as a crew for three years, and are one of the last few crews that are truly representing New York as a focal point for graffiti culture," Gusto told us.

Each member of the crew painted a different character and molded their piece around the look and feel of the character. The six frames frames join together like a comic book. The Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hawkeye and Black Widow are represented on the  on wall at Faile Street and Randall Ave, South Bronx.

Click on for a couple more pictures of 4burners's fresh mural and 25 more impressive pieces of superhero graffiti.

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Tim Burton And The Legend Of His Dorm Room Door

Posted 5/7/12 11:00 am EST by in Interview, Movies, TV, Video


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Tim Burton's films balance absurdism with unsettling imagery, so it's no surprise he's a (crazy-coiffed) godhead to film students across the country. Which is why mtvU hooked up a lucky CalArts (Burton's alma mater) student for "#Ask" to interview the prolific director about his latest movie, an adaptation of the late '60s TV series "Dark Shadows." The film of the same name looks to carry on Burton's tradition, fusing vampire elements with disco days, and features longtime collaborator Johnny Depp again donning white makeup like a new Beetlejuice.

In this preview of the interview, Burton addresses a longstanding legend regarding himself and a California Institute of the Arts dorm door, a myth that's been whispered throughout the halls of the school for decades. Burton explains how his job as a carpenter who didn't know carpentry gives credence to the tale. As for the answer, well, he's unsurprisingly cryptic.

Check it out, and be sure to catch the full interview today, May 7 on mtvU.

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5 Awesome Movie Cameos Metal Gods

Posted 5/2/12 1:30 pm EST by in Celebs, Movies, Music



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Society at large generally gives metal musicians a bad rap. People typically think they're psychologically disturbed, ghastly creatures who run on a steady diet of leather, horror flicks and "World of Warcraft." And while that may be true of some (looking at you, black metal), not all of them are one-dimensional, head-banging lunatics who just want to unsettle you, make your ears bleed, and then sacrifice a baby lamb to the Prince of Darkness after the show. Nay, in fact, most are just normal, all-around cool dudes who want to make skull-rattling music and do the occasional movie cameo.

Movie cameos can be extraordinarily effective when it comes to humanizing metal musicians, as audiences get to see that they're not just spawns of Satan who have emerged from the bowels of hell to frighten children and make old people nervous. Furthermore, cameos also often reveal that many metal musicians are just genuine performers with real, and sometimes profound, creative and artistic sensibilities. As proof, we submit to you these five awesome metal movie cameos.
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'Think Like a Man''s Kevin Hart Is A Boss [Video]

Posted 4/23/12 11:00 am EST by in Celebs, Comedy, Interview, Movies, Video



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The big winner of "Think Like a Man"--which knocked "The Hunger Games" off its perch after a four-week run at number one-- is Steve Harvey, who made a number one movie that made his own book the centerpiece of the thing ("Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man"). Now that is some serious cross/self-promotion. But the real big winner, to us at least, is comedian Kevin Hart. "Think Like a Man" is an ensemble style movie and Hart, as you would expect, plays the excitable, funny man. Based on his stand-up, that's pretty much Kevin Hart in real life (say it with your chest!). Meagan Good is pretty easy on the eyes but we could have used even more screen time from Hart. And what a year for the comedian. Earlier this year he won MVP at the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game, throw in a role in a number one movie and  all he needs to do for the remainder of 2012 is release another Comedy Central special and he'll win the just-invented Clutch Triple Crown. Here's MTV Clutch's Check-In duo talking with Hart at the All-Star Weekend.

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Gina Carano Discusses MMA, Movies And Winning Chick Norris Award

Posted 4/18/12 12:00 pm EST by in Celebs, Interview, MMA, Movies



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ActionFest 2012 just concluded in Asheville, North Carolina, and one of their guests of honor was Gina Carano. She got her start kicking ass as an MMA fighter, continued kicking ass in the recent action film "Haywire" and will continue to do so with her new movie currently in production, "In the Blood." Carano has made such an impression on the world in such a short amount of time that ActionFest presented her the first ever Chick Norris Award, naming her the best female action star. MTV Clutch contributor Action Flick Chick got a chance to speak with Carano about all of this and more at ActionFest. Check it out!
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Seth Rogen, Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel And 7 More Humans Resembling Muppets

Posted 4/13/12 12:00 pm EST by in Celebs, Funny, Movies, Photos, TV



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No one will dispute that The Muppets creator Jim Henson is a visionary. He began creating his intricate and distinctive marionette/puppet creations during the mid-1950s when the only model for that kind of success was "Howdy Doody" (Who? Exactly.) In 1979, "The Muppet Movie" became a blockbuster success. Suddenly, it was easier being green...and yellow...and blue. The Muppets helped the world realize we're all the same color on the inside. The Muppets made us more human.

In fact, since Jason Segel's reboot of "The Muppets" last year, we've started realizing that numerous celebrities base their "human look" on different Muppets. Seth Rogen unabashedly steals Fozzie Bear's image, while best buddies Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel may as well just get in the bathtub together and sing "Rubber Duckie."  There are so many examples, there should be a Muppets movie starring humans as the characters. Below are nine quick examples of obvious casting choices. We know there are more, but why do all of Hollywood's work for them? However, if you think of more, hit us up on Twitter and Facebook with suggestions. If we get enough great ones, we'll do another post of these and credit those readers who helped.
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