Cinematicalhttp://www.cinematical.comCinematicalhttp://www.cinematical.com/media/feedlogo.gifCinematicalhttp://www.cinematical.comen-usCopyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Guy Maddin Inspires British Contesthttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/23/guy-maddin-inspires-british-contest/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/23/guy-maddin-inspires-british-contest/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/23/guy-maddin-inspires-british-contest/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

One of the greatest things about Guy Maddin is that his accomplishments come out of creativity and a spot-on eye, rather than money and flashy technology. Give the man an old camera, a few actors, and some weird props, and he can make a film that's not only engaging, but also visually stunning. He knows how to make the least become the most, and with the release of My Winnipeg, he's now inspiring others to do the same.

Jam! reports that UK filmmakers are getting a change to get their Maddin on. Both newbie and experienced filmmakers are getting the chance to submit 3-minute odes to their hometown, and Guy says "anything's eligible." Considering the lap-linked Winnipeg, it's not surprising that the doors are wide open...

Anyhow, the online contest is going to give out 1,500 pounds to the winner and a roundtrip flight to ... dum dum dum ... WINNIPEG! Sure, they also get their film screened and included on the UK's DVD release of My Winnipeg. But who cares when you can head to the snowy wonderland? I'm hoping the winner at least gets to choose the season.

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]]>CinematicalGuy MaddinGuyMaddinMy WinnipegMyWinnipegMonika BartyzelWed, 23 Jul 2008 21:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: Step Brothershttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/18/insert-caption-step-brothers/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/18/insert-caption-step-brothers/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/18/insert-caption-step-brothers/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- that popular online game the whole dysfunctional family can enjoy! Last week, of course, we traveled to Gotham City and asked you fine, dark captioners to give us your best stuff for a photo from this summer's biggest film, The Dark Knight. Needless to say, you certainly lived up to your end of the bargain -- we received a ginormous amount of entries, and it definitely took some time to pick our three winners. Congrats to you; Gotham is safe once again ... for now.


1. "Hmm ... no, the Joker hasn't accepted my friend request on Facebook either." Jeremy C.

2. Really, Lucious? You can build a car that can practically fly, but you have to call me to get your iTunes off shuffle? Justin B.

3. "Maybe placing an ad on Craigslist for a 'Boy Wonder' wasn't such a good idea." -- Robert L.

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This week we're psyching ourselves up for what looks to be another hysterical comedy from the team behind Talladega Nights and Anchorman. Directed by Adam McKay, Step Brothers (which hits theaters on July 25) stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as two competitive stepbrothers who must find a way to get along when their single parents get hitched. The three winners from this week will each receive one totally rad Step Brothers poster. Throw it up on the wall; make your stepbrothers and sisters jealous! "I won this! Not you!" Sound off below ...



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]]>cinematicalinsert captionInsertCaptionstep brothersStepBrothersthe dark knightTheDarkKnightErik DavisFri, 18 Jul 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: The Dark Knighthttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/11/insert-caption-the-dark-knight/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/11/insert-caption-the-dark-knight/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/11/insert-caption-the-dark-knight/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game that makes us all Bat-crazy every Friday afternoon right here on Cinematical! Last week we asked you to get your red on with a little Hellboy in honor of the big dude's return to the big screen this weekend in Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Congrats to our three winners ... and perhaps Guillermo del Toro will use your ideas in the next installment. (Fresca's makin' a comeback!)

1. "Yep, there it is: 'May cause redness and swelling of appendages.'" -- Jordan B.

2. "Even Hellboy later admitted that night might be a new record for worst case of 'Beer Goggles'". -- Chaz K.

3. "I have to admit, Fresca doesn't really suit my personality." -- Dan N.

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Why so serious? It's Friday, and I think it's quite obvious that this was the week you crazy captioners have been waiting for! Yup, the Bat is officially back ... and to celebrate we've got one heckuva prize package for the top three captions based on the photo below from The Dark Knight (in theaters July 18). Give us your Gotham best, and you could walk away with one Dark Knight moleskin journal with Joker card, one Dark Knight black metal pen, one Dark Knight ladies' tank, one Dark Knight bracelet, one Dark Knight military hat and one Dark Knight mens' tee. Good luck! And don't forget to check back next week to see who won ... same Bat-time, same Bat-channel.



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]]>cinematicalhellboy II the golden armyHellboyIiTheGoldenArmyinsert captionInsertCaptionthe dark knightTheDarkKnightErik DavisFri, 11 Jul 2008 16:02:00 ESTCONTEST: Watch 'Hamlet 2' at Comic Con, Win Cool Stuff!http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/08/contest-watch-hamlet-2-at-comic-con-win-cool-stuff/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/08/contest-watch-hamlet-2-at-comic-con-win-cool-stuff/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/08/contest-watch-hamlet-2-at-comic-con-win-cool-stuff/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



Will you be attending San Diego Comic Con later this month? Would you like to check out a super secret screening of Hamlet 2 AND take home a bunch of groovy movie merch? Cinematical is happy to officially launch this Hamlet 2 Comic Con Contest where ten lucky fans will win a pair of tickets to the aforementioned sneak screening of Hamlet 2, as well as the t-shirt pictured above, Hamlet 2 wrist bands and a Rock Me Sexy Jesus doll ... for those times when, well, you really need a Rock Me Sexy Jesus doll.

The actual screening will take place on Saturday July 26th in San Diego, and the only way to get in is to either win tickets or by finding a Sexy Jesus walking around at Comic Con. (Note to self: Get photo with Sexy Jesus while at Comic Con.) Please be aware that you will need to be in the immediate San Diego area on July 26th in order to win these tickets, so do not leave a comment on this post if you will not be in San Diego on the day of the screening. Your tickets, assuming you win a pair, will be mailed to you prior to the convention.

To enter, leave a comment telling us why you want to attend the Comic Con screening of Hamlet 2. Check out the official rules for this contest after the jump ... and good luck!

Hamlet 2 dances its way into theaters on August 22.

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]]>cinematicalhamlet 2hamlet 2 comic conHamlet2Hamlet2ComicConErik DavisTue, 08 Jul 2008 10:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: Hellboy 2http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/04/insert-caption-hellboy-2/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/04/insert-caption-hellboy-2/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/04/insert-caption-hellboy-2/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Welcome back to another funtastic, Americana edition of Insert Caption -- the game where you don't need fireworks to blow our minds. Last week we asked you to step up to the mic with some dope captions for a photo from The Wackness. Congrats to Kurt P., who can now escape the summer heat and chill out with a new portable DVD player. We're jealous. We might stalk you Kurt. Be ready.

1. "Young couple seeks father figure, must have Hawaiian shirt, facial hair, and soft focus." -- Kurt P.

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This week we're celebrating our independence with a big, bad red dude named Hellboy. That's right! Guillermo del Toro, Hellboy and all his freak-ish friends are back to get their fight on in Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and the winners behind our three favorite captions based on the photo below will slip away with one Hellboy 2 t-shirt, one Hellboy 2 hat, one Hellboy 2 belt with buckle and one official Hellboy 2 poster. It's hot as hell outside, and come July 11 (when Hellboy 2 hits theaters), it'll get even hotter. Sound off critters!



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]]>cinematicalhellboy 2hellboy II the golden armyHellboy2HellboyIiTheGoldenArmyinsert captionInsertCaptionthe wacknessTheWacknessErik DavisFri, 04 Jul 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: The Wacknesshttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/27/insert-caption-the-wackness/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/27/insert-caption-the-wackness/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/27/insert-caption-the-wackness/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Welcome to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game that's so much more dope than it is wacked. Last week, we asked you to bend down, lean forward and give us your best captions for a photo from The Love Guru. I don't know if you all brought in your own Caption Gurus (or if there was some other mystical power at work), but we received some of the most awesomest captions yet. Good job!

1. "This is hard to say, but the reason I called the four of you in to my office is to let you know that you are being downsized." -- Anthony G.

2. "We're sorry, we thought this was a shrink's office." -- Kurt P.

3. "Honey, I shrunk the agent." -- Suraj C.

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This week, you're gonna have to bring out those mad skillz for a movie that's hotter than a McSkillet, ya dig? (What does that even mean?) Yup, we're shellin' out some lovin' for a little indie called The Wackness, featuring mad rhymes, dope flava ... Josh Peck, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen and Ben Kingsley. Holla! But check it: One grand prize winner will take away a ridiculous Sony DVP-FX820 portable DVD player. Word. Seriously, though, The Wackness is a blast -- great soundtrack, fun movie, take your friends, the whole nine. Flick hits theaters on July 3. Sound off punks!



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]]>cinematicalthe love guruthe wacknessTheLoveGuruTheWacknessErik DavisFri, 27 Jun 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: The Love Guruhttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/20/insert-caption-the-love-guru/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/20/insert-caption-the-love-guru/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/20/insert-caption-the-love-guru/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game where you don't have to be a guru in order to win fabulous movie-related prizes. Last week, we asked you to point, laugh and get your caption on with a photo of two heads (belonging to Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway) from the film Get Smart. And that you did! Congrats go out to David R. for turning us on and off in the same sentence.


1. "That better be your shoe-phone, Max." -- David R.

2. "Um, I think we are just about in over our heads." -- Cherlyn

3. "I told you the Marie Antoinette spa treatment was a bad idea!!" -- Tim

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This week, we're searching for a little love (and advice) from Guru Pitka (Mike Myers) in The Love Guru. Our old friend returns to live-action comedy with this flick about a self-help guru who travels from India to the states to help a star hockey player whose wife left him for a rival athlete. Sound familiar? Have you found yourself in a similar romantic squabble as of late? And are you seeking advice from all the wrong people (like that guy with the wooden leg who keeps asking to square off against you in a game of naked Twister)? Well, look no further my fellow caption-ers, because the three winners from this week will prance away with one The Love Guru Guru Pitka magic 8- ball action figure (pictured right, click to enlarge). This way, next time trouble comes knocking at your heart, you'll have your own personal guru to help steer you in the right direction. Sound off below ...



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]]>anne hathawayAnneHathawaycinematicalget smartGetSmartguru pitkaGuruPitkainsert captionInsertCaptionsteve carellSteveCarellthe love guruTheLoveGuruErik DavisFri, 20 Jun 2008 16:02:00 ESTPaulo Coelho Gets Crafty with Film Adaptationshttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/14/paulo-coelho-gets-crafty-with-film-adaptations/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/14/paulo-coelho-gets-crafty-with-film-adaptations/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/14/paulo-coelho-gets-crafty-with-film-adaptations/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Although Paulo Coelho is one of the world's most translated living authors, his work hasn't exactly littered the big screen. This isn't due to a lack of interest, but rather the writer's reluctance to allow his work to be adapted into film. However, in the wake of projects like the Sarah Michelle Gellar-led Veronika Decides to Die and Eleven Minutes, he's taking on an adaptation his way.

Variety reports that Coelho's spearheading a project to adapt his book, The Witch of Portobello. But he's not looking to sell it to a big studio, or whip up a run-of-the-mill indie production. Instead, he wants to create a fan-made film mash-up.

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]]>CinematicalPaulo CoelhoPauloCoelhoThe Witch of PortobelloTheWitchOfPortobelloMonika BartyzelSat, 14 Jun 2008 17:03:00 ESTInsert Caption: Get Smarthttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/13/insert-caption-get-smart/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/13/insert-caption-get-smart/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/13/insert-caption-get-smart/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Welcome to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game we've heard actually gets you smarter-er! Last week, we asked you to whip up a little somethin' somethin' for a photo from the new flick Kung Fu Panda. And that you did! Congrats to Tommy L. for reminding us that the game Duck Duck Goose amongst a group of animated Kung Fu fanatics might not be the best idea.

1. "I don't think we should play Duck Duck Goose. It just ... doesn't feel right." -- Tommy L.

2. "So ... these pants do make me look fat, then." -- Mike Z.

3. "Panda, this is an intervention. You're killing yourself with food!" -- Brian

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This week, we're calling in all our best agents for a very special Insert Caption for the movie Get Smart (in theaters June 20). Dun dun dun! Starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway, we're looking at a big-screen remake of the popular '60s television series about two agents (one clumsy, one competent) who must battle the evil forces of KAOS in order to save the world. And for your part, three winners will take home one fingerprint kit, one globe beach ball, one Get Smart mug, one pair of binoculars, one spinner key ring, one Get Smart baseball cap, one Get Smart journal and one push button. Think you have what it takes make us laugh? Well then, Agent Caption-er, sound off below ...


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]]>anne hathawayAnneHathawaycinematicalget smartGetSmartkung fu pandaKungFuPandasteve carellSteveCarellErik DavisFri, 13 Jun 2008 16:02:00 ESTWin a Chance to See 'Full Grown Men'http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/10/win-a-chance-to-see-full-grown-men/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/10/win-a-chance-to-see-full-grown-men/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/10/win-a-chance-to-see-full-grown-men/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

I've no idea how I never noticed this during my random searches on IMDb, but there's a new indie film coming out that sounds like it could be a lot of fun; it has a great cast that makes things even better, and there's a contest to win tickets. The film in question is Full Grown Men, and Emerging Pictures' blog has thrown up a contest to win tickets to the film's New York City opening on June 25, with further contests to follow for San Francisco and Miami.

The film stars Matt McGrath (the spurned friend in The Anniversary Party) as a man who acts more like a kid than an adult. When his wife chastises him for being a playmate to his son rather than a father, he grabs his childhood friend (Judah Friedlander) and heads for their favorite theme park in Central Florida, where they're confronted with the incongruities between their past and present. But it's also got some sweet cameos -- Alan Cumming as a "disgruntled ex-theme park employee," Amy Sedaris as "a horny bartending clown," and Debbie Harry as "a delusional mermaid."

As for the contest ... this is all about boys trapped in men's bodies, so you just have to do a little writing. "If you're in love with an overgrown boy, or it's your own inner child that's gone wild -- or if you're just noticing Peter Pandemonium everywhere" you can comment in the EP blog and grab your chance to win. And if you are in NYC, San Fran, or Miami and check it out, let us know what you thought of the movie.

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]]>Alan CummingAlanCummingAmy SedarisAmySedarisCinematicalDebbie HarryDebbieHarryFull Grown MenFullGrownMenJudah FriedlanderJudahFriedlanderMatt mcGrathMattMcgrathMonika BartyzelTue, 10 Jun 2008 19:32:00 ESTInsert Caption: Kung Fu Pandahttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/06/insert-caption-kung-fu-panda/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/06/insert-caption-kung-fu-panda/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/06/insert-caption-kung-fu-panda/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the online game that karate chops all its competition in half. Last week, we asked you to give us captions for a photo from the new creepy flick The Strangers. Serious props go out to Kristi S. for cracking us up with one of my personal favorite winning captions of 2008 so far. (And so what if I wound up Netflix-ing Armageddon the other night because of Kristi? Is that so wrong?)

1. "Hurry up!!! Armageddon is on TBS tonight and I don't wanna miss a thing!!!" -- Kristi S.

2. "Liv: Take The Deal!
Scott: No Deal! No. Deal." -- Sam S.

3. "Mr. Tyler, put down the ax and allow me to explain. SHE was the one hitting on ME." -- Dodd A.

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I don't know if you're aware, but this week everybody (including we here at Cinematical) was kung fu fighting. Oh yes, those cats were fast as lightening. In fact, it was a little bit frightening. And ... I'll stop now. Kung Fu Panda has finally arrived in theaters, and we're celebrating by handing one grand prize winner one cast-signed Kung Fu Panda movie poster, one Kung Fu Panda "I Can Find It" book, one stuffed "Po" plush, one pack of Kung Fu Panda Hubba Bubba gum, one Kung Fu Panda McDonalds Happy Meal toy, one Kung Fu Panda "Tigress" pez dispenser and one HP/Kung Fu Panda activity CD. Phew. Get all that? Additionally, two runners-up will get the cast-signed movie poster. Sound off below kung fu caption-ers!



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]]>insert captionInsertCaptionkung fu pandaKungFuPandathe strangersTheStrangersErik DavisFri, 06 Jun 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: The Strangershttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/30/insert-caption-the-strangers/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/30/insert-caption-the-strangers/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/30/insert-caption-the-strangers/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Welcome back to another fantastic edition of Insert Caption -- the game where you're totally allowed (and encouraged) to talk to strangers. Last week, we were hangin' with our girls from Sex and the City, and asking you to send in your best captions for a photo of Carrie typing away with some ... thing wrapped around her shoulders. Needless to say, creativity was a flowin'.

1. "Her transformation from socialite to yeti nearly complete, Carrie writes her final, twisted column." -- Jay J.

2. "Note to self: New line of sweaters from Jimmy Choo - not so fabulous." -- Chia S.

3. "I knew I would do anything for fashion, but drugging and shaving a Wampa might be over the line. I should have shaved an Ewok instead ... they're softer." -- Laura E.

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This week, we're throwing on our random, creepy masks and showing up to your house unannounced with a photo from the new freaky flick The Strangers. Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler play a couple who are harassed (in more ways than one) by three complete strangers who pop up at their front door in the middle of the night. And if you don't leave a funny caption for this one ... well, let's not wait to see what happens. (I'm so not intimidating.) The winners of our three favorite captions will sneak away with one cast-signed The Strangers movie poster. You know what comes next ...



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]]>cinematicalinsert captionInsertCaptionliv tylerLivTylerscott speedmanScottSpeedmansex and the citySexAndTheCitythe strangersTheStrangersErik DavisFri, 30 May 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: Sex and the Cityhttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/23/insert-caption-sex-and-the-city/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/23/insert-caption-sex-and-the-city/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/23/insert-caption-sex-and-the-city/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game Carrie Bradshaw plays whenever she's all dressed up with nowhere to go (see photo below). Last week, we asked you folks to bring us back some funny captions from your trip to Narnia for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and that you did! Congrats to Anthony G. for his inspired caption below ...

1. "According to Mapquest this is where the renaissance fair should be." -- Anthony G.

2. "The interns on Dr. Moreau's island weren't quite sure what they got themselves into after putting on their new uniforms" -- Josh B.

3. "Introducing the cast of High School Musical: Braveheart Edition." -- Kirby H.

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This week, we all have sex on the mind -- and I wonder why? Could it be because the gals from Sex and the City are about to make their big-screen debut? I think mayyybe ... Since Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are four very special ladies in our lives, we decided to give away some very special gifts to those who provide us with the best captions for the photo below. That being said, one grand prize winner will receive one Sex and the City Collector's Edition DVD set with all six seasons of the hit show, two different Sex and the City movie posters and one Sex and the City soundtrack. Meanwhile, two runners up will receive the two different posters and the Sex and the City soundtrack (info on the soundtrack after the jump). Not bad, huh? The perfect foreplay before Sex and the City arrives in theaters on May 30. Sound off below ...



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]]>cinematicalfeaturedinsert captionInsertCaptionprince caspianPrinceCaspiansex and the citySexAndTheCityErik DavisFri, 23 May 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspianhttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/16/insert-caption-the-chronicles-of-narnia-prince-caspian/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/16/insert-caption-the-chronicles-of-narnia-prince-caspian/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/16/insert-caption-the-chronicles-of-narnia-prince-caspian/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game everyone in Narnia was talking about a thousand years from now! Last week we asked you to dust off that pimpin' fedora and come up with a caption for a photo from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -- which, for those who've been counting down the seconds (looks away in shame!), hits theaters in less than one week! Congrats to Anthony T. (who won the first three Indiana Jones films on DVD) for a caption that was, well, a real hidden treasure.

1. "We've finally made it to the tomb of the ... Goddammit Nicolas Cage!!!! What are you doing here?!!" -- Anthony T.

2. "Unbeknownst to the two adventurers, the shadowy figure behind them had just enough silly string left to seal their doom..." Sean A.

3. "Geez, Dr. Jones. I know I told you I'd help you clean out your attic, but I'm going to need more than $10 an hour..." -- Pete M.

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This week we're all returning to the land of Narnia in honor of the highly-anticipated sequel to The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. We're not asking you to take out the villains and save a prince, mind you, but we would like a funny caption for the photo below. In return, you see, three lucky winners will be awarded one Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian cast-signed poster, one Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian soundtrack and one Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian illustrated "making of" book. You know the drill ...



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]]>cinematicalfeaturedindiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skullIndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkullsummer2008the chronicles of narnia prince caspianTheChroniclesOfNarniaPrinceCaspianErik DavisFri, 16 May 2008 16:01:00 ESTInsert Caption: Indiana Jones DVDshttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/09/insert-caption-indiana-jones-dvds/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/09/insert-caption-indiana-jones-dvds/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/09/insert-caption-indiana-jones-dvds/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game where, in order to play, you need to really hate snakes. Hate 'em! Last week we asked you to write funny captions for a photo from Speed Racer, which hits theaters with a whole lotta color this weekend. Congrats to Anthony M. for painting a very bizarre, yet hilarious picture in our heads. (We still love ya BK!)

1. "Reasons To Burn Rubber (#5): Family-operated Burger King drive through. Fast. Hot. Creepy." -- Anthony M.

2. "Mario's Illegitimate Family..... (shhh, princess peach doesn't know)" -- Joshua B.

3. "Just keep your hands at 10 and 2, buckle your seatbelt, and are you sure you don't want to put some clothes on?" -- Nathan T.

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This week, well, you may know this guy from somewhere. Can't place the face? Here, we'll help -- it starts with an 'Indiana' and ends with a 'Jones'. Put it together and you have one of this summer's most anticipated films -- not to mention we've been looking forward to this sequel for the past 20 years. But before Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hits theaters on May 22, you're going to want to get reacquainted with an old friend -- and that's where we come in: The winners of our three favorite captions will take home one Indiana Jones The Adventure Collection DVD boxed set, which includes: Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Temple of Doom & The Last Crusade. That's it to the right; ain't it purty? (Click to enlarge.) In honor of our friend Indy, it's now time for you to start whippin' out those captions! Sound off below ...



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]]>cinematicalfeaturedindiana jonesindiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skullIndianaJonesIndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkullinsert captionInsertCaptionspeed racerSpeedRacerErik DavisFri, 09 May 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: Speed Racerhttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/02/insert-caption-speed-racer/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/02/insert-caption-speed-racer/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/02/insert-caption-speed-racer/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game even Tony Stark would love if he wasn't a fictional character and completely made up. We're reversing the order of things for this installment; last week's winners are listed down below and after the jump, while this week's caption is, well, look down. Yup ... Speed Racer time! And this week we're giving away sooo much, it's impossible to list it all without running out of gas, er, space. One grand prize winner will race away with one Limited edition Speed Racer tool box loaded with a Soul Industry Tee, Hot Wheels 1:64 Mach 6, 1:64 Racer X, 1:24 Mach 5 and a Pullbax[TM] Mach 5; plus Speed and Racer X Lego Mini-figures, one Speed Racer t-shirt and so much more. Additionally, two runners-up will take home a prize package containing more shirts, backpacks and lots of other goodies. See the official rules for complete details and sound off below ...



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Last week, we asked you to give us your most creative captions for a photo from the new movie Iron Man (which, in case you didn't know, is quickly becoming one of the best reviewed superhero movies of all time). In exchange for your words of wisdom, we decided to toss a brand new LG "the V" cell phone -- plus a super cool Iron Man poster -- to 10 of you. 10! Why? Because we're completely out of our minds -- that's why! (And because we love our readers more than anything. Awww.) Congrats to our ten winners, listed below and after the jump.

1. "As you can see, Flavor Flav and I are now engaged." -- Nathan T.

2. "That's right, it's all fun and games until someone trips and falls on a Lite Brite..." -- Eric W.

3. "I want you to draw me like one of your French girls wearing this ... only this!" -- Martin E.

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]]>cinematicalinsert captionInsertCaptioniron manIronManspeed racerSpeedRacerErik DavisFri, 02 May 2008 16:32:00 ESTCONTEST: Who Wants a Signed 'Redbelt' Poster?http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/01/contest-who-wants-a-signed-redbelt-poster/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/01/contest-who-wants-a-signed-redbelt-poster/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/01/contest-who-wants-a-signed-redbelt-poster/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



So check out this pretty nifty Redbelt poster. Now what's interesting about the image above is that it's a "fight poster," which means it's not an actual poster FOR the movie, it's a poster promoting the big fight that takes place IN the movie. Talk about something cool to add to your geeked-out movie collection, huh? Not only that, but this poster also comes signed by David Mamet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ricky Jay, David Paymer, Emily Mortimer, Renato Magno, John Machado, and Joe Mantegna. Uh, yeah -- something tells me a lot of you folks might want one of these. Fine! Take them all, you bloody scavengers! Here's how this will play out:

You leave a comment (prior to 5PM EST on Monday, May 5) telling us why you're itching to see Redbelt. We'll then choose five random commenters, all of whom will be sent the fabulous poster featured above. It's that easy! Redbelt arrives in theaters in New York and LA tomorrow and nationwide on May 9. Check out the film's trailer, as well as the official rules for this contest, after the jump.

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]]>cinematicaldavid mametDavidMametfeaturedredbeltredbelt posterRedbeltPosterErik DavisThu, 01 May 2008 16:02:00 ESTLucky Couple Picked for the 'Made of Honor' Premiere Wedding!http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/25/lucky-couple-picked-for-the-made-of-honor-premiere-wedding/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/25/lucky-couple-picked-for-the-made-of-honor-premiere-wedding/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/25/lucky-couple-picked-for-the-made-of-honor-premiere-wedding/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Just last month, we heard about a contest where one lucky couple would have the honor of being married at the premiere of Made of Honor. Well, that lucky couple has been picked, and you can see their smiling faces over to the right. Michelle Golightly and Shaun Bollinger of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania are going to get hitched in a super-fancy Monday wedding in the Big Apple on April 28, right at the premiere of the film.

It might seem like a weird idea, but think about it -- these guys get to have top-of-the-line professionals put together their day, and it won't break their wallets or bring on the usual, insane piles of debt! They get a first-class, all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan, where super talented wedding people style them up, get them dressed, take their pictures, get their rings, make their cake, and do everything else that a wedding requires. And to top all that off -- Mary Hart from Entertainment Tonight is going to be the officiant -- it's so weird that I actually love the idea.

If you want to see this wildness for yourself, you can check out the webcast on Crackle.com, footage after the fact on ET the next night, or if you find yourself in the neighborhood, there's street space for people who want to check out the wedding and premiere -- it's all going down at the Ziegfeld on 54th.

I'm a big fan of original weddings that go at least slightly against the grain, so this whole scenario sounds like a hoot. But I wonder: what's the strangest, wackiest, or most original wedding you've ever witnessed, or been in? Share your stories below.

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]]>CinematicalMade of HonorMadeOfHonorwedding contestWeddingContestMonika BartyzelFri, 25 Apr 2008 17:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: Iron Manhttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/25/insert-caption-iron-man/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/25/insert-caption-iron-man/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/25/insert-caption-iron-man/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow might be addicted to (we don't know them personally, but we definitely have a hunch)! Last week, we asked you to give us your breas ... er, best captions for a photo from the new movie Baby Mama, which hits theaters today. Congrats to all three of our winners; your captions were a real tit hit around the office.

1. "Careful, Kid, you'll suck your eye out" -- Ross J.

2. "Be careful! When you've got milk goggles on, every baby looks cute." -- Nathan T.

3. "This is cool and all, but why not just buy the milk?" -- Lou T.

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Do you hear that? Smell it? Oh yes, it's summer -- and it's finally here (in movie form, that is)! This week on Insert Caption, we're gettin' our feet wet on a little film called Iron Man. You may have heard us talk about it once or twice before -- it's a small, character-driven piece about ... screw it -- it's friggin' IRON MAN! Now check this out: The 10 winning captions (yup, 10!) will fly away with one LG "the V" cell phone (pictured right, click to learn more) and one Iron Man poster. 10 phones. 10 posters. It's gonna be a BIG summer folks, so why not give away some equally-as-big prizes, right? We're exposing our round, shiny hearts to all of you in the hopes you'll reward us with humor in the comments below (we're such a cheap date) ...


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]]>baby mamaBabyMamacinematicalfeaturedgwyneth paltrowGwynethPaltrowiron maniron man contestIronManIronManContestrobert downey jr.RobertDowneyJr.Erik DavisFri, 25 Apr 2008 16:02:00 ESTInsert Caption: Baby Mamahttp://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/18/insert-caption-baby-mama/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/18/insert-caption-baby-mama/http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/18/insert-caption-baby-mama/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Welcome back to another fun-filled edition of Insert Caption -- the game Totally Wicked Awesome Magazine called, "Delightful, Delicious and a Damn Good Time!" Last week we asked you to give us your bestest captions for a photo from this week's new release, The Forbidden Kingdom -- starring Jackie Chan, Jet Li and some white kid, who, judging from the picture, is quite obviously stuck in the middle with you ... and I'm wondering what it is I should do. Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right ... okay, that's enough. Congrats to our three winners below ...


1. "The MPAA's ongoing battle with illegal movie downloads in China as an interpretive dance routine." -- Todd G.

2. "This is my dance space, this is your dance space. Spaghetti arms!" -- Kathi F.

3. "Oh I know this! Wax on! Wax ggghhhhttt!" -- Paul R.

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And speaking of things stuck in the middle, this week we're catching up with our old SNL pals Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as they prepare to launch their new comedy, Baby Mama. The three winning captions this week will carry away one Baby Mama poster, one Baby Mama t-shirt, one Baby Mama baseball hat and one Baby Mama baby blanket. (One Baby Mama baby unfortunately not included since you have to make that yourself.) Now push ... harder ... and sound off below!



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]]>amy poehlerAmyPoehlerbaby mamaBabyMamacinematicalfeaturedjackie chanJackieChanjet liJetLithe forbidden kingdomTheForbiddenKingdomtina feyTinaFeyErik DavisFri, 18 Apr 2008 16:02:00 EST