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I know you're looking to watch one of those under-the-radar gems this weekend while the rest of your friends devour Nicolas Cage and uncomfortable bromances, and so that's why we're here -- to show you your many options. One film that hasn't received much press -- but is cute and quirky and totally something you might want to snuggle up next to -- is Shades of Ray, which stars Zachary Levi (Chuck on, well, Chuck) as a half-Caucasian, half-Pakistani whose life turns upside down when his Pakistani father comes to visit. Jake Kasdan (Walk Hard, Freaks and Geeks) executive produced, while Jaffar Mahmood wrote and directed.

Shades of Ray is now available through Amazon VOD over here, and I definitely recommend for those looking to kill some time (and share some laughs) over the weekend. Check out two teasers for the film below, with one embedded after the jump -- and find out more about film over on its official website.

During the Chargers vs. Colts playoff game yesterday, NBC was airing commercials advertising a 3D trailer for the movie Monsters vs. Aliens (first of its kind?), which will also coincide with the airing of a full episode of the TV show Chuck in 3D. The trailer will arrive at the end of the 2nd quarter of the Superbowl, and yes -- you'll have to pick up a pair of 3D glasses to watch it. Apparently, these 3D glasses -- which will be just like the ones you wore growing up, with one side red and the other blue, will be available at select Pepsi and Sobe kiosks leading up to the big game. No word on where these special kiosks are located, but I'm sure there will be a formal announcement and/or a website with exact details coming very soon.

Is it a fun gimmick that'll give folks something to look forward to during the Superbowl? Yes, definitely. People like little things like this, especially the ones who have kids and host big game day parties. But does it show the world how far we've come in the advancement of 3D technology? Not really. These will probably be the same glasses I wore to watch 1991's Nightmare on Elm Street 6. Then again, maybe it's about getting people used to the idea of 3D again -- bringing it into their homes, seeing how far they'll go to buy the glasses on their own, etc ... What do you think? Is this something we should be excited about?

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