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Small Screens for Big Movies
By Disco Stu - Editor in Chief : Issue 3, Vol. I

"I heard it was a good movie."
I guess the best way to write an article like this is to use personal experience. I, Disco Stu, and two of my other friends planned to see the film The Perfect Storm because we had nothing else to do. We had all heard that it was a good movie, so we were a bit anxious to see it. Let me note before I continue that we were at Long Beach Island at the time, which is known for it's beaches, not for it's accommodating movie theatres.

Anyway, we got our tickets, and after doing nothing until the show started, we entered the theatre. My first reaction upon seeing the screening "room" was "What the--?!" It was more like a screening cubicle. Picture this: a hallway with carpeted walls and a movie screen. That was how big the damn thing was. After finally finding seats in the cramped room, I made a few comments like, "This is gonna be more like The Perfect Drizzle." Something stupid like that.

To make matters worse, the theatre collected donations for The Jimmy Fund right before showing the previews. Add to the fact that the donation collector was cute (and you know Disco Stu can't refuse a pretty face), I had to give my quarters.

With my guilt relieved for the rest of the evening, the previews began rolling. After showing some Keanu Reeves football flick, Kevin Bacon's Hollow Man, and Ford & Pfeiffer's What Dreams May Come, the feature finally began. It started innocently enough, but about 15 minutes into it, the projector became uncentered. That meant that the film didn't fit into the screen. Fortunately, some guy fixed it 10 minutes later and we were left to enjoy the movie. And it was enjoyable. The goodness of the movie didn't retract from the theatre. It was a cool looking movie.

But the theatre sucked big time. Well, at least the donation girl was cute.

Ten to One

Other Movies to See This Summer

By Disco Stu : 04.26.02

Though these movies don't quite make out most anticipated movies list, they still warrant some attention. Check these out, because some of these movies could be sleeper hits.

Entertainment

Best. Movie. Ever.

By Disco Stu : 04.26.02

Here's an article complimenting our worst movie list. These are our favorite movies of all time.

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The Best DVDs Ever

By Disco Stu : 04.24.02

DVDs offer almost everything normal VHS tapes can't: superior picture and sound quality, fun extra features, and options to view deleted scenes. Disco Stu does some research and lists the 5 DVDs that are head and shoulders above the rest.

Entertainment

Rough Cuts of Our Favorite Films

By Randal Graves : 04.23.02

They're the scenes that make a movie memorable. They're the scenes we remember years from now. They're the scenes we occasionally beat off to. Uh, scratch that. Anyway, these famous scenes that stick out in our minds weren't always written the way that eventually made it to the screen. Renegade Monkey Nuns has uncovered the original scripts.

Ten to One

The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer

By Disco Stu : 04.22.02

As part of Summer Movie Week, Disco Stu does some research and previews the 10 most highly anticipated movies of the summer. These are the films that many movie fans cannot wait to see. Will these movies be blockbusters or duds? Find out here.

Entertainment

Worst. Movie. Ever.

By Renegade Monkey Nuns Staff : 04.22.02

Our staff has seen a lot of great movies and a lot of bad movies in our time. Find out which movies are at the top (or the bottom?) of our lists.

Entertainment

Oscar Time!

By Norm : 03.20.02

It's middle March and that means it's time to break out the red carpet, the champagne and the weed...oops, forget that last one...for the annual Academy Awards. Let's go through the nominees in the top 6 categories and figure out who will be taking home those funny looking statues.

Also check the Renegade Monkey Nuns article archive or the issue archive.

How To

Survive a Chat Room

By Disco Stu : 07.31.01

People who regularly go to chat rooms are not normal. But, if you were suddenly forced to go to internet chat rooms (if the government made it mandatory or something), you need to recognize the people who usually go into those things.

Off the Cuff

Mr. T Speaks!

By Disco Stu : 07.23.01

The Man, the Myth, the Legend sits down with Disco Stu to talk about everything from the A-Team, to his stint in the WWF, and even his short career as a rap star.  With sound clips!