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It's the Portishead, Dummy

It's the Portishead, Dummy

Eleven years after Portishead seemingly dropped off the face of the planet, the Trip-Hop pioneers are finally back with their highly anticipated third studio release. And really, after this much hoping and waiting for it to finally come out, what else could it be called other than Third? Thank G... [More]

Another Simple Plan Goes Bad.

Another Simple Plan Goes Bad.

The Ruins is a thrifty little horror film that really made my skin crawl. It isn't necessarily groundbreaking in terms of plot structure, but it does offer up big time payoffs that may cause some film goers to cover their eyes. The Ruins opens with a very familiar set up. A group of twenty somet... [More]

The Hobbit Is Coming

The Hobbit Is Coming

So yes, it is true. We've been slacking a bit here at Zboneman.com. Well, not slacking exactly. We've all just been really busy. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that this is not a big time money making operation. Folks like The Boneman and myself don't exactly make bank. We do this stu... [More]

Pecking Order

Pecking Order

Don't worry - I'm not gonna go off on another long-winded election rant. I was just wondering if Bill Clinton likes it when other prominent politicians get caught with their pants down like he used to do so prolifically. Does it make people forget about Monica and the gals or does it just refresh o... [More]

Showest Final Report

Showest Final Report

A look at Warner Brothers, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, 21, Redbelt, Then She Found Me, Towelhead, The Awards Banquet and much more! WARNER BROTHERS PRESENTATION GET SMART Director Peter Segal, and stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway were on hand to talk about their big screen adapta... [More]

ShoWest 2008 Report 1

ShoWest 2008 Report 1

It was a rollicking four days for Sheldon and I at ShoWest 2008. Looking to compile video footage for our new show "Film Fanatics", we were also on hand to soak in hours of cinematic goodness. For those not familiar with the annual convention, let me set the stage a bit. ShoWest is thrown by the... [More]

Showest Young Man - Adam is off to Vegas for Showest 20...

Showest Young Man - Adam is off to Vegas for Showest 2008

It's Monday March 10th, and we're off to ShoWest 2008. ShoWest is one of the best kept secrets of the film world. The four day convention was set up by the Theater Owners Organization as a showcase for all the latest in Movie Theater hardware. Projection equipment, marquees, theater seats, the lates... [More]

McCain - No Country For Old Men

McCain - No Country For Old Men

By now, I guess I can safely take another swipe at the presidential campaign. It's down to three and, at this point, even if Hillary had lost Texas or Ohio I get the impression she's in this thing 'til the bitter end. Let's face it, those Clintons want their old house back. And if worse comes to sho... [More]

Sundance 2008 - Adam w/ Hot News From the Cold

Sundance 2008 - Adam w/ Hot News From the Cold

I'm now back from Sundance. After hours of thumbing through notes, I've managed to put together a story that will hopefully give you a little insight into one of the biggest and most reputable film festivals in the world. I'm referring, of course, to the Sundance Film Festival. This was my fourteent... [More]

zBoneman's Top 50 Albums of 2007

zBoneman's Top 50 Albums of 2007

I never thought that Arcade Fire would ever top their 2004 debut Funeral for me personally, but this year's Neon Bible blew me away even more so. Much darker and much more bleak than its predecessor, Neon Bible is full of post-apocalyptic tracks that echo an entire generation's feelings on what it's... [More]

Adam's Cinematic Top 25

Adam's Cinematic Top 25

THE BEST IN MOVIES 2007! By Adam Mast It's that time of year again. That time when insignificant film fanatics, such as myself, put together our lists of the year's best movies. Personally, I don't like to do a mere top ten, because I think it sort of discredits all the other great films that c... [More]

Leave Ya Hangin'? Forgetaboutit,

Leave Ya Hangin'? Forgetaboutit,

Come on now? If you're reading this article having not read my conversation with Uncle Bone, let me quickly preface this odd tale of horror and disgrace with a quick introduction. My name is Maddy Bonham, again I'm the Boneman's niece and if you were a follower of this column in years past then it's... [More]

Two Bones are Better Than One

Two Bones are Better Than One

Though many of you are unlikely to remember me, I was once a semi-regular player on this team. I was all of 15 years old, in fact, when Uncle Bone first threw me out there to pinch hit for him. Sure, I was nervous and intimidated – kind of a Little Bo Peep running with the big dogs, but my life was... [More]

Adam Mast - Return With Honor

Adam Mast - Return With Honor

AN INTERVIEW WITH "RETURN WITH HONOR" SCRIBE TRACY GARNER! Recently, I had an opportunity to take in a screening of a new film called Return With Honor. While this well made independent picture is being marketed as an LDS film, it's messages are certainly universal. Following the movie, I... [More]

Once Upon a Comic-Con - Fri Bone-Runner

Once Upon a Comic-Con - Fri Bone-Runner

I'm gonna top off the tank by runnin' this Bladerunner stuff to you. The panel put together a great show and the mountain of goodies they're hooking us up with for this special DVD package is just too juicy. Check it in. Next up was a truly inspiring panel celebrating... [More]