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A Hella Coachella

A Hella Coachella

As I sit here sweltering in the unseasonably warm spring digits (90+) my trusty cohorts Adam and Kyle are chillin' in Palm Springs, no doubt grooving to the sounds of perhaps the best Coachella Festival line-up ever. I will say that I feel lucky that I didn't go with them this year, because I got a... [More]

Adam's Showest Finale

Adam's Showest Finale

Though I'm a bit late getting this posted, there's a lot here for the movie geek in anyone. HAIRSPRAY The Hairspray presentation was far and away the most exciting (and entertaining) event I was witness to at ShoWest 2007. It's not often that you see a remake of a remake of a remake, and tha... [More]

Easter Bone-ette (NEW)

Easter Bone-ette (NEW)

This Easter saw the Bone-domain crowded with a regular hutch of rug-rats. Cousins in numbers odd and even converged ‘til every last couch and sleeping bag was pressed into service. It was a pretty good time considering that most of them stayed 3 days. Though I'll admit that there were a few times wh... [More]

What Without Bob?

What Without Bob?

What's up readers? Once again, I've fallen behind in my duties here at Zboneman.com (something, I must confess, happens far too often). The past few weeks have been moving at a feverish pace. I'm still reeling from ShoWest. My final report is still in the works. Hopefully, I'll have it up within the... [More]

What Happens in Vegas is Funny!

What Happens in Vegas is Funny!

This will be my final Showest report. (I swear) I'm going to start with a review of El Cantante (is it Gigli 2?) starring Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Antony, and then fill you in on Lionsgate's presentation starring my run in with The Exorcist king William Friedkin. Don't miss this one, this is th... [More]

Showest Young Man Where Hollywood Meets Vegas

Showest Young Man Where Hollywood Meets Vegas

Sorry about the delay on our latest batch of ShoWest reports. There was a lot to see and a shit load of notes to transcribe, and in the midst of all that, I've been hitting a ton of movies. I've managed to get most of those up save for Shooter and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which should be up soo... [More]

Adam and Jones - 2 Men, 4 Films and a Bone 2 Pick!

Adam and Jones - 2 Men, 4 Films and a Bone 2 Pick!

The International Presentation would showcase footage reels from all the major studios save for Fox who, for whatever reason, was nowhere to be found. Before the presentation, a spokesman from NATO hit the stage and kindly asked if any press folk were in attendance. A few of us sheepishly raised ou... [More]

Showest 2007 - Big Trouble in Sin City

Showest 2007 - Big Trouble in Sin City

So, The Boneman beat me to the punch. His first report is already up. Me? I'm still trying to play catch up. Hell, I have yet to post my 300 review (I liked it by the way), but given that Zack Snyder's new film has made over a bazillion dollars, I figured I'd get all of this ShoWest stuff posted fir... [More]

Showest 2007 - Film and Loathing in Las Vegas

Showest 2007 - Film and Loathing in Las Vegas

Just back from Showest 07 – which due to a number of strange developments was something of a harrowing experience for the 3 intrepid reporters dispatched by the Bone - as well as our celebrated cyber-pals in arms. To call it Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is not an exaggeration, but this is business... [More]

Mahalo For Your Patience

Mahalo For Your Patience

Well aren't I just the little Globe trotter? Just spent over a week in Hawaii and have to turn right around and pack up for Vegas to catch Showest. Between lovely stays in Lahaina on Mauhi and Princeville in Kauai it truly seems like I've been away from normal civilization for months. Oh my God what... [More]

Oscar Winners - Check Out Mast's Masterful Predictions

Oscar Winners - Check Out Mast's Masterful Predictions

Winners are indicated with an asterick below are Adam's uncanny predictions BEST PICTURE BABEL LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE THE QUEEN *THE DEPARTED LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA SHOULD WIN; Letters From Iwo Jima WILL WIN; Babel BEST DIRECTOR *Martin Scorsese-THE DEPARTED Stephen Frear... [More]

Black, Jewish and Gay like Me!

Black, Jewish and Gay like Me!

As I gaze back at 06 it seems like the year was defined by the rub between racism and political correctness. Never cared much for PCness myself - I think human beings are naturally inclined to call a spade a spearchucker which I don't find offensive unless someone shits and steps in it like Mad Mel... [More]

Coachella 2007 - 3-Day Boffo Bonanza

Coachella 2007 - 3-Day Boffo Bonanza

What can I possibly say about the premiere U.S. rock festival. Just when you think promoter Goldenvoice has nothing left in their arsenal, they come back with an absolute vengeance. This year, Coachella will last an epic three days. Yes, you read correctly--THREE DAYS! Holy shit! I simply cannot wa... [More]

Top 50 Albums of 2006 - Kyle Style

Top 50 Albums of 2006 - Kyle Style

You may wonder why the hell it took me so long to put this list together but all I can say is sometimes life just knocks you down and starts kicking. In the past month I missed Christmas with my family because of horrible weather, was fired from my (real) job and got in a car accident. To say I coul... [More]

Sundance at a Glance

Sundance at a Glance

This was my thirteenth year covering The Sundance Film Festival. Would thirteen be an unlucky number? Well, yes and no. This year, due to some evil technical snafu I was unable to acquire press credentials. Although in reality, Press Creds aren't really such a big deal, but there's something comfort... [More]