Interview With A LAMBpire
2008-07-10 21:22:00
No cool logos for this feature, but some very cool insight, if you're into that sort of thing. The LAMB Interview Feature was born out of an idea and we've taken that idea and hopefully, made something readable out of it.Our first interview was with the blogger behind Daily Film Dose, Alan. Alan was a terrific interviewee and provided interesting answers to all the questions he was asked. Such
The LAMB Action Hero (Round One): Leon Vs. Nicholas Angel.
2008-07-10 14:32:00
(Welcome to the second match of the first round of The LAMB Action
Hero! Here you will read two different essays, both describing why one action hero would be a good roommate while their opponent's would be a bad roommate. At the bottom of the post will be a place to vote. Please vote as unbiased as possible, basing it on the essays. Vote for whoever you think would be the better roommate. You hav
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LAMB Report #6
2008-07-10 12:00:00
It's been awhile. Let's take a look at the LAMB for a status update...EventsLAMB MOTM - Rachel got this event off to an abiding start with a gaggle of LAMBs taking a look at The Big Lebowski. Read more about it here. July's movie is The Conversation, with entries due by the 30th. Ten of you took part in June - let's double that this month.LAMB Action Hero - The first 'battle' has been posted by ou
LAMB #130 - HD Movie Library
2008-07-10 09:49:00
URL: Name: HD Movie Library
Categories: General, High-Definition (new suggestion)Rating: PG-13What is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Reviews, lists, sharing info.What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?To be a most complete list of info and review of high-definition
LAMB Chops 06/27 - 07/03
2008-07-09 23:15:00
Site Name: Row ThreePost Title/Link: Review: Encounters at the End of the WorldSubmitted By: 353 Haiku Movie ReviewSite Name: Movie ZealPost Title/Link: 10 Ways to Become A Better Film Critic: Part I and Part IISubmitted By: Movie ZealSite Name: He Shot CyrusPost Title/Link: The Decline of Cuba Gooding, Jr.Submitted By: The Dark of the MatineeSite Name: Matte HavocPost Title/Link: Revi
Our Acronym is Better Than Theirs - The LAMB's Top 10 Comedies
2008-07-09 11:55:00
The results are in, and the LAMB has picked its Top 10 Comedies (for background on this, click here). There were a total of 36 voters, with their votes spread out amongst 196 films. It's no shock, then, that a number of films that earned even one or two first-place votes were left out of the Top 10. Anyway, I'm sure you've stopped reading by now and are checking out the selections below, so I'll j
Your Top 10 Comedy votes...all of them
2008-07-09 11:54:00
Hang on...this is gonna be a bumpy ride. (In other words, this is gonna be a long, ugly post. But it's for posterity.)Here are the complete results of the LAMB's Top 10 Comedy
votes, in the order and form they were received (please pardon the lack of proper links and italics - I do have to work sometime). Films are listed in the voters' order from 1-10:Clue (1985)Shaun of the Dead (2004)The Ghost
LAMB #129 - Jen Reviews Movies
2008-07-08 22:28:00
URL: Name: Jen Reviews MoviesCategories: Reviews, Editorials, HumorRating: R (some swearing)What is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Movie reviews, news and links.What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?I would like to be a recognized critic eventually writing for pr
The LAMB Action Hero (Round One): Bruce Wayne Vs. Lara Croft.
2008-07-08 02:01:00
(Welcome to the first match of the first round of The LAMB Action
Hero! Here you will read two different essays, both describing why one action hero would be a good roommate while their opponent's would be a bad roommate. At the bottom of the post will be a place to vote. Please vote as unbiased as possible, basing it on the essays. Vote for whoever you think would be the better roommate. You have
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, Wayne
, Lara Croft
LAMBScores: Wall*E
2008-07-07 14:53:00
R2D2The Critical CriticsFrom the Front RowCareful With That Blog, EugeneSizzling Popcorn (wanted to give 6/5)Movies et alThe Dark of the MatineeSarahnomicsThe Flick ChickFataculture1,416 and CountingThe Stop ButtonBlog CabinsCinexcellence353 Movie ReviewStinkyLuluAverage LAMBScore, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (16 sites)Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating/review for ot
LAMB #128 - Beth Loves Bollywood
2008-07-07 11:42:00
URL: Name: Beth Loves BollywoodCategories: Reviews, Editorials, HumorRating: PG-13What is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Primarily, I review Hindi-language popular cinema (that is, Bollywood, though sometimes I avoid the word because some people find it derogatory) and talk about its stars, themes, conventions, etc. I occasionally write about other kinds of I
Last call for Chops
2008-07-06 22:53:00
Don't forget!Tuesday is the due date to e-mail me your Chops for this submission period of 06/27 - 07/03. You can e-mail me your submission at texasmoviequeen@gmail.com with the subject line "LAMB Chops Submission". Feel free to toss any questions, comments or anything else my way at that e-mail address, as well.
LAMB #127 - Dear Jesus
2008-07-04 00:33:00
URL: Name: Dear Jesus
Categories: Humor, Reviews, Editorials, Lists, HorrorRating: RWhat is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Whitney: Dear Jesus started out as a couple of agnostics trying to figure out religious questions, but we quickly found out that the only God we really wanted to figure out was movies. I like movies.Brian: I have always wanted our blog to
LAMBScores: Wanted
2008-07-03 17:04:00
Rachel's Reel ReviewsR2D2Big Mike's Movie BlogThe Critical CriticsThe Dark of the Matinee$7 PopcornFatacultureFrom the Front RowWhere the Long Tail Ends (via Cinema Fusion)Critical Mass ReviewsTractor FactsAverage LAMBScore, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (11 sites)Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating/review for other new releases, visit the LAMB Forums (must be an existi
LAMB Chops 06/21 - 06/26
2008-07-02 22:40:00
Site Name: Movie ZealPost Title/Link: REVIEW: Citizen Kane...which sucked, by the waySubmitted By: Movie ZealSite Name: Careful With That Blog, EugenePost Title/Link: Greedo: A TravestySubmitted By: Careful With That Blog, EugeneSite Name: karlhungus.comPost Title/Link: Comic Book Adaptations I'd Like To SeeSubmitted By: Careful With That Blog, EugeneSite Name: The Dark of the Matinee
LAMB #126 - The Vast Picture Show
2008-07-02 15:01:00
URL: Name: The Vast Picture
ShowCategories: Reviews and editorialsRating: PGWhat is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Reviews from an Irish writer’s perspective that don’t shirk on quality of writing or content. There is an emphasis on film culture.What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you tryi
Don't forget...
2008-07-02 10:29:00
A couple reminders for you...If you haven't yet, place your votes for your Top 10 Comedies, part of our soon-to-be ongoing series of LAMB Top 10 movies by genre, not so subtly titled "Our Acronym Is Better Than Theirs," referring of course to the AFI and their riot-inciting lists. (Or just vote here; it ends July 8.)There's a poll to your left that gives you a chance to tell me how to make the LA
LAMB #125 - Fused Film Blog
2008-07-01 17:52:00
URL: Name: Fused Film BlogCategories: Reviews, Humor, Commentary, News, PodcastsRating: PG-13 - No cussing in articles but we do feature an occasional VOTD (Video of the day) that will have some adult language. We try to be conscious of younger readers.What is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Our Main focus is to provide a balance between movie news and fanboy
LAMB #124 - Hollywood Chainsaw Blogger
2008-07-01 11:14:00
URL: Name: Hollywood
Chainsaw
Blogger
Categories: Reviews, News HumorRating: PGWhat is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?I publish movie news and interviews, with a particular emphasis on things happening in the fledgling Connecticut film industry.What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to
LAMB #123 - filmicability with Dean Treadway
2008-06-30 19:00:00
URL: Name: filmicability with Dean TreadwayCategories: Reviews and EditorialsRating: RWhat is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?My main focus in doing the website is to direct people to all the good movies that are out there. So, since its inception in February, I've been steadily adding to the lineup. There are almost NO BAD REVIEWS on my site; I'd rather prete
LAMBScores: Get Smart
2008-06-30 14:45:00
Matte HavocRachel's Reel ReviewsBig Mike's Movie BlogR2D2The Critical CriticsSizzling PopcornFatacultureFrom the Front RowBlog CabinsAverage LAMBScore, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (9 sites)Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating/review for other new releases, visit the LAMB Forums (must be an existing LAMB to join).
Read more: Smart
LAMB MOTM for June: The Big Lebowski
2008-06-30 11:06:00
Well, it's finally the end of the month and it's time for the results of our new feature: LAMB MOTM. The Big Lebowski, suggested by Nayana at The Center Seat, was this month's pick. Here is what your fellow LAMBs thought of it.Watch ItBig Mike's Movie BlogThe Center SeatMatte Havoc Invasion of the B MoviesRandom Ramblings of a Demented DoorknobMovieZealThe Flick ChickBecause I Saw the FilmRachel'
Last call for Chops
2008-06-29 22:04:00
LAMB Chops are due to me by Tuesday of this week; your submission should be dated from June 20th to June 26th.E-mail your submission(s) to me at texasmoviequeen@gmail.com with the subject line "LAMB Chops Submission" and don't forget to include your site name so I can credit you!
Get 1,000 hits a day for only $19.95! (some restrictions may apply)
2008-07-28 19:43:00
I was asked by a LAMB recently ways to get more involved with the site and/or get more traffic from the LAMB. Here were my suggestions, just in case anyone else is wondering:* Send in Chops (for your own site or others)* Participate in 'battle' events like Sirens or LAMB Action Hero* Submit a Random LAMB Banner (200 x 90) to get more visual exposure* Refer traffic to the LAMB and get onto the LAM
Invasion of the Lambs
2008-07-28 14:54:00
In the near future, Carla from Tricky Movie Trivia will be debuting a new feature for the LAMB. She'll give you the nitty gritty, but kind of in preparation for that, here's an adjunct idea I had.Many sites have screencap quizzes, but how many are invaded by LAMBs? Every so often, I'll post a screen shot, only the actors heads will be "lambed out" - all you gotta do is name the film and the bodie
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LAMB #145 - The Couch Potato
2008-07-28 14:22:00
URL: Name: The Couch
Potato
Categories: Reviews, GeneralRating: PG/PG-13What is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Movie and DVD Reviews, Television.What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?I am just trying to share my passion for everything related with entertainment wit
Last call for Chops
2008-07-27 21:50:00
Here's your weekly reminder to submit your posts dated for July 18 to July 23 to me at texasmoviequeen@gmail.com for this week's LAMB Chops.Send 'em to me with the subject line "LAMB Chops Submission" and include your site name!Also, I was mistaken this week: Movies, et al submitted a post to me which didn't make it up, so I'm rectifying my mistake here.Check out Movies, et al's post entitled "T
LAMB #144 - Deadpan
2008-07-26 22:35:00
URL: Name: DeadpanCategories: Reviews, Humor, General. Mainly reviews/essays.Rating: PG, maybe PG-13What is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?I mainly want to focus on writing reviews and getting better at that. I also enjoy studying film, so I am planning a study of different directors and how their films can be tied together to show the same theory, theme or i
LAMB #143 - No Smoking in the Skullcave
2008-07-25 18:34:00
URL: Name: No Smoking
in the SkullcaveCategories: Cult, Horror, Sci-fi, GeneralRating: R (nudity)What is the main focus of your site (reviews, editorials, news, lists, etc.)?Pop culture but I spend quite a lot of time discussing movies and movie related topics. I'm also an artist so I post a lot of my artwork.What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if
Our Acronym is Better Than Theirs - Picking the LAMB's Top 10 Action/Adventures
2008-07-24 15:48:00
The results are in, and the LAMB has picked its Top 10 Action
/Adventures
(for background on this, click here). There were a total of 30 voters, with their votes spread out amongst 147 films.It's no shock, then, that a number of films that earned even one or two first-place votes were left out of the Top 10, though the top two vote-getters destroyed the rest of the field. Anyway, I'm sure you've st
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