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Why The Road's Baby Scene Was Cut, And Why Its First Trailer Sucked

One important cannibal scene in the post apocalyptic film The Road, based on Cormac McCarthy's book, was cut. Here's why, along with how director John Hillcoat feels about his movie being compared to, and marketed as, "disaster porn." More »

12/02/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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12 Movie Adaptations That Did The Books Justice

Whether or not you loved The Road, most people seemed to feel it captured Cormac McCarthy's novel. Sadly, most adaptations do violence to the original books, but not all. Here are 12 SF/fantasy adaptations that did right by the books. More »

11/30/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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How Viggo Survived Cannibals, Starvation And Life On The Road

How do you keep your humanity in the face of death, cannibals and destruction? This 11 minute feature from The Road goes deep with Viggo Mortensen, using clips, interviews and analysis. Plus listen to three tracks from Nick Cave's soundtrack. More »

11/24/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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What Cormac McCarthy Insisted On Keeping In The Road Movie

Translating a book into film is hard, especially when it's Cormac McCarthy's simply-worded but powerful novel The Road. Director John Hillcoat told us what McCarthy refused to let him leave out of the movie version. More »

11/18/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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See What Life Was Like Before Viggo Hit "The Road"

A few new clips are out for Cormac McCarthy's The Road, giving you a glimpse into the lives of Viggo Mortensen's family before the apocalypse... and a taste of how quickly Viggo responds when the end is near. More »

11/16/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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"The Road" Is Lined With Dismal Sayings, Skulls On Sticks In New Trailer

Thanksgiving will see you giving thanks that you're not living in the movie adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road, judging from the ultra-bleak new trailer. Takeaway message: the world is dying, and pleasant dreams mean you've given up on living. More »

10/30/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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Another Roadblock For The Road: Post-Apocalyptic Film Delayed Until Thanksgiving

09/14/09

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The Road Trailer Plays Like Terrible Roland Emmerich Thrill Ride

The trailer for the long awaited film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road is finally out. Viggo Mortenson and his son look appropriately scruffy and ravaged, but too bad the trailer misrepresents the movie. More »

05/14/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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First Official Review Of The Road Calls It The Most Important Movie Of The Year

The first official review of Cormac McCarthy's big screen adaptation of The Road has been released, full of praise for the soul-crushing work of John Hillcoat and Viggo Mortensen. More »

05/12/09

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By Meredith Woerner

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Listen To Nick Cave's End Of The World Mixtape

03/02/09

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Cormac McCarthy is Huge in Spain

10/06/08

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As If John Connor Isn't Sad Enough, McG Makes T4 Cast Read The Road

08/18/08

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Father And Son Bonding Amidst The Road's Cannibals and Crazies

New brown-hued stills from The Road up the post apocalypse movie ante — Your move, McG. I'm more eager to see John Hillcoat's movie adaption of Cormac McCarthy's novel than I would be for a dozen Terminator sequels. Click through to see the a gallery of pictures from the movie including, the wife. More »

08/07/08

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By Meredith Woerner

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First Glimpses Of The Road's Moody Realism

Just how bleak is the movie adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel The Road, which just finished filming? So grim that the crew would film on overcast, foggy days, and they removed every hint of greenery from the movie's locations. Click through for some new photos, and details on the movie's barren, cannibal-ridden landscape. More »

05/28/08

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By Meredith Woerner

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