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    Alexis: Being one of the haters (evil grin) I have to say, this was the strongest (and most fun) portion of the film, by far. I just found the rest of it lack... more »
    Garrison Dean: R.O.A.C.H.: heh. Annalee, thanks for caring enough about this film to devote an entire post to smacking down the detractors of this wonderful film. GO TEAM i09!... more »
    ron2112: I'm not looking to criticize anyone's opinion of the film -- if you loved it, good on ya. I found it to be quite boring (with the exception of that s... more »
    snowcrash: If anyone thinks Americans can make monster movies, they are nuts. The Host just shows you how to really do it. Fantastic, and more importantly, leave... more »
    palinode: There was debate about the merits of this film? What, with morons? Blind morons? The Host is the smartest monster film I've seen in years. more »
    snikle: Oh man, why's he got to eat the one american in the film? I love the part where it slips and almost rolls into the river! more »
    Sproing: "By the fuckton" is my new default hyperbolism. Thanks. more »
    Torley: Oh my gosh, that clip is hilarious with the Neverending Story theme playing! Hostie's movements do remind me of Atreyu. more »
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    Why Hostie from "The Host" Is the Best Giant Monster Ever Who Totally Kicks Your Ass

    There was some heated debate over the merits of Korean kaiju flick The Host in comments yesterday - so allow me to retort. This clip shows why you should love Hostie, our weird, fish-shaped, bumbling monster who eats humans by the fuckton. More »