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more about #thebox DrMathochist: Overall, I don't know how I feel about the movie, and that's extremely high praise in a way. The original story and the TZ episode were koans -- simp... more » shkatchat: First of all, there is nothing wrong with a morality play. Most every Twilight Zone episode was one, and they were still great. Yes, women push the ... more » Alessar: Good review. So much better than the other "this makes no sense and sucks" reviews elsewhere. #thebox more » bonniegrrl: I interviewed Richard Kelly over at Starwars.com more about The Box, his music choices, NASA and of course his recent trip to Skywalker Ranch here if ... more » Torley: Intriguing how this is setup as a "test", and at the end of the trailer, there's Charlie Clouser's "Hello Zepp" theme as featured in the SAW movies. I... more » ThirzaDelita: Glad to see someone else remembers the Twilight Zone version of this. To be honest it's one of the few that actually scared me. Right at the end whe... more » Trai_Dep: Why do I get the feeling that the people saying Kelly's a subpar writer and Donnie Darko was pedantic and shallow are the same ones who prefer Ratner'... more » kathryn.novy: Is it weird that I totally got sidetracked by the fact that they filmed scenes inside the Boston Public Library? It always looked kind of eerily sci-... more » fraxs31: Oh please, "mythos", really? Listen to the Kelly's commentary on Darko and then tell me about his "mythos" He readily admits he was out to make some... more » Bill-Lee: When the Twilight Zone adapted this same story in 1986 they kept it simple. Their version was about poor people facing the moral dilemma of killing a ... more » MargaretMoony: Hmm, I haven't seen the movie (yet) but I'm getting the feeling this story would have been better if left at it's simplest. #thebox more » Bismod: My friend suggested (and I agreed) that they are always the wives as a metaphor for Eve and the apple, given the other religious overtones in the film... more » Sunshineyness: "We also discover that the button is always pushed by wives, which suggests that women are the culprits holding humanity back from achieving the level... more » ctaylor: Push the Button, Frank. #thebox more » RandomDesign: I keep hearing radio ads for this movie and they leave me with 2 questions. 1. Do I have to pay taxes on the million? 2. Is there a limit on the # o... more » cylon_conspiracy: It's hard to read reviews that have spoilers in them for me, I have to scan for the stuff that might appeal to me without ruining the film. Anyway, t... more » crashedpc - Haifisch: *bonk bonk bonk bonk bonk bonk* #thebox more » kivel: i liked the twilight zone episode. it was short and left you hanging #thebox more » WatchingPreacher: But seriously, this movie looks goddamn epic! I loved Donnie Darko, and I thought that Southland Tales also was quite good, but I am unsure if it'll h... more » OW-Holmes:Bringer of Fear: Whats in the box? Pain. #thebox more » -
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"The Box" Contains A Conspiracy Wrapped In a Mystery Wrapped In 70s Retro
Richard Kelly, director of Donnie Darko, has manufactured another dream of paranoid moral confusion with his latest film The Box. An uneasy tale of alien technology and human greed, The Box is science fiction done the emo way. Spoilers ahead. More » -
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The Darko Mythos
With The Box hitting theaters this weekend, we're about to get another dose of director Richard Kelly's evolving mythos, which began with Donnie Darko and continued with Southland Tales. So what is Kelly's Darko Mythos? More » -
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Why Richard Kelly Is Obsessed With Water, And Won't See the Darko Sequel
The Box director Richard Kelly has played with water imagery in all his scifi films, including Donnie Darko. We caught up with him and asked why all his characters are perpetually wet, and his thoughts on the Donnie Darko sequel. More » -
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Doctor Who And Resident Evil Both Have Scary Shower Scenes, But They're Very Different
It's a spoiler-crash! Ed Norton talks Avengers, Milla Jovovich reveals a Resident Evil showdown, and James Marsters shows up in a Caprica ad. Creepy new Doctor Who/Fringe clips! Plus Red Dawn, Ghost Rider, The Box, Supernatural, Smallville, FlashForward and Chuck. More » -
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James Marsden Takes a Nose-Bleeding Ride in "The Box"
James Marsden has blood on his hands in the latest clip from Richard Kelly's The Box, but that's the least of his worries. He's also got a creepy girl in his car and has just swerved into The Twilight Zone. More » -
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Lost's Final Answers Will Surprise You. But Will Leonard Nimoy Abandon Fringe?
Tons of spoilers today, including Damon Lindelof on Lost answers and Leonard Nimoy on his Fringe future. Plus a Thor casting call, and pics from Avatar, The Box, Sarah Jane, Supernatural and Smallville. Also: Dollhouse, V, FlashForward, Chuck and Heroes. More » -
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26 Freaky Stills From The Box Leave Us Confused And Scared
Walls of water, a mutilated Frank Langella, and a soaking wet Cameron Diaz — what the hell is going on with Richard Kelly's The Box? We've got 26 stills to help you get to the bottom of it. Any ideas? More » -
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Will Hancock 2 Lose The Best Part Of The Original? Plus New Deadpool Movie Hints!
Hancock 2 may be missing a key castmember. Plus Deadpool's producers make big promises! There are spoilery Dollhouse clips, and telltale pics from Lost, 2012, The Box and Planet 51. Also: FlashForward, Warehouse 13, Smallville, Chuck and True Blood spoilers! More » -
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Secrets Of Jeff Bridges' Second Character In Tron Legacy, Plus Supernatural's Visit To the Future
Jeff Bridges takes on two roles in Tron Legacy, Supernatural travels into the future, and Cuddy gets some loving on House. Plus, more details on Dollhouse, seven clips from FlashForward, and Kick-Ass, Fringe, Warehouse 13, and The Green Hornet More » -
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Lost's New Timeline, Supernatural's Dressed-Down Devil, And Megan Fox's Ritual Sacrifice
Today's spoilers include a heaping pile of Lost, including a character you thought we'd never see again. Supernatural's Lucifer sports a T-shirt and jeans, and we see how Jennifer's Body begins. Plus Cloudy, True Blood, Fringe, Pandorum, Smallville, and FlashForward. More » -
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Patrick Stewart Will Return As Professor X. Plus Smallville's Superman Duds, And Doctor Who's New Menace
It's a spoiler: Patrick Stewart drops some X-Men hints. Doctor Who's next writer teases a historical epic. New pics show Smallville's Superman costume, Supernatural's cop-shop, and True Blood's finale. Plus 9, The Box, Dollhouse, Fringe New Moon, Stargate and Superman/Batman. More » -
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The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall Movies
The days are already getting shorter and colder, which sounds like the ideal time to start considering spending evenings at your local multiplex, taking advantage of comfy chairs and large screens. But what movies should you see? Here's our guide. More » -
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Donne Darko All Grown Up: Richard Kelly's Box Opened Up Our Brains
Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly showed off some footage of his new Twilight Zone-inspired movie The Box yesterday, and there's more to this trippy movie's cautionary tale than meets the eye, according to star Cameron Diaz. Major spoilers below.
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The Box Trailer Asks: Would You Push The Button?
What if you were offered a million dollars just for pushing a button? But once you push that button, someone you don't know would die? A melted-faced Frank Langella asks James Marsden and Cameron Diaz this very question. More » -
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What Villains Could Be Returning For Star Trek 12 And Spider-Man 4?
A new Transformers 2 clip shows all-out robo-chaos. Meanwhile, Roberto Orci talks Trek sequel villains (again) and a Spider-Man villain actor says he'll be back. Also, there are spoilers and pics from The Box, FlashForward, Fringe, Heroes and Warehouse 13! More » -
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Richard Kelly Wants You To Push The Button On The Box
Richard Kelly has completed The Box, his Twilight Zone-esque follow-up to Donnie Darko and the deliriously insane Southland Tales. The film, which adapts a story by science fiction legend Richard Matheson, comes out this Halloween. More »
