The Trades is an entertainment based web site with an extensive movie box office database, movie reviews, screen counts, and analysis. en Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12880 A pinch of &quot;The Matrix&quot; and a healthy dash of Jack Chalker's <i>Wonderland Gambit</i>, <i>The Demi-Monde: Winter</i> is the unholy marriage of William Gibson and Harry Turtledove, resulting in a near-future cybernetic portal from the Real World to a Dickensian steampunk simulation running on a quantum computer powerful enough to not just blur the lines of reality for the person entering the simulation, it completely redraws them.

A pinch of &quot;The Matrix&quot; and a healthy dash of Jack Chalker's <i>Wonderland Gambit</i>, <i>The Demi-Monde: Winter</i> is the unholy marriage of William Gibson and Harry Turtledove, resulting in a near-future cybernetic portal from the Real World to a Dickensian steampunk simulation running on a quantum computer powerful enough to not just blur the lines of reality for the person entering the simulation, it completely redraws them.

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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12878 Joe Carnahan's &quot;The Grey&quot; is a pretty effective survival thriller that could've used a little tightening up.

Joe Carnahan's &quot;The Grey&quot; is a pretty effective survival thriller that could've used a little tightening up.

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Eric Deters http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12875 Seize the day and this Blu-ray copy of a lit-loving classic!

Seize the day and this Blu-ray copy of a lit-loving classic!

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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Chris Delloiacono http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12872 What do you get when you mix a bit of Matheson, a touch of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em, and ample parts Rocky?

What do you get when you mix a bit of Matheson, a touch of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em, and ample parts Rocky?

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Jeff Ritter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12873 Gina Carano is a knockout in more ways than one.

Gina Carano is a knockout in more ways than one.

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12874 Director Steven Soderbergh's foray into a pure action film is a big winner and Gina Carano is a new star to keep your eye on.

Director Steven Soderbergh's foray into a pure action film is a big winner and Gina Carano is a new star to keep your eye on.

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Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12861 A Hollywood model takes on the world's largest modeling magazine in a crusade to help young girls.

A Hollywood model takes on the world's largest modeling magazine in a crusade to help young girls.

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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12860 Life is no fairy tale for Anna Silk in Syfy's sexy new supernatural series.

Life is no fairy tale for Anna Silk in Syfy's sexy new supernatural series.

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Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Chris Delloiacono http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12855 Robin Williams' brilliant star turn and amazing supporting performances assemble for reveille.

Robin Williams' brilliant star turn and amazing supporting performances assemble for reveille.

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Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12857 I love &quot;found footage&quot; horror films, but &quot;The Devil Inside&quot; makes a few key mistakes that doesn't do a lot of good in preserving its illusion.

I love &quot;found footage&quot; horror films, but &quot;The Devil Inside&quot; makes a few key mistakes that doesn't do a lot of good in preserving its illusion.

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Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12858 &quot;Contraband&quot; is a good diversionary crime movie that could've been a lot better if it hadn't taken a conventional way out.

&quot;Contraband&quot; is a good diversionary crime movie that could've been a lot better if it hadn't taken a conventional way out.

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Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12853 Greg Cox untangles the DC Comics mess this novelization.

Greg Cox untangles the DC Comics mess this novelization.

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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12852 The boobs are back, as Funimation releases the English language version of &quot;Sekirei: Pure Engagement.&quot;

The boobs are back, as Funimation releases the English language version of &quot;Sekirei: Pure Engagement.&quot;

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Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Eric Deters http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12851 The titles that you aren't playing but should be. Some of these are even contenders for the best game this year!

The titles that you aren't playing but should be. Some of these are even contenders for the best game this year!

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Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Chris Delloiacono http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12847 A Jackie Chan film unlike most others...

A Jackie Chan film unlike most others...

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Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12844 It's another alien invasion with &quot;The Darkest Hour&quot; and unfortunately it just doesn't stand out like it should.

It's another alien invasion with &quot;The Darkest Hour&quot; and unfortunately it just doesn't stand out like it should.

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Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12845 David Fincher is back with another film of crime investigation with &quot;The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,&quot; and while this master director is in fine form, the real star of the film is its titular character thanks to a fantastically disturbing performance from Rooney Mara.

David Fincher is back with another film of crime investigation with &quot;The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,&quot; and while this master director is in fine form, the real star of the film is its titular character thanks to a fantastically disturbing performance from Rooney Mara.

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Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12846 After a dismal &quot;Captain America&quot; and a laughable &quot;The Sword and the Sorcerer,&quot; maybe it's time for Albert Pyun to hang up the camera. From beyond, Ed Wood cheers him on.

After a dismal &quot;Captain America&quot; and a laughable &quot;The Sword and the Sorcerer,&quot; maybe it's time for Albert Pyun to hang up the camera. From beyond, Ed Wood cheers him on.

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Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12836 It's hard to imagine this will appeal to the same audience that fancies the likes of Muse or Death Cab For Cutie found on the motion picture soundtracks, but then I've routinely underestimated the zealotry for this series, and that may include both Team Edward and Team Jacob clamoring for this collection.

It's hard to imagine this will appeal to the same audience that fancies the likes of Muse or Death Cab For Cutie found on the motion picture soundtracks, but then I've routinely underestimated the zealotry for this series, and that may include both Team Edward and Team Jacob clamoring for this collection.

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Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12751 Lady A's third album is a nice, inconspicuous record amid high expectations, but not without its standout moments.

Lady A's third album is a nice, inconspicuous record amid high expectations, but not without its standout moments.

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Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Lindsay Brand http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12838 A modern-day silent film garnering Oscar buzz.

A modern-day silent film garnering Oscar buzz.

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Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Eric Deters http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12839 It doesn't go up to eleven because of the year; it goes to eleven because this year was just rockin'.

It doesn't go up to eleven because of the year; it goes to eleven because this year was just rockin'.

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Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12833 Steven Spielberg gives us his first venture into both animation and 3D with &quot;The Adventures of Tintin,&quot; but will an American audience go along for the ride?

Steven Spielberg gives us his first venture into both animation and 3D with &quot;The Adventures of Tintin,&quot; but will an American audience go along for the ride?

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Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12835 Alexa Ray Joel has faith that you will &quot;notice me&quot; not with music styled after her daddy, but from George Michael.

Alexa Ray Joel has faith that you will &quot;notice me&quot; not with music styled after her daddy, but from George Michael.

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Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:00:00 -0500 Darren Goodhart http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12832 This mission is one you should choose to accept...

This mission is one you should choose to accept...

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Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=6137 This is just the album to broaden the horizons of too-cool-for-classical rockers and archetypical sophisticated music snobs alike.

This is just the album to broaden the horizons of too-cool-for-classical rockers and archetypical sophisticated music snobs alike.

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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12831 From the folks behind <i>Ruby's Studio: The Feelings Show</i> comes an adorably presented children's learning tool.

From the folks behind <i>Ruby's Studio: The Feelings Show</i> comes an adorably presented children's learning tool.

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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12828 Kyle Camden -- a supervillain at the age of 12 -- finds a kindred spirit in The Mad Mask in this exciting, thought-provoking YA read from Barry Lyga.

Kyle Camden -- a supervillain at the age of 12 -- finds a kindred spirit in The Mad Mask in this exciting, thought-provoking YA read from Barry Lyga.

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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12829 Seifer Tombchewer's life is about to become a royal pain.

Seifer Tombchewer's life is about to become a royal pain.

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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12830 Van Allen Plexico's superhero novel returns readers to the simpler, more classic storytelling style that superhero epics used to have.

Van Allen Plexico's superhero novel returns readers to the simpler, more classic storytelling style that superhero epics used to have.

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Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Jeff Ritter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12822 Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law return in a worthy successor Guy Ritchie's 2009 blockbuster.

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law return in a worthy successor Guy Ritchie's 2009 blockbuster.

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Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Eric Deters http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=12825 A rather limited set of special features make this DVD release of one of the best horror films this year a little less impressive,

A rather limited set of special features make this DVD release of one of the best horror films this year a little less impressive,

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