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Monday, January 29, 2007
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Horror Director Bousman Knows His Tomatometer, Still Not Discouraged
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by Jen Yamato
Over at 411mania.com, "Saw" helmer Darren Lynn Bousman says he reads RT, knows his latest flick's Tomatometer (29 percent for "Saw III") but, knowing that most (if not all) modern horror flicks get panned by critics, he's not too fazed.
Bousman, from 411mania.com: "As a filmmaker, I'm on Rotten Tomatoes everyday seeing what the film is getting rated. I think it's at twenty-nine percent right now, which is below failing. It's funny because if you look up some of my favorite horror films recently, they are all failing."
"It's funny, all of the things that the critics hate about the movie are things I was setting out to do as a director. I take it as a compliment. They said it's vile, disgusting, horrific, and terrifying. They would then give it a thumbs down. I think it's great. It's what a horror film is."
Whether or not you liked the "Saw" movies, Bousman does make a few points regarding the way the horror genre is treated by critics. (Read the whole piece for his citation of Bill O'Reilly's "review.")
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Thursday, January 11, 2007
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Michel Gondry, Will Shortz Share the RT Golden Tomato Love
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by Jen Yamato
Jen here. I just got back from an exhilarating trip to NYC (first time ever!) to meet with two of our Golden Tomato winners, both of whom are responsible for some of my favorite things in the world: crossword puzzles and super-cool dreamy artsy handcrafty cinema!
 
First up was our meeting with Will Shortz -- yes, fellow nerds, THE Will Shortz, editor and puzzler extraordinaire of the painstakingly addictive NY Times crossword puzzle. If you haven't seen "Wordplay," our GTA winner for best documentary, and you're a nut for Across and Down mind-bending fill-in-the-blanks-if-you-can crosswords, go rent it now! Seven letter word for Will Shortz? Awesome!
The brilliant Will Shortz, posing like a photo shoot champ for us in every which room in his house [photo by Kevin Tachman]
The next day we (myself, our fantastic photog Kevin, and my filmmaking buddy Geoff) paid Michel Gondry a visit in his Soho office, where he obliged us by posing for fabulously wacky photos with the esteemed prize of merit, our 20-lb. Golden Tomato trophy (for best romance, "The Science of Sleep"). If you're a Gondry fan and haven't seen "Science" yet -- well, what kind of Gondry fan are you??
Michel Gondry and me (sans freakish giant nightmare hands, thank goodness)...[photo by Kevin Tachman]
Meanwhile, Tim chatted with Comedy Golden Tomato winner Larry Charles (director of "Borat"), Senh met "Wordplay" filmmakers Patrick Creadon and Christine O'Malley (and their three-legged pup), and plenty of other GTA winners weighed in on winning the coolest critical award of the year.
"Wordplay" director Patrick Creadon and his Golden Tomato [photo by Mieke Kramer]
Click here to check out the full GTA break down of 2006 winners!
Next up, SUNDANCE!
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Monday, December 18, 2006
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Happy Holidays from RT
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by Jen Yamato
There's nothing like a corporate-sponsored holiday party to get you in the mood for X-mas/Hannukah/Kwanzaa/etc....especially one with an open bar! (Thank you, IGN!) As per usual at these things, RTers were invited but not photographed by the "official" IGN photog, but whatever. That's what Jen's camera is for! Feast your eyes on our holiday pics and pretend you were there raising a glass with us...it's our way of saying thanks for using Rotten Tomatoes!
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Jen in a programmer sandwich with Jongyu and Phu
Editor Tim and marketing extraordinaire, Geoff
Tim and Nick
Wanshun with the dessert tray
Introducing Mr. Alex Vo....
Wanshun, Tim, Jen, Phu, Jongyu, Mike...anyone else in there?
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Friday, November 17, 2006
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Best. Friday James Bond Outing. Ever.
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by Jen Yamato
Fun times at the RT office today! An afternoon group outing to see "Casino Royale" (96% on the Tomatometer, good lord!)...there's really nothing like herding 12 programmers, editors, interns, bosses, etc. over to the local multiplex for some midday kiss kiss, bang bang!
Craig. Daniel Craig.
I knew I should have brought the shakers and gin and vermouth and lemon twists to work today. Thanks to the one RTer who got the memo and wore his James Bond tux!
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Thursday, November 02, 2006
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Jackie Chan, Mugatu and More Show Up To RT Halloween
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by Jen Yamato
Thanks to all the RT pals who came to our 7th annual Rotten Tomatoes Halloween Party this year! Great tunes, great times, and a whole lotta drinks...check out some of the fabulous costumes from this year's bash!
First up: The RT Crew!
  
Scooby-Phu, Three Hole Punch Tim, and "Flavor of Love" Jen
  
Geoff as NBC's "Heroes" Hiro, former RTer James "The Juggernaut, B****" Chen, Senh channeling "Rush Hour" Jackie Chan
It's RT buddy Kevin, er, Little Cletus, and he's here to tell us about child labor laws...
  
Scary Mia Wallace, a devilish trio, Prince
Blue Yip Yip learns about Earth from Timmy R.
YouTube's Backstreet Boys-singin' celebs
Retro Witch and Devil Woman
Thanks again to all who came and shared the RT love!
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