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FILM FAVE OF THE WEEK: Johnny Depp

Jul 27, 2009 154 Comments

I initially wanted to choose someone a little less famous for this week’s Film Fave, in order to put the spotlight on someone with whom you may not be familiar. However, as I did some research, I could not help but be super-impressed with Johnny Depp’s extensive resume. According to his IMDB page, Depp has [...]

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FILM FAVE OF THE WEEK: Christian Bale

Jul 20, 2009 154 Comments

We’re going to try something new here at Rhombus: we originally planned on announcing a “Movie of the Week” selection, but I thought we’d take it a bit further and point out the best of our favorite actors, writers and directors for your leisurely consumption. This week’s segment will focus on our actor of the [...]

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FILM REVIEW: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince

Jul 16, 2009 156 Comments

With the latest wave of Pottermania now crashing over the world with the release of the series’ sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, we thought it would be appropriate for Rhombus to weigh in with its first ever movie review. Film writer Mckay Stevens shares his thoughts and insights on the flick below. [...]

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FILM: The Oscars They Are A-Changin'

Jul 06, 2009 7 Comments

Does anyone remember when the Oscars were still on TV? All the stars in their glitz and glamor would walk the red carpet and be presented as nominees for the most prestigious awards in the movie industry. It was a real spectacle, and a chance for us as fans to see our favorite actors being [...]

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FILM: Utah Gets Ready To Go Hollywood

Jun 30, 2009 129 Comments

4,500 new jobs. Massive rebates. 20% tax credits. This may sound like a government bailout, but it isn’t. These are the major highlights to Senate Bill 14, approved by the Utah legislature and scheduled to take effect tomorrow. But what does this have to do with film? In a word: everything. SB 14 is an [...]

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FILM: Say Hello To The Slumbering Giant

Jun 26, 2009 3 Comments

I’d like to welcome you to the film page at Rhombus. As an introduction, I’d like to tell you more about what exactly you can expect from us. Generally speaking, everybody loves movies. For decades, Utah has been known as somewhat of a ‘secondary hotspot’ for major film production. Furthermore, Utahns adore the movie theater. [...]

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