Archive for July 12th, 2009

UFC 100: Exclusive Photos From The Event

Headline Planet has added a large gallery of photos from Saturday’s UFC 100 event. Get pictures of Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir, Georges St. Pierre vs. Thiago Alves and all the undercard bouts that did not make television. (Click on the thumbnails to open the full-size photo) (Note: Headline Planet has made these photos...
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UFC 100: More News; Lesnar, Bonnar, Henderson, Danzig

UFC 100: More News; Lesnar, Bonnar, Henderson, Danzig

– In the post-UFC 100 press conference, Dana White reiterated that he views Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar as family because of the contribution their epic TUF1 finale fight made to the sport. Even though Bonnar’s UFC 100 loss to Mark Coleman was a big setback, White made it very clear that Bonnar is...
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Weekend Box Office: “Bruno” Claims The Win

Weekend Box Office: “Bruno” Claims The Win

“Bruno,” Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest “Da Ali G Show” movie spin-off, won a hard-fought battle at the box office according to weekend estimates. The well-reviewed comedy grossed an estimated $30.4 million this weekend, topping the $28.5 for “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.” Although the win is impressive, early indications are that “Bruno” will...
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UFC 100: Brock Lesnar Catches Heat For Post-Fight Antics

UFC 100: Brock Lesnar Catches Heat For Post-Fight Antics

Though Brock Lesnar was dominant in his victory over Frank Mir from a fighting perspective, much of the post-UFC 100 focus was not on his performance. Rather, the UFC Heavyweight Champion caught heat for his comments in the post-fight interview. After cutting a “heel” promo that included flipping off the crowd and encouraging them...
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UFC 100: Video of Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir

UFC 100: Video of Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir

Leading sports outlet ESPN ran a frontpage story on Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir, the headline bout for UFC 100, and the video (which features clips from the fight) is embedded here. Take a look at the bout, which saw Lesnar attempt to avenge his only career loss in a rematch with veteran fighter...
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UFC 100: Fight Night Bonuses, Main-Event Salaries

UFC 100: Fight Night Bonuses, Main-Event Salaries

In the first wave of post-fight announcements following UFC 100, the organization confirmed that it issued $100,000 “Fight Night” bonuses to the four selected recipients. With a showstopping knockout that left his opponent unconscious for several moments, Dan Henderson scored the best knockout bonus for his victory over Michael Bisping. Tom Lawlor earned the...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]