At the beginning of each year cinephiles always like to try and predict what the new year will bring. And not just Oscar-related stuff either. Partially due to the mega-success of Avatar, people seem even more technology-obsessed than usual. Just a few days ago we learned that 3-D television from the likes of ESPN is less than a year away. more ›

WARNING: Spoiler alert! If you haven't seen Watchmen yet, we discuss plot points after the jump, so you may want to hold off reading any further! more ›

So now that the film version of Watchmen has been released on an anxious public and reviews are rolling in (Tankboy and I will do a Fanboy Breakdown tomorrow), maybe it's time to take a step back from the hype and the anticipation and just enjoy a good old-fashioned tribute to a Saturday Morning Cartoon that will never be. Pure genius, though you do need to have at least read the book to appreciate it. [via the Talented Mr. Smith at Time Out Chicago] more ›

The excellent viral marketing campaign for the upcoming film adaptation of Watchmen continues to get us stoked for the movie. We shared this excellent propaganda film and now there's this "news report" celebrating the "birthday" of the famed Dr. Manhattan. It's been floating around for a while now but our inner fanboys squeal with glee every time we watch it. Also, it was only a matter of time before we saw some kind of Obama mash-up... more ›

Sure, it's viral marketing, but when it's for the upcoming Watchmen movie, we're willing to forgive it. Especially when it's this good. The Chicagoist staff (read: Tankboy and I) are psyched to see this film when it's released in less than a month (Navy Pier Imax, here we come). So enjoy this nice piece of propaganda and buy your tickets for opening week. more ›