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Alex started Film Misery in early 2009 after living the site’s title for many years. His film obsession began in high school when he and his friends would see all of the Oscar Best Picture nominees and try to make predictions...Full Bio.

Thursday, May 17, 2012   Alex Carlson

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WES ANDERSON MARATHON: ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ (2001)

Anderson brings a cartoon to life with one the best films of his career.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012   Alex Carlson

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'Moonrise Kingdom' 2012 Wes Anderson Edward Norton

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ at the Cannes Film Festival

The consensus seems to be that if you like Anderson, you’ll like ‘Moonrise Kingdom.’

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012   Alex Carlson

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BOX OFFICE: ‘The Avengers’ Makes $1 Billion, Breaks Another Dozen Records

I will now admit that I am probably going to be wrong with my Summer movie predictions.

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Friday, May 11, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Cannes Video: Scenes from Lee Daniels’ ‘The Paperboy’ and Andrew Dominik’s ‘Killing Them Softly’

The Cannes Film Festival opens in under a week and the previews continue.

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Monday, May 7, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Release Political Ads for Upcoming Film ‘The Campaign’

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Release Political Ads for Upcoming Film ‘The Campaign’

The first glimpse at this political comedy looks a little predictable.

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Sunday, May 6, 2012   Alex Carlson

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BOX OFFICE: ‘The Avengers’ Shatters All-Time Opening Weekend Record

Nobody could stop Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor, and Captain America once they join their forces into one.

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Saturday, May 5, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Q & A: What Was the Movie That Made You Love Movies?

The Film Misery staff, including new writer Aaron King, answers this question.

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Friday, May 4, 2012   Alex Carlson

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REVIEW: ‘The Avengers’ (2012)

‘The Avengers’ is a funny, balanced, and ambitious movie that at least attempts to leave the viewer with something more.

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Friday, May 4, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Star in Remake of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

What happen when a story goes from film to stage, back to film, back to stage one more time, and then finally to film again? We are about to find out!

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Friday, May 4, 2012   Alex Carlson

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Film Misery’s 13 Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer

The Film Misery staff reveals our combined list of movies that we cannot wait to see in the coming months.

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Thursday, May 3, 2012   Alex Carlson

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POLL: What is the Best Movie in the Marvel Franchise?

Do you prefer ‘Thor’ or ‘Captain America’? ‘Iron Man’ or ‘The Incredible Hulk’? Vote now in our poll!

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012   Alex Carlson

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FMP Ep. 044 – ‘The Avengers’ / Top 5 Anticipated Movies of the Summer

Phil Kollar joins Alex this week to continue the never ending discussion about super hero movies.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Trailer for Sundance and Cannes Film ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’

This fantastical film introduces us to some exciting newcomers who could make a big impact on 2012.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012   Alex Carlson

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New ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Trailer Promises Much will be Blown Up

This is reportedly the last trailer for one of the Summer’s most hotly anticipated films.

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Sunday, April 29, 2012   Alex Carlson

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BOX OFFICE: ‘Think Like a Man’ Tops in U.S. While ‘Avengers’ Opens Huge Overseas

The last weekend before Summer movie season officially begins was not particularly noteworthy in the U.S.

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Saturday, April 28, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Summer Box Office 2012

Summer 2012 Box Office Predictions

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and ‘The Avengers’ will fight it out for the top spot at the Box Office this Summer.

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Friday, April 27, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Trailer for ‘This is 40′ Reveals It Is the Sort of Sequel to ‘Knocked Up’

Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann return to their familiar roles for the next Judd Appatow directed film.

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Friday, April 27, 2012   Alex Carlson

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'The Pirates! Band of Misfits' (2012)

REVIEW: ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ (2012)

‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ is a rare miss for Aardman Animation with too much chaos and not enough wit.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012   Alex Carlson

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Brave (2012)

POLL: Which of These Summer Blockbusters Are You Most Anticipating?

Will it be ‘The Avengers,’ or ‘The Dark Knight Rises’? ‘Brave’ or ‘Battleship’? Vote now!

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Thursday, April 26, 2012   Alex Carlson

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FMP Ep. 043 – ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ / Interview with Drew Goddard

Alex is joined by CHUD.com contributor Tim Kelly for this week’s episode.

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