Author: shelby

  • The site has returned!

    Well, after a long 5 days of uploading and updating parts of the site, it is finally back up. There is one problem though – the pictures are all broken! I will try and get those solved this weekend.

    As for a new design, authors, and other features; they are on their way, and will be added to the site once I am ready for the update. I’d like to have it by the end of the month, But I’ll just have to wait and see what happens!

    Thanks for the support!

  • Attention to all subscribers and visitors

    The new hosting server has been purchased, and the next few days will be spent transferring all of the sites and information across to its new home. I will be shutting down the SquidFlicks site until it has been moved over and some updates are made.

    There will be a placeholder page to replace SquidFlicks where you can find out the latest information pertaining to the status of the site. IF you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please send them to server+o.squid[at]gmail.com

    See you again in a few days! =)

  • What’s Up in May?

    Well, April was another stunning and productive month here at SquidFlicks >_>

    What is going to happen this month, you ask (or don’t)?

    Answer:

    • New host
    • New layout
    • New writers
    • More reviews
    • More polls
    • More videos
    • More squid

    Just stay tuned. I may shut down SquidFlicks while setting up the new systems, but a replacement page will give you the latest updates.

    I am also seriously moving the site’s server this week, and the site WILL be down for a while.

    Now you are in the know! =)

    Reviews are going to be back as soon as Patrick Our STAFF starts writing them again!

  • Zombies? Not just yet! (April Update)

    Well, I think that it is time to give everyone an update on SquidFlicks and what has been going on the past few weeks here. The short answer: not much; the real answer: a lot (I am working on more stuff behind the scenes again!)

    Once again I am furiously working to integrate Amazon into SquidFlicks – meaning that in every review, there will be a link to purchase the movie on Amazon.com!

    I am also working on a set posting schedule for reviews, so everyone knows what and when new posts are coming. It will be aptly named the calendar, and will list the upcoming posts in order.

    As for SquidFlicks and the new look – it’s also on its way, and I think that everyone will like it!

    Patrick and I have been pretty bogged down, school is starting in that final rush to finish curriculum and take tests, but by this time next month news and content should be coming more frequent. Perhaps the premiere episode of Horrorhut will follow – who knows? 😉

    I’ll keep you posted!

  • Horton Hears a Who!

    Horton Hears a Who!

    Intro

    What do you get when you add an elephant, a tiny world comprised of a speck of dust, a giant fictitious jungle, and some zany animals? Well, one might say that you had entered the wonderful and strange mind of Dr. Seuss!

    Horton the elephant is just another peaceful (and slightly strange) resident of a bizzare jungle, and Horton is quickly ousted for his odd behavior involving a speck that “is an entire world.”

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  • Speed Racer – Preview

    Speed Racer

    An Official SquidFlicks Preview

    Summary

    Excerpt from the official Speed Racer movie site:

    [From writer/directors Larry and Andy Wachowski, the creators of the groundbreaking “The Matrix” trilogy, and producer Joel Silver comes the live-action, high-octane family adventure “Speed Racer.”

    Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized—the legendary Rex Racer—whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill.

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  • SquidFlicks is Socially Active?

    Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification

    I have recently joined another blog networking site – MyBlogLog. This is a another way to promote squidflicks and join more of the film community to us!

    The link above is a verification for the site to see if this is really a blog owned by me (which it is!)

    You can join the site and the SquidFlicks community here – http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/members/osquid/

  • Comedy returns after long break

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    As you all know, the Hollywood writers’ strike affected many shows that were both on the air and yet to come. Probably the hardest hit was NBC, but a prime example of a hit show from ABC that had its future season cut short was Lost; only 8 of the original 16 planned episodes were completed for this season.

    Other shows, like The Office, had their new season premieres delayed by several weeks. This is a very positive post, however, because a smattering of NBC comedies are returning on April 10! I personally can’t wait because my favorite TV show, which is The Office, will be returning with a brand new season!

    I hope that you are excited too! =)

  • Copyright Infringement – SquidFlicks’ April Fool’s Trick 2008

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    Whoa, what happened to SquidFlicks today? Well, if you visited anywhere from 12:00 AM to about 5:00 PM, you would have seen the image above instead of the website! (Minus the red text, lol) I thought that that little maintenance-turned-site-shut-down message was a pretty good little joke to let me celebrate April Fool’s Day with a wider audience!

    Did you fall for it? I know Patrick did; he sent me a frantic message as soon as he saw the message, and I just about fell out with laughter.

    His comments on my joke:

    “I hate you man, that’s not funny!”

    Ha!

    I hope everyone else had a fun day. Be sure and stay tuned for the latest updates on the movie marathon and a remake of the entire SquidFlicks site! There will be some more reviews on the way in between the news posts, so be ready for that as well!

  • The March 2008 Movie Marathon: Results

    The Winner Is…

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    A Nightmare on Elm Street!

    The Results

    1st PlaceA Nightmare on Elm Street; 32%; 28 Votes
    2nd Place Halloween; 29%; 25 Votes
    3rd Place Friday the 13th; 26%; 23 Votes
    4th PlaceTexas Chainsaw Massacre; 13%; 11 Votes

    Total – 87 Votes

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