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'Repo!' Opera: A Genetically Enhanced Hit?

Nov 6th, 2008 · Darren Lynn Bousman thinks his "genetic opera" has the potential to be the next Donnie Darko or Rocky Horror Picture Show. But can you engineer a cult classic? Or is it only fans who can decide what's worthy of devotion?

Keywords: engines · Opera · devotion · genetic · cult · Darko · Repo · emRocky · Darren Lynn Bousman · emDonnie · Horror Picture Show

'Ashes Of Time Redux': Sumptuous All Over Again

Oct 9th, 2008 · A leaner, more linear version of a 1994 drama from cult director Wong Kar-wai; entrancingly atmospheric, emotionally elusive and saturated with colors so vivid as to verge on the psychedelic. (Recommended).

Keywords: director · drama · 1994 · atmosphere · Psychedelic · cult · Wai · Redux · linear · Saturates · Sumptuous · emstrong

Elbow: A 'Seldom Seen' Band Gets Heard

Oct 3rd, 2008 · A sonically adventurous rock band from Manchester, England, Elbow has gone through its share of record labels on its way to cult stardom. Nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2001, the group has since settled into a run of highly regarded albums, though it continues to hopscotch from label to label.

Keywords: 2001 · Manchester · album · england · adventure · sonic · Stardom · cult · Mercury Prize · hopscotch

How To Become A Cult Movie **

Sep 13th, 2008 · A film that earns the "cult" favorite" label is almost assured an afterlife. Film critic Desson Thomson talks with host Scott Simon talks about how a film earns this designation.

Keywords: Scott Simon · critic · movies · Afterlife · cult · Desson Thomson

Scraper Bike Fever Spreads, Thanks To YouTube

Sep 13th, 2008 · YouTube has spawned many sudden sensations. Take scraper bikes, for example. A music video about the tricked-out bicycles posted to the site by some teenagers in Oakland, Calif., has attracted a cult following, with nearly 3 million views. The video tapped into what is becoming a worldwide movement.

Keywords: movement · worldwide · Calif · video · music · teenage · bicycling · Fever · Oakland · cult · YouTube · Scraper

Alejandro Escovedo: Stronger Than Ever

Aug 7th, 2008 · Since the early '90s, Escovedo's solo albums have quietly cast him as an artist of note. He's come a long way since his bands Rank And File and True Believers, which both looked at roots-rock music in new ways yet only achieved cult status. Slowly but surely, Escovedo is getting his due.

Keywords: artists · music · album · cult · True Believers · Alejandro · Escovedo · achieve · Rank And File

YouTube Phenom On Dancing Badly The World Over

Jul 9th, 2008 · Matt Harding has gained a cult following for his videos of himself in various places around the world, dancing badly. Over 20,000 fans sent him invitations to dance with them in their hometowns. His latest video, of communal bad dancing, got more than 3 million YouTube views its first week up.

Keywords: world · hometown · communities · video · Dancing · cult · Phenom · YouTube · Harding

Actor Jason Bateman Moves Beyond The Quirk

Jul 1st, 2008 · With starring roles in sleeper hit Juno and cult television series Arrested Development, onetime child actor has earned a loyal fan base. Now, with Hancock, he may become a household name.

Keywords: Child · actor · television · Jason · loyal · household · Sleeper · cult · Onetime · emHanvulgar · emJuno · Bateman

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