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Apocalypse, huh?

posted by Deacon Greg Kandra

A scene from the upcoming end-of-world blockbuster “2012″ more or less exemplifies what it means to “Jump the Shark.” This just might be the disaster movie to end all disaster movies. Just watch this snip and try not to howl.

   



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John V

posted October 5, 2009 at 6:09 pm


Professional driver on a closed course. Do not attempt.



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Sean Keller

posted October 5, 2009 at 8:35 pm


At least we won’t have to worry about crazy movies coming from the Left Coast.



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Your Name

posted October 5, 2009 at 10:52 pm


Disaster porn. What next, Lord?



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Rudy

posted October 6, 2009 at 7:41 am


What’s the sense or riding an airplane if you are going to hug the ground? What a laugh.
This is a symbol fest for those who like to see a figure of Christ in Brazil fall to pieces and the Vatican destroyed.
Yes, I think they jumped the shark on this one. Of course, Michael Moore’s are the equivalent in political propaganda.



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