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Here’s what’s new on HoboTrashcan.com this week:

Murphy’s Law – Beating an undead horse
After hearing the news that a college will begin offering a class on zombie comics and films, Joel Murphy has finally had enough. He’s sick and tired of the proliferation of zombies in popular culture. He’s ready for this craze to die … and stay dead.

Outside of the In-Crowd – Fantasy fall-ball
Courtney Enlow has combined fantasy football with the new fall season to create “fantasy fall-ball.” She breaks down the rules and structure of this new game in her column. If you are looking for a nerdy activity, but aren’t a sports fan, make sure to check it out.

Guest Blog Post – Overcoming a wardrobe malfunction
Former HoboTrashcan columnist Ann Marie Weinert returns to the site with a special guest post this week. Now a burlesque dancer, Weinert shares a funny story about an on-stage wardrobe malfunction. She also shares some photos.

Hobo Radio 148 – Chock full of nickels
If Joel Murphy and Lars had a nickel for every time they belittled David Spade, they would be very rich men. Luckily, this week Lars envisions a scenario in which they can finally collect those nickels.

Box Office Preview – September 10, 2010
Joel Murphy and Lars break down all of the new films debuting this week, including Resident Evil: Afterlife, The Virginity Hit, I’m Still Here, The Romantics, Bran Nue Dae and Legendary. Then they tell you which film you should see.

From the Vault – One on One with the guys from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
In 2008, we sat down with Rob McElhenney (Mac), Glenn Howerton (Denis) and Charlie Day (Charlie), the creators of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, to talk about egg salad sandwiches, The Night Man and their dream of one day working with Kurt Russell. If you missed it then, enjoy it now:

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Resident Evil: Afterlife Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Writer: Paul W.S. Anderson Stars: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller MPAA Rating: R Synopsis: In her never-ending quest to protect the uninfected from the undead and the evil Umbrella corporation, Alice, teaming once again with Claire, heads to Los Angeles, which is rumored to be safe from the T-Virus. But getting there unscathed isn’t going to be easy.

Lars’ take: I saw the first two. They were both worth watching. I love Milla Jovovich. She’s been my number one crush since Dazed and Confused. But you’re not getting me into a movie theater paying 3D ticket prices to see this one.

Joel’s take: The first two movies were definitely watchable, mostly thanks to Milla Jovovich, who is surprisingly convincing as a bad ass action star. I never bothered to see the third film. I’m tired of the concept. Plus, the 3D looks very gimmicky – all the shots in the trailer seem like they are set up to take advantage of the extra dimension (people are constantly jumping toward the audience or throwing weapons straight ahead), which will be fun for moviegoers but will ensure the film looks ridiculous when it’s eventually aired in 2D on TNT.

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The Virginity Hit Director: Huck Botko, Andrew Gurland Writers: Andrew Gurland (written by) & Huck Botko (written by) Stars: Matt Bennett, Zack Pearlman, Krysta Rodriguez MPAA Rating: R Synopsis: Four teenage friends record their buddy’s attempts to lose his virginity and post the videos on YouTube. The film is shot documentary style with hand-held cameras.

Lars’ take: I feel like this is going to start getting really redundant, but for now I’m still a fan of hand-held documentary style movies because I think it opens a film up to a lot of new possibilities and keeps things a little more down to Earth. Having said that, this idea is so tired and played out. I couldn’t care any less.

Joel’s take: I find it so strange that as a society we are obsessed with watching awkward teenage boys lose their virginity. It’s an entire genre. When you step back and think about that, it’s very bizarre. We are so repressed about sex in general, but we can’t seem to get enough of these types of films. I’m tired of it. I’ll save you some money and give away the ending – the kid has a few hilariously uncomfortable hiccups along the way, but in the end he loses his virginity (most likely while his creepy friend stands in the corner taping it all).

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I’m Still Here (limited) Director: Casey Affleck Stars: Joaquin Phoenix MPAA Rating: Not Rated Synopsis: Casey Affleck chronicles Joaquin Phoenix’s bizarre transition from well-respected actor to unstable and unshaven rapper in this strange documentary.

Lars’ take: I wish this movie was a person so that I could punch it in the face. Joaquin Phoenix is a pretentious son of a bitch who overacts and is unwatchable. And now this is a movie about him talking about how awesome he is. Go away. Just please go away. Stick to your failing rap career so I don’t have to watch you anymore.

Joel’s take: I’m still trying to decide if Joaquin Phoenix legitimately had some kind of breakdown and decided to become a rapper or if this is the greatest Andy Kaufman-esque performance piece of the modern era. Part of me is waiting for the day where he comes out clean shaven and laughs at us all for buying into this. Maybe Jerry Lawler will even attack him during his next Letterman appearance. If it is all an act, I’ll give him some credit for creativity. But I still have no interest in seeing this.

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