New Movies to Crave: Be Very Afraid of the Dark, Our Idiot Brother and Colombiana
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/26/11 at 09:46 AM CT
After last week's less-than-stellar premieres, can the box office recover with three new offerings?
1) I was hoping that Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, especially with Guillermo del Toro writing and producing, would be a cut above most horror films, but, alas, it seems it is not. I had it on my must-watch list, but I think I'm going to downgrade it to rental-ready instead. It still looks good, …
A Selection from My Collection: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/25/11 at 11:17 AM CT
Forget that 2008 abomination with Keanu Reeves and some hungry black cloud – this is the only version that is worth watching.
Just think about all the movies you’ve seen this year or even just heard about. Now, work that mind of years and think 60 years in the future – how many films released this year will matter in that time?
Despite being released in 1951, The Day the Earth …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave: Trollhunting with The Beaver? It's a Win Win
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/23/11 at 11:48 AM CT
Hopefully you're in the mood for something off the beaten path this week, because you won't find any big-game films making their debut this time around. That's not so say you won't find something good - it's just maybe you haven't heard about them yet.
1) With a witty and sharp story, plus Paul Giamatti, I have to give the edge this week to Win Win. Plus, it helps that it looks the the disc …
Weekend Box Office: The Help Dominates Weak Conan, Fright Night Debuts
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/21/11 at 08:36 PM CT
Despite having a lot of competition over the weekend, audiences were more supportive of holdovers as the summer movie season gave its last gasp.
The Help climbed from its second-place to debut to take the top spot at the box office with an estimated $20.4 million. Not surprisingly, it had to least drop of any film in the top 10, off just over 21% from last week. The $71.8 million total looks …
A Selection from My Collection: Super Troopers
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/20/11 at 09:30 AM CT
The first time I watched Super Troopers I thought it was a dumb movie. Though it took some convincing, I was compelled by a group of friends to give it another shot. Maybe it was the group dynamic; maybe it was the alcohol, but somewhere along the 4th-6th viewing, I decided this was one of the greatest comedies ever.
This film is the brainchild of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe: Jay …
New Movies to Crave: A Bloody Barbarian, Frightening Vampires and Some New Spy Kids
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/19/11 at 11:13 AM CT
It's all about remakes, reboots and sequels - which means it's probably going to be a pretty sad week for new movies... unless audiences are craving a little blood.
1) The grittier, bloodier version of Conan the Barbarian, starring the massive Jason Mamoa, looks to be the best draw for those craving action. However I have a pretty strong feeling that's all you're going to get out of this one …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave: Jane Eyre Battles The Conspirator and One Wicked Priest
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/16/11 at 10:38 AM CT
This week, movies come in all sorts of interesting genres. Whether or not those genres interest you is entirely another matter, but at least we get some variety.
1) While I have a bad feeling this looks a little too much like the absolutely average Legion (not to mention sharing the same director and lead actor), Priest, while maybe not the best film being released this week, is still going …
Weekend Box Office: Audience Still Bananas for Apes; The Help Close Behind
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/14/11 at 10:52 PM CT
Despite having to go up against four new releases, Rise of the Planet of the Apes held on to the top spot for the second week in a row.
The prequel film dropped 50%, but still managed to bring in $27.5 million. With a $104.8 million total, it is now leading fellow prequel film X-Men: First Class, which only had $98 million during the same time. An even better indication is that it managed to …
A Selection from My Collection: North by Northwest
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/13/11 at 10:18 AM CT
Here’s another fine example of a film that I waited entirely too long before watching. Alfred Hitchcock isn’t called the Master of Suspense for nothing. While North by Northwest may be more adventure than suspense, it has all the hallmarks of a classic Hitchcock films and remains one of my favorites by the director.
Cary Grant is our lead. With a twinkle in his eye, a hop in his step and …
New Movies to Crave: You'll Need The Help to Get Through 30 Minutes or Less of Final Destination 5
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/12/11 at 10:24 AM CT
I kid! I kid because I love! Anyway - summer is on the downward spiral now - all your blockbusters have had their chance, and now we're left with the final gasp before the school year rears its head once more.
1) I'm only giving the edge to 30 Minutes or Less because the first time Ruben Fleischer and Jesse Eisenberg joined forces, it was for the dead-on entertaining Zombieland. A post-Social …
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