New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave: Take Me Home Tonight? The Possibilities are Limitless
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/19/11 at 12:32 PM CT
While it's not the strongest week for releases, you might find a few worth watching, especially in the Blu-Ray department.
1) Leading things off this week is Bradley Cooper, finding out what it's like when you go on the mother of all drug benders, as he takes the starring role in Limitless. He goes from loser to ultimate master of the universe thanks to a drug that unlocks 100% of the brain's …
Weekend Box Office: Potter Saves the Best for Last
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/17/11 at 11:38 PM CT
When the midnight record was broken early Friday, it was a good indication that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 was going to have a good weekend, but I wonder how many people could have predicted just how good it turned out.
With an estimated $168.5 million, the final film in the Potter franchise became the highest-grossing opening weekend ever, breaking the $158.4 million mark …
A Selection from My Collection: The Silence of the Lambs
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/16/11 at 10:48 AM CT
It’s hard for me to believe it has been over 20 years since this movie was released. Jonathan Demme crafted a harrowing story and had the added bonus of a stellar cast. Despite the rather gruesome subject matter, it took home all the big awards on Oscar night, and I think the Academy got it right.
**Quid pro quo – spoilers below.**
There is little I can find fault in this film. Anthony …
New Movies to Crave: How Many Records Will Harry Potter Break?
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/15/11 at 02:35 PM CT
With an already record-breaker $43.5 million midnight opening (kind of obliterating the old mark of $30 million set by Twilight Saga: Ecliplse), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 could easy beat more records by the time Sunday rolls around.
Garnering some great reviews, the final film in the Potter franchise doesn't need to rely on magic to light up the box office. It's already the …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave: Rango Tangles with an Insidious Lincoln Lawyer
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/12/11 at 11:12 AM CT
It's the battle between kid-friendly fare, courtroom drama and the little horror film that could in this week's lineup.
1) Leading the charge is the Johnny Depp-voiced Rango. I still think out of all the animated films this year, this is the one that interests me the most. I have heard it moves a bit slow, but I'm willing to give is a shot. At least to me it looks much more interesting than …
Weekend Box Office: Transformers Still Tops, Bosses Not So Horrible, Zookeeper Muted
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/11/11 at 01:25 AM CT
It took just two weeks for Transformers: Dark of the Moon to become the highest-grossing film of 2011. While The Hangover: Part II fell out of the top 10 and crossed the $250 million mark, Transformers dropped 52% but still topped $261 million.
With a $47 million weekend, the third film in the Transformers franchise managed to hold on to more of its audience than Revenge of the Fallen. Still, …
A Selection from My Collection: South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/09/11 at 10:03 AM CT
I think Trey Parker and Matt Stone have a secret agenda to get people to like musicals. This film, Team America and the Tony-winning Book of Mormon just go to show that you can have crude humor AND enjoy musicals at the same time.
WARNING: This blog has been rated R by the MPAA, also there are spoilers.
Parker and Stone released this film in 1999, just two years after South Park premiered. …
New Movies to Crave: Horrible Bosses Takes On a Zookeeper
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/08/11 at 12:20 PM CT
Two comedies will attempt to take on the Autobots and Decepticons at the box office, but I have a feeling the giant robots are still going to come out on top.
1) With an outstanding ensemble cast and hoping to ride the R-rated comedy yellow-brick road, Horrible Bosses looks to be the stronger of two new films. Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, Jason Sudeikis, Colin Farrell and …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave: Watch Out for Hobos & Assassins
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/06/11 at 10:40 AM CT
Not surprisingly given that it's a holiday week, the pickings are a little on the short side this week. Still, provided you're in the mood for action, you might find something to whet your appetite.
1) It's been awhile since Rutger Hauer has graced the big screen in a lead role, but with Hobo with a Shotgun he's back on center stage as the most pissed-off hobo ever. If nothing else, I'm …
Holiday Weekend Box Office: Transformers Explodes to Record Opening; Other Newcomers Are Duds
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/05/11 at 12:40 PM CT
It looks like Michael Bay and Shia LaBeouf can bid the Transformers series a fond farewell after the debut of Transformers: Dark of the Moon set an Independence Day weekend record.
With its first-place $97.5 million haul, Transformers: Dark of the Moon became the top-grossing Independence Day film of all time, beating the $88.2 million opening of Spider-Man 2. It also easily topped On …
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