New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave This Week: Aliens, Fables, Big Mommas & Hall Passes
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/14/11 at 11:41 AM CT
While none of the big three movies coming out this week may have made the biggest impact in theaters, that doesn't mean they don't deserve your attention. Depending on what genre you have in mind, you could very well find something that will peak your interest this week.
1) Here is a shout-out to a movie I actually saw in theaters - Battle: Los Angeles is essentially Black Hawk Down meets …
Weekend Box Office: Super 8 Dominates, Judy Moody is a Bummer
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/13/11 at 07:37 AM CT
After a somewhat underwhelming midnight debut of $1 million, there was a little concern that Super 8 would have a similar weekend debut.
Still, there was no cause for concern as J.J. Abrams masterfully channeled Steven Spielberg, leading Super 8 to a $37 million (or $38 including Thursday) top-spot opening. Although it wasn't quite as good as Cloverfield ($40.1 million ) it was able to beat …
A Selection from My Collection: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/11/11 at 09:08 AM CT
I don’t have it on any kind of authority, but I’m guessing following the success of the Harry Potter series and the LOTR trilogy, studios were looking for the next big fantasy novel series they could bring to the big screen – most likely with dollar signs replacing their eyes. Yet so many failed to live up to expectations: Eragon, The Golden Compass, Lemony Snicket, - this fims, while it …
New Movies to Crave: It's Going to be a Super Weekend
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/10/11 at 09:40 AM CT
I'm in a good mood today - well, I'll be in an even better mood tomorrow when I finally get to watch my most anticipated movie of the summer (if not the year).
1) I'm talking about Super 8 - from the first time I saw the brief teaser trailer and the name J.J. Abrams (oh, and Steven Spielberg) I was hooked. Each subsequent trailer has only made me further intrigued by what looks like a mix of …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave This Week: Company Men Agree... Just Go With Grit
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/07/11 at 10:42 AM CT
Westerns! Drama! Comedy! Claustrophobia! Yes - there's a little something for everyone to enjoy this week, which is good after a few lackluster weeks in my view.
1) Leading the pack is the Coen Brother's remake of True Grit. While Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin make an impressive trio, the real standout in this film (at least for me) was the debut of Hailee Steinfeld. As someone …
Weekend Box Office: First Class Takes First Place
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/05/11 at 09:27 PM CT
While it may come as no surprise that X-Men: First Class ended up at the top of the box office for the weekend with $56 million, the bigger surprise is that despite garnering some of the best praise for the series, it ended up making the least amount of money since the first film opened in 2000 with $54.5 million.
While being a bit of a critical letdown, X-Men Origins Wolverine brought in …
A Selection from My Collection: Last House on the Left (1972)
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/04/11 at 09:01 AM CT
The original Last House on the Left is notorious for many things. It’s one of those films that exist in many different versions (the one I’m reviewing is the unrated collector’s edition released in 2008) – most releases are censored in some way. It’s the directorial debut of Wes Craven, who would go on to helm A Nightmare on Elm Street and revitalize the horror genre with Scream. And, …
New Movies to Crave: X-Men Goes to the Head of the First Class
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/03/11 at 09:27 AM CT
In keeping with tradition, if you're into summer blockbusters, once again there is one major film going up against two quiet dramas. I have a feeling I know which movie is going to wind up with the biggest gross.
1) That would be X-Men: First Class - a prequel of sorts to the existing trilogy. This is Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr working together before an ideological clash drives them …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave This Week: Drive Angry You Biutiful Man
Chris Kavan - wrote on 05/31/11 at 10:42 AM CT
After a long holiday weekend, you may as well settle down by watching some new movies.
1) Now, Nicholas Cage isn't known for making the greatest choices when it comes to choosing roles. I'm guessing Drive Angry is not going to be as bad as Wicker Man or Bangkok Dangerous but will fall somewhat short of Face/Off or Con Air. Anyway, if mindless action is what you crave then Drive Angry should …
Holiday Weekend Box Office: Hangover II Travels Same Road to Glory, Panda 2 Kung Fu is Weaker
Chris Kavan - wrote on 05/30/11 at 11:04 PM CT
It looks like audiences weren't worried about taking the same trip twice. Despite many reviews complaining about the similarities between The Hangover and its sequel, it still came out on top of the long weekend box office in a big way.
Factoring in a 3rd-place biggest midnight releases, The Hangover II ended up with $137.3 million - and the best opening ever for a live-action comedy film and …
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