New Movies to Carve: The Last of Narnia? Or Check out The Figher, The Tourist or The Tempest
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/10/10 at 12:13 PM CT
After the post-Thanksgiving blahs, hopefully something this week will spark some interest at the box office.
1) Entering the crowded family market is The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader. While the first one was a hit, the second one was a disappointment and it looks like the third continues the downward spiral. While this is my personal favorite book in the series, it looks …
The Many Ways to Go Back in Time
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/09/10 at 02:40 PM CT
Why rank time travel films when it's more fun to rank the experience of going back in time. I mean any old clunky machine seems to do the trick in any number of films, but sometimes it's not about the journey but about how you get there, or at least the means of travel.
1) DeLorean DMC-12 - At one time this car was like the Edsel, a one-shot disaster. Then a little movie called Back to the …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave This Week: A Dream Within a Dream Within an Ogre
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/07/10 at 10:46 AM CT
Are you ready to explore the inner workings of the mind and the inner workings of an Ogre's life? Then chances are, this is a good week for you!
1) Christopher Nolan's mind-bending Inception leads the pack. This is one of my top films of the year, in fact I would say it is my second favorite just after The Social Network. It's a film you will probably appreciate watching multiple times to …
Weekend Box Office: It's Hairy Over Harry as Tangled Overtakes Potter
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/06/10 at 10:53 AM CT
The post-Thanksgiving Hollywood Blahs were in full effect over the weekend as Tangled took the #1 spot in a relatively weak weekend.
The Disney film added $21.5 million to its total - dropping 56% but with $96.5 million will pass Enchanted and Princess and the Frog within the week to become the best non-Pixar opening for Disney. The 3D screens continued to help out, as over 50% of revenue …
Make a Grown Man Cry - Movies That Make Men Weep
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/04/10 at 01:14 PM CT
While most men are too proud or stubborn to admit it, they do cry. It's not the end of the world to show emotion - crying does not make you weak, it makes you human. While men seem to be immune to many movies that make women bawl their eyes out, certain films seem to do the trick and here are the top picks:
1) The Dramatic Sports Story - I'm talking Brian's Song, Rudy, Field of Dreams and The …
New Movies to Crave: Warriors, Swans and Lovers
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/03/10 at 10:03 AM CT
Wide releases are hard to come by, so I don't see a shakeup in the box office for this weekend. Expect a repeat, but if you want to see something new, here are the best bets.
1) Black Swan - I know this is only opening on a limited release, but I've always been a fan of Darren Aronofsky - I mean, who else could make ballet interesting? Throw in some drama, some danger and Natalie Portman with …
Gimme Gimme Gimme - The Best Toys in Film
Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/02/10 at 12:28 PM CT
Get into the Christmas spirit - which of course to most of America means consumerism at its finest! What better way to prepare for grand unwrapping than to celebrate the ultimate toys in films. Some assembly required.
1) A Red Ryder, Carbine Action, 200 Shot Range Model Air Rifle from A Christmas Story - Nothing like getting some serious firepower for Christmas. You may not shoot your eye …
New DVD and Blu-Ray Releases to Crave This Week: An Eclipes, One Knight and Day
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/30/10 at 10:06 AM CT
If you're one of the people who get all riled up over Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, then rejoice, for your next fix is here!
1) Whatever team you root for, chances are that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse will soon join your collection. Granted, I don't understand what all the fuss is about, but then again I'm a die-hard Star Wars and Harry Potter fan so I know all about obsessing over a series. …
Weekend Box Office: Tangled Comes Within a Hair of Topping Potter
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/29/10 at 11:00 AM CT
It was a family affair at the box office over the holiday weekend, as the top three films were all family-friendly and newer adult fare failed to bring in bigger crowds.
Coming in at the top spot for the second straight weekend was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1. Potter and co. brought in another $50.3 million. Although it posted a steeper-than-average 60% drop from opening …
Classic Car Crisis or When Teenagers Attack!
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/27/10 at 12:14 PM CT
Great cars and unruly teens have a pretty rough relationship in films. The cars usually lose. Here then are some great cars that have bravely given their lives for one night or day of fun and freedom.
1) 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California in Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Ferris was right, the car is choice and of course he'd want to take it for a spin. Too bad the garage attendants had the same …
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