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Author: John Stark

Blogger. EIC of macthemovieguy.com. Contributor to mjsbigblog.com and houseofgeekery.com. Previously featured on starpulse.com.
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So What’s Happening Next Summer?

August 16, 2015 John Stark

This summer, we saw a lot of predictable tentpoles do well. Arguably, the summer started before we knew it, with Furious 7 in April, but traditional summer movie season really kicked off with Avengers: Of Ultron, and gave us a … Continue reading So What’s Happening Next Summer?

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Actor Profile: Ben Affleck

August 15, 2015October 4, 2017 John Stark

The first time I saw Ben Affleck was in School Ties, but I didn’t really realize he was in that until he started getting famous later with Good Will Hunting and Armageddon. I mean, sure, he wasn’t a great actor … Continue reading Actor Profile: Ben Affleck

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Friday Box Office: ‘Compton’ Strikes A Chord

August 15, 2015 John Stark

Straight Outta Compton has hit a big chord with audiences, opening to 24.3M on Friday (including Thursday previews), making it the fourth highest opening day ever for an August release, beating much bigger films like GI Joe: The Rise Of … Continue reading Friday Box Office: ‘Compton’ Strikes A Chord

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Descendants

August 15, 2015 John Stark

Starring: Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson, Mitchell Hope, Kristen Chenoweth, Sarah Jeffrey, Kathy Najimy Directed By: Kenny Ortega I know critics don’t usually review Disney Channel movies, but this one had so much damn hype that I … Continue reading Descendants

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Thursday Box Office: ‘Compton’ Lights Up The Box Office

August 14, 2015 John Stark

Straight Outta Compton opened strong last night with 4.9M in sales, which is better than what even Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation got. Some industry insiders believe Compton can hit 50M this weekend. The Man From UNCLE had a disappointing Thursday … Continue reading Thursday Box Office: ‘Compton’ Lights Up The Box Office

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Ratatouille

August 14, 2015 John Stark

Featuring the voices of: Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Peter O’Toole, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Will Arnett, Brian Dennehy
Directed By: Brad Bird

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Are The Networks Giving Up?

August 13, 2015 John Stark

I’ve seen quite a few new stories today, all of which just baffle me. It’s leading me to wonder if the networks are starting to give up, and instead of actually trying to come up with new ideas, or find … Continue reading Are The Networks Giving Up?

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Second Chance: Difficult People (Episode 3)

August 13, 2015 John Stark

I’m trying to like this show. I feel like I’m supposed to. It would seem everyone else does, and it’s full of snark and pop culture references. But why isn’t it funny? After the first two episodes, I felt like … Continue reading Second Chance: Difficult People (Episode 3)

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Barely Lethal

August 13, 2015 John Stark

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Alba, Dove Cameron, Sophie Turner, Thomas Mann, Rachael Harris, Gabriel Basso, Toby Sebastian, Dan Fogler, Jaime King, Rob Huebel, Steve-O
Directed By: Kyle Newman

Continue reading “Barely Lethal”

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Hot New Trailer: The Hateful Eight

August 13, 2015 John Stark

Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bruce Dern, Tim Roth, Walton Goggins, and Channing Tatum star in Quentin Tarantino’s newest, which is already getting awards buzz. I’m excited. I’ve pretty much loved all of Tarantino’s films (except maybe … Continue reading Hot New Trailer: The Hateful Eight

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Director Profile: Alfred Hitchcock

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 John Stark

Today is the birthday of Alfred Hitchcock, who is if not the greatest director of all time, easily in the top 5, and one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. The way he crafted mystery, always having you … Continue reading Director Profile: Alfred Hitchcock

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A Second Chance: Sense 8 (Episode 2)

August 13, 2015 John Stark

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Box Office Predictions: ‘The Man From’ ‘Compton’?

August 13, 2015 John Stark

Rumor has it, Straight Outta Compton’s presales are phenomenal. Deadline reported that Fandango is claiming 70% of this weekends advance ticket sales are for the NWA biopic. Universal is projecting a mid-20’s opening, but could it go higher? And if … Continue reading Box Office Predictions: ‘The Man From’ ‘Compton’?

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Actor Profile: Casey Affleck

August 12, 2015October 4, 2017 John Stark

Ben Affleck’s baby bro turns 40 today. Wow. I think the first film I consciously remember seeing Casey Affleck in was Good Will Hunting, and for a long time I believed he wasn’t nearly as talented as his brother. I … Continue reading Actor Profile: Casey Affleck

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Actor Profile: Viola Davis

August 12, 2015August 20, 2016 John Stark

I’m going to admit that Viola Davis flew under the radar for years. I probably first saw her in Traffic in 2000, but I don’t think I noticed her until Far From Heaven in 2002. She put in a lot … Continue reading Actor Profile: Viola Davis

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