Box Office Predictions: ‘Fifty Shades’ Of Greatness?
My gut instinct is that 60M is a lowball projection for 50 Shades of Grey. It’s a super-hyped film that has strong advance ticket sales, resulting even in some sold out showtimes already at theatres. So, while most people are … Continue reading Box Office Predictions: ‘Fifty Shades’ Of Greatness?
Weekend Box Office: ‘Spongebob’ Ends Bradley Cooper’s Reign Of Terror
I mean, a reign of terror at the box office… for other films. The Spongebob Squarepants sequel actually destroyed the opening of the original, opening to 56M over the three day weekend. It’s now the 5th highest opening weekend of … Continue reading Weekend Box Office: ‘Spongebob’ Ends Bradley Cooper’s Reign Of Terror
Fury
Starring: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Jon Bernthal, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Pena, Jim Parrack, Brad William Henke, Jason Issacs, Xavier Samuel, Scott Eastwood Directed By: David Ayer Yes, the same David Ayer that made Sabotage. This was infinitely better than Sabotage. … Continue reading Fury
Madea’s Tough Love
Starring: Tyler Perry Directed By: Frank Marino So… Tyler Perry made an animated Madea movie. And, honest to God, it might be the best Madea movie since the first one. No, seriously. Hear me out. Don’t run for the door … Continue reading Madea’s Tough Love
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent Directed By: Sharon Maguire The first Bridget Jones film is 14 years old now. That’s amazing. It’s almost old enough to audition for American Idol. I rewatched the film for probably … Continue reading Bridget Jones’s Diary
American Idol Hollywood Week- VLOG?!
Thought I’d try my hand at a VLOG. If you want to hear my thoughts on the first week of Hollywood Week episodes on American Idol, check the video out! Continue reading American Idol Hollywood Week- VLOG?!
The Wedding Ringer
Starring: Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Affion Crockett, Jorge Garcia, Alan Ritchson, Olivia Thirlby, Ken Howard, Mimi Rogers Directed By: Jeremy Garelick Kevin Hart, I’ve come to realize, is an acquired taste. He’s a little like the love child … Continue reading The Wedding Ringer
Box Office Predictions: ‘Spongebob’ Will Beat Sniper
I do expect that the (surprisingly) well reviewed Spongebob Squarepants sequel will reach the top slot at the box office. Yes, there are other kids films in the marketplace, but Spongebob is a big franchise, and the name recognition will … Continue reading Box Office Predictions: ‘Spongebob’ Will Beat Sniper
Weekend Box Office: ‘Sniper’ Sets A Record?
I do believe American Sniper set a Super Bowl record this weekend, grossing 31.8M, which is more than the Hannah Montana concert movie did to set the Super Bowl record at 31.1M. The Loft barely squeaked into the Top 10, … Continue reading Weekend Box Office: ‘Sniper’ Sets A Record?
2014 In Review: The Best Films Of The Year
Here are my Top 50 films of 2015. 50) Big Hero 6 49) Locke 48) Non Stop 47) Automata 46) Get On Up An interesting collection of five films. I’m sure Locke is a lot higher on other lists, but … Continue reading 2014 In Review: The Best Films Of The Year
2014 In Review: Best Actor
10/11) Ben Affleck (Gone Girl)/Brendan Gleeson (Calvary) I realized I couldn’t drop either actor out of my Top 10. Both deserve to be recognized this year, so I have a Top 11 instead. The role in Gone Girl was tailor … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Actor
2014 In Review: Best Actress
10) Tessa Thompson (Dear White People) A breakthrough performance that I will remember. I don’t think the movie would have been good without her. 9) Keira Knightley (Begin Again) Another great performance from Keira Knightley. 8) Kristen Wiig (The Skeleton … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Actress
2014 In Review: Best Supporting Actor
10) Ty Burrell (The Skeleton Twins) Hey, guess what? Ty Burrell can do serious stuff too! He blew my mind in just a few scenes in The Skeleton Twins. 9) Ethan Hawke (Boyhood) He doesn’t have nearly the big scenes … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Supporting Actor
2014 In Review: Best Supporting Actress
10) Kim Dickens (Gone Girl) Kim Dickens whip smart cop investigating the disappearance/murder of a housewife is one of the best things about Gone Girl. She could have easily been overshadowed by Rosamund Pike, Ben Affleck, and Carrie Coon, but … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Supporting Actress
2014 In Review: Best Director
I picked the 10 directors that I felt directly influenced their films with a unique definable style and expertise. 10) Joon-ho Bong (Snowpiercer) Clearly a breakthrough in directing. Snowpiercer is definitely memorable. It’s an original work, both in theme and … Continue reading 2014 In Review: Best Director
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