Box Office Projections: Can ‘Elysium’ Remain #1?
This weekend bring four new releases, but they’re not nearly as strong contenders as past films. And, as the box office begins to wind down from the summer, can any of the new releases cross 20M this weekend? 1) Kick … Continue reading Box Office Projections: Can ‘Elysium’ Remain #1?
Weekend Box Office: ‘Elysium’ Wins, ‘Blue Jasmine’ still strong
1) Elysium- 30.4M Weekend, 30.4M Total (9,257 PSA) Oh, so boo-hoo. Elysium made “only” 30 million. Seriously, some entertainment journalists should be shot. How about that this is Matt Damon’s highest opening since The Bourne Ultimatum in 2007, and his … Continue reading Weekend Box Office: ‘Elysium’ Wins, ‘Blue Jasmine’ still strong
Weekend Box Office Projections: Elysium takes an early lead
1) Elysium- 11.1M Friday, 30M Weekend, 30M Total Elysium took the box office by quiet storm on Friday, easily winning the day. However, Elysium has only received a B cinemascore, which is below both We’re The Millers and Percy Jackson. … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Projections: Elysium takes an early lead
Movie Review: Percy Jackson and the Sea Of Monsters
STARRING: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Brandon T. Jackson, Douglas Smith, Leven Rambin, Jake Abel, Stanley Tucci, Anthony Stewart Head, Nathan Fillion, Yvette Nicole Brown, Missi Pyle, with the voices of Craig Robinson, Octavia Spencer, Ron Perlman, and Shohreh Aghdashloo. … Continue reading Movie Review: Percy Jackson and the Sea Of Monsters
Movie Review: We’re The Millers
STARRING: Jason Sudekis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter, Nick Offerman, Ed Helms, Kathryn Hahn, Molly C. Quinn, Luis Guzman, Thomas Lennon. WRITTEN BY: Bob Fisher and Steve Faber DIRECTED BY: Rawson Marshall Thurber If you’re expecting me to … Continue reading Movie Review: We’re The Millers
Box Office: We’re The Millers and Percy Jackson off to solid starts
We’re The Millers, which hasn’t been embraced by critics (only 39% on Rotten Tomatoes) had a really strong first day, pulling in 6.8M to easily take first place. This figure does include some box office from the Tuesday night opening, … Continue reading Box Office: We’re The Millers and Percy Jackson off to solid starts
Box Office Projections: Elysium vs Planes. Who will win?
1) Elysium- 35M Weekend, 35M Total I think Elysium is going to win the weekend. This is basically just a gut instinct. I’ve seen people projecting 40M for Planes, and We’re The Millers is tracking really well too. Elysium has … Continue reading Box Office Projections: Elysium vs Planes. Who will win?
Happy Birthday: 8/6
Romola Garai- 31 She’s part of the ensemble of BBC’s terrific drama The Hour. She also has a small part in Atonement. Melissa George- 37 She caught my eye originally on Alias. Honestly, when was the last time you watched … Continue reading Happy Birthday: 8/6
Harrison Ford joins The Expendables 3, Bruce Willis is out
Harrison Ford is replacing Bruce Willis in The Expendables 3. This is a pretty even trade. Stallone has reportedly been waiting years to finally work with Ford. It is unclear if Ford is actually playing Willis’s character, or if he’ll … Continue reading Harrison Ford joins The Expendables 3, Bruce Willis is out
Weekend Box Office: Denzel kills The Smurfs
1) 2 Guns- 27.3M Weekend, 27.3M Total (9,045 PSA) For some reason, internet box office prognosticators are not excited about this opening. It’s the fifth highest opening for both Denzel and Wahlberg in their careers. I don’t understand how that’s … Continue reading Weekend Box Office: Denzel kills The Smurfs
Fruitvale Station
STARRING: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Ariana Neal, Kevin Durand, Chad Michael Murray.
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: Ryan Coogler
Movie Review: The To Do List
STARRING: Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader, Johnny Simmons, Scott Porter, Rachel Bilson, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Donald Glover, Clark Gregg, Connie Britton, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Andy Samberg, Adam Pally, Nolan Gould, Jack McBrayer. WRITTEN BY: Maggie Carey DIRECTED BY: Maggie … Continue reading Movie Review: The To Do List
Black Rock
STARRING: Katie Aselton, Lake Bell, Kate Bosworth, Will Bouvier, Jay Paulson, Anslem Richardson.
WRITTEN BY: Mark Duplass
DIRECTED BY: Katie Aselton
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21 and Over
STARRING: Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Justin Chon, Sarah Wright
DIRECTED BY: on Lucas and Scott Moore
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Jack The Giant Slayer
STARRING: Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Eleanor Tomlinson, Eddie Marsan, Ewen Bremner, Warwick Davis. WRITTEN BY: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie DIRECTED BY: Bryan Singer< I'm finally getting around to watching Jack the Giant Slayer, admittedly on … Continue reading Jack The Giant Slayer
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