Archive for the ‘At the Movies’ Category

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09-14-2012

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Weekend Roundtable: Fearing the Suck Fairy

Weekend Roundtable: Fearing the Suck Fairy

Nostalgia can be a dangerous thing. No matter how much we may have loved something in our youth, returning to revisit it as an adult can sometimes lead to painful disappointment when we discover that the movie, TV show, cartoon, book, comic, videogame, etc. has been visited in the meantime by the Suck Fairy, who has taken that beloved item and infused it with suckiness that we just don’t remember being there the first time around. For this week’s Roundtable, we discuss those properties that we adored in the past, but are terrified to look at again.
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Weekend Movies: The Fish and the (Un)Dead

Weekend Movies: The Fish and the (Un)Dead

The only new films that I’d care to see this week aren’t playing anywhere near me… for now. I’m certain that the majority of you are limited to the same wide releases that I am. They’re not awful options, but nor do they inspire me to leave my home.
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Now Playing: Life in Cronenbergia

Now Playing: Life in Cronenbergia

‘Cosmopolis’ is an interesting departure from David Cronenberg’s recent straightforward feature films. It’s a movie that left me feeling bitter and cold, and I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing quite yet.
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09-13-2012

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The Trailer Park: True Stories of Life & Death

The Trailer Park: True Stories of Life & Death

Dramas based on real-life events are usually disappointing. True stories often don’t translate very well to the silver screen without seeming hokey and preachy. Here’s hoping that the following films live up to the potential that their previews promise.
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09-11-2012

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The Trailer Park: Patriots and Con Artists

The Trailer Park: Patriots and Con Artists

Two action comedies will hit cinemas fairly soon, but only one of them is intentionally funny. The other just looks laughably stupid.
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09-10-2012

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Weekend Box Office: ‘Words’ Fail, Indy Raids IMAX

Weekend Box Office: ‘Words’ Fail, Indy Raids IMAX

If old man Biff Tannen gave me a box office almanac from 2015 that claimed that ‘The Possession’ would be the top movie for two consecutive weekends, I wouldn’t have believed the old kook. However, with such a weak slate of new movies opening against it this week, this seemingly impossible feat has become a reality. Continue Reading

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09-07-2012

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Weekend Movies: Sucktember Is Upon Us

Weekend Movies: Sucktember Is Upon Us

Although the month of September will be peppered with some promising new movie releases, this week isn’t. Only two films open wide. I saw one at Sundance. The other, despite starring several very familiar faces, is completely unknown to me. I suppose that this is a good time to get caught up on our Blu-ray viewing.
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09-06-2012

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The Trailer Park: Relics on Parade

The Trailer Park: Relics on Parade

While we wait for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone to team up in the sci-fi actioner ‘The Tomb’ next year, the two legends of ’80s action strut their stuff in separate projects.
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09-05-2012

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Mid-Week Poll: Batman Reboot vs. ‘Justice League’ Movie

Mid-Week Poll: Batman Reboot vs. ‘Justice League’ Movie

Christopher Nolan says that he’s done with the Batman film franchise. It should surprise no one to learn that Warner Bros. plans to continue making Batman movies without him. About a month ago, Luke here speculated about how a potential Batman continuation or reboot might work. More recently, rumors have circulated that Warner may forego a reboot altogether and move directly into a ‘Justice League’ team-up movie instead. Do you think this is a good idea? Would you rather see a Batman reboot or a ‘Justice League’ movie first?
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09-04-2012

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Weekend Box Office: Another Mild Labor Day

Weekend Box Office: Another Mild Labor Day

I don’t understand what it is about Labor Day that draws so few people to their local cinemas. The similar holiday Memorial Day, located at the beginning of summer, brings hundreds of million of dollars worth of revenue. So why is it that so few visit theaters on Labor Day? It’s estimated the Top 12 movies this weekend collectively earned only $83.7 million.
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