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3/01/10 Box Office Results: ‘Shutter Island’ Craziness Tops Romero

Martin Scorsese’s “Shutter Island” stayed on top in its second weekend in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 28, 2010

Snap Review of ‘Black Devil Doll’

My review of the new blacksploitation horror “Black Devil Doll”.

Topics : DVD Review
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 27, 2010

Live Streaming Movie Premieres Allow Fans to Walk the Red Carpet

Hollywood studios are always looking for the next place to reach out to in order to gain awareness for their movies.  Movies not only rely on reviews, but word of mouth buzz to gain traction which could lead to ticket sales for their movies.  With social media, the doors are more open than ever for [...]

Topics : Movie Marketing
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 26, 2010

Exclusive ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Clip: “Clothe This Girl”

In our exclusive clip of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland”, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) meets the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter) face-to-face for the first time.

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 25, 2010

Snap Review of Shutter Island

Shutter Island is a spectacle and a mysterious film by the works of Martin Scorsese.  This is a unique movie choice for the living legend but you can’t argue with a director trying to take a new creative project.  His leading actor Leonardo DiCaprio joins him for their 4th movie together and the movie will [...]

Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 23, 2010

The BAFTA’s – Kristen Stewart wins Rising Star Award

The Oscars of the UK, aka The BAFTA’s, happened a couple days ago.  The Hurt Locker took home the top prize.  Unlike the Golden Globes which gave the Best Picture award to Avatar, the BAFTA’s gave the award to the true best film of  2009. However, one thing I wanted to quickly discuss is actually [...]

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 23, 2010

2/21/10 Box Office Results: ‘Shutter Island’ Leaves Peeps with No Other Options

Martin Scorsese’s “Shutter Island” debuted at #1 this past weekend, the only new wide release, in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 22, 2010

Wall Street 2 – NEW Trailer

So it kind of looks, well, good.  The movie has an all-star cast: Shia, Douglas, Frank Langella, Brolin and Carey Mulligan. Wall Street 2 looks really good folks. Check out the 2+ minute trailer here.

Topics : Trailers
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 20, 2010

Indie Spotlight Preview: The Magic Stone

Last year I reviewed a movie for our Indie Spotlight segment called One Hour Fantasy Girl.  The movie about a lost girl out in LA trying to make money to put away for her future by becoming a fantasy girl to her clients was one of the top indie movies I saw of 2009.  I [...]

Topics : Independent Movie, Indie Spotlight
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 19, 2010

Kevin Smith’s ‘Cop Out’: Friend or Foe?

Is Kevin Smith’s latest directorial “Cop Out” a bomb in the making?

Topics : Movie News, Rants
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 18, 2010

Warner Bros Pressures Red Box Into Delaying New Releases

Red Box is the latest victim to the pressures of Hollywood studio giant Warner Brothers.  The shark just ate the little fish of Red Box and is making them delay the rental of new movie releases to 28 days later in order for the studio to try to sell more DVD’s in that time period.  [...]

Topics : Movie News, Netflix
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 17, 2010

2/16/10 Box Office Results: Lots of Love for ‘Valentine’s Day’

Garry Marshall’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ broke weekend records in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 15, 2010

Snap Review of Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart is a tale about a broken man at the end of his career trying to live- it-out and roll-with-the-punches.  Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) keeps his music career alive by playing  in dumpy venues, but just barely getting by as he feeds off his former glory from his country star days.  He is older, [...]

Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 15, 2010

Valentines Day Movies

On the most romantic day of the year, well at least according to Hallmark, it is only fitting to go through some of the most romantic movies of our time.  Listing off some of these genre specific movies is something I constantly find myself doing especially since its fairly appropriate on themed days. This being [...]

Topics : Rants, Top Movies Lists
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 14, 2010

Interview: ‘Saint John of Las Vegas’ Writer/Director Hue Rhodes

My interview with the writer-director of the new flick “Saint John of Las Vegas”, Hue Rhodes.

Topics : Indie Spotlight, Interview
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 13, 2010

Rusty Griswold Taking the Family to Walley World in Vacation Sequel

Buckle that seat belt, we’re going to Wallyworld.  The Griswolds are back for round two, they didn’t get enough of their adventure to Walley World the first time around.  Well….not exactly.  It was just confirmed that there will be another sequel to the National Lampoons Vacation movies after the original came out in 1983.  This [...]

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 13, 2010

Interview with Rob Perez – Director of ‘Nobody’

I spoke with Rob Perez, director of the independent film “Nobody,” last weekend and wanted to share our conversation with you.   Rob is a great film guy who’s passion and love of film making clearly comes through his words. Rob’s Background Rob wrote 40 Days and 40 Nights, which essentially put him on the map. [...]

Topics : Indie Spotlight, Interview
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 12, 2010

The Studios are Attacking the Little Man Red Box Now

The movie rentalwar has always been seen as a 2 way battle between heavyweights Blockbuster and Netflix.  But there is another up and comer who has made strides in the niche and has won over the hearts of many.  Red Box releases movies from kiosks for $1 and can usually be found in many local [...]

Topics : Movie Marketing, Movie News, Netflix
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 9, 2010

Oscar Movies – Best Picture Run Down

The month of February is commonly considered a dark period for movies. Nick mentioned that it is the graveyard for film. New releases are basically overshadowed by the award season.  In fact, Oscar nominated films get a distribution boost in February in order to milk the buzz they get from the nomination. So, we know [...]

Topics : Movie Reviews, Oscars
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 8, 2010

2/07/10 Box Office Results: ‘Dear John’ Trumps Cameron, Award-Centrics Get Their Due

The latest Nicholas Sparks book-turned-movie “Dear John” finally knocks “Avatar” off of its seven weekend #1 spot in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 7, 2010