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

3/01/10 Box Office Results: ‘Shutter Island’ Craziness Tops Romero
Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 28, 2010

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

Snap Review of ‘Black Devil Doll’

Snap Review of ‘Black Devil Doll’
Topics : DVD Review
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 27, 2010

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

Live Streaming Movie Premieres Allow Fans to Walk the Red Carpet

Live Streaming Movie Premieres Allow Fans to Walk the Red Carpet
Topics : Movie Marketing
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 26, 2010

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 [...]

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

Exclusive ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Clip: “Clothe This Girl”
Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 25, 2010

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.

Snap Review of Shutter Island

Snap Review of Shutter Island
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 23, 2010

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 [...]

The BAFTA’s – Kristen Stewart wins Rising Star Award

The BAFTA’s – Kristen Stewart wins Rising Star Award
Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 23, 2010

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 [...]

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

2/21/10 Box Office Results: ‘Shutter Island’ Leaves Peeps with No Other Options
Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 22, 2010

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

Wall Street 2 – NEW Trailer

Wall Street 2 – NEW Trailer
Topics : Trailers
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 20, 2010

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.

Indie Spotlight Preview: The Magic Stone

Indie Spotlight Preview: The Magic Stone
Topics : Independent Movie, Indie Spotlight
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 19, 2010

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 [...]

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

Kevin Smith’s ‘Cop Out’: Friend or Foe?
Topics : Movie News, Rants
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 18, 2010

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

Warner Bros Pressures Red Box Into Delaying New Releases

Warner Bros Pressures Red Box Into Delaying New Releases
Topics : Movie News, Netflix
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 17, 2010

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.  [...]

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

2/16/10 Box Office Results: Lots of Love for ‘Valentine’s Day’
Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 15, 2010

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

Snap Review of Crazy Heart

Snap Review of Crazy Heart
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 15, 2010

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, [...]

Valentines Day Movies

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

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 [...]

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

Interview: ‘Saint John of Las Vegas’ Writer/Director Hue Rhodes
Topics : Indie Spotlight, Interview
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 13, 2010

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

Rusty Griswold Taking the Family to Walley World in Vacation Sequel

Rusty Griswold Taking the Family to Walley World in Vacation Sequel
Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 13, 2010

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 [...]

Interview with Rob Perez – Director of ‘Nobody’

Interview with Rob Perez – Director of ‘Nobody’
Topics : Indie Spotlight, Interview
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 12, 2010

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. [...]

The Studios are Attacking the Little Man Red Box Now

The Studios are Attacking the Little Man Red Box Now
Topics : Movie Marketing, Movie News, Netflix
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 9, 2010

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 [...]

Oscar Movies – Best Picture Run Down

Oscar Movies – Best Picture Run Down
Topics : Movie Reviews, Oscars
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 8, 2010

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 [...]

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

2/07/10 Box Office Results: ‘Dear John’ Trumps Cameron, Award-Centrics Get Their Due
Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 7, 2010

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

Avatar Will Win Best Picture Because of Patrick Ewing

Avatar Will Win Best Picture Because of Patrick Ewing
Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 5, 2010

Patrick Ewing entered the 1985 draft as the best player in the country.  this also happened to be the first year that the NBA turned to their new ping pong ball style way to determine the order for the draft.  Sure enough out of nowhere, the New York Knicks, a struggling team, ended up with [...]

Star Trek Oscar Snub

Star Trek Oscar Snub
Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 4, 2010

In a year that the Academy expanded the Best Picture pool to 10 films, they had an opportunity to really change the framework to which so-called popcorn movies are judged. The films up for Best Picture are The Hurt Locker, Avatar, Up in the Year, Precious, Inglorious Basterds, Up, The Blind Side, An Education, A [...]

Nick: Oscar Nominations Reaction

Nick: Oscar Nominations Reaction
Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 3, 2010

The 2010 Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday morning, and resulted in surprise, praise and disappointment.

Snap Review of Edge of Darkness

Snap Review of Edge of Darkness
Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 3, 2010

Edge of Darkness is a thriller that attempts to take you off of you seats, but fails doing so.  When Thomas Craven’s (Mel Gibson) daughter is accidentally shot as the two leave their house on the way to the hospital, Craven vows his revenge for the horrific killing.  When his initial thoughts that he was [...]

Indie Spotlight: Nobody

Indie Spotlight: Nobody
Topics : Indie Spotlight, Movie Reviews
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 2, 2010

Rob Perez, the writer of 40 Days and 40 Nights,  makes his directorial debut in this creative, well-made character film about art school grad students.  Josh Harnett, the star of 40 Days and 40 Nights, was also a producer on this film.  “Nobody” is a clever piece that tells the story of these grad students [...]

Ode to the Unknown Classic Actors: Alex Winter

Ode to the Unknown Classic Actors: Alex Winter
Topics : Ode to Forgotten
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 1, 2010

Last week as I was eating my daily enormous breakfast while getting ready for work, I decided to stray from the normal programming of watching the same Saved by the Bell episodes.  You would think networks would realize people like to watch TV while eating breakfast, and frankly ESPN has become one giant soap opera [...]