Solo, Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, Book Club and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 05/02/18 at 09:21 AM CT
The offering is just a bit better this week, but the quality. Yes, the new Star Wars movie has me excited (because I'm a Star Wars fan and even with the behind-the-scenes drama... it's Star Wars!) but the rest - a second-rate animated television show turned film and a comedy about a group of women who get all hot and bothered when they choose Fifty Shades of Grey for their book club. Yikes - …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of May 1--May 7
Harley Lond - wrote on 05/01/18 at 02:30 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
Due this week: "Peter Rabbit" (voiced by James Corden), moves to the live-action big-screen in a contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne). From Sony ..."12-Strong" is set in …
Weekend Box Office: Avengers: Infinity War Breaks Records in Huge Opening
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/29/18 at 08:02 PM CT
The question going into this weekend wasn't whether Avengers: Infinity War was going to have a huge opening, the only question was how big it would be. That answer to that question is not just big, but biggest... ever. Shattering multiple records, Infinity War proves the MCU has continued box office clout and any talk of superhero fatigue should be shelved indefinitely. And it isn't just …
New in Theaters April 29: Avengers: Infinity War
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/26/18 at 06:43 AM CT
It is finally here - the culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - an epic film featuring 76 characters, that's right, Infinity War has landed. As if the MCU needed any help, but certainly the huge showing for Black Panther is only going to serve the film even better. Infinity War has already set records for pre-ticket sales and estimates, on the conservative side, point to a $225 million …
Ocean's 8 and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/25/18 at 09:46 AM CT
Two steps forward, one step back. I keep hoping that a meaty update will come along to whet my appetite, but all I keep getting are crumbs. Once again, the MPAA Ratings Board leaves me wanting so much more as there is but a single wide release getting its ratings due. At least the film is going to be decent - a female twist on the Ocean's franchise that, unlike a certain movie about busting …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of April 24--April 30
Harley Lond - wrote on 04/24/18 at 03:17 PM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
Like the closing episodes of other major teen-oriented series of late -- "The Hunger Games," "Divergent," "Twilight" and the "Harry Potter" movies -- "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" tries to tie up all the loose ends and give satisfying closure to the series -- with mixed results. It does it, all right, but not after bogging down somewhat as our heroes navigate two hours-plus …
Weekend Box Office: A Quiet Place Retakes First as I Feel Pretty, Super Troopers 2 Open Solid
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/22/18 at 07:31 PM CT
Rampage lasted one week atop the box office, but it has been horror film A Quiet Place that has dominated the big screen. The breakout horror hit managed to retake the top spot while Rampage had to settle for second. Amy Schumer's I Feel Pretty opened in line with expectations in third while comedy sequel Super Troopers 2 opened much better than expected in fourth. Truth or Dare rounds out the …
New in Theaters April 20: Super Troopers 2, I Feel Pretty, Traffik
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/19/18 at 06:40 AM CT
Rampage burst onto the scene last weekend, while A Quiet Place continued to show a lot of staying power, becoming one of highest-grossing horror films hitting $100 million in just two weeks. This weekend offers up a sequel to cult favorite comedy, another female-centric comedy and a weekend getaway turned thriller when a biker gang gets involved. Despite the competition, it's hard to see Rampage …
Hereditary, Dog Days, Where'd You Go, Bernadette and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/18/18 at 09:06 AM CT
Well, well, well - I guess a little bump is better than no bump at all. After several weeks (months? - I've lost count) of exactly two ratings worth talking about, the MPAA Ratings Boards has graced me with three movies to talk about. Cue the choir. While I'm certainly happy for the increase, only one of hte new movies really has my attention - a horror film getting all the buzz that is shaping …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of April 17--April 23
Harley Lond - wrote on 04/17/18 at 03:52 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
Steven Spielberg's by-the-numbers "The Post" is an historical drama based on the events surrounding the release of the Pentagon Papers, documents that detailed the history of the United States' political and military involvement in Vietnam. It's a saccharine drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post's Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep), the first female …
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