New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of November 7 - November 13
Harley Lond - wrote on 11/06/17 at 10:28 PM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
It's been six years since the second in the "Cars" trilogy, "Cars 2," hit the big screen with a thud. Not as adventurous or exciting as the first in the series, "Cars 2" dropped the ball with a pat storyline and no heart. Well, with "Cars 3," I'm happy to report that Pixar has got its mojo back. Here's a terrific way to wrap up the three-part story of Lightning McQueen and …
Weekend Box Office: Thor Thunders to a Mighty Opening, Bad Moms Do Good
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/05/17 at 06:58 PM CT
Another Marvel film, another monster opening. The MCU had no problem extending its winning streak as Thor: Ragnarok opened easily in first place. Meanwhile, Bad Moms Christmas managed to dodge shaky reviews and opened about on par with the original film in a fine bit of counter-programming. LBJ crashed and burned in barely wide release while Lady Bird set a record in limited release. All told, …
New in Theaters November 03: Thor: Ragnarok, A Bad Moms Christmas
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/02/17 at 06:47 AM CT
October didn't produce any movies of note, with Blade Runner 2049 falling flat with some horror films providing the only spark (and, given the Halloween holiday, as they should) that saved the month from being a complete disaster. Still, it was another down month and Hollywood only has two more months to right the ship. The good news is that November is going to start off with a band as Thor: …
The Meg, Hurricane Heist and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/01/17 at 10:26 AM CT
Well, not too many treats on this Halloween update and the two movies that manages to squeak in are so far out, I really don't have much information to go on. In any case, we have a monster shark movie (the next Jaws?) and a daring robbery during a major weather event. Action and more action (with a dash of horror), so I guess you better like action as there are a bunch of other small releases, …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of October 31 - November 6
Harley Lond - wrote on 10/31/17 at 12:24 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
There's two lackluster thrillers due this week: "The Dark Tower," based on the best-selling book series by Stephen King. The last Gunslinger, Roland (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, …
Weekend Box Office: Jigsaw Tops Slow Halloween Period with Few Treats to Be Found
Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/29/17 at 07:04 PM CT
While the Halloween spirit was in full effect - three out of the top five films at the box office are horror-themed, it was still not quite reason to celebrate as two new films struggled to find an audience, leading to a weekend that was down $18 million compared to last year. Blame Stranger Things season 2 for keeping people at home or just blame Hollywood for their timing but this weekend is …
New in Theaters October 27: Jigsaw, Suburbicon, Thank You for Your Service
Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/26/17 at 06:44 AM CT
With October winding down, it seems every week brought us way too many movies, leading to an over-stuffed box office where nothing really flourished. This last weekend isn't quite as crowded, bringing us the latest in a long-standing horror franchise, a dark comedy from George Clooney that explores the dark side of suburbia and a patriotic-leaning drama that shows once the war is over, the real …
Daddy's Home 2, Greatest Showman, Phantom Thread and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/25/17 at 10:29 AM CT
Whether you're a fan of crowd-pleasing humor, family-friendly showmen or dramas with a personal touch, this week has ratings for everyone. We also bid a final farewell (supposedly) to one of the greatest actors of this generation. All in all, a nice, meaty update before Halloween hits - no tricks here, just treats and I have to hope the ratings board has just as much fun in store next week, …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of October 24 - October 30
Harley Lond - wrote on 10/23/17 at 07:45 PM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"War for the Planet of the Apes" is an anomaly in rebooted movie franchises -- it ups the Summer blockbuster ante by combining a strong storyline, fine acting and great special effects. This is more than an ape vs man action-adventure, it's kind of a dissertation on what it means to be human, with plenty of allusions to the bible, the Civil Rights movement, and even William …
Weekend Box Office: Boo 2 Another Tyler Perry Hit as Rest of Newcomers Struggle
Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/22/17 at 05:54 PM CT
It was a pretty dismal weekend at the box office as, aside from Boo 2! every other major wide release suffered from disastrous numbers. After a strong September (where It reigned supreme), none of the October offerings have managed to match it. This weekend was off $30 million compared to last year, and October thus far is lagging 13% behind 2016. Unless Halloween can scare up some big numbers …
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