Power Rangers, The Case for Christ, How to Be a Latin Lover and More in This Week's MPAA Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/15/17 at 06:12 PM CT
Be still my heart, the MPAA Rating Board has bestowed another decent update this week. At the top of the list is the somewhat grittier reboot of the campy Power Rangers I remember watching back in the day, we have yet another Christian-themed drama trying to win hearts and minds, a comedy following a big Latin star making his American debut and a teen romance based on a YA novel. While some of …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of February 14-February 20
Harley Lond - wrote on 02/15/17 at 12:47 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
As far as alien arrival films go, this has to be one of the tamest ever. No cities destroyed. No humans pulverized. No flying saucer attacks. Instead, we get an Arrival by 12 strange space crafts -- aligned in different sectors of the world -- occupied by aliens who just want to communicate with us. Each major government puts together a team of scientists to try to figure …
Weekend Box Office: Lego Batman, Fifty Shades Darker, John Wick 2 Impress in 1-2-3 Openings
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/12/17 at 07:45 PM CT
The three new wide-release films all came out swinging in their opening weekend and led to the biggest weekend yet in 2017 with a $176.9 million weekend. Also impressive is that most of the holdover films fell less than 35% even with the increased competition. In general, it was a very good weekend for Hollywood as moviegoers seemed happy to support both old and new films and should lead to a …
New in Theaters February 10: Lego Batman, John Wick: Chapter Two, Fifty Shades Darker
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/09/17 at 06:36 AM CT
Let us bow our heads to mourn the loss of Split as the box-office champion. M. Night Shyamalan's latest film has had a stellar run but, as with all good things, it must come to an end. The end shall come courtesy of three big-name films looking to leave their own indelible mark upon the film landscape: Lego Batman looks to corral the family audience, John Wick's second outing will surely bring …
Annabelle 2, Lowriders, Before I Fall and The Shack in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/08/17 at 10:58 AM CT
It has been a bit of a dry spell for the MPAA board this year, but things pick up just a little this week. We have not one, not two but a grand total of four wide-release films earning their ratings this week. Up first is the horror sequel of the horror spinoff of that creepy doll that was introduced in The Conjuring, Annabelle 2. We have a film sure to appeal to a distinct audience with …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of February 7-February 13
Harley Lond - wrote on 02/07/17 at 02:28 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Loving": The heat-wrenching and painful story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for their marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that would end at the US Supreme Court. In 1958, in Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immoral to many, it was also illegal. When …
Weekend Box Office: Split Tops Third Weekend in a Row, Rings, Space Between Us Disappoint
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/05/17 at 04:40 PM CT
Even though a lot of people are interested in the Super Bowl this weekend, traditionally the football main event doesn't hamper the box office that much. In years past there have been plenty of surprising results but 2017 didn't exactly blow up the big screen during the big game. It turns out audiences weren't that interested in returning to The Ring franchise and even less interested in giving …
New in Theaters February 03: Rings, The Space Between Us
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/02/17 at 06:44 AM CT
We could be looking at the rare horror one-two punch this weekend if Split can continue its winning stream and if newcomer Rings can bring in any kind of audience like the original. There is also the resurgent Oscar nominees to consider as well as a new teen-centric drama romance that looks to catch a few eyes as well. Spit enjoyed a strong second weekend and I don't see why it won't continue …
The House, My Cousin Rachel and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/01/17 at 09:38 AM CT
I had hoped that last week would be an indication that the ratings gods would once again decide to shower me with a plethora of ratings updates. Alas, I have to deal with the fact that when it comes to the MPAA board, it's usually more famine then feast. This week only one wide-release film gets its due - a new comedy with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler trying to salvage their daughter's college …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of January 31-February 6
Harley Lond - wrote on 01/31/17 at 12:53 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Gimme Danger": American filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's documentary love letter to punk icons Iggy Pop and his band, The Stooges. Michigan-born Iggy's youthful music career wavered, until he found his Stooges soulmates in Dave Alexander (bass), and brothers Ron (guitar) and Scott Asheton (drums). Emerging from Ann Arbor amidst a countercultural revolution, The Stooges' powerful …
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