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The Great Catsby Trailer – A Mashup of Disney and The Great Gatsby [VIDEO]

Phil Nye — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:43:32 +0000

Raking in more that $51 Million on opening weekend, it was only a matter of time before there was a new mash-up. Guyism created this mashup using the trailer’s audio and clips from ‘The Aristocats’ to make ‘The Great Catsby.’ Haven’t seen it yet or read the novel? Here’s the spoilerific plot in 133 Seconds. [...]

New Movies: 'The Great Gatsby,' 'Peeples'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:36:05 +0000

Two new films will try to steal audience away from the ‘Iron Man 3′ juggernaut that just got the summer-movie season off to an explosive start. The first is an adaptation of one of the most popular novels of all time; the second is the latest Tyler Perry-produced comedy. ‘The Great Gatsby’ Director Baz (‘Moulin [...]

New Movies: 'Pain & Gain,' 'The Big Wedding'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:25:37 +0000

This week, we’ve got two new flicks that could hardly be more different in style, subject matter or personnel. The first is a Michael Bay-directed action thriller starring The Rock, the second a family comedy about a middle-aged divorced couple starring Diane Keaton. Take your pick! ‘Pain & Gain’ A trio of not-too-bright bodybuilders in [...]

New Movies: 'Oblivion,' 'The Place Beyond the Pines'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:38:18 +0000

We’re still two months away from the official start of summer, but we have our first “summer blockbuster”-type film opening this weekend, along with a smaller, darker crime picture with an absurdly good-looking cast. ‘Oblivion’ In this futuristic, sci-fi thriller, a man discovers that Earth—long since abandoned, following a war with aliens—may hold a few [...]

New Movies: '42,' 'Scary Movie 5′

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:19:29 +0000

New in theaters this week: a biography of a groundbreaking baseball player, and the latest installment in a popular, long-running horror-movie-parody series. ’42′ The story of how Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947, encountering vicious bouts of racism across the country while playing well enough to earn Rookie of the Year honors. Directed [...]

New Movies: 'Evil Dead,' 'Jurassic Park 3-D'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:57:39 +0000

Looks like we’re in for a thrilling weekend at the movies. The one new release is a remake of a 1980s horror classic, and we also get a 3-D-updated edition of a major ’90s sci-fi blockbuster. ‘Evil Dead’ This remake of the 1981 Sam Raimi classic of the same name once again sees five young [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Wins the Day

Jacob Hall — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:33:47 +0000

Like any holiday that sees families congregating together and then desperately seekingÂ activitiesÂ where they don’t have to talk to each other for two hours, this Easter weekend saw a strong bump at the box office thanks to a few new contenders and a handful of holdovers with some surprising staying power. Film Weekend Per Screen 1 [...]

New Movies: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' 'The Host' and 'Tyler Perry's Temptation'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:43:20 +0000

Hitting theaters this weekend are the second entry in a toy-based action franchise, the latest adaptation of a Stephenie (‘Twilight’) Meyer novel, and a Madea-free Tyler Perry tale. ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ The G.I. Joes are back, this time unearthing another dastardly plot by COBRA—possibly involving a double agent in the White House. Directed by Jon [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'The Croods' and 'Olympus Has Fallen' Rise to the Top

Jacob Hall — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:41:18 +0000

You can't imagine two films more different than 'The Croods' and 'Olympus Has Fallen,' but right now the two of them sit on top of the box office chart, both temporarily linked by the fact that a bunch of people apparently wanted to see them this weekend. It's the first time in forever that two films have opened to over $30 million at the same time...but it wasn't golden for all of the new releases.

New Movies: 'Admission,' 'The Croods,' 'Olympus Has Fallen' and 'Spring Breakers'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:52:57 +0000

It’s a busy weekend at the movies. Comedy, action, animated fare for the kids—a solid mix for a good range of audiences, those of you who aren’t sitting in front of the TV watching March Madness, that is. ‘Admission’ A career woman’s life takes a major turn when she meets the boy who might be [...]

New Movies: 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,' 'The Call'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:53:00 +0000

Opening this weekend are 1) a star-studded comedy about dueling magicians in Las Vegas, and 2) a thriller about a kidnapped girl and a killer on the loose. ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ Burt and Anton, long the biggest magician duo on the Las Vegas strip, face two problems: their deteriorating partnership and an up-and-coming street [...]

New Movies: 'Jack the Giant Slayer,' '21 and Over,' 'The Last Exorcism Part II,' 'Phantom'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:04:06 +0000

This week we have four new releases, covering four different genres and targeting four different audiences: fairy-tale action epic, a coming-of-age (21) comedy, supernatural horror, and a submarine thriller. ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ When Jack accidentally opens a portal and lets in a race of giants bent on destruction, he must lead humanity’s fight against [...]

New Movies: 'Dark Skies,' 'Snitch'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:05:54 +0000

This week, two new flicks hit theaters. The first is a spooky thriller about a family terrorized by a mysterious force, while the other is an action tale about a father determined to save his son. ‘Dark Skies’ Something is after the Barrets. A series of highly unusual and terrifying events forces this young family [...]

New Movies: 'Beautiful Creatures,' 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' 'Escape From Planet Earth' and 'Safe Haven'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:09:47 +0000

It’s a busy weekend at theaters, with four new flicks contending for your precious movie dollars. Two of them tell thrilling tales of love in the South (though in very different fashion), John McClane returns for another round, and there’s also a new animated adventure about good guys and bad guys in space. ‘Beautiful Creatures’ [...]

New Movies: 'Identity Thief,' 'Side Effects' and 'Top Gun IMAX 3D'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:08:56 +0000

Two new flicks and a re-released ’80s blockbuster hit theaters this weekend. A comedy, a thriller and an action classic—what more could you ask for? ‘Identity Thief’ When a woman steals a man’s identity and starts racking up enormous bills and ruining his credit, he tracks her down to straighten things out. It’s a comedy. [...]

New Movies: 'Warm Bodies,' 'Bullet to the Head' and 'Stand Up Guys'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:47:38 +0000

It’s Super Bowl weekend, traditionally not a huge one at theaters, but this weekend sees three new films all going for different audiences. One is a supernatural-teen tale reminiscent of ‘Twilight,’ the next brings a longtime action star in for another round, and the last is crime story featuring three very fine actors. ‘Warm Bodies’ [...]

'Warm Bodies' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:59:10 +0000

'Warm Bodies' is a supernatural teen love story with a brain. (Excuse me. . .BRAINS!) It is hardly a memorable film, and certainly a step back for director Jonathan Levine after the masterful '50/50,' but it's cute, and if you are a high schooler looking for a date flick or slightly older and chaperoning your niece you could do a hell of a lot worse.

New Movies: 'Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters,' 'Movie 43′ and 'Parker'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:08:11 +0000

This weekend, a classic fairy tale gets a modern twist, one of the biggest casts we’ve ever heard of assembles, and Jason Statham does his Jason Statham thing. Fantasy-action, comedy and Jason Statham (who is his own genre) provide a nice range of choices at theaters. ‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’ Fifteen years after Hansel [...]

New Movies: 'Broken City,' 'The Last Stand' and 'Mama'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:04:18 +0000

New to theaters this week: a cops-and-corruption thriller, Ah-nuld’s return to his roots and a freaky-looking horror piece about—what else?—creepy kids. A little light on the comedy and family fare, perhaps, but an intriguing mix nonetheless. ‘Broken City’ When the mayor asks a cop to do him a favor, then double-crosses him, it’s time for [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Zero Dark Thirty' is Number One

Jacob Hall — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:47:11 +0000

You really only need to say one thing about the opening weekend of Kathryn Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty': it made more in three days than 'The Hurt Locker' did in its entire run. If there's anything that's going to alleviate getting snubbed for at the Oscars in the Best Director category, it's that.