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New Movies: 'The Internship,' 'The Purge'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:49:08 +0000

The summer movie season keeps chugging right along. (Yes, we realize it isn’t technically summer yet, but as far as movies are concerned, it is.) This weekend we get a dose of comedy and a dash of the spooks, so take your pick, moviegoers. ‘The Internship’ Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson try to rekindle the [...]

New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:11:00 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

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

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:25:37 +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: '42,' 'Scary Movie 5′

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:19:29 +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: 'Admission,' 'The Croods,' 'Olympus Has Fallen' and 'Spring Breakers'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:52:57 +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 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:53:00 +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: 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' 'Dead Man Down'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:38:11 +0000

The recent 'Amazing Spider-Man' and the upcoming 'Man of Steel' seem to get all the attention regarding studios' attempt to "reboot" franchises, but that's pretty much the same thing as what's going on with 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' If it succeeds at the box office, we may end up with a new version of 'The Wizard of Oz' at some point very soon, even though the producers have said that's not their goal.

Also opening this week is a dark tale of blackmail and revenge.

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

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:04:06 +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: 'Beautiful Creatures,' 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' 'Escape From Planet Earth' and 'Safe Haven'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:09:47 +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 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:08:56 +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 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:47:38 +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’ [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Hansel & Gretel' Conquer the Competition

Jacob Hall — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:42:41 +0000

Make no mistake: this was a slow and bad weekend at the box office, an example of the January doldrums at their absolute worst. However, this was probably the only environment where a film titled 'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters' could have flourished, so at least someone is happy.

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

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:08:11 +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 Movie Releases — February 2013

Britt Hayes — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:21:32 +0000

February is the month of Valentine’s Day, and there’s nothing we love more than new movies in the theater. Check out our guide to the films hitting the big screen in February. February 1 ‘Bullet to the Head‘ – Directed by Walter Hill. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Jason Momoa. When their partners are killed, a cop [...]

'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2′ First Look: Meet the Foodimals

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:06:43 +0000

'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2,' the highly-anticipated sequel to 2009's surprise hit doesn't come out until the fall, but thankfully we have a first look at the animated pic right now: a lovely new image that shows off the movie's bevy of "food-imals," which are just what they sound like! Shrimpanzees anyone?

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

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:04:18 +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 [...]

New Movies: 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Gangster Squad' and 'A Haunted House'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:01:18 +0000

The hunt for Osama bin Laden, a throwback gangster tale and a horror spoof all hit theaters this weekend, giving you a wide range of options.
'Zero Dark Thirty'
The story of the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, following years of work by a dedicated CIA operative, from the makers of 'The Hurt Locker

New Movies: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' and 'A Dark Truth'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:27:20 +0000

After a jam-packed December, this weekend is considerably lighter in terms of new releases: a classic horror franchise’s latest installment, and a South American-set tale of industrial espionage. ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ Years after the infamous—and murderous—Sawyer family was killed, a young woman inherits a house in rural Texas that contains some very dark secrets. Directed [...]

'Ghost Recon' Movie: Latest Video Game Adaptation Announced From Ubisoft

Nick Romano — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:46:26 +0000

Last year was a great year for video games, and especially Ubisoft. The company experienced continued success with its best-selling games, like Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell, both of which were also announced to receive the big screen treatment. Fortunately for fans of the video game movie genre, Ubisoft has big plans for this venture into film, recently announcing the next big gaming sensation to eventually hit the theaters -- Ghost Recon.

New Movies This Weekend — 'Jack Reacher,' 'This Is 40,' 'On the Road' and More

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:50:25 +0000

This weekend sees a variety of new releases, from star-studded Hollywood action and big-name comedy, to smaller, art-house fare and an animated classic now in 3-D. And that’s not even including next Tuesday’s Christmas openings, which, all combined, makes for a very busy—and very fun—holiday moviegoing experience. ‘Jack Reacher’ Following a shooting that leaves five [...]