New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of February 16 - February 23
Harley Lond - wrote on 02/15/21 at 10:22 PM CT
THIS WEEK'S BEST BETS:
One of the most innovative and influential films of the silent era, Dziga Vertov’s "Man With a Movie Camera" (1929) utilizes rapid editing and innumerable other cinematic effects to create a work of amazing modernity and power. This dawn-to-dusk view of urban Soviet life shows people at work, at play, and at the machines that endlessly whirl to keep the metropolis …
Respect, Spirit Untamed and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/10/21 at 12:05 PM CT
Historically Superbowl weekend is one of the slowest as the football spectacular draws the biggest TV crowd of the year - not to mention the matchup of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes was already a big draw. While the game itself might have proven a bit underwhelming, it still meant one of the most painful box office results in recent memory. No film in the top five had a per-theater average over …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of February 9 - February 16
Harley Lond - wrote on 02/09/21 at 07:58 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Freaky" (2020) Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton) is just trying to survive the bloodthirsty halls of Blissfield High and the cruelty of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the newest target of The Butcher (Vince Vaughn), her town's infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries. When The Butcher's mystical ancient dagger …
Boogie, Zack Snyer's Justice League and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/03/21 at 11:40 AM CT
Welcome back to another edition of the pandemic box office madness. This week, the trifecta of Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek managed to propel The Little Things to a Covid-era win with a $4.8 million debut, the best for an R-rated film since the whole pandemic hit. It hit that mark despite being one of the same-day streaming titles on HBO Max and also with less-than-stellar …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of February 2 - February 8
Harley Lond - wrote on 02/02/21 at 08:06 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Let Him Go" (2020) After their life is set off course following the tragic loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) and his wife Margaret (Diane Lane) leave their Montana ranch on a mission through the North Dakota desert to rescue their young grandson from a dangerous family living off the grid. Navigating tragedy and tumult, the couple soon …
Mostly Movie News in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 01/27/21 at 09:32 PM CT
Forget the weekend box office. If anyone is really still interested, Liam Neeson's The Marksman held on to the top spot with a mere $2 million and just managed to break the $1000 per-theater mark with $1005 average, raising its domestic total to $6.1 million.
The Croods: A New Age managed to leap above Wonder Woman: 1984 for second place with $1.8 million, dipping a light 9% after nine weeks …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of January 26 - February 1
Harley Lond - wrote on 01/25/21 at 11:48 PM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Come Play" Desperate for a friend, Oliver (Azhy Robertson), a lonely boy who feels different from everyone else, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses Oliver’s devices against him to break into our world, Oliver’s parents (Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr.) must fight to save their son from the monster …
Blithe Spirit and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 01/20/21 at 12:09 PM CT
It has been a bumpy road for Wonder Woman 1984, at least in theaters. After an eye-popping opening, it has suffered from some massive drops, both in part that is available on streaming, less-than-stellar reviews and, of course, the general lack of theaters. Thus, in just its third week out, it found itself unseated by the latest Liam Neeson action film, The Marksman. By now you should know what …
New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of January 19 - January 25
Harley Lond - wrote on 01/19/21 at 08:15 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Dreamland" Set during the Great Depression, Eugene Evans (Finn Cole) dreams of escaping his small Texas town when he discovers a wounded, fugitive bank robber (Margot Robbie). Torn between claiming the bounty for her capture and his growing attraction to the seductive criminal, Eugene must make a decision that will forever affect the lives of everyone he’s ever loved. …
Barb and Star, Boss Baby: Family Business and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 01/13/21 at 11:20 AM CT
The new year isn't exactly starting off with a bang for theaters. While Wonder Woman 1984 may have premiered with huge numbers, it continues to bleed off massively week-to-week and only made $3 million in its third weekend (down another 45.5%). That was also enough for the top spot, but its $32.6 million domestic total - and $132.1 million worldwide - is now handily trailing Tenet,, which …
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