FilmCrave Movie Blog 08/2021

New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of August 31 - September 6

Harley Lond - wrote on 08/31/21 at 12:49 AM CT

FROM THE BIG SCREEN:

Spirit Untamed (2021) An animated story of adventure, family and friendship. Free-spirited Lucky Prescott moves to Miradero to join her estranged father, but she's decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy town until she discovers a unique tie to her late mother who was a fearless horse-riding stunt performer. She quickly forms a bond with a wild mustang named Spirit and …

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Titane and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/25/21 at 01:19 PM CT

It was another wild ride at the box office with a lot more down than ups this time around. Ryan Reynolds continues to enjoy being on top as Free Guy once again took top honors. The only newcomer to break into the top five at all was an animated film about rescue puppies while the likes of Maggie Q, Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson (The Protégé), Rebecca Hall (The Night House) and Hugh …

New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of August 24 - August 30

Harley Lond - wrote on 08/24/21 at 01:06 AM CT

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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It A chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy. After a cop stumbles upon a dazed and bloodied young man walking down the road, the …

Copshop and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/18/21 at 08:57 PM CT

The ratings bulletin is a bit lackluster, but once again we have some fireworks at the box office as Ryan Reynolds Free Guy came in well over expectations and Don't Breathe 2 also posted some good numbers. But it wasn't all good news as The Suicide Squad fell a precipitous 71.5% in its seconds weekend - a fate shared by many a big-name film and one that Free Guy hopes to avoid.

Originality …

New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of August 17 - August 23

Harley Lond - wrote on 08/16/21 at 11:09 PM CT

FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). …

Black Phone, Dear Evan Hansen and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/11/21 at 01:19 PM CT

While the MPAA Ratings Bulletin once again is somewhat underwhelming, with a couple of new films, the box office continues to surprise - though this week it's not the kind that distributors or theater owners are very happy about. While The Suicide Squad had no problem topping the box office, its great reviews and audience anticipation led to a muted debut and it could be that we are entering …

New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of August 10 - August 16

Harley Lond - wrote on 08/10/21 at 12:44 AM CT

FROM THE BIG SCREEN:

"The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2" After surviving a night of terror on the West Coast, (not-so) best-selling author Carl Black (Mike Epps) moves his family back to his childhood home in the Windy City where he hopes to find the peace and quiet he needs to write his new book. But when an eccentric neighbor (Katt Williams) moves in next door, Carl becomes convinced …

Rumble and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/04/21 at 11:37 AM CT

This week's ratings update might be a bit short - but the fireworks are all at the box office. Three new films premiered and three new films showed up in the top five. Plus we have plenty of drama brewing in regards to talent and money and it looks to reverberate as time goes by.

Sticking with the box office, to the surprise of no one, Disney's Jungle Cruise (featuring Dwayne Johnson and …

New on DVD and Blu-ray Week of August 3 - August 9

Harley Lond - wrote on 08/03/21 at 12:50 AM CT

FROM THE BIG SCREEN:

"Luca" Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares his amazing adventures with his friend Alberto, but their fun is threatened by a deeply held secret: They’re sea monsters from a world below the water’s surface. Vitals: Director: Enrico …



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