FilmCrave Movie Blog 10/2019

New in Theaters November 01: Terminator: Dark Fate, Motherless Brookyln, Arctic Dogs, Harriet

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/31/19 at 12:34 AM CT

As we bid October, and Halloween, a fond farewell, November ushers in a wave of new films. The monster release of the week will certainly be Terminator: Dark Fate, which ignores all the films released after T2 and serves as a direct sequel - though, judging by the critical reception - that's not necessarily going to make it any better. We have an animated film aimed at families, a historical …

Gretel and Hansel and More in This Week's MPAA Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/29/19 at 08:18 PM CT

That MPAA Ratings Board must be really getting into the Halloween spirit this week - though I'm getting more of trick than treat vibe. There is a lone wide release this week - a new take on a classic Grimm Fairy Tale. Aside from that, it's very slim pickings, with barely another peep - but I guess this week is all about getting that horror, candy and dressing up scandalously (if you're an adult) …

New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of October 29 - November 04

Harley Lond - wrote on 10/29/19 at 07:45 AM CT

THIS WEEK'S BEST BETS:
"Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975": The Criterion Collection celebrates the arrival of spine number 1000, a Blu-ray collector's set fit for the granddaddy of all movie monsters. This landmark edition gathers for the first time all the Godzilla films from Japan's Showa era: 15 kaiju rampages, presented in high-definition digital transfers and accompanied by a …

Weekend Box Office: Joker Edges Out Maleficent for Return to Top; Countdown Best of New Films

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/27/19 at 08:09 PM CT

After dropping to second place last weekend against Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Joker returned to the top of the box office with an exceptional hold. In the process, it passed both Deadpool and Deadpool 2 on the worldwide stage to take the title of the highest-grossing (global) R-rated film of all time. The newcomers weren't able to make many waves at the box office with Countdown, at the time …

New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of October 22 - October 28

Harley Lond - wrote on 10/25/19 at 08:06 AM CT

FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
Computer technology takes the original story of "The Lion King" (1994) to new vistas with this "almost--real" tale of Simba, King Mufasa, Scar, Nala, Rafiki, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa. But too much realism destroys the charm of this animated tale, draining it of the heart that beat so warmly two and a half decades ago. I suppose if this is your first time for "The Lion King" …

New in Theaters October 25: Black and Blue, Countdown, The Current War

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/23/19 at 11:24 PM CT

It was an up-and-down weekend last time around. While Maleficent: Mistress of Evil may have topped the box office, it was hardly a good win as it came in well under expectations. On the upside, The Joker continued it's strong run here and abroad while Zombieland Double Tap also exceeded expectations - not to mention a big win at the limited box office after a rather quiet year among indie films. …

Spies in Disguise, Trolls World Tour, The Photograph and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/23/19 at 11:40 AM CT

While there are three big films getting some ratings love this week, it's going to be a deceptively short write-up because the films just don't have a lot to go on yet, despite being, you know, major releases. Two are strictly family fare - an animated sequel and an animated spy comedy. The long outlier is a romance, coming out right around Valentine's Day because - why wouldn't you? So don't …

Weekend Box Office: Maleficent Opens On Top, But Joker and Zombieland Impress the Most

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/21/19 at 12:52 AM CT

While Disney's Maleficent sequel may have topped the box office - Angelina Jolie's second run as the evil villain was far from impressive. Joker neared a major milestone while Zombieland: Double Tap opened better than expected and a trio of films led the indie box office to some big numbers. All in all, there was more good news than bad for this weekend's box office and we'll have to wait and …

New in Theaters October 18: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Zombieland: Double Tap

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/17/19 at 01:19 AM CT

Joker continues to laugh all the way to the bank after two weeks atop the box office charts. This weekend the two new films are both sequels, and both look to embrace the Halloween spirit. Angelina Jolie returns as the still-working-on-becoming-evil Maleficent while a quartet of Oscar nominees (and one winner) get back together to kill some more zombies. I think the combined might should be …

New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of October 15 - October 21

Harley Lond - wrote on 10/16/19 at 03:50 PM CT

THIS WEEK'S BEST BET:
Aging blonde-bombshell Anita Ekberg gives a full-bodied performance as a sex-crazed sister with some seriously bad habits in the lurid cult classic "Killer Nun" (1979 -- Italy). One of the most notorious "nunsploitation" films, "Killer Nun" tells the sordid story of Sister Gertrude, a disturbed woman of the cloth who degenerates into a perverse mire of drug taking, sexual …

Terminator Dark Fate, 1917, The Grudge, Black and Blue and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/15/19 at 10:19 PM CT

Treats BEFORE Halloween!? The MPAA Ratings Board is being extremely generous this week as a whopping five wide release films are getting their ratings added. Leading the pack is the next (and hopefully better than the last few) Terminator film - Dark Fate, with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Edward Furlong all reprising their roles. Joining the machines uprising includes two war films …

Weekend Box Office: Joker Holds Strong On Top as Addams Family Over-Performs, Gemini Man Struggles

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/13/19 at 10:52 PM CT

The Joker followed up its October record opening with a dominating second weekend, taking a light drop and easily retaining its first-place position. The new animated Addams Family opened stronger than expected in second place while Will Smith and Ang Lee stumbled with Gemini Man. Jexi barely made the top 10 while Joon-ho Bong's Parasite enjoyed the biggest limited release of the year - and one …

New in Theaters October 11: Gemini Man, The Addams Family, Jexi

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/10/19 at 12:32 AM CT

With Joker laughing all the way to the bank, setting a new October bar, can any of the three newcomers hope to dethrone the world's most popular villain. Certainly Will Smith - pulling double duty, no doubt - has a chance with Gemini Man. Perhaps comedy will win out - with Adam Devine finding out his new digital personal assistant getting a bit too personal. Or maybe the creepiest, spookiest, …

New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of October 08 - October 14

Harley Lond - wrote on 10/09/19 at 11:10 AM CT

FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Toy Story 4" continues the adventures of our favorite animated toys, Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts) an the rest of the gang (voices of Madeleine McGraw, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Ally Maki, Joan Cusack, Jay Hernandez, Lori Alan, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Emily Davis, Wallace Shawn, John …

Frozen II, Playing with Fire and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/08/19 at 08:53 PM CT

Welcome to the family-friendly edition of the MPAA Ratings Bulletin. Two films are worthy of mention this week and both look to be a hit with families - one certainly more than the other. The biggest film this week is a sequel to Disney's hit Frozen - and the biggest question is... will this one also feature a song your kids are going to sing non-stop for the end of time?! All will be revealed …

Weekend Box Office: Joker Laughs Last with Record October Opening

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/07/19 at 12:04 AM CT

Joker was going to open big - and it delivered on expectations. The divisive film scored the biggest October Thursday ever to go along with its record October opening - helped along by another record - opening in the most theaters in October. While the film stirred up plenty of controversy, in the end audiences were more than happy to see what all the fuss was about - and it should help it carry …

New in Theaters October 04: Joker

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/02/19 at 11:29 PM CT

Abominable should enjoy it's short-lived win atop the box office, because it's about to be dethroned by the Clown Prince of Crime. That's right, Joker is coming and it looks to top the box office easily - and probably in record fashion. Todd Phillips version of the classic Batman villain has garnered plenty of attention - and controversy - all of which should only help its chances at claiming …

Countdown, Midway, Harriet and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin

Chris Kavan - wrote on 10/02/19 at 01:31 AM CT

Is it October already? I guess time flies when you're writing blogs. The MPAA Ratings Boards isn't slacking, either and, lo-and-behold, there is even a horror film gracing the list this week. Granted it's about a killer app (literally - you'll see), so I'm not sure how happy I should be. Otherwise, Roland Emmerich's sure-to-be bombastic war film gets is due as does a biopic about the most famous …

New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of October 01 - October 07

Harley Lond - wrote on 10/01/19 at 07:50 AM CT

FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Spider-Man: Far From Home" is the first post-"Avengers: Endgame" entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the last of MCU Phase Three, and a harbinger for the next phase. Peter Parker (Spider-Man) decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter’s plans to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly …



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