New in Theaters November 27: Knives Out, Queen & Slim
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/28/19 at 12:24 AM CT
With Thanksgiving falling smack dab in the middle of the week, Hollywood isn't wasting any time, getting the two new wide released a Wednesday opening. But despite the one-two punch of Rian Johnson's star-studded whodunnit and a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde featuring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith on the run - Frozen II should have no problem dominating the Thanksgiving holiday timeframe - …
A Big Ol' Nothingburger from the MPAA Ratings Board
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/27/19 at 10:43 AM CT
It's too early to be feeling the effects of tryptophan, ratings board! Whatever the case, while there are plenty of movies with ratings to celebrate, a big fat zero of them are wide releases. So it's another case of feast or famine and this week it's famine - well, in terms of ratings, in terms of food, it's Thanksgiving! Eat up, people and then go watch football and take a nice, long nap or …
New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of November 26 - December 02
Harley Lond - wrote on 11/26/19 at 08:10 PM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Angel Has Fallen," the latest (and weakest) in the "Fallen" franchise, involving as assassination attempt on the president, starring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lance Reddick, Tim Blake Nelson, Danny Huston. From Lionsgate ... "Don't Let Go," a lame sci-fi thriller about a cop who gets a call from his dead niece and has to work across time to prevent …
Weekend Box Office: Frozen II Ices Competition in Big Opening
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/24/19 at 10:49 PM CT
It was about time the box office had a hit and, wouldn't you know it, once again we can thank Disney. Frozen II easily topped the box office, and it didn't just perform well domestically, it can claim a record internationally as well. The win for the animated sequel meant there wasn't much left to go around, thus A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and 21 Bridges had to settle for much more …
New in Theaters November 22: Frozen II, 21 Bridges, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/20/19 at 10:32 PM CT
After a string of disappointing sequels that have failed to ignite the box office, the streak should come to an end as Disney's monster hit Frozen is getting a sequel - one that could very much rival the first film in terms of opening. But that's not all as Tom Hanks seems primed for some awards-season love playing Fred Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - which is getting even better …
Bombshell and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/19/19 at 10:37 PM CT
Not too much excitement in this week's bulletin. I guess the ratings board much be gearing up for Thanksgiving - or Black Friday - or both - as there is but a single wide release film getting its ratings due. That would be Bombshell - a film that helps define the MeToo movement as it follows the story of former Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic environment he fostered while running the …
New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of November 19 - November 25
Harley Lond - wrote on 11/19/19 at 07:43 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Dora and the Lost City of Gold," starring Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña, Eva Longoria, Adriana Barraza, Temuera Morrison, Jeff Wahlberg, Nicholas Coombe, Madeleine Madden and Danny Trejo, is a big-screen reimagining of the popular kids TV series. When her parents mysteriously disappear while searching for the Lost City of Gold, Dora must swing into action …
Weekend Box Office: Ford v Ferrari Revs Up for Big Win; Charlie's Angels Are Grounded
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/17/19 at 11:04 PM CT
The box office continues to serve up surprises, both in the good news and bad news department. The good news is that Ford v Ferrari opened up bigger than expected and, in doing so, becomes one of the first true Oscar contenders of the season. It was also good news for Joker, which finally topped the $1 billion mark worldwide. On the flip side, the continuation of Charlie's Angels was a …
New in Theaters November 15: Charlie's Angels, Ford v Ferrari, The Good Liar
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/14/19 at 12:04 AM CT
It seems November has not been able to shake off the sequel curse that has befallen so many films this year. Without Joker, it would be an outright underwhelming fall season indeed. There should be a few films that will top $100 million - but even that mark might not be enough to make the latest films any more impressive. This week brings a trio of new films - a reboot (again) of Charlie's …
New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of November 12 - November 18
Harley Lond - wrote on 11/13/19 at 10:31 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
With a title like "Good Boys" you know you're in for some bad-boy action. Three sixth-grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party where, hopefully, they'll get their first kisses. Stars Jacob Tremblay, Keith L Williams, Brady …
The Gentlemen, Black Christmas, Beautiful Day, Richard Jewell in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/12/19 at 08:22 PM CT
A rather short list this week from the MPAA Ratings Board, but it's filled with some big movies to talk about. You have a biopic about the kindest soul ever to grace public access TV played by the most reliable actor of his generation, a new spin on holiday horror, a true crime tale about making judgement before the facts set in and an ensemble piece about a very British drug empire. All in all, …
Weekend Box Office: Midway Blows Up, Doctor Sleep Takes a Nap, Fire Burns Christmas
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/10/19 at 08:13 PM CT
It was an interesting weekend all around as Midway exceeded expectations to top the box office while, on the opposite side of things, Doctor Sleep came well under expectations and had to settle for second. In the other battle of newcomers, Playing with Fire topped Last Christmas. Terminator: Dark Fate cratered in its second weekend following a disappointing opening, while Joker continued to show …
New in Theaters November 08: Doctor Sleep, Midway, Playing With Fire, Last Christmas
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/07/19 at 12:19 AM CT
While Terminator: Dark Fate may have topped the box office, it was still more of a whimper than a roar. That means the door is wide open for the four new films debuting this weekend and it seems like the front-runner will be Doctor Sleep - the latest Stephen King adaptation that serves as a sequel to The Shining - both the book and film versions. Otherwise, we have a holiday romance, a …
Jumanji: The Next Level, 21 Bridges and More in This Week's MPAA Ratings Bulletin
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/05/19 at 08:17 PM CT
A slight improvement over last week's... slight update - we have a duo of new wide releases receiving some ratings love. Up front is a sequel to a surprisingly big update to a beloved 90s films - Jumanji, where it looks like our friends are going back to the video game setting - with some new (old) characters along for the ride. Otherwise, we have an action-packed (non-MCU) film for Chadwick …
New on DVD and Blu-Ray Week of November 05 - November 11
Harley Lond - wrote on 11/05/19 at 07:41 AM CT
FROM THE BIG SCREEN:
"Hobbs & Shaw" is a stand-alone spin-off rom the "Fast and Furious" franchise, featuring hulking lawman Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and lawless operative Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) putting aside their past differences to work together to prevent a seemingly indestructible villain (Idris Elba) from destroying humanity. It's more fun than furious ... "Scary Stories to Tell …
Weekend Box Office: Terminator: Dark Fate Leads Joker But Disappoints with Opening
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/03/19 at 11:40 PM CT
Much like Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Terminator: Dark Fate may have topped the box office over the weekend, but there was little cause to celebrate. Despite better reviews and the return of James Cameron and Linda Hamilton, audiences just didn't seem interested in a new Terminator film, perhaps still stinging after a series of messy entries into the sci-fi/action franchise. The only new film …
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