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This Weekend at the Movies: The Big Green Penguin Machine

June 18, 2011 /

Another summer weekend, another round of superheroes and kid flicks. And a quirky indie teen movie for good measure. Somehow, not a single one of them is getting good reviews.

Green Lantern

I tell ya, in this stacked summer, someone’s going to take the hit, and although the midnight box office was huge, I wouldn’t be too surprised to see this be the first real bomb. Oh, sure, they’ll find a way to spin a $40-$50 million opening into a success, but if the reported $300 million figure is right (including advertising), Warner Brothers will have a long journey ahead of them to make this profitable. Certainly not helping matters is the film’s current Rotten Tomatoes score, which while certainly representative of the reviews I’ve been reading, seems almost absurd. At a mere 23%, it’s the worst-reviewed major superhero film in years. I have a hard time believing it could be worse than Thor, but I’ll see for myself tomorrow (yes, I am absolutely the reason they keep making superhero films).

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This Weekend at the Movies: Still Not a Bummer Summer

June 10, 2011 /

Whether you’ve got kids, you still feel like a kid inside, or some combination of the two, this weekend has you covered.

Super 8

Super 8 is undoubtedly the big movie of the weekend, though many have called into question its ability to draw in audiences. With word still going strong on X-Men: First Class, and no classic selling points to attach to Super 8, the mutants may take another weekend at the #1 spot. Word has been pretty strong in Super 8‘s favor, and the fact that it’s already seeing a backlash in critical circles is a good sign that it’ll register with audiences. Plus, awareness is out there, even if it’s not as high as Paramount would like – people camped out for as long as eleven hours to see the film at a sneak peak in Hollywood last night. Will the film’s obvious bid for early 80s nostalgia be enough? Hey, it worked for Transformers…

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This Weekend at the Movies: Mutants, Mutants, Mutants

June 3, 2011 /

I’d be inclined to declare this whole weekend a massive multiplex fail if it weren’t for the fact that the only major release is actually getting really great reviews. And if you’re looking for something a little more low-key, this weekend is absolutely booming with opportunities provided you live in New York or Los Angeles. So onward we press into summer!

X-Men: First Class


Aside from its surprising ability to draw in very talented actors (its cast includes James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, and January Jones), my hopes for this film were unfathomably low until a couple of weeks ago, when word got out that Matthew Vaughn’s fourth feature (he previously directed Layer Cake, Stardust, and Kick-Ass) was actually really, really good. I don’t know why it surprised me so; after all, I liked all of his films to varying degrees, but it seems like, at least this once, a film slipped through the famously rigorous Fox development process. Currently boasting an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is better than any superhero movie has faired since the 2008 one-two-three punch of Iron Man, Hellboy II, and The Dark Knight, X-Men: First Class is poised to make a big dent this weekend both culturally and financially. I’ll be wading through the masses tomorrow to find out for myself how it holds up. Join me!

Hit the jump to see what else is coming out this weekend in limited release, including one of my favorite films of the year thus far.

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Turner Classic Film Fest: A history of violence

May 14, 2011 /

I know, pretty dark headline for  a post about a really fun, glamor heavy film fest. All the more so because, at least for me, TCM  Fest is the kind of event that  can put you in a kind of steel bubble which the daily news can barely pierce. If another Cuban Missile Crisis happened during Comic-Con, what would happen? Maybe if it ended differently this time.

Indeed, even a momentous event  like the death of Osama Bin Laden could just barely penetrate TCM’s  mix of Hollywood fantasy and scholarship. For me, the news first came as I overheard another filmgoer during an intermission of “West Side Story,” which I had popped in on just to see how good the 70mm print was, say to another. “No, he’s really dead.” I figured it was another classic film star gone forever. George Chakiris, who played Sharks leader Bernardo, had introduced the screening, but how were Jets Richard Beymer and Russ Tamblyn doing?

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7 Ways to Throw an Oscar Party Like the Stars

May 4, 2011 /

The Oscars always offer a great opportunity to throw an out-of-this-world party. Being unable to attend the event itself is no barrier to having fun and partying like the stars. If you want to invite friends and family over to watch the Academy Awards, why not do it in style?
 
Of course, a television set with a large screen is a necessity. The viewing area can be in a separate room to allow the guests to mingle. Some will just chat with friends instead of watching the entire show. Here’s how to host the best Oscar party ever:
 
1. The Dress Code
 
Decide early on if you’re going the whole nine yards and having everyone dress in evening gowns and tuxes. If you’re going formal, make the occasion fun by including a red carpet and having an announcer meet guests at the door. Each guest can be announced with a fun tidbit thrown in. 
 
2. Décor/Setting
 
It helps to decorate with style and flair. Use an awards statue as a centerpiece; these can be purchased online or in costume stores. Add to the theme by putting up movie posters, or better yet, use posters of movies that are up for awards.
 
Make the place comfy with enough seats and cushions for comfortable viewing. Use props and label them to indicate which movie they were used in to add to the authenticity. Finding props isn’t hard; you can buy them or use something available at home. Finish up with sound tracks from your favorite movies as background music.
 
3. Invitations
 
Invitations can be sent in the mail and can be as fancy as you wish. Let the type of party and your budget determine the quality of the material used. Even if it’s a posh affair, invitations can also be sent online.
 
4. The Menu
 
If the party is formal, the menu should reflect this. Serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You can up the tempo by creating a unique drink or two and naming them based on your Oscar picks. Bite-size snacks are ideal since there will be a lot of TV watching. Of course, you should have popcorn on hand.
 
5. Have Swag Bags
 
Swag bags with goodies are great for any Oscar party. This doesn’t have to cost much. Ideas include chocolates, sweets, popcorn and small movie-inspired items such as wall decals.
 
6. Play Movie Trivia Games
 
Provide ballots for guests to pick their Oscar winners. Trivia games can involve nominees from the year’s crop of hopefuls. Prizes like movie soundtracks or DVDs of past Academy winners can be given to winners.
 
7. Hand out Oscars
 
Have Oscar statuette replicas on hand to give to those with the most correct predictions. This will be the perfect finish to a great time with friends.
 
As you can see, there is nothing stopping you from having a fantastic Oscar party. Hosting a party like the stars can be enjoyable on a small budget. Why should the celebs have all the fun?

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