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Sports scandals in the movies

July 12, 2013 /

Baseball is deal with a fresh PED scandal, and who knows how all of this will play out. With guys like A-Rod facing the possibility of massive suspensions, the integrity of the game is at risk again, and baseball has learned from past scandals that you have to go all out to squash these things. For example, baseball hates the idea of gambling, but we all know guys love to bet on sports. In today’s world it’s much more mainstream, and you can check out this advice before betting on sports and there are many ways to enjoy this hobby. But baseball hates it of course of players, umps or coaches get involved and threaten the integrity of the game. Just ask Pete Rose.

If you’re looking for a cool Netflix option, check out “Eight Men Out,” a quality baseball film about the Black Sox Scandal which was another time in baseball history where the integrity of the game was questioned. The 1919 Chicago White Sox were a great baseball team, and yet they were basically paid off to throw the 1919 World Series. Making the story even more dramatic, Commissioner Judge Landis banned all eight players allegedly involved from professional baseball for life, including the immortal Joe Jackson. The movie captures the drama of the situation and it’s an interesting backdrop to today’s issues.

People invariably get caught up in the moment, but the repercussions of harsh penalties can have an impact for years – good and bad. But sometimes sacrificial lambs are necessary. Baseball was able to eradicate gambling problems until the Pete Rose scandal, and perhaps harsh punishments here can finally put the PED era to bed for baseball. Someday we’ll probably have movies about this as well.

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“Despicable Me 2” rides over “The Lone Ranger” to rule the box office

July 7, 2013 /

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If there was a silver bullet shot this weekend, it was by the Minions.

Universal’s animated sequel “Despicable Me 2” ruled the box office this week, grossing $82.5 million for the weekend and a whopping $142.1 million for the biggest five-day holiday gross ever. Tonto (Johnny Depp) and his faithful sidekick (Armie Hammer) brought in $29.4 million to come in second, but it only earned it flop status for a film rumored to have cost over $225 million to make.

Coming in at third was the Melissa McCarthy/Sandra Bullock cop comedy “The Heat” with $25 million. Rounding out the top 5 was the animated prequel “Monster’s University with $19.6 million and the Brad Pitt zombie thriller “World War Z” with 18.2 million.

Kevin Hart’s stand-up comedy is having film execs laughing all the way to the bank. Despite being on a mere 876 theaters (compared to 3904 for “The Lone Ranger), the film managed to bring in $17.3 million. With a loyal fanbase and a strong social media presence, Lionsgate may have something of a mini-franchise on it’s hands.

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Can “The Lone Ranger” handle a bunch of Minions?

July 6, 2013 /

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Don’t be surprised if it’s a Minion filled weekend.

The big budget “The Lone Ranger” hit theaters this weekend, but despite a budget projected to be in the neighborhood of $250 million, it may not be the story of the weekend. Universal’s animated sequel “Despicable Me 2” starring Steve Carell and Kristin Whig is not only getting the buzz, but early box office returns as well.

According to deadline.com, “The Lone Ranger” is running a distant second behind “Despicable Me 2” despite the star power of leads Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. The Western stars Hammer as the legendary Texas Ranger left for dead and his journey to fight bad guys in the Old West. However, this incarnation has trusty indian sidekick Tonto in the lead role. “Despicable Me 2” follows reformed supervillain Gru as he raises his three adoptive daughters while being enlisted to take down another villain. It also features the voices of Benjamin Bratt, Russell Brand, and of course…minions.

If you’re not into animated hijinx or hearing the William Tell Overture, you have other options…

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain – The hottest comedian is back in theaters. Don’t expect CGI, costars, or big budgets. Just laughs.

The Way, Way Back – A coming of age film as a 14-year-old boy faces an unfun summer vacation with his family including his jerk of a potential stepdad in Steve Carell.

The Look of Love – A comedic biopic about the late Paul Raymond, who went on to become Britain’s richest man. Stars Steve Coogan, Imogen Poots, and Anna Friel

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“The Heat” takes “White House Down”, but Monsters still rule

June 30, 2013 /

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What megahot sex symbols scored a victory at the box office this week?

Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock, of course.

Women came out in full force to support McCarthy and Sandra Bullock in the cop comedy “The Heat” this weekend to the tune of $40 million in it’s opening weekend. It beat out the duo of Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx in the political actioner “White House Down, which came in fourth with $25.7 million. “White House Down” disappointed Sony studio execs who had predicted at least $30 million for the big budget film that saw the destruction of the U.S. Capitol building.

Perhaps those execs should’ve read the memo that it pays to be first. It was just three months ago that audiences turned up to the see first White House under attack film in “Olympus Has Fallen”. That film opened to $30.4 million. “The Heat” capitalized on the chemistry with director Paul Feig who also helmed Bridesmaids, one of the most successful female comedies ever. It also cemented McCarthy’s draw as a lead. Get ready to see more of her. Not that that’s a bad thing, unless you’re Rex Reed.

However, neither duo was enough to top “Monsters University.” The animated prequel came in first for it’s second straight weekend with a total of $46.2 million. The next number 1 could also be animated as “Despicable Me 2” will arrive in theaters on Tuesday. It’s already earned $46.2 million in overseas markets. Coming in third was the Brad Pitt zombie film World War Z with $29.8 million. “Man of Steel” brought in $20.8 million to take the 5th spot.

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Can “Monsters University” take the “Heat?”

June 28, 2013 /

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Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy will attempt to have a monstrous first week, unless a certain President has his way.

“The Heat”, a buddy film starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy will ride the beat this week in hoping to take down last week’s champ “Monsters University” that pulled in $82 mil in its debut. Bullock and McCarthy star as alpha female cops who have to take down a drug lord without shooting each other first.

Speaking of shots fired, you’ll get a lot of that in White House Down. Nothing defines government gridlock like a missile going through the house of Congress, but that’s just what happens as Jamie Foxx stars as the President with only good luck and a beefy Channing Tatum standing between him and a terrorist field day. The film was directed by Roland Emmerich, so expect a lot of things to get shot at and blown up…loudly.

If you’d like things a bit quieter, you do have options…

I’m So Excited – Director Pedro Almodovar is back with a comedy about flight attendants singing and dancing when a flight suffers a mechanical malfunction. Starring Antonio de la Torre, Hugo Silva, and Miguel Angel Silvestre.

Laurence Anyways – A French film about an author who is engaged, right after he turns 35 tells his fiance that he wants a sex change. I don’t know how good it is, but it’s 3 hours. You were warned. Stars Natahalie Baye, Melvil Poupaud, and Suzanne Clement.

A Band Called Death – Before Punk existed, there was a band called Death. The film chronicles their struggle against social, racial, and creative forces to finally have it’s voices heard. Music historians or fans of punk should not miss this. Stars David Hackney, Dannis Hackney, and Bobby Hackney.

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