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Opening this Weekend …

March 30, 2012 By 8 Comments

Another weekend is upon us; the last weekend of March in fact. Time is surely flying by. We are quickly approaching that wonderful time of the year: BLOCKBUSTERS!

But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s take a look at what is on offer in a cinema near you (possibly):

 

 

 

 

And the rest of the pack …

 

* Also opening today: the Norwegian feature, Turn Me On, Dammit! gets a wider cinematic release.

As for me, I will be catching a couple of films that ahead of the Tribeca Film Festival. I will also be working on my review for Mirror, Mirror, which I saw on Wednesday evening.

So what are YOU going to be watching this weekend?

Have a great one folks!

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Weekend Viewing Options

March 23, 2012 By 8 Comments

I ask myself: why am I even doing this today? This is hands-down the weekend of The Hunger Games.

 

For those who have not been sold by this film, not to worry. You have a few other options at your disposal, including:

The Raid: Redemption

 

 

The Deep Blue Sea

 

October Baby

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So what are you going to be seeing this weekend?

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For Your Weekend Consideration …

March 16, 2012 By 4 Comments

Let me first say Happy Friday to everyone. Here are the top four films (in my opinion) on wide release starting today. Adapting a suggestion I received last week from reader ‘Ja,’ I have labeled the movie designated as the “Certified Pick of the Week” according to Rotten Tomatoes’ aggregator:

 

Also on release:

 

 

Personally, if I do venture out to the movies, the new Audrey Tautou film, Delicacy looks kind of interesting; although there is a part of me interested in seeing 21 Jump Street.

 

With that, what are you most looking forward to this weekend?

Please share your comments below.

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Weekend Viewing Options …

March 9, 2012 By 6 Comments

Happy Friday everyone! Among the weekend viewing options :



 


A few observations:

  • I have heard too many mixed reviews about John Carter and I still do not know what it is about, so I will likely give it a pass.
  • Friends With Kids looks like it has potential but after the setting expectations so high off the tails of Bridesmaids, nothing but unmet expectations can be on the horizon. May be a rental.
  • Does anyone actually watch Eddie Murphy films anymore?

In keeping with my theme of the past week, I think I will be finishing up and posting my Farewell, My Queen review and watching a few other French films that I have been meaning to catch up with.

So, now I turn it over to you; what are your viewing plans for the weekend? Going to see any of these films? Please comment below.

 

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Playing this Weekend at Your Local …

March 2, 2012 By 8 Comments

PHEW! Another week comes to a close and it is time to PARTAY! For many of us this simply means a trip to the local multiplex to catch a film (or two).

This weekend looks SORT OF interesting with the following films on release:

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PHOTO CREDIT: David Lee

Image Copyright © Warner Brothers Pictures

I for one am going a bit up-market. I will be attending a screening and live Q&A session with the director of Les Adieux à la reine (Farewell My Queen). This is the ‘Marie Antoinette’ film which stars Diane Kruger, Léa Seydoux and Virginie Ledoyen and is directed by Benoit Jacquot, who along with and Michel Ciment, will be present for the Q&A session afterward.

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So what are you up to this weekend?

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The Weekend that Was …

February 27, 2012 By 10 Comments

This weekend was quite busy with the Academy Awards and all; but there was a lot of other stuff going on too. Here’s a recap:

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO …

I lifted my embargo, if ever so slightly – I probably caught about an hour in total of whole awards show. I was flipping between this, Black in Latin America and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? on TCM. Overall there were no major surprises for my part. I was happy for The Artist win. I mostly followed the action on twitter, which was quite fun.

Among the many things I learned this year:

  • Jean Dujardin is adorable – probably due in large part to the broken English. I wonder if I would come over as charismatic and endearing with my horrible, non-existent French? I think I know the answer to this one :)
  • Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph are now on my list of favorite people in the world
  • Melissa McCarthy and Rose Byrne are not fans of Vodka
  • Hugo may be worth seeing (wish I had done in 3D)
  • No awards show will ever get the “In Memoriam” part right.
  • Angelina Jolie has a leg ;)
  • Meryl Streep is awesome (but kinda already knew that)

Congrats to all the winners!

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE CHAMP

Over at Box Office Mojo, the results are in and it looks like Act of Valor took top honors over this past weekend. Gone and Wanderlust did not perform so well. Nothing to see here.

ANOMALOUS MATERIAL MOVIE DRAFT

On Saturday and Sunday, Anomalous Material was on fire with bids for film titles flying off the board! Alas, my list is complete and the 8 films that I will be tracking over the next twelve months will be:

  • Beast of the Southern Wild
  • Hysteria
  • Hotel Transylvania
  • Snow White and the Huntsman
  • Untitled International Thriller (50% split) – a.k.a. Bigelow Bin Laden film
  • Taken 2
  • The Lucky One
  • Sparkle

MY DWINDLING DVR LIST

If you follow my tumblr account, you will see that I also was playing catching with my DVR queue. From Friday, any image posted to my tumblr account represents a film I have seen (less Something New and North and South, which were re-watches). Incidentally, stay tuned for tomorrow’s entry in the ‘Overlooked’ series, as I will be covering one of the films.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Well I am getting better at this whole planning thing so in addition to my entry tomorrow, you can look forward to the following this week:

  • My Fantasy Movie Pitch (Thursday)
  • Profile of the Pelham Picture House (this weekend)
  • Revisiting another Universal Classic (Wednesday)
  • and possibly a few more surprises …

How about you? What were you up to at the weekend? Share below in the comments section.

 

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At the Theaters This Weekend …

February 24, 2012 By 6 Comments

Well a quick look at what is on offer shows this weekend at the movies is not too promising.

Obviously outside of the theaters, the big news of the weekend will be that wonderfully glitzy event going on out in Hollywood on Sunday evening. In the end I may follow the proceedings on Twitter, or ignore the telecast and work on my blog.

Well that is enough about me, on to some of the big cinematic releases for this week; I will restrict the list to the “Top Four”:

Any plans on catching any of these? Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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Among Your Viewing Options This Weekend ….

February 17, 2012 By 10 Comments

This Presidents’ Day weekend has a lot of viewing options. I have plucked of the larger releases although please keep in mind that many smaller, independent films screening in a theater near you.

 

Special Viewing of the Re: Generation: for two days only (well actually ONE day now 2/23), this interesting looking film is being shown in select theaters around the country; check out the synopsis and trailer:

 

FIVE DJs TURN THE TABLES ON THE HISTORY OF MUSIC

Follow DJ Premier, Mark Ronson, Skrillex, Pretty Lights and The Crystal Method as they remix, recreate and re-imagine five traditional styles of music. From the classical perfection of the Berklee Symphony Orchestra to the bayou jams of New Orleans jazz, our five distinctive DJs collaborate with some of today’s biggest musicians to discover how our musical past is influencing the future.

What does this weekend have in store for you in terms of cinematic viewing? Please respond in the comments field below.

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What’s On This Weekend …

February 10, 2012 By 20 Comments

Do you plan on catching any of the following this weekend?

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Snow White Showdown: Which Do You Prefer?

February 8, 2012 By 14 Comments

2012 looks like it will be many things, the least of which, it is a year when not just ONE but TWO Snow White live action adaptations grace our screens. Based on the information we have received to date, Snow White and the Huntsman is definitely taking a decidedly darker tone (as evoked in its comparatively muted tones) to the brighter, lighter Mirror, Mirror.  This of course these versions will jar the image of Snow White that currently resides in our collective conscience – the ubiquitous Walt Disney classic from 1937. However, if you recall, that was a colorful, yet rather scary animated feature.

Bearing in mind there have been several adaptations over the years in various forms of media – TV and film being the notable means. More recent incarnation on film included the little seen, and quite hokey 2007 Amanda Bynes star vehicle (Sydney White).  And on the small screen, ABC debuted the series Once Upon a Time, based on the fairytale, this past fall. Both of these recent adaptations have a decidedly contemporary feel to them.

Below are a few stills to whet your appetite.

First up is Relativity Media’s Mirror, Mirror (Release Date: March 30th):

SYNOPSIS (Courtesy of Relativity Media):

One of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event, Mirror Mirror.  A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror Mirror features breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, a princess in exile, and Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over.  The film also stars Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as the Prince, and Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) as the hapless and bungling servant to the Queen.

Click here for the trailer.

 

Coming a few months later, in the midst of summer blockbuster season is Snow White and the Huntsman, which will grace theaters on June 1st.

SYNOPSIS (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

In the epic action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Oscar® winner Charlize Theron) out to destroy her.  But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth, Thor) dispatched to kill her.  Sam Claflin (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power.

Click here for the trailer.

 

So – which do you prefer? … if any?

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