Every time I see this title, I think it’s a Woody Allen film and it is decidedly not. Martha Marcy May Marlene Plot Summary: Having escaped a cult, a young woman must confront her buried memories in order to rebuild her life. Release Date: October 7, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: B- Commentary: I get a…
by
On Wednesdays, we preview all of the upcoming new wide and limited releases hitting the theaters the coming weekend. On Fridays, we’ll now tell you what you should see. We pose two questions each week to our contributors and their responses are posted below. Wesley Lovell 1. Would you recommend readers see Pirates of the…
by
Always remember to have fun! If you have further suggestions on how we can improve, ideas for other games you’d like to see or just want to tell us how much fun you’re having, feel free to drop us a Comment. If you would like to submit a puzzle of your own, just send me…
by
Jim Carrey seems ready to return to the realm of blockbusters with this likely hit. Mr. Popper’s Penguins Plot Summary: Cursed with an invasion of penguins in his home, a middle aged man must juggle reality and fantasy as he tries to acclimate himself to having these home invaders around. Release Date: June 17, 2011…
by
An incredibly tight race resulted in our first tie in some time. But before we get there, let’s start at the bottom with 8-point vote getter The Mouse That Roared. Just above that with 14 points is State of the Union. Two points higher is The Candidate with 16 points. Dave came in fifth with…
by
Born April 3, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, Marlon Brando was the middle of three children born to a pesticide manufacturer and a local stage actress who mentored Henry Fonda among others. He had a troubled childhood with his stern father and alcoholic mother whom he often had to bail out of jail. Following older sister…
by
Kevin Smith tackles horror. It seems like every director is trying that these days. Red State Plot Summary: In a small town, a religious zealot captures three young men who are contemplating sex before marriage. Release Date: October 19, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: B- Commentary: I must admit that the idea of Kevin Smith doing…
by
For a full list of rules, click here: 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions Rules. Submit Your Predictions for This Week Top Ten Films at the U.S. Box Office of the week in order from most money to least. Individual monetary predictions for each film. This Week’s New Wide Releases Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger…
by
Critics were fairly enamored with the May offerings, so let’s see what June can offer up.
by
Every studio was so afraid of the juggernaut of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise that they wouldn’t even schedule another wide release against it. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement.…
by
The one Pixar film to which I never would have expected a sequel. Cars 2 Plot Summary: The sequel to Pixar’s automotive hit takes Mater and Lightning McQueen across the pond and embroils them in international espionage. Release Date: June 24, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: C+; C-; C Commentary: You want it to be more…
by
Every week, we’ll pose a new “five favorites” question. You just list your five favorites that fit in that category (preferably in preference order) and you’re welcome to discuss and debate the selections and see just how much you do or do not have in common with others. If you want to take a look…
by