Box Office Breakdown: Tyler Perry vs. George Clooney
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Horror, Independent, Musicals, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases,
This weekend saw George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix and Cate Blanchett all fighting for your box office dollars—so who would have thought Tyler Perry would come out the big winner?
Even though two of his last three films opened with impressive numbers, very few predicted the writer/actor/producer/director would topple the competition. Now the number crunchers know better. Though the debut underperformed 2005’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman ($21.9 million) and 2006’s Madea’s Family Reunion ($30 million), Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? still scored $10 million more than its nearest competitor.
Additionally surprising was the lasting success of Disney’s The Game Plan. The film finally dropped one notch to #2 in its third week—also beating out We Own The Night and Michael Clayton. Although kid-friendly fare is rarity these days, the movie’s ability to remain so strong is quite impressive.
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In Theaters This Weekend (10/12)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Magnolia, MGM, Lionsgate, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Yari Film Group Releasing, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Period, Comedy, Sports, Lists, New Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (PG-13): starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush (directed by Shekhar Kapur)
- The Final Season (PG): starring Sean Astin, Larry Miller (directed by David Mickey Evans)
- Michael Clayton (R): starring George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson (directed by Tony Gilroy)
- We Own The Night (R): starring Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg (directed by James Gray)
- Why Did I Get Married? (PG-13): starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson (directed by Tyler Perry)
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This Week on DVD: October 9, 2007
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, IFC Films, Sony, Universal, Action, Animation, Drama, Family, Independent, Science Fiction, Comedy, Home Entertainment, Lists, New Releases,
- 28 Weeks Later: starring Robert Carlyle, Rose Byrne
- Evan Almighty: starring Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman
- Poltergeist (25th Anniversary Edition): starring Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams
- Reign Over Me: starring Don Cheadle, Adam Sandler
- Rise: Blood Hunter: starring Lucy Liu, Robert Forster
- Surf’s Up: starring Shia LeBeouf, Jeff Bridges
- Twilight Zone: The Movie: starring Dan Aykroyd, John Lithgow
- You Kill Me: starring Ben Kingsley, Tea Leoni
Click here to see the TV-On-DVD options for this week.
Click here to see the new titles released on HD DVD and Blu-Ray.
Hilary Duff Back on the Big Screen
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Romance, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases,
Gamely trying to keep herself from disappearing off the radar completely, former tween icon Hilary Duff is currently shooting a new movie. Greta is currently being filmed on location in New Jersey and features Duff as a waitress who falls for a cook (played by Evan Ross). Their romance is fraught with obstacles put in place by her grandparents (Ellen Burstyn and Michael Murphy play the roles) who have an aversion of the cook’s criminal past. The dramatic tale of interracial love is a far different story from Duff’s previous movie acting credits, which include Cheaper by the Dozen and Agent Cody Banks.
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In Theaters This Weekend (10/5)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, Paramount, Sony, Yari Film Group Releasing, Drama, Independent, Musicals, Romance, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases,
- Feel the Noise (PG-13): starring Omarion Grandberry, Zulay Henao (directed by Alejandro Chomski)
- The Heartbreak Kid (R): starring Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan (directed by Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly)
- The Seeker (PG): starring Ian McShane, Gregory Smith (directed by David L. Cunningham)
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In Theaters This Weekend (9/28)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: FOCUS, Disney, Fox Searchlight, MGM, Lionsgate, Universal, Drama, Family, Independent, Romance, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, Upcoming Releases,
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- The Game Plan (PG): starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Madison Pettis (directed by Andy Fickman)
- The Kingdom (R): starring Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner (directed by Peter Berg)
- The Darjeeling Limited* (R): starring Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson (directed by Wes Anderson)
- Feast of Love* (R): starring Morgan Freeman, Greg Kinnear (directed by Robert Benton)
- Lust, Caution* (NC-17): starring Tony Leung, Tang Wei (directed by Ang Lee)
- Outsourced* (PG-13): starring Larry Pine, Asif Basra (directed by John Jeffcoat)
- Trade* (R): starring Kevin Kline, Cesar Ramos (directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner)
*limited or gradual release
Jodie Foster’s ‘The Brave One’ Opens Friday
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Warner Bros, Action, Drama, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Jodie Foster has been a permanent Hollywood fixture since she was a young girl, first gaining notice in Disney flicks like Freaky Friday (that’s right – Foster was in the original version of the flick, and she never buckled under pressure like Lindsay Lohan). She made a name for herself when she snagged a huge paycheck for The King and I, and she established herself as one of the baddest dames in the biz. Foster is back on the big screen in The Brave One, a tough-as-nails role that harks back to earlier Foster hits like The Silence of the Lambs and Panic Room. Jodie Foster plays Erica, a vigilante with little fear of personal peril or death. Critics say the film will even help viewers work out some of their 9/11 trauma, which is intriguing enough to take a closer look at the latest Foster flick. Get your tickets while you can – The Brave One opens Friday.
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DVD Review: Zodiac
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Paramount, Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thrillers, New Releases, DVD Reviews,
David Fincher’s slow, introspective thriller was released on DVD last week.
In the late 1960s, the San Francisco Chronicle receives one of the first letters from the Zodiac killer, a partial cipher detailing the gruesome deaths of his first victims and his intention to kill again. What begins as a unique gimmick attached to senseless murder becomes a calculated plan to confuse and manipulate San Francisco police and news media, leaving the city in a state of panic. Robert Graysmith, a young cartoonist for the Chronicle, grows obsessed with the Zodiac and, with the help of some local detectives, sets out to uncover the truth behind his identity.
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Georgia to Rule Box Office?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Universal, Drama, Comedy, Box Office, Casting, New Releases,
When the credits carry Jane Fonda’s name, the movie is bound to be a success, right? Hollywood royalty, Fonda always brings a certain something to any flick. Pair her on screen with vivacious Lindsay Lohan, and it’s hard to go wrong. That’s why the expectations for Georgia Rule are so very high. Normally, a movie about three generations of women would be labeled a “chick flick” and be filled with touchy-feely-fuzzy moments. The reviews are in, and fans are wondering what to expect from Georgia Rule.
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Zodiac Review: Fincher’s Tour de Force
Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Paramount, Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Thrillers, Filmmaking, New Releases, Theatrical Reviews,
After a five-year hiatus, director David Fincher is back with Zodiac, a slow, introspective thriller written by James Vanderbilt and based on books by Robert Graysmith and official police files chronicling the notorious San Francisco serial killer.
In the late 1960s, the San Francisco Chronicle receives one of the first letters from the Zodiac killer, a partial cipher detailing the gruesome deaths of his first victims and his intention to kill again. What begins as a unique gimmick attached to senseless murder becomes a calculated plan to confuse and manipulate San Francisco police and news media, leaving the city in a state of panic. Robert Graysmith, a young cartoonist for the Chronicle, grows obsessed with the Zodiac and, with the help of some local detectives, sets out to uncover the truth behind his identity.
Zodiac stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Edwards, and Chloe Sevigny. Rated R.
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