This week’s releases raise several questions about modern Hollywood decision-making. And these questions, if they can be answered, might lead to unsatisfying realizations. For example: Does putting the word “vampire” in the title of a tween movie guarantee success? Why[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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There is an unsettling, but common theme in each of this weekend’s major releases – they all involve tormenting children. Whether it’s tie-wielding murderers, grieving psychos, or hairy beasts, kids are more likely to be scared than entertained by this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There is an exciting variety of movies opening in limited release this week, but chances are, there’s only one new movie coming to your multiplex: Couples Retreat (Rotten Tomatoes – Metacritic). However, before we begin discussing famous people having fun[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A zombie hunter, a compulsive liar, a serious Jew, a roller derby rookie, and Michael Moore walk into a bar. The zombie hunter says: “Are there any zombies around?” The serious Jew shakes his head and says: “Zombie’s don’t exist.”[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…