Jan 29, 2012
On a conference call last Wednesday to discuss the company's latest financial results, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said he wants to "get along with everyone", and isn't interested in competing with cable and satellite companies.
BOX OFFICE: JAN 20-22, 2012
Jan 23, 2012
Analysis of this weekend's movie business!
REVIEW: RED TAILS
Jan 19, 2012
Our take on this WWII epic that chronicles the heroic actions of the legendary Tuskeeggee Airmen.
BOX OFFICE: DEC 30, 2011 – JAN 1, 2012
Jan 2, 2012
Tom Cruise’s latest ‘Mission Impossible’ remained impossible to beat at the US box office as it retained its top spot for the second week in a row with 31.3 million dollars.
Mystery that prompted Hitchcock to make ‘The Birds’ solved
Dec 28, 2011
Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller ‘The Birds’ was apparently inspired by a ‘strange’ real life event, which occurred two years before the release of one of the scariest films in history.
BOX OFFICE: DECEMBER 23 – 25, 2011
Dec 26, 2011
Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol’ remained at the top spot at the box office during the Christmas weekend earning 26.5 million dollars.
Another science fiction writer sues James Cameron for 2.5 billion dollars over ‘Avatar’ idea
Dec 20, 2011
James Cameron has been sued again for allegedly stealing the concept of ‘Avatar’, and this time for more than 2 billion dollars.
TRAILER: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
Dec 20, 2011
"The Dark Knight Rises" is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.
REVIEW: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4
Dec 19, 2011
Visually, two things that instantly transcend the immediate boundaries of a viewer’s intellect to land straight inside are sex and violence. Thus brands that can no longer appeal to your intellect, or are too lazy to try, resort to either or both. That brand can either be a product or a movie star. This is indeed a trend observed among male movie stars....
AAFCA PICKS “TREE OF LIFE” AS TOP FILM OF 2011
Dec 12, 2011
Announced today, the winners of the 2011 Awards, including "Terrence Malick's "Tree Of Life" as Best Picture. The organization’s Top Ten list of films includes “The Descendants,” “Drive,” “My Week With Marilyn” and “The Help.”
MICHAEL’S REVIEWS: Breaking Dawn / Demons Never Die / Immortals / A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas / Ra.One
Dec 2, 2011
Veteren film critic Michael Dequina returns with some reviews of a wide range of films. From horror to heroes and comedy sequels in between, here are some films you may have missed!
BOX OFFICE – NOVEMBER 18-20 2011
Nov 21, 2011
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ pulled in a record breaking estimated 72 million dollar opening.
REVIEW: RA.ONE
Nov 20, 2011
Here’s a movie the Hindi film industry can be proud of. “Ra.One” can be touted as the first Hindi film that blends the elegance of Hollywood with Indian sensibilities.
BOX OFFICE: NOVEMBER 11 – 13, 2011
Nov 12, 2011
The 3D action-epic ‘Immortals’ topped the US weekend box office with an opening revenue of 32 million dollars, while grossing another 36 million dollars overseas.
Dennis Dortch returns to the director’s chair with “The Number”
Nov 10, 2011
The one thing you never, ever discuss with your fiancé. Ever.
INDIE FILM LOUNGE FOCUS: AFFRM’s Second Release set for December 2
Oct 25, 2011
Who needs Hollywood? AFFRM is set to release its second film, KINYARWANDA, on December 2, in eight cities across the US. Is this film playing near you? Find out!
REVIEW: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3
Oct 22, 2011
It's the perfect time of year for horror movies! Does the latest Paranormal Activity live up to the hype of the previous two, or, is it shockingly good?
REVIEWS: Footloose / What’s Your Number? / Killer Elite / Margaret / Dolphin Tale
Oct 14, 2011
For 16 years, film critic Michael Dequina has been giving his take on films currently in theaters. This week he takes on 5 currently playing in theaters near you, including "Footloose" and "Killer Elite"
BOX OFFICE: September 30-October 2, 2011
Oct 2, 2011
"Dolphin Tale" took the #1 spot this weekend, moving past "Moneyball" and "The Lion King".
‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ impact still endures in US film and popular culture
Oct 1, 2011
"Uncle Tom's Cabin," the best-selling novel of the 19th century, continues to influence American film and popular culture, a researcher says.
BOX OFFICE: ‘The Lion King’ 3D re-release reigns again
Sep 18, 2011
The 3D re-release of the 1994 classic Disney animated flick 'The Lion King' is ruling the North American box office on its debut weekend, trouncing last week's top earner Steven Soderbergh-directed Warner Bros. film 'Contagion'.
BOXOFFICE: ‘Contagion’ knocks off ‘The Help’ after three weeks at top
Sep 11, 2011
'Contagion' has taken the top spot at the box office, amassing a revenue of 23.1 million dollars over its first weekend.
REVIEW: CONTAGION
Sep 11, 2011
Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, reviews Contagion letting us know if it is a disease or a delight. The New Steven Soderbergh film stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, Jude Law and Sanaa Lathan.
Midnight Release Parties for Star Wars on Blu-ray
Sep 10, 2011
Hastings has plans for chain-wide Midnight release parties for the release of Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Star Wars: The Original Trilogy and Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy on Blu-ray.
