“The Help” continues to hold on to first place at the box office, at $14.3 million, “Colombiana” at $10.3 million and “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark” at $8.7 million. Despite placing in third, “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark,” budgeted at $25 million, will bounce back when the box office recovers from the effects […]
I would never have thought that a film about the lives of African-American domestics (which some believed was not a very accurate portrayal) would have the strength to hold off a box-office assault from not only the greatest barbarian in cinema, but also a vampire, but “The Help” has managed to overwhelm both “Conan, The […]
Edited 8/10 934 I am not surprised that “Captain America: The First Avenger” is doing well in the United States. It’s a well-done, entertaining film, though it does revolve around a superhero that, in a very real sense, embodies many uniquely American dreams and aspirations, so if it weren’t doing well here, I’d be shocked. […]
Edited 8/5 1109 1116 2047 Various blogs have already posted images of Anne Hathaway as “Serena Kyle” from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises,” so of course I am going to as well, though with a caveat: I am not particularly crazy about what Chris Nolan is doing with the franchise. Sure it’s profitable, […]
Correction: While the box office performance of “Green Lantern” was indeed underwhelming, Time Warner’s profit in the second quarter beat estimates. That being said, it would have been higher if “Green Lantern” had been successful, though that is not the implication that the title of my post gives. Sorry for the error. I’ll do better […]
According to Deadline Raja Gosnell’s “The Smurfs” is stronger than anyone–including me–has anticipated (or that Cowboys & Aliens is weaker, depending upon how you look at it). Weekend box office for both films is running neck and neck. I am not sure why this is, though it’s interesting because, while Box Office Mojo doesn’t list […]
Edited 7/25 917, 949, 950, 951 If you’re looking for a Captain America whose roots drink heavily of the 1940’s, you’re in the wrong movie. If you’re looking for nostalgic entertainment of a time that’s in the vein of Indiana Jones, you’re found it. Karina Longworth, of The Village Voice, criticizes Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: […]
Edited 7/23 1202 Captain America has pulled in a total of $66 million from Thursday to Friday, making for the biggest opening for a superhero film this summer, beating “Thor,” “X-Men: First Class,” and “Green Lantern.” Here’s a little clip of a patriotic (and frankly jingoistic) vein to celebrate (though the language is a little […]
Edited 7/21 1551 According to Deadline, “Captain America: The First Avenger” opened to $4 million on the strength of Thursday’s midnight showing.
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