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Basterds, Shorts and Graduates, Oh my!

Jessica Delli Santi — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:31:25 -0400

Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds is the heavy favorite to win the box office title this weekend, so Shorts will need more than a wishing stone and Alexis Bledel will need more than a degree to take down these Nazi killers.

Cook up Some Thrills for Your Soul

Jessica Delli Santi — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:49:43 -0400

This weekend Julia Child shows us why the more butter the better, while honeymooners run for their lives, G.I. Joe saves the world, souls are frozen and lost, and a stone grants wishes.

Funny is the Name of the Game

Jessica Delli Santi — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:09:27 -0400

This weekend comedies take over the box office. Apatow delivers a new film with funny guys Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler while aliens invade High School Musical’s Ashley Tisdale and Ice Cube fumbles as a concert promoter. Keep reading to find out which movies will give you the giggles and which fail to turn your frown upside down.

The Ugly Truth From Guinea Pigs and an Orphan

Jessica Delli Santi — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:51:21 -0400

This weekend brings big stars like Katherine Heigl, Jerry Brukheimer’s first 3-D film, and a demon orphan hoping to send a chill down your spine. Which will be the box office winner? You be the judge.

Bruno & Panettiere vs. Anime

Jessica Delli Santi — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:20:12 -0400

Comedy takes on the anime undead this weekend as two big-name stars, Sacha Baron Cohen and Hayden Panettiere, hope to laugh themselves right into the number one box office slot and past the Japanese remake of Blood: The Last Vampire.

Transformers Remains Number One

Jessica Delli Santi — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:25:41 -0400

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was the box office champ for the second week in a row; grossing $42.3 million while Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs earned $41.7 million. Both films’ estimated grosses were $42.5 million, which was the first time two studios has the same estimated totals since 1998 when Titanic and The Man in the Iron Mask were estimated with $17.5 million each.

Gangsters Go Prehistoric

Jessica Delli Santi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:15 -0400

This Independence Day weekend the Hollywood made it simple by providing two blockbusters to choose from: prehistoric animals and gun-toting gangsters. And another romantic comedy from the My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s star.

Transformers Takes Revenge and Some Major Cash

Jessica Delli Santi — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:54:09 -0400

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen smashed the box office last weekend raking in $201.2 million since it opened last Wednesday and setting the box office standard for the summer season.

Mixed-Emotions This Weekend

Jessica Delli Santi — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:44:04 -0400

This weekend’s releases could get under your skin in more ways than one. They may give you chills or thrills, or make you tear or fear. Here’s a rundown require a box of tissues or bring a date to hold onto. f

Comedy Helps Find Your Purpose

Jessica Delli Santi — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:45:47 -0400

Three films opening this weekend all hope to help you find meaning and love in your life by taking you on a trip through the Old Testament, proposing marriage to a pushy boss or by spending $9.99 on a self-help book.