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New year, new you, same scene in Hollywood. Frankly, the pre-summer, post-holiday movie season is a little lackluster to spend too much time at the theater. In short, prepare for a lull that is to the movie viewers what soft-nonconference schedules are to college football/basketball fans. There will be plenty to see in theory, show times all day, but little worthy of shelling out 8 at the box office or 2 hours of your free time. Not to mention, with the Oscars in late February, all movies released too soon before or too soon after place themselves at a strategic disadvantage in terms of timeliness. Basically, if it hasn’t been released by now, it’s probably not going to rank among the year’s best. What can you do? The late winter months are a great time to watch movies at home, both avoiding theater flops and unsavory weather, not to mention catching up on films you may have missed on the big screen, but due to heightened demand for rentals, especially approaching Oscar season, it’s best to plan ahead. Here are some options:Redbox Found in many stores, including Walmarts nationwide, Redbox vending machines allow you to rent recent titles dating back several months for only 1 per night. Return your movie on time and a dollar is all it will cost you.Netflix With varying subscription plans, Netflix allows users to both order DVDs and take advantage of an instant streaming option with pricing available based on the number of discs rented at one time. The selection available for rent via disc is unparalleled; however, the Netflix instant options leave something to be desired, at least in this opinion. Continue Reading →

Spring is in the air. It is time to get out of the house and enjoy a great movie with your friends or loved ones.

A great romantic comedy starring Jennifer Gardner in Arthur would be a great date movie. Get in the mood with this remake of the original Arthur and add in some modern twists. For example, if Arthur wants to keep his money, he has to marry a woman he does not love or lose it all to get the woman he loves. He has lessons in growing up Continue Reading →

For many decades, people of all ages have enjoyed the experience of watching their favorite films with friends or family. Some people enjoy watching movies alone. Popcorn, soda, and candy are great accompaniments to enhance the movie watching experience. Whoever you decide to share your movie experience with, it is almost always an entertaining experience.

The different types of genres give way to entertainment for every person of any age. Family and animation are wonderful Continue Reading →

This month, an interesting fantasy/drama addition known as Red Riding Hood will be coming to theatres. Starring Amanda Seyfried, Max Irons, Gary Oldman, Julie Christie, and Shiloh Fernandez. It is based on the fairy tale; a gothic horror of a woman being terrorized, in a medieval village, by a werewolf. Release date is March 11, 2011, rated PG-13, and directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Coming in April 2011, Water for Elephants, a dramatic film is coming out. Starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz. After the death of his parents, a veterinarian student abandons his studies and joins a circus as their vet. Directed by Francis Lawrence, this movie is not yet rated. Another addition coming in April 2011, is the Fast and the Furious 5, an action packed film. Starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Brian O’ Connor, former cop, teams up with Dom Torreto, ex-con, on the opposite side of the law. To avoid authorities after Brian and Mia broke Dom out of custody, they crossed many borders. Now, one last job stands between them and their freedom. Directed by Justin Lin, rated PG-13, and being released April 29, 2011; this film will not want to be missed!

What better time than Christmas to get the entire family together and head to the theater? Here’s a quick preview of top-billed titles opening from the 17th all the way up to Christmas, giving you something to talk about to fill in those awkward family silences around the dinner table.How Do You Know (in theaters December 17th) Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Jack Nicholson and Owen Wilson star in this laugh heavy self-exploration of what love looks like and how you know you’ve found the right person. Amid concerns of employment, legal issues, relationship drama, the film takes a light and humorous perspective on the pressures of transitioning from the young professional lifestyle into the next phase of adulthood.Yogi Bear (in theaters December 17th) A classic childhood cartoon finally transitions from the small screen to the big screen in this fun family comedy. With voices by Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Tom Cavanaugh and Andrew Daly, Yogi Bear reunites with old friend Boo Boo, up to familiar antics in Jellystone park. Continue Reading →

If the heading to the movies has found its way onto your to-do list this weekend here’s a look at films opening today in a theater near youWide-Release

• Jackass 3-D (R) The MTV crew takes their crude humor to the three dimensional frontier, guaranteeing an hour and a half of ear covering, bone crunching and all out inappropriate behavior.
• Red (PG-13) A team of former CIA operatives find themselves now on the hunt as a result of the years of sensitive information they were once privy to as the organization hires assassins to tie up loose ends from years past. Continue Reading →

These days, movies’ shelf lives are shorter than ever. Films that brought in big bucks last year are relatively forgotten now. However, their directors live on. Here’s what you can expect soon from some of last year’s wonder boys.

1. Gavin Hood Last year, his X-Men Origins: Wolverine adaptation didn’t go over so well with fanboys. However, his next film (slated for 2012?) may have a more universal appeal. It’s an untitled adventure film about the 1925 serum run to Nomealso portrayed in the children’s film Balto.
2. J.J. Abrams Star Trek, on the other hand, was a smash hit with both Trekkies and the average viewing audience. In addition to producing and possibly directing a 2012 sequel, Abrams produced the upcoming comedy Morning Glory and is directing the still-secretive Super 8. Continue Reading →

With the box office topping successes of both Toy Story and Toy Story 2, Woody’s third return to the silver screen certainly has big cowboy boots to fill (figuratively of course). Story developers made the interesting choice to allow for the actual passage of time in the script between the third movie and its two predecessors, with former toy enthusiast Andy, the now longtime owner of both Woody and Buzz Lightyear, now seventeen years old and college bound, having little use for the toys of his childhood. Woody, Buzz and company have been bracing for this transition for some time, however when they are rounded up in a bag for storage, Andy’s mother mistakes them for garbage casting them out of Andy’s room and into the world on their own. Woody is unable to convince his fellow toys that they weren’t meant for the trash as the entire gang sets out for a new chapter in this already well chronicled playtime adventure. Continue Reading →

Twenty three years in waiting and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 80s classic finally has a worthy sequel. Original Predator fans will be pleased to know the failed follow up sequels to the franchise’s early success are ignored like veal at a PETA convention. Producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal stressed their desire to take the series back to its roots, believing the Alien vs. Predator movie gimmick had portrayed the predator species as too cartoonish, undermining the suspense filled violence and action that made Predator a fan favorite.The script for Predators was actually first drafted in 1994, however 20^th Century Film reneged their original interest in the idea once the sizeable budget figures surfaced. A full fifteen years later, the studio came around on the idea out of the blue and contacted Rodriguez to fast track the movie for production. Though Fox revived life in the lost script, Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios produced the film, in order to maintain more creative control and avoid another flop for the franchise, with Fox still in charge of distribution. Continue Reading →

Though the initial reviews for this summer thrill ride have sent mixed signals, perhaps this movies biggest fault is that it didn’t come out 5 years ago. Heck, there was a time in Hollywood when a series of home gardening tips documentary hosted by the A-list royalty might have pushed its way towards number one on opening weekend. Whether modern audiences aren’t as easily seduced by star power (doubtful) or Cruise and Diaz have just past their peak, Knight and Day simply isn’t living up to its billing as a true summer blockbuster. In and of itself, the movie isn’t half as bad as advertised.The key to enjoying the film is managing your expectations. What you can expect is a light, fast paced and ultimately enjoyable flick that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Don’t buy your ticket expecting a deeply intense undercover spy suspense or a romping laugh fest, but that’s not to say don’t buy your ticket. This is Tom Cruise in an action movie, but it isn’t Mission Impossible; and while we have Cameron Diaz playing an affable girl with a complicated love interest, this is no There’s Something About Mary. And it’s certainly no mind burning exercise like Vanilla Sky, starring both. Whether you’re a fan of Cruise or Diaz, both are still capable of delivering exactly what these roles call for. To get the most out of your movie going, just sit back, relax and enjoy the film’s likable quality, without thinking too deeply about the logistics. Continue Reading →