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Box Office Weekend: Being “Crood” Not a Bad Thing
Oz the Great and Powerful finally met its match in not one, but two films released this weekend. The Croods got off to a rousing start with an estimated $44 million, proving itself a winner among audiences and critics. Olympus Has Fallen got mixed critical response, but with an estimated $30.5 million the so-called “Die Hard in the White House” had a better reception than the fifth Die Hard film, ...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: The Unlikely Heroes Return in Kick-Ass 2
We’re most of the way through March, and that means the beginning of spring is (hopefully) just around the corner. But while we wait for the warmer weather, there are still new movie trailers for us to watch. This week’s Trailer Trashin’ looks at the red band first trailer for the offbeat superhero sequel Kick-Ass 2. Premise: After the insane bravery of Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Joh...[Read More]
Enter to Win Passes to An Advance Screening of G.I. Joe: Retaliation!
CinemaNerdz readers have a chance to receive complimentary passes to a preview screening of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, the new film starring Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis, and Dwayne Johnson. For your chance to receive complimentary passes to see the film at the Emagine Novi in Novi, Michigan (Emagine Novi, 44425 W. 12 Mile Rd., Novie, MI 48377) on Tuesday, March 26st at 7:00pm, just scroll down to the...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Oz Remains Top Draw as Audiences Ignore the Other Films Behind the Curtain
Oz the Great and Powerful did it again; though it has yet to make up its costs domestically (the film cost $215 million), it is well on its way there, with a second week performance of an estimated $42.2 million. So far, the film has been a strong contender here and overseas, its $281.1 million in worldwide totals making it a solid blockbuster success. The Call cannot claim that level of success, ...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: The Armored Avenger Returns in Iron Man 3
This past weekend saw the release of Oz the Great and Powerful, which if you’ve read my review you know that I really liked, and to my delight, it had the biggest opening weekend of the year so far. Meanwhile, this week’s new Trailer Trashin’ looks at an upcoming movie that everyone knows will be a big hit – Iron Man 3. Premise: Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces a powerful ene...[Read More]