Win Passes to See Captain Fantastic - CinemaNerdz - Part 113
Win Passes to See CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
Enter here for your chance to win passes to an advance screening of the new film CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, starring Viggo Mortensen and Frank Langella. For your chance to receive two (2) complimentary passes to see the new film CAPTAIN FANTASTIC at the MJR Troy in Troy, Michigan on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00PM, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down on this page. But hurry bec...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Pets Ain’t ‘Fraid of No Ghostbusters
The Secret Life of Pets is the top draw for a second week in a row; though it dropped to an estimated $50.6 million in revenue, it managed to keep Ghostbusters in a second-place finish with an estimated $46 million. The $144 million production did open to critical praise, but with the news that the film will not be released in China (and the months-long controversy spawned by its original release ...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Stop-Motion Magic in the New Kubo and the Two Strings Trailer
Long time, no see, dear readers. But I’m back, and just in time for the release of the new Ghostbusters. This week’s Trailer Trashin’ column takes a look at the new trailer for Laika’s upcoming animated film Kubo and the Two Strings. Premise: Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voice of Art Parkinson) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town. But hi...[Read More]
The Preview Reel: Don’t Be ‘Fraid of No Ghost
Welcome to another “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide release movies. This week sees one of the most controversial releases of the year, Ghostbusters. There’s been a lot of online chatter about this movie, unfortunately most of it has been negative. Is all of the negativity deserving? Let’s break it down and see. [divider] Ghostbusters What we are excited about: Paul ...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Life of Pets Exposed
The studio that brought you Minions knocked the House of Mouse from atop the box office, as The Secret Life of Pets took the top spot with a strong showing, bringing in an estimated $103.2 million domestically. In fact, Finding Dory found itself in tight competition with the critically panned The Legend of Tarzan. In second place with an estimated $20.6 million, The Legend of Tarzan is still nowhe...[Read More]
Win Passes to See ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE
Enter here for your chance to win passes to an advance screening of the new film ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE, starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. For your chance to receive two (2) complimentary passes to see the new film ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE at the MJR Troy in Troy, Michigan on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00PM, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down ...[Read More]
The Preview Reel: Can Pets Neuter Mike and Dave?
Welcome to another “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide release movies. For the past three weeks, Finding Dory has dominated the box office despite going up some pretty big blockbusters. The Disney/Pixar sequel faces its toughest challenge this week, however, in the form of another animated flick, The Secret Life of Pets. This week also features the R-rated comedy Mike ...[Read More]
Win Passes to See GHOSTBUSTERS
Enter here for your chance to win passes to an advance screening of the new film from director Paul Feig, GHOSTBUSTERS, starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. For your chance to receive two (2) complimentary passes to see the new film GHOSTBUSTERS at the MJR Troy in Troy, Michigan on Tuesday, July 12th at 7:00PM, just look for the “Enter th...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: July 4th Belongs to Dory
In celebration of Independence Day weekend, Finding Dory remained the top draw at the box office, and continues to pile on in U.S. gross with an estimated $50.2 million for the four-day weekend. The Legend of Tarzan was the second biggest draw, and while its estimated $45.6 million is a decent start, the film will have to battle against a $180 million budget and low critical reception. However, cr...[Read More]
Win Passes to See THE INFILTRATOR
Enter here for your chance to win passes to an advance screening of the new film THE INFILTRATOR, starring Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, and Benjamin Bratt. For your chance to receive two (2) complimentary passes to see the new film THE INFILTRATOR at the MJR Troy in Troy, Michigan on Monday, July 11th at 7:00PM, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down on...[Read More]
Unknown Pleasures and Paul Thomas Anderson’s Junun in Berlin
Unknown Pleasures, this year’s eighth installment of the Berlin American Independent Film Festival, screened fifteen films, including a program of shorts, at four locations throughout the city from June 3 through June 18. The UP, as they call themselves, offers un-Hollywood movements of current American cinema (on days with multiple screenings one could live in this world a bit, believing America ...[Read More]
The Preview Reel: Can Tarzan Purge the BFG?
Welcome to another “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide release movies. Every year, the Fourth of July holiday always provides movie going audiences with some of the year’s biggest blockbusters, and while this year might seem a little tamer than years past, there are still some interesting options. David Yates looks to put his own spin on the classic Tarzan tale with Th...[Read More]