Win Tickets to The Raven - CinemaNerdz - Part 178
Win Tickets to The Raven
Congratulations to the winners of our “Win Tickets to The Raven” contest! Here they are: Hairsty2, Kriz19, robt4848, Renie, Kristen G., Electricblue717, k4berry, Billy0806, Shadesalpha, canadianflag, Brian Titus, Kandace Meade, msb1128, Oldham_april, Kendell, Vegas, Jage, Caerus08, Stephanie, cjfurious, Linlady, Judy, SL, Dkitain, and Tigerfanforlife. If you won, you should have received an email ...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Total Recall Looks Slick But Soulless
In the debut edition of Trailer Trashin’ last week, I talked about my excitement for Rise of the Guardians, this week we’re looking at something completely different – the upcoming remake of the 1990 Paul Verhoeven/Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Total Recall. Premise: In the dystopian future of 2084, the countries of Euroamerica and New Shanghai vie for political power. Douglas Quaid (Colin F...[Read More]
Interview with Jason Biggs and Eddie Kaye Thomas, stars of American Reunion
Along with a few other members of the press, I had the great pleasure of interviewing the stars of the new comedy American Reunion, Jason Biggs and Eddie Kaye Thomas on March 22, 2012. While the pair was in town to promote the newest entry in the American Pie series, the conversation was more like having drinks with old friends than a structured interview. As we started out with a great deal of la...[Read More]
Win Tickets to The Cabin in the Woods
Congratulations to the winners of our “Win Tickets to The Cabin in the Woods” contest! Here they are: Doyrhw3, Billy0806, Tshay31, Brian J. Blottie, Hans Dragonburger, Msb1128. If you won, you should have received a message telling you how to claim your prize. Thanks for participating in the contest and check back here soon for more exciting giveaways! We’ve got 30 passes (one wi...[Read More]
Interview with Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, writers/directors of American Reunion
On March 22, 2012, I, along with other members of the press, had the opportunity to interview the writers/directors of the upcoming movie American Reunion, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Scholssberg. The two are best known for their work with the Harold and Kumar series. This was both a lively conversation, and candid in regard to the nature of the American Pie franchise. Both Jon and Hayden proved to be ...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Rise of the Guardians May Be Freaking Brilliant!
Hey, folks. We’re debuting a new feature here on CinemaNerdz called “Trailer Trashin’.” At least once a week, I’ll be taking a look at a hot new trailer and giving you my take on what looks good, what looks bad, and how excited I am for the upcoming movie in question. And to kick this feature off, I’m looking at the first trailer for the upcoming animated family...[Read More]
Weekend Box-Office: John Carter and A Thousand Words Tie for First? Nope! April Fools – The Hunger Games Stays on Top
Usually a 60% drop in revenue can spell disaster for a film…but considering what The Hunger Games made last week, the estimated $61.1 million it made this week is not the problem that it seems. With a total gross of $251 million domestic, The Hunger Games seems to be the summer film to beat. It certainly saw more business than Wrath of the Titans, which opened with a comparatively disappointing es...[Read More]
Looking Back at Giallo: A Primer
In 1963, Italian horror director Mario Bava made his last black and white film. The Girl Who Knew Too Much heralded the arrival of a film genre that would have a prominent place in cinema until the mid-1970s and is still popular today – giallo. A sub-genre of the mystery/thriller/crime story and a cross-over from horror, giallo had its roots in the American and English mystery novels of the early ...[Read More]
Ranking Ray Harryhausen’s Fantasy Films
I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger fan of Ray Harryhausen than yours truly. As a kid, I was captivated by the characters and creatures he brought to life through stop-motion animation, and it helped to cement my lifelong love of both movies and the genres of science-fiction and fantasy. With Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to the 2010 remake of Harryhausen’s Clash of the Titans, hittin...[Read More]
Weekend Box-Office: The Hunger Games Certainly Not Starving After Record-Breaking Win
And they say no one reads anymore…well, people were certainly lining up to catch the big screen debut of The Hunger Games, based on the best-selling young adult novels. Even concerns about violent content weren’t enough to dissuade audiences and critics alike from giving it the best opening ever for a film that wasn’t a sequel or prequel to another film, with $152.5 million in domestic revenue (Ha...[Read More]
Weekend Box-Office: 21 Jump Street Not Showing Its Age
Johnny Depp isn’t slated to return to the big screen just yet…Dark Shadows hits theaters in May…but the show that practically launched his career made a comeback in a big way this weekend. 21 Jump Street made a splash at the box office with $36.3 million, the action comedy scoring well with audiences and critics alike, and more than enough to finally send Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax down to second place ...[Read More]
Weekend Box-Office: John Carter Sputters and Can’t Cut Down The Lorax
Would it be a crime if I continued to rhyme? Not to worry, despite Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax finishing first for its second week in a row (with an estimated $39.1 million), there’s even bigger news afoot…namely, John Carter landing in second. While for most films an estimated $30.6 million opening would spell good news, it isn’t for the ill-fated Disney adventure film. While another good weekend for Th...[Read More]