tagged w/ Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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The worst part about the new year is the distinct lack of quality coming out. If you're superstitious, you'd think that nothing worth while is getting released until February or March. We're here to dispel that myth faster than Adam and Jamie. After all, we've got your DVDo's and DVDon'ts for today's miniscule releases.
The "Ten Years Lat--er...Awkward..." Blu-Ray Special Edition: 10 Things I Hate About You. Man, thank goodness nothing life shattering or awkward happened to any of these actors. Yep. Oh, includes "exclusive cast interviews" discussing the film. Mm. Yeah.
DVDo's:
Elvis Presley Gladiators: The 1974 Elvis Karate Legacy Project: because you're bored this week.
-Loren Cass is a dark horse I haven't seen. But if it embodies the seedy American underbelly that festered from poetry and "beats," plus Aaron Hillis and Andrew Grant from Benten Films dig it. Good enough for me.
-Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has an "Interactive 'Splat' Button." Hours of amusement, I figure. Or at least, like one, and then throwing something at the TV.
DVDon'ts:
-The Final Destination waves its' 3D everywhere, but the Blu-Ray promises "Body Count: The Deaths of Final Destination." Which has been on YouTube forever.
-Street Fighter: The Movie Extreme Edition is just a DVD and a Blu-Ray copy. EXTREME.
DVDon't-Have-An-Opinion:
-Trucker. On one hand, I've heard people rave about this. On the other, it was pushed quietly to DVD with a tiny theatrical release after garnering no buzz at Tribeca 2008. It spent nearly a year on a shelf before some claimed Michelle Monaghan was a lock for an award--yet that chance looks utterly dead after Precious and The Blind Side are giving faux-male empowerment
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Happy Almost-Yom-Kippur! Now on with the news:
-Director Roman Polanski is being held in Switzerland after an extradition plot by the Los Angeles prosecutor's office was put into action. Polanski is wanted for the drugging and statutory rape of a 13-year old girl, for which he originally plead guilty, but then fled the country. [Current]
-Above is the teaser trailer for the Samuel Bayer/Michael Bay production of A Nightmare on Elm Street. [Current]
-In yesterday's rumor mill, it seems Diablo Cody may be working on a film about Playboy. Mm. [Collider]
-Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs remains a Box Office Master...as long as other R-Rated movies that teenage kids want to sneak into come out. [Movieline]
-Director on Director? Drew Barrymore is profiled by Michael Almereyda(!?) [NYT]
-John LichmanA Nightmare on Elm Street
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It appears that there is no news after last night's Emmy Awards. Except, of course, for Dr. Horrible's return. But on with Monday's News!
-Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs beat out Jennifer's Body and every other film this weekend at the Box Office. [Current]
-On behalf of the Jack Kirby estate, Marvel/Disney is being sent a lawsuit to stop using his characters (i.e. Fantastic Four) [DH]
-Gavin Hood agreed to put anti-smoking PSAs in DVDs of X-Men Origins: Wolverine because the title character smokes cigars. Sadly, anti-shitty-film PSAs were also not included. [MTV's Splash Page]
-Johnny Depp may walk from Pirates 4 due to another departure at Disney. Maybe... [Current]
-Precious wins at Toronto International Film Festival. [Current]
-Wells compares being a film critic to Catholicism or hair shirts or something. [HE]
-John Lichman
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Jorge Carreon blogs for Examiner.com that audiences sated their appetite for zombielicious fun and a healthy portion of 3D delights in this edition of Personalities Match-Up. Sony Pictures managed to maintain its hold on the number one and two spots of the Weekend Final Five as “Zombieland” and "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" reign supreme. Meanwhile, the power of Pixar and Disney found its "Toy Story" franchise displaying plenty of box office muscle.Jorge Carreon blogs for Examiner.com that audiences sated their appetite for... more
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Jorge Carreon blogs in this edition of Personalities Match-Up, a change in weather at the box office finds the zombies devouring the “Meatballs.” Sony Pictures delivers the season’s first one-two punch as “Zombieland” takes over the top spot to lead the Friday Night Five.Jorge Carreon blogs in this edition of Personalities Match-Up, a change in weather at... more
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For the first time in (human) history, movie review haikus performed on television, courtesy of Brett Erlich and Ellen Fox.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie review show that airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 e/p on Current TV. From reviews of the newest releases to commentary on cult favorites and movie trends, each episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a fast-paced, comedic journey through the week in cinema.
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For more about movies from Current: http://current.com/moviesFor the first time in (human) history, movie review haikus performed on television,... more
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BigHollywood has a theory for why Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs continues its' domination of the box office:
Optimism.
While much more high-profile and adult films (i.e. Soderbergh's The Informant! and even the Diablo Cody-penned Jennifer's Body) were released, they still pale compared to the CGI film based on a children's book.
The BH piece is truly no more than a general opinion, but it seems like an increasingly accurate one even with this weekend's other releases: Fame, Surrogates and even Pandorum.
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Jorge Carreon blogs on how Industry forecasts predicted the robots of "Surrogates" to lead a perfect debut. However, audiences preferred a hearty second helping of "Meatballs" over formidable competition. In this edition of Personalities Match-Up find out what else made the menu of the Weekend Final Five at the box office.Jorge Carreon blogs on how Industry forecasts predicted the robots of... more
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Jorge Carreon blogs on how audiences proved to exhibit a hearty appetite for "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." In this edition of Personalities Match-Up, find out what films starring several A-listers followed the popular 3D family adventure.Jorge Carreon blogs on how audiences proved to exhibit a hearty appetite for... more
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Jorge Carreon blogs on how predictions of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" drowning out new films starring Jennifer Aniston, Matt Damon and Megan Fox have rained true. The well-received animated feature led the Friday Night Five.Jorge Carreon blogs on how predictions of "Cloudy with a Chance of... more
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Jorge Carreon blogs his first Fall Movies edition of Personalities Match-Up, which finds Atlanta's auteur Tyler Perry logging his sixth bow at number one with "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." Meanwhile, it was prime time for the Tim Burton-produced "9" for an animated debut.Jorge Carreon blogs his first Fall Movies edition of Personalities Match-Up, which... more
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