Memorial Day is fast approaching, which means you have exactly 30 days until the box office explodes with summer blockbusters. But this year we’re in for a treat, because there are at least four sure-to-be hits out before Memorial Day; consider them a warm-up for good things to come. You now have exactly 10 days [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Summer Blockbusters’
Sep 10
As summer ends, box office tops may surprise you
With Labor Day weekend officially over, we’re heading into fall faster than you may be prepared for. And even though the summer of 2009 has proven to be the biggest ever at the box office, looking back shows a surprising lack of originality. Sequels and spin-offs were all over the place, leaving animated flicks “Up” and [...]
Aug 22
Dvd Review: Get your summer blockbuster fix at home with “Iron Man”
If you’re looking for a fun summer blockbuster but can’t bear the $10 admission, just tap into last season’s offerings. “Iron Man” was an ’08 smash, and although a bit cliche, Robert Downey Jr.’s charm makes the two hours fly by. And anyway, who doesn’t like a summer comic book flick? It’s got all the [...]
Aug 16
“Time Traveler’s Wife” a worthy adaptation
When the film version of a beloved book is released, it often goes one of two ways. Either the fans jump on board and overlook all of the film’s flaws (”Twilight”), or they become enraged by even the smallest of changes made (”Harry Potter”). First-time novelist Audrey Niffenegger released ”The Time Traveler’s Wife” in 2003, and [...]
Aug 09
“(500) Days” of self-reflection– and laughs, too
Director Marc Webb has hit indy gold. In his very first full-length movie after only a short string of music videos and other miscellaneous work, Webb’s “(500) Days of Summer” has brought in $12.3 million since its July 17 release date and hangs onto the #10 spot in the box office. Not bad for [...]
