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The Jodie Foster/Terrence Howard thriller The Brave One reached the No. 1 spot at the box office over a relatively slow weekend, bringing in approximately $14 million. Variety reports that the main audience for the film was older women, and that its continued success will depend on whether men will be drawn to see it as well. 3:10 to Yuma just barely beat out Mr. Woodcock for the No. 2 spot, Read more
After a year of waiting for the aftermath of Ned Stark's beheading, Daenerys Targaryen's dragons hatching, and war brewing in Westeros, Game of Thrones made its triumphant return this week, and the season two premiere did not disappoint. I was thrilled to catch up with the likes of Tyrion Lannister and Jon Snow, though less-than-enthused to be reunited with Joffrey and his evil ways. I don't Read more
In addition to the following releases, The Sitter and Carnage are also now available on DVD. The Muppets Jason Segel co-wrote and stars in this sequel worthy of Jim Henson's epic franchise. He and Amy Adams play Gary and Mary, a couple who travel to LA only to find that a beloved theater that was once home to the Muppets is being torn down. The two, along with Gary's brother (who happens to be Read more
The holiday weekend brings its own gifts to the theater: specifically, new releases The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, War Horse, and We Bought a Zoo. Whether you want to see a thriller or a more family-friendly film, you can get a sneak peek at each of these movies right now! Read more
Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol reaped the benefits of wide release, and won the weekend box office with $29.5 million. Behind it was last week's champ, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, which garnered $20.2 million in its second weekend out. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo debuted in third with $12.7 million, closely followed by Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, which took in $12.7 Read more
The 2012 Oscar nominations have been announced! Lots of award season regulars, like The Artist and The Descendants, got some love, but there were also a handful of surprises, like nominations for Nick Nolte, Gary Oldman, and Terrence Malick. Bridesmaids also scored big, with noms for best original screenplay and best supporting actress for Melissa McCarthy. The Academy chose nine films for best Read more
Many of the 2012 award season favorites got more love this morning at the Oscars nominations! Jennifer Lawrence, who was nominated in 2011 for Winter's Bone, was up early to make the announcement. The best actor category saw Brad Pitt and George Clooney score nods, though Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, and Michael Fassbender were not as lucky. Golden Globe winners Michelle Williams and Meryl Read more
It was a big night for The Help and an even bigger one for The Artist at the Critics' Choice Awards tonight. The Artist scored best picture and best director for Michel Hazanavicius, while Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis took home matching actress trophies for The Help (along with best acting ensemble). As for the men, George Clooney took home best leading actor for The Descendants, while Read more
Is a custody war brewing for Marc and Jennifer? — Us Weekly Hilary Duff takes care of her under-the-weather dog — People Ryan Reynolds's family loves Blake Lively — Lainey Gossip Details on Jessica Biel's new mothering role — Huffington Post The year in Beyoncé's pregnancy style! — The Daily Beast From Oprah to Susan Lucci on TV — 10 things we said bye to in 2011! — Read more
Well, folks, we're finally getting into the heavy hitters of award season, as the 2012 Golden Globe nominees were announced this morning. As expected, award season darlings The Artist and The Descendants led the way with five nods apiece, but there are plenty of surprises here, too. George Clooney is going to have a big night, as his The Ides of March scored four nods, including one for him as a Read more
