Monthly Archives: December 2013

Weekend Wrap Up: “Frozen” Not Quite Chilly Enough for “The Hobbit”

In one of the closest races we’ve seen all year, the top two films this weekend were separated by a mere $500,000. It’s almost funny that, even as five new movies opened this weekend, the box office was led by … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: “The Hobbit” Stands Tall Against Ron Burgandy

This weekend, Ron Burgandy and crew were expected to sweep in and take the top spot away from Bilbo and his company of dwarves. That didn’t exactly pan out. Despite its cult status, fans of Anchorman didn’t exactly turn out … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: “The Hobbit” Falls Short

The Lord of the Rings franchise is one of the most massive, and consistent, we’ve ever seen. Even the controversial decision to make The Hobbit into a new trilogy didn’t affect An Unexpected Journey last year, which managed to join … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: “Frozen” Puts the Chill on Red-Hot “Catching Fire”

Last weekend, Catching Fire and Frozen led a potent, record-breaking Thanksgiving box office bonanza. This weekend, those two films still held the top two spots, but they swapped spots after they, and the rest of the top ten as well, … Continue reading

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Movie industry loses beloved actor

I didn’t know Paul Walker personally. I had never seen him in person. Hell, I didn’t even follow him on Twitter. However, I have emotional ties to the characters he portrayed on the big screen. Coming from a person who … Continue reading

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December Movie Preview

Thor: The Dark World and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire led the way in a huge November, helped by breakout hits The Best Man Holiday and Frozen. It’s unlikely December reaches the same heights, but there a lot of films coming out this month, some surefire … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: “Frozen” Not Cold Enough to Freeze “Catching Fire”

It was a box office feast at the movies this weekend, as both Catching Fire and newcomer Frozen beat the previous records for best three day and five day Thanksgiving weekend records. With those two gobbling up records, Catching Fire … Continue reading

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