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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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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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End of Year Movie Preview

The nights are getting longer and the temperatures are dipping. I’ve broken out my hoodies and pajama pants. Autumn is all but here. Unfortunately, fall does tend to be a weak season for movies, at least at first. Things start … Continue reading

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