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  • You really should see KONG SKULL ISLAND if you haven’t already

    You really should see KONG SKULL ISLAND if you haven’t already

    For those who haven’t yet seen KONG SKULL ISLAND, see it..

    It could be the best movie of this type (monsters bashing each other and humans being caught in the crosshairs) since JURASSIC WORLD..

    Mostly kid-friendly. I worry about those things now that I have a son. He noted that the “big” curse was in it once, and that there were lots of ‘poops but just the other word’ being uttered.

    Despite the number of violent deaths, it’s relatively gore free..

    And it’s just cool.

    Really cool.

    I really wish it would have come out in the summer instead of the dead of winter–this is the type of film that summers are made for..

  • Jordan Peele plans to direct a whole series of horror movies about ‘social demons’

    Jordan Peele plans to direct a whole series of horror movies about ‘social demons’

    Jordan Peele plans to direct a whole series of horror movies about ‘social demons’:

    Peele is giving us the social commentary horror film GET OUT. If you did not hear about it yet, you will. In “Get Out,” a young black man (Daniel Kaluuya) finds himself in a very messed up situation —actually a massive understatement — when he goes out to the country to visit his white girlfriend’s (Allison Williams) family. We won’t give anything else away, but if you’ve seen the trailer, you can get a hint of how Peele created a unique chiller that explores real ideas and attitudes about race, some of them quite ugly.

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    But he won’t be done with that movie, apparently.. more are coming. 

    From Jason Guerrasio:

    But this is far from a one-and-done for Peele. He recently told Business Insider that “Get Out” is the first in a collection of movies he wants to direct that examine what he calls “social demons.”

    “I have four other social thrillers that I want to unveil in the next decade,” Peele told Business Insider. “The best and scariest monsters in the world are human beings and what we are capable of especially when we get together. I’ve been working on these premises about these different social demons, these innately human monsters that are woven into the fabric of how we think and how we interact, and each one of my movies is going to be about a different one of these social demons.”

    Peele’s examination of race and alienation in “Get Out” is an impressive, confident directorial debut. We can’t wait to see what he will throw at us next, though we’re also pretty afraid.

  • Saturday morning box office review: SPLIT OVER RINGS!

    Saturday morning box office review: SPLIT OVER RINGS!

    Paramount’s Rings and STX’s teen romance The Space Between Us which are respectively opening to $12.8M in second and $3.8M in seventh..

    The entire concept of RINGS appears to be oddly disjointed anyway.. it has been 15 years since the original VHS related horror flick. The mess of this film attempts to bind together early century technology with modern file sharing, and what could have been a clever homage to some other time and age turns into a clunky pile of 21st century junk..

    But guess what’s first? Pretty exciting news for an M Night Shyalaman fan like myself: SPLIT is still in the lead box – three weeks now and running..

    And it’s actually the first title in Shyamalan’s resume to hold the No. 1 spot at the B.O. for three weeks in a row since 1999’s The Sixth Sense!  Talk about old style century tech getting its revenge!

    Good show M NIGHT..

    SPLIT was a good film with (to me) not the greatest ending of M Night’s career.. but he was setting Philadelphia up for a sequel whether the King of Prussia mall is ready for it or not..  Bruce Willis is.

    Late night estimates put Split at $14.7M for the weekend, and a running cume by Sunday of $98.8M, -8% behind Sixth Sense at the same point in time..

    Prognosticators don’t think that SPLIT outshines SENSE, as a matter of fact by Valentine’s Day plenty of other films–included animated and a lot of SHADES of gray–will fill theaters..

    The predictions for the final tallies: 

    1.) Split (UNI/Blumhouse) 3,373 theaters (+174)  /$4.8M Fri (-39%)/3-day: $14.7M (-43%)/Total: $98.8M/Wk 3

    2.) Rings (Par) 2,931 theaters /$5.2M Fri. (includes $800K previews)/3-day: $12.8/Wk 1

    3.) Hidden Figures (Fox) 3,401 theaters (+50)/$3M Fri (-20%)   /3-day: $10.4M (-26%)/Total: $119.7M/Wk 7

    4.) A Dog’s Purpose (UNI/Amblin/Walden) 3,178 theaters   (+120)/$2.8M Fri (-46%)  /3-day: $10.1m (-45%)/Total: $32.1/Wk 2

    5.) La La Land (Lionsgate) 3,236 (+100) /$2.3M Fri (-31%)/3-day:$8.2m (-33%)/Total:$119.1M/ Wk 9

    6.) Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (SONY) 3,104 theaters  (0) /$1.36M Fri (-73%) / 3-day: $4M (-71%)/Total: $21.4M/Wk 2

    7.) The Space Between Us (STX) 2,812 theaters   /$1.48M Fri. (includes $170K previews)/3-day: $3.8M/Wk 1

    8/9) Sing (ILL/UNI), 2,293 theaters (-409) /$905K Fri.(-33%) /3-day cume: $3.75M (-41%)/Total: $262.6M/Wk 7

    Lion (TWC) 1,405 theaters  (+830) /$1.1K Fri (+83%) /3-day: $3.75M (+63%)/Total: $24.4M/Wk 11

    10.) xXx: The Return Xander Cage (PAR/REV) 2,478 theaters (-1,178)  /$1.1M Fri (-50%)/3-day: $3.6M (-58%)/Total: $39.9M/ Wk 3

  • KUBO pulls emotional strings

    KUBO pulls emotional strings

    Here is the synopsis of the film KUBO AND THE TWO STRING:

    Living with his mother in peace, Kubo’s life is changed when he is tasked with finding the sword unbreakable, armor and helmet to defeat his sinister aunts and destructive grandfather. To assist, a monkey and beetle are on hand to help him.

    But it goes from there to become one of the greatest and most powerful movies I have ever seen..

    My son Ayden took note of the ads on TV for it, we decided as a family to make a movie day. None of us were ready for the wild ride of emotions that hit us.. From laughter and sadness to complete tears and enormous joy and pride of the hero of our film..

    Kubo starts with a story that we should not blink.. that the story about to be told is very important.. It is not a lie.

    One of my favorite entertainment sites the Flickering Myth has a good review of the film on its site. But not even the review does justice .. the movie is beyond emotional..

    By the time the final act arrives, and the remake of MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS begins to play, Mom and Dad were tearful wrecks while Ayden was asking to see the movie again.

    It was deep and meaningful.. it had moments for children and adults.. very strong, strong moments.

    It is one of the best movies I have ever seen.

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  • What ‘Blade’ Can Teach Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ About Superhero Horror Movies

    What ‘Blade’ Can Teach Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ About Superhero Horror Movies

    What ‘Blade’ Can Teach Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ About Superhero Horror Movies :

    Great article..
    Money quote:

    Because aside from integrating superheroes into supernatural settings, the tones of both films (and Hellboy) are noticeably darker than the rest of Marvel’s offering. Derrickson is a director who built his name on horror films, and while Del Toro actually only directed the second Blade film, he matched the tone of the first film, while improving on the style for the sequel. And while Doctor Strange will not be rated-R like the Blade films, the two movies offer successful examples of how to make a reliably dark, scary, action packed thriller.

    BLADE was a masterpiece.. DOCTOR STRANGE doesn’t yet have the feel of one but looks dark, gloomy, and rough.. It looks like if it was made right, it could devour you and spit you out by the end of the film. That’s either great or awful..

    I think I’m still surprised that this movie was made. It’s quite frankly the least known MARVEL character that has come out in film over recent years..

    Benedict Cumberbatch’s leading name in credits could help gain an audience. But only if it’s done right will the film have any staying power.

    Like BLADE.

  • WHO YOU GONNA CALL?

    WHO YOU GONNA CALL?

    The newest GHOSTBUSTERS movie gets released July 15 2016.. The website for the movie is released some still images showcasing scenes from the upcoming film..

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    A number of critics have been very unkind to the all female cast .. I am looking forward to it. .
    Normally remakes are not favorable to viewing habits. In this situation an exception will be made.

  • Did Guillermo del Toro’s own words create bad word of mouth for CRIMSON PEAK?

    Did Guillermo del Toro’s own words create bad word of mouth for CRIMSON PEAK?

    deltoroCRIMSON PEAK was one of the highly anticipated horror flicks of 2015–people clamored for months in anticipation for the movie. And now that it entered the box office scene this weekend: Flop. Flip. No go..

    The movie is going to finish a weak fourth place. After all that hype and hope.

    What did it?
    Perhaps you can look to no other source of information than Guillermo del Toro himself..

    Last week in the media run up to the film’s grand opening Friday, del Toro did an interview with the popular film site IGN. Asked about whether CRIMSON PEAK was a horror movie, he responded in kind,

    Crimson Peak is not a horror movie but it has more to the tone of a fairytale or a gothic romance, sort of a female-centric tale, than Haunted Mansion which is a ride and has to be fun and scary in a Disney way.

    He went on,

    It’s like if you recoil when you hear “fairytale” but you watch Pan’s Labyrinth. You’re not going to be watching Sleepless in Seattle if I’m directing it. It’s a blood soaked romance, but there is romance. It’s a strangely… It’s a psychological tale. I think if you go in expecting non-stop scares or for it to function as a horror movie, you will not engage the movie into what it’s trying to be which is a square out, lavish, gothic romance. A little more female-centric, a little more violent and a little more sexy than normal, but other than that, it’s a very classical production.

    Commentary was immediate and unkind.

    Some choice words from readers reacting:

    wow i was excited to see this this weekend after reading this tho I will not be seeing it I thought this was gonna be a good haunted house type movie

    x x

    As beautiful as it was, it bored me to tears.

    x x

    He’s 100% right unfortunately.. Have just left the cinema and wish I’d have seen this article first.

    x x

    Is he trying to make people like me not wanting to go see it?

    I am not looking for a romance movie, but a horror.

    O well, there is 2 ticket sales gone for you Del Toro. 

    A few reviews did not help, like this one from FORBES saying the movie was so bad it was scary.

    This is very different from the May media blitz where we were being inundated with articles asking if CRIMSON PEAK was the scariest movie of 2015.

    All of the word of mouth, bad social media presence, and potentially just a bad movie (that’s always in the eye of the beholder) has led to the downfall of CRIMSON PEAK, a film I figured months ago would have dominated the October box office.

    According to estimates, the film had at least a 10-12% drop off in box office sales from Friday night to Saturday night, a clear indication that word of mouth spread fast and people realized the kid friendly GOOSEBUMPS held more delight and scares than del Toro’s romance..

     

     

  • WEEKEND BOX ESTIMATES: GOOSEBUMPS SCARES WHILE CRIMSON PEAK PEAKS AT THIRD

    WEEKEND BOX ESTIMATES: GOOSEBUMPS SCARES WHILE CRIMSON PEAK PEAKS AT THIRD

    4ca10215108a51ad9341fb760642d633The annual turn towards the strange and paranormal takes place in October at movie theaters.. this year a kid-themed scare and a ghost story held high spots in the box, while a spy story gained a second place finish to the weekend..

    MORE..

    While some envisioned THE MARTIAN keeping its number one slot, GOOSEBUMPS ruined that, having a strong weekend starting with Friday and having amazing social media presence of people who saw it..  the red planet drama will end at second place..

    BRIDGE OF SPIES was geared towards older audiences, but still managed to haul in enough to be the third film this week..

    Guillermo del Toro’s flick CRIMSON PEAK started strong Friday but had a major percentage drop each night after, ending the weekend a weak fourth place.

    Meanwhile.. GOOSEBUMPS at first with a potential $24 mil+ weekend..

     

  • There are plans to put the KRAMPUS back in Christmas

    There are plans to put the KRAMPUS back in Christmas

    <img src=”http://40.media.tumblr.com/924a1716c5acc32cf630c0f869180c81/tumblr_nrvzoly6LB1qfjo2go1_400.jpg” alt=”There is new holiday trend on the way. Not family friendly flicks with aging stars, but Christmas horror with creepy paranormal entities. Kevin Smith is giving us Krampus. Even William Shatner is doing a scary December movie&hellip; More here on what to expect: http://m.hitfix.com/news/is-krampus-the-next-iconic-horror-movie-monster

    I think it&rsquo;s about time a new horror came around.. SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT is dated and boring&hellip;
    Krampus though? That&rsquo;s a subject that needed to be vetted .. I&rsquo;m highly looking forward to seeing how Smith does it&hellip;” /> (more…)

  • M. Night Shyamalan: People pleasing can be dangerous

    M. Night Shyamalan: People pleasing can be dangerous

    M. Night Shyamalan: People pleasing can be dangerous

    Your movies can please some of the people some of the time.
    But LADY IN THE WATER, THE HAPPENING, and THE VILLAGE will please none of the people all of the time…