For most of us, the Percy Jackson movies were just okay cinematic fluff. For author Rick Riordan though, whose books were the source for the movies, it was his "life's work going through a meat grinder".
Horror movies rarely get a date beyond Halloween that is perfect for a fresh opening. But on Friday the 13th, Insidious Chapter 2 took a machete and slaughtered the North American box office. Here’s a look at how that film scared up audiences. Added bonus: Local figures! Last Updated: September 16, 2013
After several months of non-stop blockbusters and summer tent-pole movies, we’re entering the itis phase of the year after that visual feast for the eyes. The box office is seeing smaller takes every single weekend, with the majority of new releases struggling to break through the $20 million debut mark. Vin Diesel’s latest film was no stranger to this fact. …
Beer, bones and borror. Hey give me a break, I didn’t want to break the chain of B’s. Three new films debuted over the North American box office weekend, and all three fell before another movie with a rpominent B in it’s name. And from there, it just got worse for any Hollywood executives looking to make some cash that …
Not ever movie made has to be a blockbuster that is filled with explosions and various carrots on sticks for demographics. Sometimes, a genuine drama can sneak past the loud noises being offered to cinema visitors and entice them in with a heartfelt story instead of a leading lady fresh out of plastic surgery. And at the North American box …
It may have been a long weekend for us, but everywhere else, it was business as usual. The North American box office was a crowded venue for new releases, with films ranging from sci-fi through to comedy popping up on the big screen. Neil Blomkamp’s latest film, Elysium, took the top spot though in a sea of debuts and Olympian …
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Now I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure that Percy Jackson, demigod son of the Greek god of the Ocean, Poseidon, has powers of the fishy persuasion. Apparently though, he’s been levelling up on the godly gifts, and now also possesses the ability to produce movie trailers fast enough to make even Hermes go “Dayum!” Just a couple of weeks …
It would be naive to say climate change is not real — or that …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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