Anybody know any good movies this weekend?Actually, I overheard an industry insider mention Star Wars pre-sale tickets for opening weekend topped $100 million yesterday. (I have not verified that information). According to Deadline, Disney expected to hit that number by...
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Thanksgiving Freebies at Amazon Include Movies, Music
For a limited time, Amazon is giving away free movies, music, apps, and ebooks from a selection listed on their site. One standout is The End of the Tour, a refreshingly straightforward, yet amusingly cerebral retelling of a week...
Shine a Light!
I had a chance to speak with Graeme McKenna, General Manager of The Linda, about area independent film outlets. I had an inkling that there was a bevy of local talent after attending the Knickerbocker Film Festival last year at...
REEL REWIND: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
In the beginning of a series where I'll start exploring classic films as well as local and modern fare, I present to you Reel Rewind: Breakfast at Tiffany's.Directed by Blake Edwards, Breakfast at Tiffany's is an iconic film. Although loosely...
If You Haven’t Seen What Arnold Did Yesterday…
Since leaving the governor's office, Arnold Schwarzenegger has worked on no less than seven films. Seven! Okay, four haven't been released yet, but still, others have passed by without much more than a whimper. So, maybe this is some clever...
Do the Hustle
[apologies for getting that song stuck in your head] Movie Recommendations! It's cold outside. It's snowy. I know you don't want to get out there and would rather cuddle up at home but there's hot chocolate/tea, cake, and real-buttered...
We Put the ‘Fun’ in ‘Dysfunction’
Most everyone has favorite holiday films that they like to watch every season. Some are more the traditional Miracle on 34th Street or It's a Wonderful Life type. Or modern wry comedies like A Christmas Story. And who doesn't have...
Awesome New Godzilla Trailer Dropped Today. Also, Channing Tatum in…
Normally, I'd file this under "Another Unnecessary Reboot," but one can never get enough Godzilla, so props to Warner for taking a shot. Even better, this trailer's pretty awesome: Be sure to click the [ ] icon for full screen and...
New This Week: What You See Isn’t Always What You Get
After Earth (PG-13) --- Father and Son, stranded on a post-humanity Earth. Fair warning: it's M. Night Shyamalan (Signs, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable). Is humanity REALLY extinct? Stars father and son Will and Jaden Smith.Playing at: Crossgates [IMAX], Colonie Center,...
New This Week: Beam Us Up!
Another week in May, another week in which there's only one big opening. Producers know where everybody's ticket money is going...Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) --- J.J. Abrams' (Alias, MI:3) reboot continues. Captain Kirk must go on a manhunt to save...