Movies
Why Battleship flopped: 5 theories
Posted on May 21, 2012, at 2:42 PMThe Transformers-like, effects-heavy blockbuster capsized at the weekend box office, mustering a weak $25 million debut. What went wrong?
What to Expect When You're Expecting: Which cast members escape unscathed?
Posted on May 18, 2012, at 11:59 AMCritics are down on the latest star-packed romantic comedy, featuring J. Lo, Cameron Diaz, and more. Still, some actors manage to rise above the dreck
Is there anything good about Battleship?
Posted on May 17, 2012, at 2:35 PMWhile the $200-million bloatfest tortured most critics, some admit that slick effects, authentic patriotism, and Liam Neeson manage (barely) to keep the film afloat
The Dictator: Has Sacha Baron Cohen's shtick gotten old?
Posted on May 16, 2012, at 3:35 PMAfter shocking audiences with Borat and Bruno, the strategically crass character actor attempts to strike gold again with his fish-out-of-water formula
Rock of Ages first listen: Can Tom Cruise actually sing?
Posted on May 16, 2012, at 1:10 PMCritics get a taste of the actor's take on Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" in the upcoming rock musical — and they aren't so sweet on it
Dark Shadows: Did Tim Burton's campy tone switcharoo pay off?
Posted on May 11, 2012, at 1:57 PMMovie-goers were shocked to learn that the director's adaptation of the '60s soap ditched its gothic style for cheeky laughs. And critics are divided
The Avengers' record-breaking opening weekend: By the numbers
Posted on May 7, 2012, at 11:42 AMIron Man and his superhero pals score an eye-popping $200 million debut, obliterating the old record set by last year's Harry Potter finale
Summer's 12 most buzzed-about movies: A slideshow
Posted on May 7, 2012, at 10:16 AMThe Avengers kicked off the summer movie season with a superhero-sized $200 million at the box office. Here's what else Hollywood is sending your way
The Avengers: For comic-nerds only?
Posted on May 3, 2012, at 2:10 PMDiehards are geeking out over this weekend's well-reviewed superhero flick. But those who don't know their Iron Man from their Hulk may be hopelessly lost
How big will The Avengers be?
Posted on May 2, 2012, at 2:57 PMIron Man and Captain America could help this weekend's superhero jamboree break box office records. At least until The Dark Knight Rises comes along in July
The Dark Knight Rises' awesomely complex viral marketing campaign
Posted on May 1, 2012, at 1:45 PMFans unlock the stunning new trailer for Christopher Nolan's upcoming blockbuster one frame at a time by spotting strategically-placed graffiti all over the world
How Think Like a Man dethroned The Hunger Games: 5 theories
Posted on April 23, 2012, at 11:06 AMDespite middling reviews, the romantic comedy banks a surprisingly strong $33 million at the box office, ending Katniss' four-week reign
The Hunger Games sequel loses its director: A major blow?
Posted on April 12, 2012, at 11:51 AMFans of Gary Ross' blockbuster adaptation lament that the director won't be back for the franchise's second installment, Catching Fire
Should school libraries ban The Hunger Games?
Posted on April 10, 2012, at 5:45 PMSuzanne Collins' hit novels rank third on the list of 2011's most-challenged books, reflecting a surge in parent complaints over the arguably objectionable content
The Dark Knight Rises' PG-13 rating: 4 talking points
Posted on April 10, 2012, at 1:15 PMThe upcoming summer blockbuster escapes an R rating, but fans should still brace themselves for envelope-pushing violence and... sensuality?
Woody Allen's 'delightful' To Rome With Love trailer: 5 talking points
Posted on April 4, 2012, at 3:56 PMThe 76-year-old filmmaker sends yet another cinematic postcard to movie audiences this summer, this time from Italy. Here's what critics are buzzing about
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