Despite all the grousing we do around here about Hollywood’s reliance on the past, there are occasionally movies that could conceivably benefit from an update. For example, the 80s flick The Star Chamber had a great premise but ended up being a pretty mediocre film. G’head, remake it! Let’s Get Harry? Put it back on … Continue reading
Master multitasker Robert Rodriguez’s 3-D flick The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl came and went early this summer, briefly stopping to hurl random CGI creations at audiences, but now here’s another chance to see what Rodriguez slapped together based on ideas from his own young son’s mind. The movie revolves around a misfit lad whose … Continue reading
“Stronghold” presents yet another “chosen one” story, yet rises slightly above convention By Graig Kent There was a period of time where Phil Hester was considered a “hot” artist, back when the hype for Kevin Smith’s mediocre Green Arrow re-launch was all abuzz. But it didn’t stick, because Hester’s art isn’t just dynamic or innovative … Continue reading
I’ve started fresh with the Graboid, going for a more polished and tougher perspective. If you get them from now on it’ll be because you’re an astute fan of movies. I’m not going to make it easy and it’s going to be from something I either like or find it fun to put on the … Continue reading
Around these parts we’ve rightfully heaped gobs of praise on British director Edgar Wright for his sitcom Spaced and what I can only call a modern classic, Shaun of the Dead, so naturally we’re always interested to see what else that cat has cookin’. Now Wright and writer Mike White (that was weird to write) … Continue reading
I never really thought much of Rosario Dawson until I saw her in The 25th Hour (it might have been from previously seeing her in execrable messes like Men in Black II and The Adventures of Pluto Nash), but now she’s probably one of my favorite young actresses, striking an ideal balance of beauty and talent. It’s … Continue reading
I like to grade my interviews based on how jealous they make my little sister, and this one ranks pretty highly. Having a chance to talk to Johnny Depp is obviously any Jump Street fan’s dream come true, and even if there was no time to talk about how he measures up to Richard Grieco, … Continue reading
I’ve started fresh with the Graboid, going for a more polished and tougher perspective. If you get them from now on it’ll be because you’re an astute fan of movies. I’m not going to make it easy and it’s going to be from something I either like or find it fun to put on the … Continue reading
Rank Title WeekendGross CumulativeGross Weeks in Release 1 Just Like Heaven $16,500,000 $16,500,000 1 2 The Exorcism of Emily Rose $15,300,000 $52,000,000 2 3 Lord of War $9,200,000 $9,200,000 1 4 The 40 Year Old Virgin $5,800,000 $90,600,000 5 5 Cry Wolf $4,500,000 $4,500,000 1 6 Transporter 2 $4,000,000 $36,500,000 3 7 The Constant Gardener … Continue reading
I’ve started fresh with the Graboid, going for a more polished and tougher perspective. If you get them from now on it’ll be because you’re an astute fan of movies. I’m not going to make it easy and it’s going to be from something I either like or find it fun to put on the … Continue reading