By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “Star Trek: Into Darkness” delivers high action thrills that will leave you sitting on the edge of your theater seat. The exciting blockbuster movie soared to number one and earned $70.2 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. "Star Trek: Into Darkness” is the highly anticipated sequel to the wildly popular movie "Star Trek" released in 2009. The opening scene shows a high-speed chase on an exotic planet complete with a fiery volcano, which draws you into the movie feeling eager about what will happen next. Actor Chris Pine reprises the role of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk and actor Zachary Quinto also returns as … [Read more...] about J.J. Abrams plans to live long and prosper
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Baz Luhrmann gives The Great Gatsby a modern makeover
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “The Great Gatsby” draws viewers with such realistic looking special effects that it places you into the wondrous, dangerous world of millionaire Jay Gatsby. Although it faced stiff competition with “Iron Man 3” at the box office, “The Great Gatsby” managed to open at number two and earned $51.1 million in its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. Producer, writer and director Baz Luhrmann, director of movies like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge," has returned with his take on the novel, "The Great Gatsby." Traces of "Romeo and Juliet" also showed up in "The Great Gatsby," since both movies revolved around a pair of lovers becoming … [Read more...] about Baz Luhrmann gives The Great Gatsby a modern makeover
You’re invited to “The Big Wedding”
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer “The Big Wedding,” promises to deliver comedic thrills that will make you laugh right out of your seat. The hilarious movie opened at number four and earned $7.59 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. The movie has similarities to the wildly popular, “Father of the Bride,” movie series, starring actor Steve Martin that revolves around a family reuniting for a wedding and the resulting craziness that ensues. “The Big Wedding” gives an updated twist that includes adoption, divorce, cheating spouses, and other surprises. Writer, director, producer Justin Zackham, writer of movies such as, "The Bucket List" and "Going … [Read more...] about You’re invited to “The Big Wedding”
“Evil Dead” resurrects in theaters
By Shannon Luster | Staff Writer | “Evil Dead” promises to frighten you to the point where your stomach is out of you and onto the floor where you will soon want to hide behind your theater seat. This horror movie soared to number one in the box-office and raked in $26 million during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. “Evil Dead” is a remake of the 1981 cult classic, “The Evil Dead” directed and written by the well-known and talented Sam Raimi. Raimi is a producer for this updated version, and Fede Alvarez steps in as the director and writer. The beginning scene shows a group of friends arriving at an isolated cabin hidden deep in the woods where they soon … [Read more...] about “Evil Dead” resurrects in theaters
Modern twist on old tale is sure to be a giant hit
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “Jack the Giant Slayer” promises to deliver high action thrills that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. This adventure/drama/fantasy movie stomped out the competition by earning $28 million, soaring to number one in the box office during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. The modern spin on the fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, gives viewers a refreshing perspective on the story. Bryan Singer, director of “X-Men,” proves to be a master of directing high speed, high impact films again with this classic story-tale. The movie stars Nicholas Hoult as the unexpected hero Jack and Eleanor Tomlinson as the independent … [Read more...] about Modern twist on old tale is sure to be a giant hit
Identity Thief steals top spot
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “Identity Thief” is a comedic thrill with crazy antics that will make you laugh right out of your seat. The movie stars Jason Bateman as the good-natured Sandy Patterson and Melissa McCarthy as the crazy, yet surprisingly loveable Diana. “Identity Thief” stole the box office by soaring to number one and raked in $34.6 million during its opening weekend. Director Seth Gordon directed “Identity Thief” and “Horrible Bosses” which starred Bateman. Other key players from “Horrible Bosses” return and work together on “Identity Thief,” including music composer Christopher Lennertz and editor Peter Teschner. The first scene begins with Sandy, a … [Read more...] about Identity Thief steals top spot