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'Hangover 3′ Review

Matt Singer — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:19:18 +0000

'The Hangover' giveth and 'The Hangover' taketh away.

The first 'Hangover' made Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and especially Zach Galifianakis stars, and it elevated Todd Phillips from middling Hollywood director to name-brand comic auteur. But in the film industry, success that surprising and enormous demands more success; the beast must be fed. But as 'The Hangover Part II' and especially the new 'Hangover Part III' prove, it is very hard to make a good sequel to a truly original idea. 'Part II' went the rehash route, recycling the plot of the first movie so brazenly you almost had to admire its chutzpah. 'Part III' finally breaks with the formula a little (SPOILER ALERT: there is no hangover), but still doesn't produce anything even remotely worthy of the first film.

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Boldly Goes to Number One

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:23:15 +0000

When is a $70 million opening not a success? When its predecessor opened to $75 million four years ago. This is the predicament facing ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ which opened at number one at box office while being something of a disappointment. Film Weekend Per Screen 1 Star Trek Into Darkness $70,555,000 $18,241 $84,091,000 2 [...]

'Anchorman 2′ Trailer: Stay Classy, Fat Face!

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:05:55 +0000

Has it really been nine years since Will Ferrell introduced audiences to the legendary Ron Burgundy with 'Anchorman'? Has it really taken Ferrell and co-writer/director Adam McKay almost a decade to put together a follow-up to the best comedy of the '00s? Well, that wait is almost over and the new trailer for 'Anchorman 2' suggests that Burgundry and his elite news team haven't lost a step.

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Star Trek Into Darkness Review

Ken Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:47:32 +0000

A few years ago, when Star Trek was rebooted with JJ Abrams at the helm, I was very cautious. I worried that they wouldn't do the series justice with a new, younger cast. My fears were quickly calmed after watching the first Star Trek movie with Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, etc. Now, after watching Star Trek Into Darkness, I am thoroughly impressed with what they have done.

The 11th Annual UW-Superior Student Film and Video Showcase Is Tonight

David Drew — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:17:54 +0000

Get out and support local filmmakers tonight at the Manion Theatre in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center, located on the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s campus on Catlin Avenue. The showcase is tonight from 7pm – 9pm and it’s free and open to the public. This showcase is sponsored by University Video Production, a co-curricular [...]

Vin Diesel Is Back! Check Out the Debut Trailer For 'Riddick' [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:20:13 +0000

It all began in 2000 with the movie ‘Pitch Black’. Then came the 2004 sequel ‘The Chronicles Of Riddick’. Now, get ready as the Vin Diesel led story continues with ‘Riddick’. Here is the first trailer for the film, which is scheduled to open nationwide on September 6. Are you a fan of these films? [...]

Disney Can Turn You Into A Stormtrooper Figurine This Spring

Joe Student — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:09:04 +0000

Did you forget to purchase something 'Star Wars' themed for yourself on May the 4th? Worry, you should not; just snag a plane ticket to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida for one of their 'Star Wars Weekends' this spr

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Iron Man 3′ and 'The Greaty Gatsby' Divide and Conquer

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:44:58 +0000

No one expected ‘The Great Gatsby‘ to take number one at the box office over ‘Iron Man 3‘ this weekend, but it did the next best thing: it opened huge at number two. There is no shame in this silver medal. Film Weekend Per Screen 1 Iron Man 3 $72,472,000 (-58.4) $17,040 $284,893,000 2 The Great Gatsby [...]

The 10 Worst Moms in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:00:09 +0000

If movies and TV have taught us anything, it's that all mothers are NOT created equal. While some fictional moms might be willing to play the doting matriarch, others engage in twisted mind games, dole out severe corporal punishment and even commit murder most foul. Think about that the next time you forget to call your mom on Mother's Day.

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Iron Man 3′ Makes All of the Money

Jacob Hall — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:41 +0000

Look, we all knew that 'Iron Man 3' was going to make a whole bunch of money and open at number one at the box office and kick the summer movie season off in style. The question was never "Is 'Iron Man 3' going to make any money?", the question was always "What absolutely absurd amount is 'Iron Man 3' going to make in its opening weekend?"

The Best Star Wars Day Art on the Web

Emerald Catron — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:25:16 +0000

This Saturday is basically every geek's dream come true. Not only is it Free Comic Book Day (!!!!!!), it is also Star Wars Day. (Get it?? "May the fourth be with you.") Here are some of our favorite ways people have expressed their excitement over Star Wars Day, because if there's one thing geeks are good at, it's making stuff on a computer. Check it out.

New Movies: 'Iron Man 3′ and That's It

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:45 +0000

You've been hearing about it now for months, and it's finally here: the latest installment in Marvel's highly lucrative 'Avengers' film family, 'Iron Man 3.' Apparently all the other movies were a bit scared off, and considering the gigantic openings of the last two 'Iron Man' flicks, it's hard to blame them.

Which Two Superheroes Are Joining the 'Avengers 2′ Lineup? We Have the Answer!

Mike Sampson — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:46:05 +0000

Earlier this week, 'Avengers 2' director Joss Whedon hinted that in the upcoming sequel "there will definitely be some people that will shake up." So just who are these new additions to the 'Avengers' movie? We've confirmed the identities of two Marvel superheroes who will be joining Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow on their next adventure!

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Will Have a Score by John Williams, Says J.J. Abrams

Britt Hayes — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:22 +0000

‘Star Wars‘ fans needn’t worry about whether their favorite composer will return to score the new ‘Episode 7′-led trilogy — director J.J. Abrams assures us John Williams will be coming back. During a recent press stop in Berlin to promote ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ J.J. Abrams joined the cast to discuss the upcoming sequel, but [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Pain and Gain' Leads a Slow Weekend

Jacob Hall — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:10:41 +0000

Some will call this a slow weekend, but it may be better to think of it as the calm before the storm. Next week, the summer movie season begins and people are saving their pennies for 'Iron Man 3,' so it's not really surprising that this was an uneventful couple of days at the multiplex. At least the folks behind 'Pain and Gain' can be glad that their film led an otherwise quiet weekend.

Trace Adkins to Star in Western Film 'The Virginian'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:26:21 +0000

Trace Adkins is turning into a regular old Hollywood cowboy, with his role on NBC’s hit show ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ previous acting gigs in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ and ‘Wyatt Earp’s Revenge,’ and now a lead role in a Western movie called ‘The Virginian.’ According to The Boot, Adkins was extremely surprised at the casting news. “I told the director, [...]

Watch the New Trailer for 'Thor: The Dark World' [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:01:31 +0000

I'll admit I like a good super hero movie. I really like The Dark Knight series and The Avengers. I also enjoyed the individual movies each character made leading up to it. The movie I had the lowest expectations for was the first Thor. I never followed Thor much as a kid and didn't know how they'd make it interesting.

"In The Still Of The Night" Premiere This Friday At East High School To Benefit Duluth Speech Support Local Film Making [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:55:29 +0000

A bus carrying speech team members from Florida are on their way to Birmingham for the national championships. Kind of the story of Duluth Speech team. They are raising money to send some of the team to nationals and hopefully win. The bus in the movie doesn’t make it…… “In The Still Of The Night” [...]

Minnesota Twins to Offer Special Screening of 'The Sandlot' on Target Field Jumbotron

Nick Cooper — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:51:49 +0000

Few things beat watching a good baseball movie or spending a day at the ballpark. The Minnesota Twins have partnered with their TV home (FOX Sports North) to bring the two together in a special showing of an iconic baseball flick. To commemorate the 20th anniversary for the release of the movie “The Sandlot”, the [...]

World War Z Second Trailer Offers No Hope to Fans of the Book [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:25:43 +0000

I previously mentioned how if you're a fan of the World War Z book by Max Brooks, you shouldn't give up on the Brad Pitt movie. Well apparently I was wrong. The second trailer strays even further from the book, and this looks like a pile of crap. I hate to say it, because I would have loved to see the actual story of the book made into a movie. Not this one man saves the day kind of crap.