Movies
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Mindless Internet chatter a predictor of movie blockbuster, bombsJun 23, 2012 5:08 am - Why did “The Avengers” blow the roof off the box office, while “Battleship” sank to the bottom of the sea? Blame Internet chatter. The number of times a film is mentione...
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Jolie starts production on ‘Maleficent’Jun 21, 2012 1:53 pm - BURBANK, Calif. — Production has started on “Maleficent,” with Angelina Jolie starring as the classic Disney villain from “Sleeping Beauty.” Work on the film began June ...
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Scotland comes alive in ‘BraveJun 21, 2012 11:13 am - LOS ANGELES — The boozy, blustery Scottish people are getting a Hollywood close-up with “Brave,” the latest adventure from the animators who brought you “Toy Story,” “Ra...
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Tim Burton brings Lincoln vampire tale to screenJun 21, 2012 11:00 am - NEW YORK — “Abraham Lincoln: THE WHAT?” When you heard one of this summer's popcorn films has our 16th president hunting vampires, you probably did a double take. You'r...
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Honest Abe turns vampire killer in viciously visual thrillerJun 21, 2012 6:00 am - This has got to be the dumbest movie I've seen in the last 10 years. But I sat in the audience slack-jawed and pop-eyed at this viciously visual, relentlessly amazing ac...
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'Seeking a Friend' lost in dull characters, rushed romanceJun 21, 2012 6:00 am - In the apocalyptic romance "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," the earth will be destroyed in less than 21 days and who are we worried about the most? A cute l...
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Pixar's 'Brave' hits the target with love, humorJun 21, 2012 6:00 am - "Brave" is right. The title not only describes the fiery-haired heroine of Pixar's newest animated fantasy adventure, it ties in nicely with the filmmakers' courage in ...
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'Dark Horse' a healthy dose of schadenfreudeJun 21, 2012 6:00 am - Reel Life mini-review: "Dark Horse" Characters in Todd Solondz's movies usually serve up a healthy dose of schadenfreude. They're so messed up and miserable, we feel be...
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Batman movie producer Michael Uslan to speak at HarperJun 20, 2012 3:45 pm - Michael Uslan, executive producer of more than a half-dozen Batman movies including “The Dark Knight” and the upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises,” will make an appearance n...
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‘Rock of Ages,’ Sandler flop at box officeJun 17, 2012 5:27 pm - LOS ANGELES — Zoo animals remain hot at the box office. Singing stars and Adam Sandler are not. Ben Stiller and his voice co-stars of “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted...