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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: Why do good movies tank?

Chris Since hitting theaters three weeks ago, WARRIOR has only made a piddling $12 million. This despite sitting at a pretty damn impressive 84% fresh rating at Rotten Tomatoes, and getting a CinemaScore of A, meaning that both critics and...

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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: We need more female superheroes!

At this point in time, we’ve seen just about every comic book to ever be created, come to life. If you’re trying to figure out what has been done over the years, I suggest you go ahead and make a...
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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: Clear off the shelf!

Chris Shelved. That’s what the industry calls it when, for one reason or another, a studio opts not to release one of their films in a timely fashion. The reasons vary. Sometimes, for some reason or other, big chunks of...
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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: Don’t make a Bridesmaids sequel!

This week, as BRIDESMAIDS continues to perform well above expectations at the box-office, THE HANGOVER, PART II hits theaters. Like BRIDESMAIDS, THE HANGOVER was a surprise, R-rated summer comedy. And sadly, like THE HANGOVER, a sequel to BRIDESMAIDS could be...
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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: Are modern action movies soulless?

Chris A few days ago, while promoting the upcoming COWBOYS & ALIENS, Harrison Ford was quoted by the L.A Times as saying, essentially, that modern action films are soulless. Specifically, he said, “I think what a lot of action movies...
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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: Stop screwing up fight scenes!

Chris As far back as I can remember, I’ve been an action movie junkie. Having been born in ’81, as a child, I was exposed to the heyday of action Gods like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Harrison...
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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: Get Your Hands Outta My Wallet!

Chris The other day, I decided to catch THE MECHANIC, which I missed reviewing when I was away at Sundance. Arrow gave it a 7/10, and that sounded about right to me for a Jason Statham flick, so I gave...
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C’MON HOLLYWOOD: Get Bond 23 Back On-Track!

Chris UPDATE: Just read this little item on The Playlist. According to potential Bond 23 helmer Sam Mendes’ estranged wife, Kate Winslet, Mendes IS still attached to direct the next Bond and will begin production early next year. This concurs...
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