Movie Review: A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol – 2009 PG for scary sequences and images. Running Time: 1 hour 36 minutes Disney’s A Christmas Carol, a multi-sensory thrill ride re-envisioned by Academy Award winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, goes after the fantasy essence of the classic Charles Dickens tale. Not only is this an animated version of the long favorite flick, but it’s also filmed in 3D motion picture technology. Of course the film centers around the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, played by... Read Full Story
110609: Opening This Weekend
Christmas Arrives Early Finally, after a number of weeks where it seemed all Hollywood had to offer were B level movies, we have a weekend where there’s something new to see on the big screen. It’s been a long haul since the so-called summer blockbuster flicks hit the big screen. Since then box office dollar numbers are down, and people have been searching for something worth seeing. With that in mind, there are four, yes count them, FOUR new movies hitting the big screen in wide... Read Full Story
Movie Review: This Is It
Michael Jackson’s This Is It PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images. Running Time: 2 hours 2 minutes Michael Jackson’s This Is It was produced with the full support of The Estate of Michael Jackson. It was drawn from hundreds of hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage recorded as Jackson was preparing for his concert series in London. The film also offers selected sequences in 3D and provides a career retrospective featuring interviews with Jackson frien... Read Full Story
110509: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News – November 5/09 Welcome to Thursday and welcome to another edition of the Water Cooler News! In this edition of the Water Cooler News you will find the usual collection of historical fun factiods along with some birthdays for todays date. You will also find some off-beat news… Woman Tosses Ranch Dressing During Road Rage Encounter Blockbuster Employee Stabs Himself To Avoid Work Teletubbie Robs Woman At Gunpoint Daily Mindbender Question 72% of women surveyed ... Read Full Story
Big Names At Big Premieres
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Closing Out The 2009 Movie Year! I love it when Lloyd puts on his Press Hat! It means he’s been in news gathering mode for movies. It’s been a rather dismal time at the movies during the past few weeks as Hollywood has been dumping a number of sub-par flicks onto the market. But, with Thanksgiving on the horizon get ready for a string of what movie makers hope will be blockbuster hits! Some of the more notable flicks coming soon… A Christmas Carol Men Who Stare At Goats ... Read Full Story
110409: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News – November 4/09 Welcome to the mid-point of another week! It’s Wednesday which means it’s all downhill from here as we make our way toward another weekend. In this edition of the Water Cooler News there’s the usual historical tidbits and birthdays for todays date. You will also find a collection of some off-beat news… Pizza Thief Cuts Out The Middle Man Mother & Daughter Hold Signs Proclaiming They’re Thieves Bank Robber Strikes Same... Read Full Story
Jackson To Get More Screen Time
Michael Jackson Flick Gets Extended Stay Michael Jackson’s concert film This Is It grabbed the top spot at the box office pulling in an estimated $21.3 million dollars over the weekend. The concert practice footage film opened last Wednesday and pulled in a five day total of $32.5 million for the domestic release numbers. But, it’s doing better on the world stage as worldwide This Is It has banked approximately $101 million dollars. Even though the $21 million weekend box office ... Read Full Story
110309: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News – November 03/09 After being away last week, it’s time to get back into the daily groove here in the Water Cooler Newsroom! It’s always great to take vacation, but there’s also something about just getting back home and back into a routine that’s nice too. In this edition of the Water Cooler News you will find some historical fun facts, birthdays for todays date, and a collection of some off-beat news… Human Breathalyzer Machine Busted F... Read Full Story
Movie Review: Astro Boy
Astro Boy PG for some action and peril and brief mild language. Running Time: 1 hour 34 minutes Astro Boy is an all-new animated feature film full of action and adventure! Astro Boy, voiced by Freddie Highmore, lives in futuristic Metro City. He’s a young robot with incredible powers created by a scientist named Dr. Tenma. Just how powerful is Astro Boy? He has super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly! Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, A... Read Full Story
Jackson Flick Could Break Records
Will Concert Film Set Box Office Records? Michael Jackson’s concert film is set to open on 3,400 screens on Wednesday, October 28th. It’s a limited run of just two weeks, but box office analysts are already excited about possible records being set for the flick. More than 1,600 screenings in the United States of Michael Jackson’s This Is It have already sold out through advance ticket sales on websites like Fandango. Some experts believe This Is It could become the highest-... Read Full Story