February 4, 2012
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The Woman in Black – A young lawyer (Daniel Radcliffe) travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. Also starring Janet McTeer and Ciaran Hinds.
Chronicle – Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
February 2, 2012
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Release Date – 2/2/2012 (limited)
Claire and Luke are two nerdy employees at the Yankee Pedlar Inn. The inn is going out of business and it’s the final weekend open. There are not many guests to assist but they must stay there just in case. The two friends decide to stay overnight for the weekend while working their shifts. The reason for this is because there are ghost stories stemming from the history of the hotel but they’ve never been proven. So with some sound recording equipment, they decide to get some proof before the doors are shut forever. Meanwhile, they must help out the few odd guests that do decide to shack up for the night. It’s a slow build ghost story with a huge payoff in the final act. All set within the walls of a creepy old hotel. Not a huge fan of ghost stories but the director knows the genre and does it well.
February 1, 2012
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There have been a few random pics here and there from the 23rd Bond film entitled Skyfall, but now we have Daniel Craig with gun in hand looking all James Bond-ish (although a little scruffier than normal). Joining Daniel Craig and Judi Dench – both reprising their roles as James Bond and M – are Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, Naomi Harris, Javier Bardem and Berenice Marlohe. Sam Mendes (American Beauty) will be directing this installment and it is due out in theaters November 9th. So we have a bit of a wait.
February 1, 2012
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The last Spike Lee “joint” we featured on From The Vault was a documentary on the Presidential election of 2000 that was part of a compilation of short films called Ten Minutes Older. This time we’ll go in another direction. The director of Jungle Fever and He Got Game also dabbled in music videos much like many other directors featured in this segment. Here’s three from his library.
Michael Jackson – They Don’t Care About Us (1996)
January 31, 2012
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From director Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge) comes another paranormal thriller where the passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo are interrupted by some mysterious activity. 7500 stars Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart, Jerry Ferrara, Leslie Bibb and Jamie Chung among many more. Hits theaters at the end of summer blockbuster season, August 31st. First trailer with an eerily creepy song below.
January 31, 2012
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Drive – A Hollywood stuntman (Ryan Gosling) who moonlights as a get-away driver for the criminal underground finds himself on the run after a botched job. Riding shotgun and equally in danger are his neighbor (Carey Mulligan) and her child. Pitstop’s Review.
Dream House – Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling. Starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts and Elias Koteas. Directed by Jim Sheridan (Brothers). Johnny Manf’s Review.
January 30, 2012
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1. The Grey $20 Million (NEW)
2. Underworld: Awakening $12.5 Million ($45.1 Million Total)
3. One for the Money $11.8 Million (NEW)
4. Red Tails $10.4 Million ($33.8 Million Total)
5. Man on a Ledge $8.3 Million (NEW)
6. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close $7.1 Million ($21.1 Million Total)
7. The Descendants $6.6 Million ($58.8 Million Total)
8. Contraband $6.5 Million ($56.4 Million Total)
9. Beauty & the Beast 3D $5.3 Million ($41.1 Million Total)
10. Haywire $4 Million ($15.3 Million Total)
January 30, 2012
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Match #7 SAG Awards – PLAYOFFS
Ensemble Actor/Actress/Director Win: 2 pts
Actor/Actress Win: 4 pts
January 30, 2012
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Life Achievement Award: Mary Tyler Moore
Male Actor in a Leading Role: Jean Dujardin – The Artist
Female Actor in a Leading Role: Viola Davis – The Help
Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Christopher Plummer – Beginners
Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Octavia Spencer – The Help
Cast in a Motion Picture: The Help
Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
January 29, 2012
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Bobcat Goldthwait (World’s Greatest Dad) returns with another dark comedy. Joel Murray stars as a man who is diagnosed with a brain tumor and decides to spend his final days ridding the world of the filth. A young girl (Tara Lynne Barr) decides to join him in his crusade. It hits Video On Demand April 6th and limited theaters May 11th. Enjoy the red band trailer.