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Harold and Kumar return for what might be the best in their stoner movie series, and Edward and Bella finally tie the knot--and more--in the second-to-last Twilight movie hitting shelves Saturday. Will you be there when doors open to grab your copy?
Director Nicolas Winding Refn makes an auspicious Hollywood debut with this quite simply awesome thriller that invokes the '80s better than most movies set in the era do, with some overlooked performances and extreme violence. Can I get a hellz yeah? Oh, and then there were some other movies out this week....
50/50 shows cancer can be funny, Paranormal Activity 3 manages to bring the chills, and the corny Real Steel (just Oscar nominated for its special effects) will warm your heart--or inspire eye-rolling.
Ryan Gosling and George Clooney (who directs) star in this awards-nominated political drama about shady backroom dealings and down-and-dirty election campaigns. Plus the rest of the week's new releases.
Brad Pitt takes the field as Oakland A's GM Billy Beane, who changed the way baseball--the game and the industry--were played in the early 2000s. If you're hankering for action of the Jason Statham kind, Killer Elite pits him against Owen Wilson as British ops hunting each other down--which you can even win in our giveaway.
Stephen Soderbergh turns a cool, clinical eye to what would happen in the case of a worldwide pandemic in Contagion while Don't Be Afraid of the Dark and I Don't Know How She Does It are also out on DVD and Blu-Ray today.
Two horror movies hit the home video market today - the fifth installment of Final Destination as well as the latest found footage movie, Apollo 18.
Some solid new releases for you this week: great performances and top-notch fighting scenes elevate Warrior beyond your usual sports drama, Woody Allen returns to his roots, and the '08 financial crisis gets a thriller. Plus, enter to win our giveaway for some Warrior gear.
When animals attack, it's not (necessarily) a pretty sight...although Caesar is a masterwork of CGI and Andy Serkis' acting, and Po and his pals are gorgeously rendered in the sequel. Plus the remake Fright Night and wuxia actioner Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame.
We can't reveal much about the 7-8 minute preview of The Dark Knight Rises that Christopher Nolan himself introduced to a select audience, but we can tell you this--it looks great in IMAX.
Four major releases hit home video today, but are any of them worth your attention? Find out here.
Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine riff on the horror genre in this bloody good comedy, while Werner Herzog takes us on a fascinating journey to the past. Find out what else is new, what's coming soon, and the goodies on the releases this week.
J.J. Abrams' loving homage to Spielberg stars a great cast of kids who get embroiled in a weird set of circumstances while making their own Super 8 movie; Conan will just about split your screen in two; and some Spy Kids save the world. Plus, win some signed Conan stuff and the Blu-ray.
Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts don't exactly set the screen on fire in this rom-com about a guy down on his luck, but some decent indies are out this week too. Plus the classics My Fair Lady and West Side Story get the Blu treatment, the latter in special edition form, and we've got an exclusive clip from it.
The eighth and final film in the most successful franchise in movie history hits stores Friday, as does a complete box set with all the movies included (just in time for the holidays, Potter fans!). And then there's The Change-Up...
"Welcome to the party, pal."
"When am I gonna learn how to punch?"
"These go to eleven."
"Benjamin, have you ever been severely beaten about the face & neck?"
"Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming."
"You're gonna need a bigger boat."