Graffiti: Movies Archives

February 08, 2008

Vampires are coming to a theater near you...

Sharpen your fangs and get ready for some forbidden love. Stephenie Meyer’s massively popular book, Twilight, is being made into a movie. The director is Catherine Hardwicke, who you might know from the movies Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown, and The Nativity Story. The only characters that have already been cast are Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. Kristen Stewart from Panic Room will play Bella. Edward will be played by Robert Pattinson, who was Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter. Click on their names for links to pictures of them. If you’ve read the book, do they look like how you imagined? Personally, I thought Bella would look more delicate, like Alexis Bledel from Gilmore Girls. However, I’m excited to see what everyone will look like on the big screen.

Check out Stephenie Meyer’s website for more information about the upcoming movie and her own personal opinion about the casting. Who would you want in the Twilight movie? What scenes from the book are you excited to see in the movie?

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December 12, 2007

Read the book, see the movie

When I went to see the big-screen adaptation of Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass last weekend, the previews before the movie were basically just one giant advertisement for reading!
From what I saw in the movie trailers, these three film adaptations are going to be first-rate. Read the books now, see the movies later, and tell us what you think!

water horse The book: The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith
The movie: The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
Movie release date: December 25, 2007
What’s the story? A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.

The books: The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi (check our library catalog)
Book 1: The Field Guide
Book 2: The Seeing Stone
Book 3: Lucinda’s Secret
Book 4: The Ironwood Tree
Book 5: The Wrath of Mulgarath
The movie: The Spiderwick Chronicles
Movie release date: February 15, 2008
What’s the story? Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.

The book: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
The movie: Inkheart
Movie release date: March 19, 2008
What’s the story? One cruel night, Meggie's father reads aloud from a book called "Inkheart," and an evil ruler escapes the boundaries of fiction and lands in their living room. Suddenly, Meggie is smack in the middle of the kind of adventure she has only read about in books.

The release dates are from www.imdb.com. Check that site, or the official sites for each film for updates.

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December 06, 2007

Golden Compass in the news

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman includes The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. While many children and adults have read the book The Golden Compass in the 11 years since it was published, now that the movie is in theatres around the country this Friday, the buzz about this story is getting louder.
You may remember that I read and reviewed the book earlier this year here. I enjoyed the fantasy-style references to science and religion, but with the movie reaching mass audiences, some people are less amused. I read an excellent overview article today in the Christian Science Monitor called “Is 'The Golden Compass' really anti-Christian?” And, if you scan the news (search google news for “golden compass” for the latest headlines) you’ll see that some churches and schools are discouraging people from reading the book or seeing the movie, using boycotts, letters and censorship.

The American Library Association President Loriene Roy said in a statement Tuesday that "fear and misinformation" are driving the effort against the film and Pullman's books. "We encourage librarians, teachers and parents to resist the call to censorship," Roy said. "Censorship results in the opposite of true education and learning." While parents should take an active interest in their family’s reading, she added "But they should not impose their beliefs on other people's children."

The Golden Compass is the first book in the His Dark Materials series, followed by The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. I hope to see the movie this weekend and will post an update as a comment below. If you have read the book and/or seen the movie, what do you think about this controversy? If you haven’t read the book, do these news articles make you want to read it or not?

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November 20, 2007

This movie will be double cool with knobs

The latest book to be turned into a movie is Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison. If you haven’t read it, this is the hilarious story of a 14 year old British girl named Georgia who has some crazy stuff going on in her life. She has an insane cat that is big enough to eat a poodle, a little sister that smells a bit “hamsterish,” and parents that are clueless about everything she does. It’s written in diary-style, so the reader really gets to know and love Georgia.

The book has so many funny and weird scenes; it should translate into a movie really well. I can’t wait to see the part with Georgia dressed up as an olive for the party! What parts of the book are you excited to see in the movie?

Gurinder Chadha, the director of Be nd It like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice, is directing this movie and the cast looks pretty good to me. Click on the picture for an article about the cast. Georgia is the second one on the left. If you’ve read the book, is that how you pictured her?

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August 14, 2007

New This Week @ your library, August 14th 2007

New DVDs for August 14^thFracture
D.A. Willy Beachum believes a conviction is a slam dunk. Ted Crawford brutally murdered his wife and calmly waited for the police to arrest him with the weapon and a signed confession. Beachum searches for the truth as the case completely unravels. With Ryan Gosling, Anthony Hopkins, David Strathairn, Embeth Davidtz. (2007, 113 minutes, rated R)

Lookout
An ex-high school athlete tries to maintain a normal life after a tragic accident stops his future plans. When he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, he finds himself in the middle of a planned heist. With Jeff Daniels, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (2007, 99 minutes, rated R)

Vacancy
When David and Amy's car breaks down, they spend the night at the only motel around. The only entertainment is the TV that is playing low-budget slasher movies, but they soon realize the movies were filmed in their room...and they're real. With Frank Whaley, Kate Beckinsale, Ethan Embry, Luke Wilson. (2007, 85 minutes, rated R)

Wild Hogs
Four middle-aged men decide to take a motorcycle road trip from Cincinnati to the Pacific in order to get away from their lives which are leading them nowhere. These "Wild Hogs" tear up the road and eventually stop in New Mexico for a drink, not knowing that the bar belongs to the Del Fuegos, a mean biker gang. With Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei. (2007, 100 minutes, rated PG-13)

Look for these titles in DVD Express!

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August 13, 2007

Have you read a good movie lately?: The Golden Compass

Read the book, then watch the movie!
The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman
This first book in the His Dark Materials series was published in 1995 and a movie version will be released in theatres in early December.

Book Summary: Lyra Belacqua lives at Jordan College in Oxford among the learned scholars but with very few playmates of her own. Luckily she has her demon, Pantalaimon, who accompanies her everywhere, changing shapes to resemble different animal. Lyra can't remember her parents, who both died in an airship accident. Her closest human friend is Roger the kitchen boy, and they make mischief and fight with the other children in town.
Lyra's uncle Asriel visits the college, and would have been poisoned is Lyra had not been spying on the professors in their private rooms. He asks her to eavesdrop on another meeting where she learns about dust, the strange mystical particles that fall from the sky, and of her uncle's travels in the far north. Around the same time in Oxford, children are disappearing, rumored to be taken by Gobblers. Lyra is frantic when her friend Roger is missing and she determines to travel with Pan to the north to find Roger and the other children. Before she can set off, a charming woman named Mrs. Coulter arrives at the college and takes Lyra on as her assistant. On the morning Lyra leaves, the Master of the college gives her a small golden compass in secret, an Alethiometer. He tells her that the device will tell the truth, but she must learn how to read it.
Uncertain of who to trust, Lyra faces adventure and danger, but she continues to search for Roger and travel north as she discovers more truths about herself, her family and the Gobblers.

Book Review: This is a wonderful novel and I am looking forward to the movie. The one thing that always disappoints me in series is when the story just seems to stop at the end, when I can tell that much more is going to happen. Phillip Pullman does a great job of hooking the reader and making us care about his characters, particularly Lyra and Pan. The book has many themes -- family, coming of age, physics, philosophy, religion, friendship, adventure - and would be highly discussable. Although the series is marketed to teenagers, adults would certainly enjoy the story as well, and some parts are quite descriptive and mature for younger readers.

I listened to the excellent full cast unabridged audio book recording from Listening Library, and I highly recommend it. Having the action and characters brought to life through voices and sound effects made the story much more dramatic and suspenseful. If you like adventure fantasy like the Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, you should read all three books in the His Dark Materials series: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass.

Movie Trailer: http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/

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August 07, 2007

New This Week @ your library, August 7th 2007

New on DVD for August 7^thAngels Fall
A chef moves to a small town in Wyoming to start over after her famous restaurant is closed due to a deadly shooting. Based on the Nora Roberts novel. With Heather Locklear, Johnathon Schaech. (2007, 95 minutes, not rated)

Are We Done Yet
Now married to Suzanne, Nick buys a suburban house for more space for his new wife and kids. However, the adventures begin to roll as it becomes a costly 'fixer upper,' and Nick finds himself at the mercy of an eccentric contractor. With Ice Cube, Nia Long. (2007, 92 minutes, rated PG)

Disturbia
A teen on house arrest begins to suspect his neighbor is a serial killer. Are his suspicions a product of cabin fever, or has he come across a crime that could cost him and his loved ones their lives? With Shia Labeouf, Carrie Anne Moss, David Morse. (2007, 104 minutes, rated PG-13)

I Think I Love My Wife
A married man who daydreams about being with other women finds his will and morals tested after he's visited by the ex-mistress of his old friend. A funny and thought-provoking look at the joy and pain of marriage and relationships. With Kerry Washington, Chris Rock, Gina Torres, Steve Buscemi. (2007, 94 minutes, rated R)

Montana Sky
Based on the novel by Nora Roberts, three daughters who are strangers to each other inherit an enormous ranch they have to live in together for a year. In that year, they will get closer and each will find someone to make their lives better. With John Corbett, Diane Ladd. (2007, 95 minutes, not rated)

Look for these titles in DVD Express!

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July 31, 2007

New This Week @ your library, July 31st 2007

New on DVD for July 31^st300
Based on a graphic novel of an epic battle in 480 B.C., where 300 Spartans halted the advance of the Persian army numbering 1 million soldiers. With David Wenham, Gerard Butler, Lena Headey. (2007, 116 minutes, rated R)

Firehouse Dog
The world's most famous (and Hollywood's most pampered) pooch is separated from his owner and ends up as the mascot of a hapless fire station. There, he helps a boy and his father, a veteran fire chief, turn the station into the city's finest. With Bill Nunn, Bruce Greenwood, Josh Hutcherson. (2007, 111 minutes, rated PG)

Hot Fuzz
A London police officer with an incredible arrest record is sent to a sleepy crime-free village to work, when he is making the other officers on the force look bad. With Bill Nighy, Martin Freeman, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg. (2007, 121 minutes, rated R)

Pathfinder
The heroic story of a young Norse man raised by Native American Indians who wages a personal war against the Vikings that barbarically raided his tribe. With Karl Urban. (2007, 99 minutes, rated R)

Look for these titles on DVD Express!

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July 24, 2007

New movies July 24th

^{Opened last weekend in movie theatres:
Hairspray
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
And look for these titles in DVD Express at the library!

The Host
A family mourns the loss of a child that has been eaten by a hideous monster living in the local Han River...until they find that she is still alive and living inside the sewer! (2006, 119 minutes, rated R)

The Number 23
A mysterious novel turns a man's normal existence into a torturous one when he thinks it is written about his death and the death of his loved ones. With Danny Huston, Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen. (2007, 95 minutes, rated R)

Perfume: the Story of a Murderer
A young Frenchman born with an extraordinary sense of smell strives to create the perfect scent, which leads to a very dark secret surrounding the ingredients. With Alan Rickman, Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman. (2006, 147 minutes, rated R)

Zodiac
Four investigators are obsessed with the case of a serial killer on the loose in San Francisco in the '60s and '70s, who leaves cryptic letters regarding the unsolved murders. Based on actual case files. With Anthony Edwards, Chloe Sevigny, Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey, Jr. (2007, 158 minutes, rated R)}

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May 07, 2007

Spiderman 3 trounces the box office

Spiderman 3 opened and broke all kinds of records, including an opening weekend total of $148 million. That completely smashes the previous record of $135.6 million, held by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Just to get an idea of how impressive that total is, Disturbia (the movie that led the box office the past 3 weeks), came in second place with a whopping $5.7 million.

Read the entire article here on eonline.com.

Did any of you guys see Spiderman 3 this weekend? If you did, let us know what you thought of it in the comments below. Please don’t post any spoilers, though. Are you saving your hard-earned dollars for another summer release? Let us know that, too.

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April 30, 2007

Summer Movie Time!

Just in case you don’t know, Spiderman 3 opens this weekend. I am so freaking excited about this movie! I can’t think of any other movie I am more excited to see this summer. Maybe Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End or Shrek the Third. Knocked Up looks pretty funny, though, and Evan Almighty has Steve Carell, so that will no doubt be awesome. No, wait, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! I might seriously be spending my entire summer at the movie theater. What are you guys excited to see this summer? Let us know in the comments below. Take a look at a few trailers below or go here and take a sneak peak at nearly every summer movie.

Spiderman 3

Evan Almighty

Live Free or Die Hard

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

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April 23, 2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix--international movie trailer!

Is it July 13th yet?

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February 06, 2007

A 'Jackass' gets married

You would think Bam might have learned something from fellow MTV reality show couples, Nick & Jessica, Dave & Carmen and Travis & Shanna, whose marriages all bit the dust after being filmed for various shows for the network. (Though, there are rumblings of a reconciliation of sorts between Travis & Shanna.) Hopefully, Bam’s marriage will last a long time, really if it lasts more than 3 years, he’s got the rest of the MTV couples beat.

From cnn.com:

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AP) -- Bam Margera -- professional skateboarder, prankster and MTV star -- just earned himself another title: husband.

Margera, 27, who became a punk hero on the shows "Jackass" and "Viva La Bam," married childhood friend Missy Rothstein, 26, in downtown Philadelphia on Saturday.

The couple wed in front of about 350 friends and family members -- and an MTV crew.

Margera is making his path to marriage into a nine-part reality television series called "Bam's Unholy Union." The wedding itself will be shown in the final episode in early April.

Keep reading about Bam here.

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February 05, 2007

ACCEPTED: the movie or the reality?

I just watched the movie Accepted on DVD and loved it! The film’s website let’s you create your own fake college. Even now, several years later, I can clearly remember my panic that I wouldn’t be accepted at the college of my choice, and in this movie the hilarious antics of Bartleby and his friends have an important underlying message – but I can’t tell you any more about it, because I want you to go check out this movie….

Admission deadlines for regional colleges are approaching -- so don’t wait – apply today!

Washburn University in Topeka
Application and admission items must be turned into the Office of Admissions no later than February 15 for the student to receive any Washburn University scholarships for the upcoming academic year.

University of Kansas in Lawrence
There are two ways to apply: You can fill out your application online, or you can download an application and mail it in. Remember, new freshmen and new transfer students can apply for admission or admission and first-year scholarships in this one application. The deadline for the Fall 2007 Term for new freshman applications is April 1, 2007.

Kansas State University in Manhattan
K-State accepts admissions applications all year. If you’re a senior, you should apply for both admission and scholarships by November 1 to be considered for all scholarships available. For the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and the interior design program in the College of Human Ecology, send your application and accompanying materials by February 1.

Learn more about Kaw Area Technical School in Topeka, Allen County Community College in Iola, Baker University in Baldwin City, and other Kansas schools.

What about you? Are you nervous about applying to colleges or taking the ACT or SAT exams? Where are you applying? And what will you do if you don't get in?

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January 22, 2007

“Stomp the Yard” on Top for the 2nd Week

For the second week in a row, the movie, “Stomp the Yard” is #1 at the box office. A black STomp the Yard courtesy of cjonline student from Los Angeles bypasses juvenile hall because he enrolls in Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. Two campus fraternities try to court him because of his dancing abilities. Lots of action! Rated PG-13 because of violence, some sexual content and language. “Night at the Museum” stayed at #2 and “Dreamgirls” was #3. More movie and times.

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January 08, 2007

“Night at the Museum” is Hot at the Box Office

The PG rated movie, “Night at the Museum”, came out on top over the weekend. The user rating was 6.5 out of 10 and one comment described the movie as “lighthearted and funny”. This is rated PG for some language and brief rude humor. A night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that a curse causes the exhibits to come to life after dark. “The Pursuit of Happyness” ranked #2 with “Children of Men” a close 3^rd.

To view other movies and times.

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December 20, 2006

Will Smith Stars in “Pursuit of Happyness”

Will Smith portrays a struggling salesman as he gets custody of his son in “Pursuit of Happyness , the #1 box office hit. It is rated PG-13 for some language but user comments see it as a great movie. One reviewer said, “It made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me love life”. Obviously, this is a very touching movie and has been nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards. The much publicized movie, “Eragon”, came in 2nd and the classic “Charlotte’s Web” came in 3^rd. The penguin movie, “Happy Feet” dropped to 4 th. For movie times.

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December 11, 2006

Mel Gibson Directs a Box Office Hit

The movie, “Apocalypto” directed by Mel Gibson was a big hit over the weekend. Despite Apocalypto courtesy of imdb.com the violence and gore, Mel Gibson directs movies with great talent & skill. However, the New York Daily News condemns it as “a movie dedicated to bloodlust.” Apocalypto tells the story of the Mayan empire facing its decline. In order to save the kingdom, the rulers believe they need more temples and human sacrifices. On a different note, the #2 movie, “Holiday”, is a comedy romance starring Cameron Diaz & Kate Winslet. “Happy Feet” dropped to #3 and “Casino Royal” to #4. Times & places of movies in Topeka.

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December 06, 2006

Vaughniston Break-Up...for real

From eonline.com:

Just when you thought it was safe to refer to Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn as a committed couple, they go and call the whole thing off.

"After Jennifer's trip to London several weeks ago, Jennifer and Vince mutually agreed to end their relationship, but continue to be good friends today," publicists Stephen Huvane and John Pisani said in a joint statement to People Tuesday.

With stories of their demise gracing magazine covers, the former Friends star traveled to London in October to visit Vaughn on the set of his latest film, the Christmas comedy Fred Claus. Earlier that month Aniston had appeared on her pal Oprah Winfrey's show to dispel the breakup talk, telling the talk show maven "no, no" when asked if Vaughniston was no more.

Keep reading about the real-life break-up of Vaughniston here.

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November 27, 2006

“Happy Feet” is # 1 at the Theaters

It’s all about penguins. In this movie, “Happy Feet”, Emperor Penguins find their soul mates Happy Feet courtesy of cjonline through song. However, a penguin is born who can’t sing but does tap dance. It is rated PG for mild peril and rude humor. The movie is a high class animation with fantastic special effects dedicated to the late Steve Irwin. The James Bond movie, “Casino Royale” came in a close second starring Daniel Craig. “Casino Royale” was the first James Bond novel by Ian Fleming and the last to be made into a movie. “Déjà Vu”, an action adventure, starring Denzel Washington & Val Kilmer, came in third. Movie times & listings.

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November 21, 2006

Behind the scenes of Harry Potter 5!

Originally uploaded to hpana.com. Thanks to Karen for finding this amazing clip from HBO!

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November 20, 2006

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie trailer!

In case you didn't make it out to see Happy Feet this weekend, here's the trailer for the the next Harry Potter movie! It's a little shaky and the quality isn't the best, but it'll do until the official release. Enjoy--and discuss!

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November 14, 2006

Borat! Still on Top but Stirs Controversy

“Borat!: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” has Sacha Baron Cohen courtesy of CBC Arts grossed $67.1 M so far in the two weeks the movie has been # 1

at the theaters. However, the crude comedy has stirred

controversy and even a lawsuit against Studio 20^th Century Fox by the two South Carolina college students that were filmed making racist & misogynistic remarks. “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” is #2 for the second week with “Flushed Away” following closely as #3. Movie times.

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November 07, 2006

3 New Movies are Box Office Hits

“Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” was Borat courtesy of imdb.com a big hit at the movie theaters. Comments included “this was an exceptionally funny movie” which helped give it a user rating of 8.6. The movie has an R rating due to crude & sexual content and language. Borat, is a popular reporter from Kazakhstan, who is in the US to make a documentary of our great nation. He offends everyone he meets and wants to make actress Pamela Anderson his wife. #2 is “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” with Tim Allen. #3 is the new movie, “Flushed Away” rated PG. Movie times.

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October 31, 2006

Terror & Violence Reigns at the Box Office

“Saw III” was the top ranking horror movie over the weekend. It was rated R for grisly Saw III courtesy of cjonline violence and gore. Dr. Lynn Denlon is the pawn in Jigsaw Killer’s latest gory game. Ranked 6.8 on a scale of 10 by movie viewers this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat. “The Departed” dropped to #2 and “The Prestige” is now in 3^rd place. Times and places of local movies.

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Reese and Ryan go their separate ways

Possibly the saddest break-up to come out of Hollywood since Brad and Jen, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe have formally separated.

From eonline.com:

Reese Witherspoon is on her way from Legally Blonde to legally single.

The Oscar winner has formally separated from Ryan Phillippe after seven years of marriage, Witherspoon's publicist, Nanci Ryder, confirmed to E! News.

"We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate," Ryder said in a statement. "They remain committed to their family, and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time."

Keep reading here.

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October 24, 2006

"The Prestige" is a Box-Office Hit

Looking for a movie that tells a good story? “The Prestige” is the movie to see. Given an 8.5 The Prestige courtesy of cjonline user rating, this movie tells of rival magicians, Rupert and Alfred. Once friends, the two magicians enter a bitter battle for supremacy. They not only try to outwit one another but try to destroy the other. Coming in as #2 is “The Departed” which one commenter described as “a masterpiece right up Scorsese’s alley”. Directed by Clint Eastwood, is the #3 movie, “Flags of Our Fathers”. This is a very moving story about the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima. Times for local movies.

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October 17, 2006

The Grudge 2 Moves in at the Top

Need a horror film to get you in the Halloween spirit? “The Grudge 2” is definitely a horror Grudge courtesy of cjonline film but it hasn’t gotten good reviews. Those who have seen the movie only gave it a 4.6 rating and the average comment; “horrible movie”. The #1 movie takes place in Tokyo where sisters are exposed to a mysterious curse. Secrets need to be unlocked to save their lives. “The Departed” dropped to #2, but just barely. The new movie, “Man of the Year”, came in at #3 and brought in $12.3 M. “Jackass Number Two” was on the top of the charts a month ago is now #10. Listing & times for Topeka area movies.

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October 11, 2006

Harry Potter Movie 5 Trailer Release Date!

Exciting Potter news! Warner Brothers announced yesterday in their Harry Potter Newsletter that the trailer for "Order of the Phoenix" will be shown in front of the movie "Happy Feet", which opens on November 17th! The newsletter did specifically state that the trailer would only be available on the big screen when it is released. Let's see how long it takes to find its way to the internet.

Thanks Karen for telling Graffiti about this news!

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October 10, 2006

What's New at the Movies

“Open Season” didn’t appear to be all that popular and has now dropped to #3 at the box Departed courtesy of cjonline office. “The Departed” came in as #1 with many well known actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon & Jack Nicholson. Two men go under cover; one infiltrates the gangland of mobster Frank Costello and the other the Boston Police Department. There is violence and bloodshed but this movie was given an 8.7 rating. Another movie with violence & a R rating, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning”, opened at the #2 spot. If you are looking for additional movies click here.

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October 02, 2006

Movie Box Office Hits

The animated movie, “Open Season”, came out on top this last weekend. One commentor Open Season courtesy of cjonline said “It’s terrible and wonderful at the same time”. Boog, is the domesticated bear who is stranded just days before Open Season. A friendship is formed between Boog and Elliot, the mule deer, to rally all the forest animals against the hunters. Kevin Costner stars in the #2 box office hit, “The Guardian”. This is an action, drama about a troubled young man, rescues and the Coast Guard. “Jackass Number Two” dropped to #3 & the “Gridiron Gang” dropped to #6. Movie listings & times.

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September 26, 2006

What's Hot, What's Not at the Movies

“Jackass Number Two” hit the box office as number 1 this last weekend. They have all the Jackass 2 courtesy of cjonline same cast from “Jackass 2000” except Chris Raab. It was given an R rating due to extremely crude & dangerous stunts, sexual content, nudity and language. If something more in the line of Chinese Martial Arts interest you, “Huo Yan Jia” might be something interesting to see. It hit the chart as #2. This film is about the Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia in early 20^th century China. “Gridiron Gang” dropped to #3, the Black Dahlia to #6 and “The Covenant” to #9. More box office hits.

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September 20, 2006

Stick It: this week on DVD!

From the writer of Bring it On, Aquamarine, and First Daughter, comes a new movie about the world of competitive gymnastics…

Stick It.

In the opening scene, Haley is busted riding BMX bikes in empty swimming pools with her goofy guy friends and sent back to gymnastic boot camp as punishment. Everyone hates her because of what she did at the World Gymnastics Championships a few years back, and her new coach has a reputation for helping girls get injuries instead of medals. Is there really more to life than the beam, the vault, the uneven bars, and the floor routine? And why do the opinions of boring judges in their ugly blue blazers matter more than anything else?

Missy Peregrym is hilarious in the lead role, with a physical humor that reminds me of Jim Carrey’s early work. The choreography of the gymnasts is beautiful, and like all sports movies, the competitions are way more exciting when they are staged for Hollywood instead of stretched out all afternoon on ESPN.

Check out this subversively funny movie, visit the movie website or watch the trailer. And be sure to watch the bonus features and deleted scenes on the DVD!

Have you already seen Stick It? What did you think?

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September 18, 2006

Football ranks #1 at the Box-Office

The newest box office hit “Gridiron Gang” grossed $15 over the

weekend. The story takes place in a juvenile detention facility where

a counselor decides to turn the inmates into a football team. He faces

opposition from all directions. “The Black Dalhia” came in a close

second and is based on the novel by James Elroy. Last week’s hit,

“The Covenant” dropped to #5. Addition movies.

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September 15, 2006

How did this guy get famous?

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September 12, 2006

Weekend Box Office Hits

Looking for a movie about the supernatural? The box office hit "The Covenant"
might be the perfect choice. Five families with supernatural powers have made Invincible courtesy of cjonline
a pact of silence. When a boy is found dead, secrets from past centuries start
to unravel. Starring: Steven Strait, Toby Hemingway & Chace Crawford. #2 is
"Hollywoodland" a detective story and #3 is "Invincible" the story of the oldest
football rookie in NFL history. Times and listings in the Topeka area.

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September 05, 2006

You'll never watch a movie the same way again

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August 29, 2006

Popular Movies at the Box-Office

"Invincible" courtesy of CJOnline Apparently the idea of snakes on a plane did not appeal to movie
goers for more than one week. “Snakes on a Plane” moved to #6
on the Weekend Box-Office Summary. “Invincible”, which is based
on a true story, came in as #1. A 30 year old teacher, Vince Papale,
who never played college football, lands a spot on the Philadelphia
Eagles. Sounds like a story that would entertain even those people
that weren’t crazy about football. “Talladega Nights” slipped to #2
and “Little Miss Sunshine” climbed to #3. Information on movies
and times.

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August 21, 2006

Snakes on a Plane a Box Office Hit

If you are an ophiophobe the current movie box office hit may not be a movie Snakes on a Plane courtesy of CJonline you would enjoy. However, "Snakes on a Plane" did appeal to many movie enthusiasts and ranks #1 for the week. The deadly serpents are released on the plane by an assassin in hopes the snakes will kill a potential witness. "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" dropped to #2. "World Trade Center" starring Nicolas Cage, which is based on a true story came in third. Movies in the Topeka area.

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August 15, 2006

How to lose a guy in 6 years

At least this break-up can’t be blamed on MTV. Following in the footsteps of several other Hollywood types, Kate Hudson and her hubby, Chris Robinson, have separated after 6 years of marriage.

From ABCnews.com:

NEW YORK Aug 14, 2006 (AP)— Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson are splitting up after nearly six years of marriage, said her publicist, Brad Cafarelli.

"Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson have confirmed that they are separated," Cafarelli told The Associated Press on Monday.

The couple married in 2000. They have a 2-year-old son, Ryder Russell Robinson.

You can read more about Kate and Chris here. Check out other break-ups we’ve talked about in the past here, here and here.

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August 14, 2006

Talladega Nights # 1 Again This Week

"Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" was on the top of the movie charts again this week. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still on the top ten but has dropped to #6. The new releases, "Step Up" and "World Trade Center" are #2 & #3. Check out the other movies in the Topeka area.

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August 09, 2006

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in theaters Thanksgiving '08!

The 5^th movie isn’t even out yet, but HP fans now have another date to add to their calendar!

From Reuters.co.uk:

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the sixth instalment of the lucrative franchise, will come out in cinemas on November 21, 2008.

Now, Warner Bros. just needs to hire a director and confirm the cast. The fifth instalment, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," bows in July.

The "Prince" date will mark a return to the Thanksgiving period for the sorcerer series. Of the four "Potter" films to date, only the third instalment, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," has been released during the summer.

Paramount Pictures also has just planted a flag in November 2008, declaring November 7 for DreamWorks Animation's "Madagascar" sequel. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith and David Schwimmer are set to reprise their roles as the main characters of the animated franchise.
Continue reading this article here.

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August 07, 2006

Talladega Nights

If you love Nascar and Will Ferrell you won't want to miss Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Talladega is ranked #1 this week at the box office. Barnyard: The Original Party Animals with Otis the bull came in as #2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is still on the charts at #3. Miami Vice with Colin Farrell fell to 4th. Check other Topeka area movies.

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August 01, 2006

Heath Ledger perfects his grin

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