Friday, May 3, 2024

Movies

Disney Pixar Releases Animated “Luca” to Theaters 3 Years After Streaming, and Makes Just $550,000

Disney/Pixar released "Luca" to theaters this weekend. The audience was, let's say, unimpressed. Animated "Luca" was originally streamed in 2021 and not put in theaters....

Box Office: New “Ghostbusters” Opens Slightly Behind 2016 Version with $16 Million

The new "Ghostbusters" opened about the same as the old "Ghostbusters." Thursday-Friday numbers for "Frozen Empire" were $16 million. In 2016, "Afterlife" made $650,000 more...

“Ghostbusters Frozen Empire” Previews Same as 2016, Rotten Reviews, Soft Audience Interest

The people who went to previews of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" in 2016 remain the audience for its sequel. Last night, "Frozen Empire" took in $4.7 million,...

RIP Celebrated Journeyman Actor M. Emmett Walsh, 88, Made A Name for Himself with “Blood Simple”

M. Emmett Walsh didn't walk red carpets or win awards. He had no Oscar campaigns, although he did one Indie Spirit Award back when...

Who Ya Gonna Call? Not New Ghostbusters: Critics Pan “Frozen Empire” with a 45%

Officially, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" has been slimed by critics this morning. On Rotten Tomatoes, 47 reviews have resulted in a 45% splat. Previews begin tonight. I'm...

“Road House” Premiere: Dedication to Patrick Swayze, Appearance by Protesting Director, Jake Gyllenhaal’s Muscular Performance

There was a nice touch last night when Amazon/MGM premiered the 2024 version of "Road House" at Jazz at Lincoln Center: an opening card...

Exclusive: Elton John Films His “Spinal Tap 2” Scene, and the Song He Performs With the Famed Group Is Historic

One of the great and memorable scenes from "This is Spinal Tap" is the one where Harry Shearer as bass player Derek Smalls greets...

Oscars Recap: Where the Celebs Went While They Were Waiting for the Envelopes to Be Opened

The Oscars are over, but here’s where some of the celebs spent their time over the big  weekend. The 17th Annual Women in Film event...