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Box office is off to see the Wizard — again!

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Sadly, the magic is gone for Burt Wonderstone, whose sleight-of-hand comedy was no match for the power of the Wizard. But Halle Berry's new thriller impressed with its own magic touch.

Indulge your 1980s nostalgia with new releases on DVD

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

With the Red Dawn remake, that Red Box may give you a Red Scare and have you reminiscing about the Cold War. Even Wreck-It Ralph showcases '80s video game star Q-Bert. If you prefer to watch films about life in the 21st century, a light Gerard Butler comedy may be more your speed.

Get brainwashed by The Master on DVD this weekend

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0800

Some great DVDs are out this weekend, including the must-see Paul Thomas Anderson film The Master, which is loosely based on the life of sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard. If you've seen those wacky commercials that boast Hubbard as "the nation's youngest Eagle Scout," you'll definitely want to check out the crazy in this movie.

21 and Over movie review: Legally hungover

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Written by the dudes who wrote The Hangover, this movie is another wild night of drinking that includes strange interludes with massive beasts, only this time set in a sleepy college town. Though not quite as riotous as its predecessor, this flick is full of crazy laughs and “oh, no you didn’ts” that may even hearken back to your old boozy college days. Get ready to laugh, be grossed out, then laugh again.

The men of The Host vs. Twilight smackdown: Who's hotter?

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

We’ve got to hand it to Stephenie Meyer for creating imaginative stories with young, sexy men. For the last few years, movie audiences have gotten addicted to the lusty men from Twilight, so it is even possible for the actors in the new film The Host to replace Jacob or Edward in our hearts?

SheKnows tours the palace from Jack the Giant Slayer

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Jack the Giant Slayer, starring Nicholas Hoult and Ewan McGregor, was shot at the Hampton Court Palace in London. Once home to the blood-thirsty King Henry VIII, SheKnows takes you on a private tour of this 16th century royal palace.

Stoker movie review: Death becomes her

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Think your family is messed up? Meet the Stokers, a Southern family saturated with dark mysteries and secret desires. Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska play a mother and daughter in mourning, yet both compete for the attention of the charismatic and sexy Uncle Charles when he shows up inexplicably at their home. This dark indie has lust and murder on its mind.

Oz sees emerald green at the box office

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

With the best opening of 2013 so far, Oz followed the yellow brick road to $80 million at the box office. James Franco stars in this 3D fantasy adventure and is already rumored to be in talks for a sequel to this Wizard of Oz prequel.

Jack the Giant Slayer slays the box office — barely

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Although it leads the pack with Jack this weekend, Warner Bros. is looking overseas to make up for poor US box offices. But the comedy Identity Thief is still delivering laughs three weeks after its release.

Identity Thief snatches No. 1 from Snitch

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Comedy leads the Oscar-weekend box office, while action thriller The Snitch takes second place. Find out which Oscar-nominated film still ranks in the Top 10 and which director is retiring from filmmaking to paint.

A $25 million weekend to Die Hard

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Bruce Willis takes his Die Hard franchise to success for the fifth time, proving he’s still one of America’s favorite action dudes. But will he gamble on a sixth movie?

Nicholas Hoult spills the beans on Jack the Giant Slayer

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

SheKnows climbed a beanstalk all the way to London to catch up with the cast and director of Jack the Giant Slayer. Find out what they had to say about shooting at a real royal palace, battling hundreds of giants, and the power of fairy tales.

Jack the Giant Slayer movie review: Not-so-jolly giant

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

This reimagining of the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk will take you to a land, high up in the sky, where obnoxious ogres prepare to reclaim the earth. Can a farm boy and princess save the humans below? Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor and Eleanor Tomlinson face off with giants in this wonderful new film.

Identity Thief cons its way to No. 1 at the box office

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Comedy was queen this weekend at the movies, which is great news for Melissa McCarthy. She can look forward to more starring roles, now that she's proven she can deliver at the box office.

Beautiful Creatures movie review: An emo romance

Shanee Edwards — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

This gothic, supernatural love story is a mix of moody teens, Civil War ghosts and powerful curses. Based on the novel by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, this movie is perfect for a fun Valentine’s night out, whether you’re mortal or not.

Escape from Planet Earth movie review: Help, meteor!

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:04:00 -0800

This surprisingly clever intergalactic romp about a family that must work together to save their home planet from humans features the voices of William Shatner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sofia Vergara and Ricky Gervais. With a groovy soundtrack and neato 3D, the whole family will enjoy this mission out of the Milky Way.

A Good Day to Die Hard movie review: Cheers from Chernobyl

Shanee Edwards — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney are together for some unusual father and son bonding. But what American family doesn’t enjoy blasting Russians at a melted-down nuclear power plant? Though there's nothing romantic about this fifth film in the Die Hard franchise, it does deliver on exciting action with the tough, joke-cracking John McClane we know and love.

Admission movie review: Tina Fey sends out the fat envelope

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Tina Fey and beloved romcom star Paul Rudd team up in this funny and heartfelt movie about an admissions director for Princeton University. One very special college applicant changes both their lives forever in this sweet flick that will inspire you to open your heart.

Box office delivers an early zombie valentine

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

On this sports-tastic weekend, teenage girls represented at the box office, making the undead romance Warm Bodies No. 1.

Identity Thief movie review: Melissa McCarthy goes phishing

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Melissa McCarthy steals big laughs as she assumes Jason Bateman’s identity, creating a riotous nightmare for him, but a great time for us. In her first starring role, McCarthy has a LifeLock on the laughs.