Monthly Archives: October 2015

The Möbius strip: All new releases bomb, Batman vs. Superman getting expensive, Star Wars apparently just for boys

Four new wide releases bombed this weekend, putting The Martian back on top for the third time in four weeks. Two of them, Rock the Kasbah and Jem and the Holograms, rank among the worst opening weekends of all time- Box Office Mojo Presumed no. … Continue reading

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Maureen O’Hara dies at 95

Maureen O’Hara, one of the last living Golden Age actors, died in her sleep this morning in her home in Boise, Idaho. She was 95. O’Hara was known for her red hair and for playing characters that were just as … Continue reading

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Witch Hunter a half-baked mess

The Last Witch Hunter is a lot like a burnt steak — most people could turn quality raw materials into a tasty treat, but the chef it was given to has ruined it. In this case, the raw materials are solid lead … Continue reading

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The Möbius strip: Back to the top of the charts

After 15 years, Back to the Future won the box office again last night, if only for that one night- The Hollywood Reporter The earliest reviews are in for next month’s Spectre, and people are saying it’s much like Skyfall, for better or worse- Slash … Continue reading

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Steve Jobs a stunning, electrifying portrait of… someone

This is the second Steve Jobs biopic in three years, but it will definitely be the last one. No one in their right mind would try to follow this movie. Steve Jobs tells the incredible true sto- I’m sorry, I can’t … Continue reading

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