'Grown Ups 2' leads this year's Razzie nominations

Posted by · 9:31 am · January 15th, 2014

“Grown Ups 2” is the clear “winner” of this year’s Razzie nominations, although the voters saved plenty of vitriol for summer flops “The Lone Ranger” and “After Earth,” and the star-studded comedy anthology “Movie 43.”

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Taking stock of the Best Visual Effects race during the summer blockbuster season

Posted by · 11:04 am · July 9th, 2013

We’re right in the middle of the blockbuster movie season so it seems now would be a nice opportunity to look at the race for Best Visual Effects.

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International box office for 'After Earth' proves there's life after America

Posted by · 12:25 pm · June 11th, 2013

Shyamalan’s latest tops the charts in UK and multiple other territories.

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With 'After Earth' bombing at the box office, that old question: Is the clock running out on movie stars?

Posted by · 10:50 am · June 1st, 2013

The concept of movie stardom is evolving. People go to the theaters to see their favorite brands rather than their favorite actors. But is it really as simple as that? Or is the promise of the surprise hit still enough to lend hope to original concepts and creative thinking?

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Tell us what you thought of 'After Earth'

Posted by · 10:34 am · May 31st, 2013

Will Smith and son Jaden (oh, and M. Night) get jiggy with it this weekend.

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