Cinejabber: Fighting the Tomatometer

Posted by · 4:00 am · April 1st, 2012

A day late — for which, you know, apologies — but welcome to Cinejabber, your weekend Sunday space to kick around any stray movie-related thoughts you might have on your mind. (Or perhaps not movie-related. Hold forth. We’re not here to judge.) For my part, I’m feeling frustrated once more by the internet’s dispiriting rush […]

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'Wrath of the Titans,' or how Zeus got his groove back

Posted by · 4:39 pm · March 28th, 2012

Blockbuster sequel “Wrath of the Titans” is, unexpectedly, a vast improvement on its deservedly maligned predecessor — but will the critical and commercial reception give credit where it’s due?

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Trailers for 'The Avengers' and 'Frankenweenie' make for a nice antidote to awards season

Posted by · 1:12 pm · March 1st, 2012

Now that the Oscar dust has settled and the early-year dumping ground has come to a close, studios are beginning to float materials for their (hopeful) moneymakers out there. Two trailers have dropped this week, for “The Avengers” (opening May 4) and Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” (which doesn’t hit until October).

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