The Drop
Box Office Weekend: Maze Runner Leads Upward Trend
When the box office hit a dull spot two weeks ago, it could be supposed that there was nowhere to go but up, and the latest crop of new releases helped in that department. While not all were critical darlings (Jason Bateman’s This is Where I Leave You being one of the more obvious ones), they still generated enough to make this an even bigger weekend than last. The Maze Runner made an excellent st...[Read More]
Movie Review: The Drop
The Drop is a movie comprised of “almost” moments. It is almost a compelling gangster thriller. It is almost a beautifully realized love story. And, it is almost great. Cousin Marv (James Gandolfini in his last role before his death) used to run a bar in his prime. He is now relegated to operating an establishment where gangsters make weekly drops in an attempt to launder money. Marv’s...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: No Good Deed Leads to Good Returns
There might not be much breaking of box office records this weekend (well, except the Guardians of the Galaxy milestone), but returns are better this week than last, led by the critically panned No Good Deed. Starring Idris Elba as a mysterious stranger, the thriller raked in an estimated $24.5 million, already profiting against a $13.2 million budget. In second, Dolphin Tale 2 managed to be a win...[Read More]
Win Passes to An Advance Screening of The Drop
Enter here for your chance to win passes to an advance screening of The Drop, starring Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini. For your chance to receive two (2) complimentary passes to see The Drop at the Birmingham 8 Theater in Birmingham, Michigan on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00PM, just look for the “Enter the Contest” box further down on this page. But hurry, because there are a limit...[Read More]