Winter’s Tale
Box Office Weekend: Lego Movie Builds Up to Retain Top Spot
Once again, The Lego Movie (of which a sequel was recently announced) managed to impress, grossing $275.7 million worldwide box office (in no little part to its continued success, with an estimated $31.5 million this weekend). It handily beat out the two big new releases, the Kevin Costner action thriller 3 Days to Kill (estimated $12.3 million) and the latest from Resident Evil director Paul W.S....[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Lego Movie Holds It Together for Another Strong Weekend
The Lego Movie continued to wow audiences for a second weekend in a row, the family film earning an estimated $48.8 million at the box office and has now grossed more than double its $60 million costs domestically (even though worldwide it has made little impression). It held off romantic newcomer About Last Night to an estimated $27 million, though at $12.5 million to make, even that was enough t...[Read More]
Movie Review: Winter’s Tale
I held a great deal of hope for Winter’s Tale, but it ultimately fell flat. It had the makings of greatness, following slightly with the premise of C.S. Lewis’ Screw Tape Letters. Unfortunately, I found myself bored and wondering how this turned out so badly with such a wonderful cast. Most disappointing was Colin Farrell as the lead, Peter Lake. Seems to me he has a way of making many films subpa...[Read More]