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'Battleship,' 'The Dictator,' And More: Double Feature Friday

Posted 5/18/12 9:50 am EST by in Double Feature Friday


In honor of two separate Brooklyn Decker films hitting theaters this weekend, we have recommended only movies that don't feature Brooklyn Decker, so sorry fans of "Just Go With It."

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"Battleship" & "Friday Night Lights"
There was a time, not so long ago, when Peter Berg, instead of directing films "From the Makers of Transformers," could make a movie like this adaptation of the book by Buzz Bissinger. In the years since it's release, against all odds, the TV series that spun off from "Friday Night Lights" eclipsed the original thanks to delightful turns by Kyle Chandler and "Battleship" star Taylor Kitsch. The 2004 starring Billy Bob Thornton and the future Mrs. Taylor, Connie Britton, delivers on all the same honest notes that made the series such a wonderful show but does so in a slightly darker shade of Panther blue. Then again, if you just want a Kitsch fix, turn to the "FNL" series and get on board with Riggins' Riggs.

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'Dark Shadows', 'The Avengers', And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 5/11/12 3:16 pm EST by in Commentary, Double Feature Friday


Dark Shadows Cronos

One week later, and people are still talking about "The Avengers." If you're headed back to the theater to see it again or are just checking it out for the first time, we have the recommendation for your pre-viewing, plus pairings for the rest of the week's releases.

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"Dark Shadows" & "Cronos"
In his latest collaboration with Tim Burton, Johnny Depp plays a good-intentioned, reluctant vampire. If that breed of blood-sucker is up your alley, check out Guillermo del Toro's "Cronos" before heading to the theater. The film tells the story of Jesús Gris, an elderly antique shop owner, who comes into possession of a device that turns the user into a blood-thirsty immortal. Del Toro fills "Cronos" with his signature, wonderful weirdness, and the movie marks his first collaboration with Ron Perlman, oddly the only American in the cast. "Cronos" is fun, exceedingly creepy, and definitely worth a look.

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'The Avengers', 'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 5/4/12 3:31 pm EST by in Commentary, Double Feature Friday


Avengers Speed

So we know that you're probably already going to see one movie this weekend, but if you can stop yourself from rewatching "The Avengers" on loop, we have a few recommendations based on the week's other releases.

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"The Avengers" & "Speed"
The undisputed hero of the weekend has to be writer/director Joss Whedon. This weekend, the creator of such shows as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly" repaid his fans who never doubted him and the Marvel fanboys who stayed with the movies all the way. But Whedon has been doing some low-key movie work for years. As an uncredited but often cited credit on his resume, his re-write on "Speed" stands out as a great piece of work. Whedon rewrote most of the dialogue, adding in many of the quips that made the movie such a memorable staple of 90s action movies. "Pop quiz, hotshot." It makes more sense the more you think about it.

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'The Raven', 'Five-Year Engagement', And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 4/27/12 3:35 pm EST by in Double Feature Friday


The Raven The Crow

This week at the movies may be remembered by future generations as "the weekend before 'The Avengers' came out," but there are a few movies worth checking out this weekend, "Sound of My Voice" being the clear standout of the group. If you're looking for some movies to watch this weekend, we've got your playlist.

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"The Raven" & "The Crow"
Perhaps before heading to the theater to learn about Edgar Allen Poe's favorite bird, you can check out a different gothic feathered friend. Director Alex Proyas made a name for himself as a visual stylist with this comic book adaptation. The story of a murdered rock star, who rises from the dead for revenge, is remembered most for being the movie where Brandon Lee died. (The commercial for the Blu-ray re-release grossly brags that it's Lee's "final tragic performance.") Lee's performance is definitely one worth seeking out, and it's fun to see what kind of work Proyas was doing before making movies with Will Smith and Nicolas Cage.

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'The Lucky One', 'Think Like A Man' And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 4/20/12 6:08 pm EST by in Double Feature Friday


Lucky One No Country

This week, yet another Nicholas Sparks movie, "The Lucky One," hits theaters, this time with Zac Efron in the lead. But if you're looking for something a little more dangerous, we have just the recommendation for you. Plus, we raise awareness about the impending primate uprising. Do not be fooled by the charms of "Chimpanzee"!

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'Cabin In The Woods', 'Three Stooges', And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 4/13/12 5:02 pm EST by in Double Feature Friday


Cabin Zoolander

"The Cabin in the Woods" almost defeats the purpose of the Double Feature Friday this week, since the only sensible thing to do is see it twice. But if you are interested in catching some non-"Cabin" movies this week, here are some recommendations to keep you busy.

But seriously, see "The Cabin in the Woods."

"The Cabin in the Woods" & "Zoolander"
This one is tricky. Like all other situations when discussing "Cabin in the Woods," I really have to measure my words here. There is one joke in "Cabin" that is set up and pays off particularly brilliantly. It has something vaguely to do "Zoolander." I won't say how and spoil the fun, but if you see "Cabin" this weekend, you'll know what I'm talking about. The real point is "See the movie." It doesn't matter what you watch before or after. See "Cabin in the Woods," and then see it again.

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'Titanic 3D,' 'American Reunion' And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 4/6/12 5:59 pm EST by in Commentary, Double Feature Friday


Titanic Bond

Three of this week's releases have more than a little 90s vibe to them. "Titanic" is back on the big screen, Jason Biggs is doing things that no one really wants to see, and a 90s auteur makes his long-awaited return. The movies also make for some great 90s pairing, so if you're interested in a perfect complement to your weekend of nostalgia, check out this week's Double Feature Friday.

"Titanic 3D" & "Tomorrow Never Dies"
On December 19, 1997, three new films debuted. One was a minor Gore Verbinski work called "Mouse Hunt" with Nathan Lane and Lee Evans. (How was that not a smash?) The other two were James Cameron's "Titanic" and Pierce Brosnan's second James Bond movie "Tomorrow Never Dies." One went on to become the highest grossing movie of all time. The other faded in with the rest of the 007 cannon, seen largely as lesser than "GoldenEye." But the little known fact is that the two put up quite the fight for the box office that mid-December weekend. "Titanic" eventually edged out Bond by a measly $3 million, so while people are off to the theaters to travel back to 1997, take time to remember the other movie from that weekend.

But don't watch "Mouse Hunt."

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'Wrath Of The Titans,' 'Mirror Mirror,' And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 3/30/12 5:23 pm EST by in Commentary, Double Feature Friday


Wrath of the Titans

If one movie is never enough for you and you're looking for a flick to get you in the mood for this week's new release, Double Feature Friday is here to help. Every week we break down the new releases and pair them with older movies that you should catch before heading out to the theater. Or just skip the new movie and check out the classic we recommend.

"Wrath of the Titans" & "Carlos"
In recasting several of the supporting characters from "Clash of the Titans," "Wrath" picked up an exciting new Ares in Édgar Ramírez. It may not be a name you know now, but you will soon enough when he stars in Kathryn Bigelow's tentatively-titled Osama bin Laden thriller, "Zero Dark Thirty," with every other hot actor currently working. Ramírez had a minor role in "The Bourne Ultimatum," but his star-making turn came in the three-part miniseries "Carlos," where he plays one of the most notorious terrorists of all time. It's an impressive piece of work that leaves little doubt that Ramírez is the real deal and a soon-to-be star.

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'Hunger Games,' 'The Raid,' And More: Double Feature Friday!

Posted 3/23/12 3:53 pm EST by in Double Feature Friday


Hunger Games The Raid

If one movie is never enough for you and you're looking for a flick to get you in the mood for this week's new release, Double Feature Friday is here to help. Every week we break down the new releases and pair them with older movies that you should catch before heading out to the theater. Or just skip the new movie and check out the classic we recommend.

"The Hunger Games" & "Hunger"
For a movie called "The Hunger Games," you don't see too much starvation. "Hunger," on the other hand, features Michael Fassbender wasting away before your eyes. As the original "Michael Fassbender's penis" movie, "Hunger" kick-started the career of the most wanted man in Hollywood. In the movie, he stars as an Irish nationalist imprisoned in the UK who leads his fellow-inmates on a hunger strike. It has the same pension for civil disobedience as the adventures of Katniss and Peeta, but with the added realism of a rail-thin Fassbender, which begs the question: does Liam Hemsworth really look like he could use a burger?

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'21 Jump Street,' 'Casa De Mi Padre': Double Feature Friday!

Posted 3/16/12 3:15 pm EST by in Double Feature Friday


If one movie is never enough for you and you're looking for a flick to get you in the mood for this week's new release, Double Feature Friday is here to help. Every week we break down the new releases and pair them with older movies that you should catch before heading out to the theater. Or just skip the new movie and check out the classic we recommend.

"21 Jump Street" & "Point Break"
If there's any group that's more difficult to infiltrate than high school students, it's definitely surfers. Just as Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum have to blend in while trying to make the big bust in "21 Jump Street," Keanu Reeves has to convince Patrick Swayze that he's a bona fide surfer dude. There are two possible scenarios when it comes to the Katherine Bigelow masterpiece of 90s action: either you haven't seen it and suck or you have seen it and need to watch it again. Regardless of what situation you're in, "Point Break" and two meatball subs would be the perfect pregame for "21 Jump Street."

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