Eye of Newt, Tail of Bat, TV Remote …
Perhaps we should call today’s prime-time television “the witching hours.” Perhaps you haven’t seen the witches. Perhaps your television diet consists (like mine does) of old Dick Van Dyke Show reruns and Downton Abbey on Blu Ray. But they are everywhere, it would seem, brewing potions on broadcast television, cackling on cable. Yes, witches are […]
Movie Monday: Thor Takes a Holiday
An ensemble comedy had an impressive opening at North American theaters this weekend. But when all the receipts had been counted and estimated, Thor still proved to be the best man. Thor: The Dark World, earned an estimated $38.5 million to claim its second straight box office crown, trumping the upstart The Best Man Holiday, […]
Movie Monday: Thor’s Dark World Lights Up Box Office
Don’t argue with the man with the hammer. Particularly when the hammer flies. Thor: The Dark World pounded its way to an estimated $86.1 million, with Thor chortling heartily at the puny human movies attempting to block his way from the top of the box office. It wasn’t much of a contest, really. The next closest […]
The Bend of the Spears: Britney and Jesus Meet on Broadway
Tonight, audiences will see the story of Jesus Christ as told by Britney Spears. SPEARS: The Gospel According to Britney is a one-night-only production by 23-year-old Patrick Brute. It’ll use such Spears’ tunes as “Stronger,” “One More Time” and “Crazy” to musically narrate Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. And, according to Brute, the production is […]
Movie Monday: Ender’s Game
Newfangled videogaming warfare led by a bunch of wet-behind-the-ears whippersnappers? It was all too much for a certain bad grandpa. Last week’s mustachioed champion opted to take a nap as Ender’s Game topped Jacka‑‑ Presents: Bad Grandpa for the weekend’s box office crown. Ender’s Game gunned down the rest of the field in short order. […]
Death Becomes Us
You might see a ghost or two tonight. It’s true. A handful of shorter spirits seem to wander the streets every Oct. 31, trying to scare up a Butterfinger or two. Some of these spooks go for more of a simple, classic look—a sheet draped over the body just so. Others want to make a […]
Movie Monday: Bad Grandpa
Both the laws of physics and economics dictated that Gravity’s run couldn’t last forever. But who would’ve figured that the cosmic drama would be pulled back to earth by a crass, fake octogenarian? Jacka‑‑ Presents: Bad Grandpa dottered to the top of the box office this weekend, using its walker to knock Gravity off that […]
I Was Once a Zombie Too
The Walking Dead, AMC’s runaw—er, shambling hit, drew a record 16.1 million viewers for its fourth season premiere a couple of weeks ago. Its ratings didn’t dip much for the second episode, and I’m sure our updated review of the show—which posted yesterday—will be, as always, one of our best-read television reviews of the season. […]
Appropriate for All Ages
A couple of weeks ago, intrepid reader/commenter Rocketshipper offered some thoughts on my “We All Break Bad” blog. His words were deeply challenging and, I think, likely reflect the thoughts and feelings of lots of Plugged In readers—and are worth a little more discussion. He wrote as follows: I’ve always been bothered/annoyed though with PluggedIn’s […]
Movie Monday: Gravity Keeps Defying
Blood-soaked, telekinetic adolescents just don’t move audiences like they used to. So was the message from this weekend’s box office derby—a race that saw Gravity defy itself for another week and float to the top of the pile with an estimated $31 million. It didn’t quite lap the field, but it came close: Captain Phillips, […]
