Daily Archives: June 1, 2013

Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” loads up on stars/Glenn Close, Karen Gillan…

James Gunn is directing the debut feature of this Marvel franchise. It’s shooting in the UK this month and next. Glenn Close and Zoe Saldana and Chris Pratt and Lee Pace and Michael Rooker (the last two plays villains, natch) … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: “Machete Kills”

The trick to this “Machete” franchise — And really, did the first film earn enough ($26 million) to warrant a sequel?– is finding funny-violent things for Danny Trejo and his all-star supporting cast (Sofia Vergara, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen/Estevez, Lady … Continue reading

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Weekend Box Office: “Now You See Me” scores, “After Earth” struggles

A big Thursday night and strong Friday have pushed “Now You See Me,” the all-star (albeit, not big box office stars) magicians rob banks and rich people thriller into a $24 million or so weekend, not bad for a movie … Continue reading

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