Daily Archives: December 1, 2013

Next screening: “Out of the Furnace”

Bare-knuckle brawling, family, a disappearance and low enforcement’s powerlessness in Steel Country hang over “Out of the Furnace,” Scott Cooper’s follow-up to “Crazy Heart.” Oscar winners Christian Bale and Forest Whitaker are in support of Casey Affleck and Woody Harrelson … Continue reading

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Box Office: “Catching Fire” takes over $110, “Frozen” ices $93

A huge holiday weekend at the box office for “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” and Disney’s latest non-Pixar cartoon. The princess musical “Frozen” will have cleared $92 million by end of business today (Sunday). “Hunger Games” cleaned up the rest … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Paul Walker’s “last movie,” “Hours,” shows heart, ambition and promise

Paul Walker felt the need to remind us that, in between “Fast & Furious” movies, he didn’t have to play second banana to the likes of Vin Diesel. So sure, he did the occasional offbeat ensemble picture (“Pawn Shop Chronicles”). … Continue reading

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RIP Paul Walker

Damn. Here’s what I remember about Paul Walker, “Fast & Furious” star, “Eight Below” bro, etc. He called you “Bro.” You talked to Walker, that’s what he called you. And he seemed to mean it. He spoke Surfer Speak because … Continue reading

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