Daily Archives: July 3, 2017

Marvel Movies Master the Binge-Watching Era

Ever since the first cathode ray tubes flickered to life in America’s living rooms, the byword in Hollywood has been “Make Movies Better” than TV. Make them bigger, from Cinemascope to Cinerama to 70mm to IMAX 3D. Give them better … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Love was just as uncertain in the “Landline” era

Fun little niche that funnywoman Jenny Slate has carved out for herself in the movies. The “SNL” alumna has been voted Hollywood’s Most Likely to Make a Bad Decision…by accident. In films such as the accidental pregnancy comedy “Obvious Child,” … Continue reading

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Box Office: “Despicable” falls off, “Baby Driver” clears $30, “House” and “Beguiled” bomb

The long weekend, which stretches into into a midweek holiday with July 4 coming Tuesday, started out more promising for Universal’s “Despicable Me 3.” Sure, the ads suggested zero laughs, and without the Minions, a “Cars 3” fate awaited. But … Continue reading

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