When I was out in LA for Oscar week, I saw A TON of billboards for “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”. Apparently, they didn’t help as the magician-themed comedy only made $10.3 million at the Weekend Box Office. It still shocks me that a very funny film with such a star-studded, likeable cast (Steve Carell, Jim […]

UPDATE: “Oz” easily wins Friday with $11.4 million. Here’s where it gets interesting: “The Call” came in second with $6.2 million, crushing “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” which only efforted $3.7 million. Early Weekend Estimates show just $11 million for “Wonderstone”, putting the magician comedy at “Bomb” status. “The Call” is set to make $17 million […]

2012 was, among other things, the Year of the Animated Horror Movie (with “ParaNorman”. “Frankenweenie” and “Hotel Transylvania”). The first theme emerging so far this year “appears” to be Magic. Three major releases are magician-related, including two out this month: “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz”. The Wizard, […]

It wasn’t that long ago that, for fans to see a movie before it’s scheduled release date (unless there was a preview screening) they had to go to a midnight show the night before. Yes, technically, midnight is really the next day, but you get the idea. Thursday Midnight showings for blockbusters, especially during Summer […]

Once is an event. Twice is a pattern. Each of the past two Best Picture Oscar winners has featured John Goodman in a memorable supporting role. Many people are writing this week about the possible 2014 Oscar contenders and their lists are long and varied. But for me it’s not that difficult – since Goodman’s […]

Here are my predictions for Sunday’s “85th Annual Academy Awards” in all 24 categories. The winners will kind be spread-out this year: “Lincoln” will lead with 4 Oscars, followed by “Argo” and “Les Miserables” with 3 each: Best Picture – “Argo” Best Director – Steven Spielberg – “Lincoln” Best Actor – Daniel Day-Lewis – “Lincoln” […]

We’re just a week away from The 85th Annual Academy Awards and that means it’s time for the 2nd Annual LCJ MOVIE AWARDS. This year, I’ve added 5 new categories for a grand total of 30! Who gets to add this award to their resume? The envelopes please: 2013 LCJ MOVIE AWARDS WINNERS AND NOMINEES […]

This Sunday at 8pm ET, I will be announcing the winners of the major categories for THE 2013 LCJ MOVIE AWARDS on Twitter (@LCJReviews). Then at 8:30pm all the nominees and winners will be posted on the site. Here are some hints of what’s to come: – 8 of the 10 Best Picture nominees are […]

“Argo” is the clear favorite to win the Best Picture and it was my favorite film of the year. But the winner for the best studio marketing campaign for this awards season, by far, is “Lincoln”. As a first year member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association I had no idea what to expect as […]

What a week it’s been for the entertainment industry. More of the top headlines: “You’re returning to the big screen, Mr. Grinch”. Universal and Illumination Entertainment (the studio behind “Despicable Me” and 2012’s smash hit “The Lorax”) are developing an animated remake of another Dr. Seuss classic – “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Of course, […]