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Why Do You Care if Critics Hate the Movies You Like?

Paul Young — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:50:40 +0000

[With all the heated discussion over our Green Lantern review (and pretty much any other superhero movie these days), we thought it might be an opportune time to resurrect this article from last year - Ed.]

“Opinions are like armpits – everyone has them and some of them stink,” so the old adage goes. This phrase rings doubly true when it comes to movie critics and their reviews of films.

The word “critic” is derived from the word “critique” which is defined by Dictionary.com as “a criticism or critical comment on some subject.” Film critics in general simply critique a movie based on their personal feelings and experiences. Why then do people get totally upset when a review for a film goes in the complete opposite direction of their personal experiences?

In other words: Why do people care if critics hate the movies they like?

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Warner Bros. Adds Inception, Harry Potter & More to Facebook Movies

Ben Moore — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:07:21 +0000

The fast-paced world of digital video rentals has all but been dominated by Netflix at this point. Sure, there are other ways to rent movies and television shows online – iTunes, Hulu, Amazon, even the near extinct Blockbuster – but you rarely (if ever) hear someone say, “Guess what just hit Amazon Instant Video!”

That said, there are those people who exist that wouldn’t leave Facebook if they didn’t have to. If it were possible, they’d have Facebook everything, from email to music to videogames to movies. Fortunately for those people, Warner Bros. is expanding its Facebook movie rental library with five additional films.

That library, which previously only included The Dark Knight, will now include such studio hits as Harry ...

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SR Live Chat: The 83rd Academy Awards

Anthony Ocasio — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:53:07 +0000

Check out the list of winners for the 83rd annual Academy Awards and our recap of the ceremony: 83rd Academy Awards Winners List & Recap

Tonight, the who’s who in Hollywood are gathered at the illustrious Kodak Theatre for the 83rd Academy Awards.

With The Social Network and The King’s Speech proving to be this year’s favorites, it appears that all of the suspense is gone of hearing who will take home the coveted Oscar. Of course, if the mixture of Hollywood and live television has taught us anything, surprises can and do happen.

As James Franco and Anne Hathaway take the stage to host tonight’s gala, film fans from around the will be wondering whether these two can talented actors can compete with some of the Academy Awards’ most memorable hosts.

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Oscar 2011 Predictions: Who Will Win – And Who SHOULD Win

Kofi Outlaw — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:19:33 +0000

UPDATE: Well the Oscars are over and we nailed it in all except two categories with our predictions. Check out the full list of Oscar Winners 2011.

This weekend movie fans will bear witness to the 83rd Academy Awards, and like in years past, the 2011 Oscar race is shaping up to be more a confirmation of what everybody already suspects, rather than a thrilling race between neck-and-neck films, actors, and directors who are all hoping to walk away basking in Oscar’s glory.

With films like Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, True Grit, The Social Network, The King’s Speech, 127 Hours, Toy Story 3, and even Iron Man 2 up for nominations in different categories, the 2011 Oscars ceremony will offer something for arthouse, mainstream, and fanboy cinephiles alike.

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Oscars 2011 Spotlight: Best Cinematography

Mike Eisenberg — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:47:06 +0000

This year’s crop of nominees for Best Cinematography all bring something unique to the visual table. Some went with a traditional hand-held approach, while others show vast landscapes and the characters within. Only one can walk away with the Oscar, but each is deserving of a nomination.

Four established cinematographers challenge a relative newcomer, but the crop is filled with pure talent. Each film approached the visual aesthetic in a different way and the result is a compilation of films that stand out from one another, but make for an inspiring year in cinematography.

While each of the five nominees are deserving, some snubs deserve mention. Robert Richardson’s cinematography in Shutter Island helped it stand out, but the lengthy gap between its release and the Oscars may have hurt its chances. Enter the Void is arguably the ...

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Inception Leads 2011 Saturn Award Nominees

Ross Miller — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:57:31 +0000

As we edge ever closer to the biggest movie award ceremony around, the Oscars, we have another set of nominations to mull over: The 37th Annual Saturn Awards.

While the Oscars, Golden Globes and the BAFTAs tend to recognize the more “serious” films (some would say in a way that is out of touch), award ceremonies like the Saturn Awards nominate films that average moviegoers would likely champion as their favorites of the year – not to mention the ceremony also recognizes the best TV shows and DVD release the year had to offer.

Last year the Saturn Awards were dominated by a little film called Avatar (you may have heard of it), but as you’ll see below fan favorite Inception dominates things this year with a whopping nine nominations, while other popular films like ...

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Inception Cast Signed For Potential Sequels

Rob Keyes — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:52:52 +0000

We didn’t know much about Christopher Nolan’s post-The Dark Knight mystery movie known as Inception early last year, other than its stellar cast and a story we knew would be a mind-bending thriller. We did expect good things though, but I don’t think anyone expected it to achieve the success it did.

Warner Bros. was very smart in giving Nolan the time and money he wanted to work on what some thought was not a bankable idea. Now Inception sits with over $820 million earned at the worldwide box office and 8 Oscar nominations. So, when are they going to make a sequel?

In Hollywood, money leads to … more money, so even though many viewers firmly believe Inception stands strongest by itself and ends where it needs to, there are others who ...

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‘King’s Speech’ & ‘Social Network’ Win Big at BAFTAs

Ben Moore — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:48:21 +0000

The British Academy Film Awards – or as most Americans refer to them, “the British version of the Academy Awards” – were held last night. As one of the more respected entertainment awards shows, the BAFTA film awards tend to, but don’t always, predict the big winners for the subsequent Oscars, which will be held in two weeks’ time on February 27th.

In an unsurprising turn, Tom Hooper’s favored film, The King’s Speech, starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, and Geoffrey Rush, and David Fincher’s The Social Network, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, were the big winners of the night.

Without further adieu, the 2011 BAFTA Film Awards went to:

Academy Fellowship

Sir Christopher Lee

Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema

The Harry Potter Films

Best Film

‘King’s Speech’ & ‘Social Network’ Win Big at BAFTAs

2011 Golden Globe Award Winners

Anthony Ocasio — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:11:15 +0000

For 68 years, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has been celebrating their favorites in film and television with the Golden Globe Awards.

Once again, the multifaceted and generally hilarious Ricky Gervais will be serving as host of tonight’s gala. While those in attendance will be filled with anticipation about whether or not they will take home the award in their chosen category, viewers at home will be anxiously waiting to see how far Gervais will push the comedic envelope with his monologue and numerous ad-libs throughout the night.

With 25 separate categories having to fit within tonight’s given time slot, something tells me that Gervais will be moving things along at a swift pace – all while sipping from his iconic glass a beer that always remains not-so-hidden beneath his podium.

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Christopher Nolan Explains Choice of No 3D in Batman 3

Rob Keyes — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:14:26 +0000

While comic book fans and movie buffs theorize on what characters, villains and stories Christopher Nolan is drawing from to conclude his Batman trilogy with The Dark Knight Rises, we do have some important hard facts about the film. What may be the most interesting design choice about the movie – and certainly very pleasing to moviegoers – is that Nolan will not will shooting Batman 3 in 3D, nor converting it afterward as per the desire of Warner Bros.

Nolan’s interest in utilizing IMAX tech may lead to them shooting most, if not all, of The Dark Knight Rises in the higher resolution (and expensive) format instead. And if director of photography, Wally Pfister, has his way, he’d love to do the ...

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7 Movies Shortlisted For 2011 VFX Oscar

Sandy Schaefer — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:37:37 +0000

Hollywood studios always hope to attain one of the many tiny gold naked man statues handed out on Oscar night and even films that that are foremost exercises in style over substance stand a chance of doing just that. The 2011 Oscar nominations won’t be announced until January 25th, but the Academy has narrowed down its list of potential candidates to win the prize for eye-dazzling visual F/X.

Seven movies – Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Hereafter, Inception, Iron Man 2, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and TRON: Legacy - are still in the running to snag a nod for their effects work. Regardless of which ones are eventually nominated and/or win, it begs the question – which film released in 2010 actually boasted the best practical and digital effects?

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2011 People’s Choice Awards Winners

Anthony Ocasio — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:45:07 +0000

For 37 years, the People’s Choice Awards has been celebrating the fan favorites in film, television and music. In preparation for tonight’s awards ceremony, over 35 million votes were cast by the American public in hopes that their favorite film, television series, actor or musician will take home this coveted award.

For the second year in a row, the multifaceted Queen Latifah will be serving as host of this fanatical gala. With over 43 separate categories having to fit within the given timeslot, something tells me that Queen Latifah is going to be forced to move things along at a swift pace in order to fit each category within the 2-hour time-limit.

Fortunately, no matter what happens, Screen Rant will here with as many of our writers as possible to participate in a live chat of the People’s ...

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Our Favorite Movies of 2010

Sandy Schaefer — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:55:01 +0000

We’ve spent the last few days carrying on about the worst films of 2010 and the biggest disappointments in the hopes of healing our and your collective psyches from the damage sustained after watching inane movies like Jonah Hex or Furry Vengeance (*shudder*).

Now we turn our attention to the high points of 2010 – namely, the movies that met or exceeded our expectations and entertained us enough so as to earn a permanent spot on our personal favorites films list.

While a favorite movies list does not strictly correspond with a best movies list (case in point – flicks like Citizen Kane or The Seventh Seal aren’t traditionally considered proper choices for a fun Saturday night viewing), there’s certainly a good deal of crossover between the two. A number of this year’s ...

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The Top 10 Movie Moments of 2010

Kofi Outlaw — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:19:41 +0000

As 2010 comes to an end, most sites are busy compiling top 10 lists ranking the best films of the year. While I always appreciate a good top 10 movie list, I’ve slowly come around to the opinion that at year’s end, it’s not just the discussion of entire films that dominates the talk around my holiday dinner table, but also the best scenes and/or moments that stuck in moviegoers’ minds.

So, following in the tradition started by our list of the best movie moments of 2009, I’d once again like to submit to you, the readers, Screen Rant’s top 10 movie moments of 2010.

This was an odd year in cinema. 2010 started off with moviegoers still caught up in the phenomenon of James Cameron’s Avatar; people were wondering ...

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‘Inception’ Video Takes Fans Behind the Scenes

Roth Cornet — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:20:50 +0000

Warner Bros. has released a short behind the scenes video for director Christopher Nolan’s critically lauded blockbuster Inception.

The purpose of the release is likely two-fold – one to help promote the Inception Blu-ray and DVD sets that were released earlier this month, and two, to draw attention to the film as we approach awards season.

Inception has been nominated for four Golden Globes including Best Picture and Best Director (which the video highlights right at the top) and will likely also receive Academy Awards nominations for both of those categories – as well as several more.

The feature feels a bit more promotional in tone than a fully fleshed out behind the scenes piece, yet it is effective as an appetizer for the more comprehensive limited edition briefcase set.

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‘Avatar’ Tops List of Most Pirated Movies in 2010

Mike Eisenberg — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:10:54 +0000

There are plenty of threats to the entertainment industry every year, but movie piracy consistently comes up as the biggest. Authorities continue to seek avenues to shut down the illegal downloading of movies, but apparently it is not enough. In 2010, nearly 100 million downloads were recorded – and those were just the top ten most pirated movies of the year.

The misconception with pirated movies is that those who watch on their computer are not actually going to the theater. For the most part, we can assume this is true. But when a film like Avatar comes in at the top spot with 16.5 million illegal downloads, one must wonder how many of those people also contributed to the movie’s record-breaking $2.7 billion at the worldwide box office.

On the other end of the spectrum is
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SR Pick [Video]: ‘Cinema 2010′ – A Beautiful Look at the Year in Movies

Sandy Schaefer — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:32:40 +0000

The end of 2010 is nigh and with it comes the expected avalanche of features, articles, and videos chronicling the best/worst movies to hit theaters over the past 365 days or so. Whether you think 2010 was a weak or strong year for cinema overall, there’s no denying that it had its share of poignant drama, side-splitting humor, nightmarish horror, gritty action, and lots of eye-popping visuals in both 2D and 3D.

Most 2010 film retrospective videos released so far have attempted to cram in as many visually dazzling or intensely memorable moments from this year’s most popular releases as possible – so chances are we’re all gong to be mildly sick of seeing the same exact clips (awesome though they may be) from films like Inception or The Social Network by the time 2011 finally arrives.

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2011 Golden Globe Nominations Announced

Sandy Schaefer — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:27:11 +0000

Celebrities Josh Duhamel, Katie Holmes, and Blair Underwood dragged themselves from the comfort of their beds early this morning to announce the nominations for this year’s other big cinematic awards, the Golden Globes.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has unveiled its nominations for the 68th annual Golden Globes and, like any year’s crop of nominees, there are a few surprise choices, some unexpected snubs, and a number of highly anticipated selections.

Leading the movie pack with seven nominations is the period drama The King’s Speech, which began to garner serious awards buzz back when it toured the festival circuit this past fall. David Fincher’s The Social Network has already snagged a handful of critic’s choice awards and secured six Gold Globe nods, matching that of this month’s true-life boxing drama, The Fighter. Indie breakout hits
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AFI Lists Top 10 Movies and TV Programs of 2010

Rob Frappier — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:40:56 +0000

The American Film Institute announced its list of the Top 10 movies of 2010 today, giving film fans a likely glimpse at many of the movies in contention for the Best Picture Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards.

AFI’s Top 10 films represent a wide range of styles, from the brainy big budget action film Inception and the animated Toy Story 3 to the low-budget indie films Winter’s Bone and The Kids Are All Right.

Several of the films on the list, including True Grit and The Fighter, have yet to make nationwide releases, but are already racking up major points with critics. Our own Kofi Outlaw gave The Fighter a perfect five star review.

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DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: December 7th, 2010

Mike Eisenberg — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:19:14 +0000

As the summer hits continue to make their way onto DVD and Blu-ray, this week’s releases present some of the biggest movies of 2010. Over $2.5 billion of this year’s worldwide box office is accounted for in the three movies hitting shelves this week – Inception, Twilight: Eclipse and Shrek Forever After.

Ironically, the three Blu-ray re-releases this week were low-budget films that gained traction with dedicated fans. Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation actually made $119 million on only a $4 million budget. Technically, that makes it the most profitable movie of the week.

Sony has also revamped a collection of previously released Blu-rays. Essentially, this is a mass re-release of BDs currently out of circulation and many include extra special features. The films include Closer, The Big Hit, About Last Night…, The Deep, St. Elmo’s Fire ...

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