MOVIES: What was the last movie your watched?

[CGP]

Last movie your saw?

[CGP]

"Untraceable" - better than I expected it to be!

[pennylane8510]

"There Will Be Blood" It was amazing! I love Daniel Day Lewis :D

[CGP]

I've heard it's good. I will go see it. Before "Untraceable" I saw "Cloverfield" which I thought was a bit like our man Obama, all hype and no substance!

[laurenfhammond]

Murray I agree about Cloverfield...and look at the critics review...they comment the same....so were not afraid to comment on movie's lacking substance but we are when it comes to Presidential candidates....

[CGP]

Murray I agree about Cloverfield...and look at the critics review...they comment the same....so were not afraid to comment on movie's lacking substance but we are when it comes to Presidential candidates....

Indeed!

I was sucked into watching Cloverfield via the heavy advertizing on MySpace and was then very disappointed as it had not storyline. I actually felt a bit dizzy too by the end of it with the camera moving all the time.

[laurenfhammond]

me to! Reminded me a little of the Blair Witch Project which really annoyed me because of that!

[CGP]

me to! Reminded me a little of the Blair Witch Project which really annoyed me because of that!

True. But BWP was at least a little scary. Cloverfield was just ridiculous!

[CGP]

Next movie I want to see is 10,000 BC - a huge epic! Out March 7th.

http://www.10000bcmovie.com/

[BooskerD]

Next movie I want to see is 10,000 BC - a huge epic! Out March 7th.

http://www.10000bcmovie.com/

Looks interesting...I haven't seen anything about it yet. From the trailer, it looks like a bunch of different periods of time put together in one place?

I don't go to many movies in the theaters because nearly every movie I've been to in the last eight years has included a wailing infant in the audience. I started getting netflix. I'm really fond of documentaries and comedies- I've seen all of the "7 up" series and I have "The Real Dirt On Farmer John" upstairs right now, waiting to be watched. I'm also a fan of "Strangers With Candy", both the movie and the series.

[Brooke]

"Definitely, Maybe" You guys should see it! It's SOOO CLINTONESQUE!!! I loved it!!!

[RAFREE]

"Chalk"

A mockumentary about high school teachers. I LOVED it!!

Think "Best In Show" or "Waiting For Guffman" however, some of the "actors" are actually high school students and teachers.

I like indie films!

[BooskerD]

"Chalk"

A mockumentary about high school teachers. I LOVED it!!

Think "Best In Show" or "Waiting For Guffman" however, some of the "actors" are actually high school students and teachers.

I like indie films!

I never saw "Chalk", but I'll check it out. I loved "Waiting For Guffman"!

[CaliGirl4Hillary]

I thought this was the worse movie out this season. It is really slow and depressing. Lewis seem to be the same that he played in "Gangs Of New York".

[PuppyDogMom]

Saw Vantage Point yesterday. Wow...

[hills]

I'm ashamed to admit this because the last movie I watched was Bee Movie and it was crap. I didn't find it funny.

[Charlie Brown]

I am Ledgend...Its spooky...

[Oregonian4Hill]

Lars and the Real Girl, on DVD. Loved it!:)

[mjoynaples]

Indianna Jones... it was better than I expected (not sure if I had all that much expectations) however, my family are avid Indie fans so was companioning them in their enthusiasm ... they were quite pleased. I was happy I stayed awake!

before that was "all about a boy" with Hugh Grant YOU WILL BE SURPRISED it is on Dvd I didn't see it in the theatre... it was quite a surprise to me... very good!

[Brooke]

INDIANA JONES!!!! Looooved it!!!! I'd been pumped for it for so long and it didn't disappoint. Harrison Ford is awesome.

[Donald]

INDIANA JONES!!!! Looooved it!!!! I'd been pumped for it for so long and it didn't disappoint. Harrison Ford is awesome.

Going to see Indiana Jones tonight...at a Drive-In none the less. The last time I went to a drive-in was in 1976...lol I was just a kid..

[Brooke]

Going to see Indiana Jones tonight...at a Drive-In none the less. The last time I went to a drive-in was in 1976...lol I was just a kid..

OH MY GOSH!! I LOVED the Drive In. I saw Ghostbusters II at one in VA in the 80's. Have fun.

I'm watching "Titanic" on TBS. Because I haven't seen this movie a BILLION times. Love it.

[Bad Kitty]

Lions for Lambs or was it Lambs for Lions?

[Brooke]

It's Lions for Lambs.

[santafegal]

The last movie I saw at the movies was Sex and the City. I liked it but then I was a big fan of the HBO series. Right now I have "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" on from ON DEMAND. It's always been one of my favorites.

I love movie watching, I must say.

[Robin Orlowski]

Transformers--it was okay. At least Optimus Prime's voice was authentic from the cartoons.

I am looking forward to the Dark Knight. I know I will have to add that one to my DVD collection.

[JamieKuuipo]

Featuring the Girl with the machine Gun Leg attacking zombies.

I will leave you to imagine what this movie was like.

Jamie

[santafegal]

Featuring the Girl with the machine Gun Leg attacking zombies.

I will leave you to imagine what this movie was like.

Jamie

I have to admit to liking really campy B movies. :)

I did go see The Happening recently. It wasn't M. Night Shyamalan's best.

[CGP]

I started watching "10,000BC" last night on pay per view. I lasted about 30 minutes. It wasn't very engaging and basically seemed like a much less interesting re-hash of Apocalypto.

[wildheart4mcpalin]

Get Smart at the theater. It was hilarious! Steve Carrel has a real aptitude for comedy.

[Bad Kitty]

Kung Fu Panda. I took my little cousins to see it but I enjoyed it too.

[Valencia]

3 daughters find out that her mother (late 50's, 60's) is in love with another woman who is 20 0r 30 years younger than her.

Is fun because they try to do everything possible & impossible to stop this relationship.

Is a movie from Spain.

[Molly]

WANTED - Great Movie - Very violent and NOT for kids - BUT - good movie!
Sorta reminds me of our DNC - and our "election" - you never really know who the good guys are!

[santafegal]

3 daughters find out that her mother (late 50's, 60's) is in love with another woman who is 20 0r 30 years younger than her.

Is fun because they try to do everything possible & impossible to stop this relationship.

Is a movie from Spain.

I rented that movie from Netflix not too long ago. It was hilarious!

Did anyone see WALL-E this weekend? It has gotten great reviews? It's on my "to see" list.

[Bad Kitty]

Did anyone see WALL-E this weekend? It has gotten great reviews? It's on my "to see" list.

I thought I was the only one. I definitely want to see that one.

[SadStateOfAffairs]

Last "good" movie? Fingersmith.

[santafegal]

I thought I was the only one. I definitely want to see that one.

I'm planning to see it this weekend. :)

[santafegal]

I did get to see WALL-E this evening. Very sweet flick. I highly recommend it and there is absolutely nothing objectionable in it, in case anyone wants to bring very young kids.

[Meg]

I did get to see WALL-E this evening. Very sweet flick. I highly recommend it and there is absolutely nothing objectionable in it, in case anyone wants to bring very young kids.


Oh I want to see that... glad it was good!:D

Today I saw Vantage Point... all I can say is wow!:eek: That movie was amazing, kept me in suspense the entire time! I sooo recommend it if you haven't seen. It's not a movie for young kids though.:)

[Angelica91]

Something's Gotta Give on tv yesterday. I saw that movie too many times!:p

[Optixmom]

I did get to see WALL-E this evening. Very sweet flick. I highly recommend it and there is absolutely nothing objectionable in it, in case anyone wants to bring very young kids.

We just saw it as a family yesterday. I cried, but then again I cry at every Disney movie (Mulan makes me a blubbering idiot when she saves China).

So very very sweet. It has all of the elements of a great movie.

[Area504]

WALL-E was wonderful! I highly recommend.

The Pixar people haven't made a bad flick yet. This one ranks as one of their best IMO.

[santafegal]

Saw Get Smart this afternoon. It was a fun movie. Steve Carell was a hoot.

[mjoynaples]

anyway it was good... and he lived!

[RAFREE]

"Into The Wild"

Just see it!! WONDERFUL!

[Mrsawd]

One of the best Movies this last 6 months I got to see The Green Mile !

[RAFREE]

OMG! I forgot about "Paperclips" It's a documentary about a small school in a tiny town, in the middle of nowhere...One teacher started a project to collect six million paperclips to represent those lost in the holocaust as part of a class project.

The project took off around and people from all over the world got involved. It was SO inspiring! What a GREAT story!

[santafegal]

Has anyone gone to see The Dark Night? I am thinking about going to see it on Sunday.

[ZY123]

We rented Meet Bill last night. Hillarious. Really really funny - and we thought by the cover it was going to be bad.

[RE:]

Last movie you saw?

In a movie theater?

Don't laugh...I know you will...ok..:rolleyes:..TITANIC in 1995 or UNBREAKABLE a couple of years apart.

[RE:]

Saw Vantage Point yesterday. Wow...

Rented that recently....LOVED IT!!!:cool:

[RE:]

Lions for Lambs or was it Lambs for Lions?

Rented that one as well...

Loved it and cried!!

[Hillicrat]

"The Good Shepard" and then last night on a whim, "Get Smart."

[PCFS1]

Something's Gotta Give on tv yesterday. I saw that movie too many times!:p Me too, I loved that movie.

[wildheart4mcpalin]

The last two in a movie theater were "Get Smart" (hilarious) and "Wall-E" (really cute)

[Charlie Brown]

"Bucket list" last night Its really good gotta love Jack and Morgan together...

[ragdoll]

Kung Fu Panda and The Mist

[Steffi]

"What happens in vegas"
I loved it.

[santafegal]

I saw:

X Files: I Want to Believe - I am a huge X Files fan and I was really disappointed in the story. It centered around a psychic pedophile priest and the other villains were gay men kidnapping people for body parts? Where do they come up with this stuff? The only scenes I enjoyed were those between "Mulder and Scully". Gillian Anderson looks great BTW. :o

The Mummy (whatever number it is LOL) - There was a new actress in the role of Brendan Faser's wife. It didn't work very well. I enjoyed the previous iterations much better.

[ZY123]

I just saw Pineapple Express....it was pretty funny but my recommendation would be a wait for it to come to video....it's good but not $11 per ticket good ($9.75 afternoon cost).

[Bad Kitty]

Kung Fu Panda and The Mist

he he. I saw Kung Fu Panda. It was a good movie. Oh dang...now I want noodles.

[Bad Kitty]

Watching Pretty Woman now.

[neophyter]

Clone Wars * star

[martreasures]

not that I have seen it lately but there was a movie called "Wild in the streets" (1968)anyone remember it ? It has a very close resemblence to what is happening now .. a young rock star becomes president, a must see.. just a warning there not too nice to us old folks in their administration.....

[Steffi]

"Nanny diaries" in the cinema, "Legally blonde" just right now and "Keinohrhasen" yesterday. Germany doesn't get it really often to make a really good movie but that one is awsome. :)

[Mrsawd]

My Husband is into War movies He had
Pearl Harbor on a bit ago !

[Brooke]

Went and saw The Dark Knight today!!!

A line at the end was poignant:

"The Joker took the best of us and tore him down"

Replace the word Joker with "DNC" and "him" with "her" and see how that fits for Hillary. :(

[Inferno]

Once

A great story of love and music. Just beautiful.

[Horizon]

I watched "Flight of the living dead". I am a sucker for zombie movies.What can I say? I look like a soccer mom but love dead people coming back to life.I am a little twisted.

[CGP]

I haven't been the movies for ages.

Though I want to see the new Leo Di Caprio & Russell Crowe movie when it comes out.

[Steffi]

I haven't been the movies for ages.

Though I want to see the new Leo Di Caprio & Russell Crowe movie when it comes out.

I love going to the cinema. :D
"Body of lies" sounds good. Starts in november here.

[Moon Child]

"The Dark Knight" on the weekend it first opened, which coincidently was the day I got kicked off Capital Hill. TDK cheered me up immensly, and even moreso when it was temporarily #1 on IMDB (and I say this as a "Godfather" fan)

[Brooke]

Just watched "There Will Be Blood" boring. Last week saw "No Country For Old Men" which was fantastic.

Saw clips from Revolutionary Road today and I got really pumped, I cannot wait for this movie.

[Pepper]

I am a sucker for zombie movies.What can I say? I look like a soccer mom but love dead people coming back to life.I am a little twisted.

You too, Mary??? Everything you said is me! I have to say I LOVE horror movies. My youngest daughter's second middle name is "King" after Stephen King.

Last movie I watched was "The Ruins". Great book, good movie.

[Brooke]

"The Notebook"

But the movie I've waited nearly two years for has finally released a movie poster and the trailer leaked today. Revolutionary Road, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Their first film since Titanic. It looks incredible. I am beyond excited.

[Amy Dugan]

Then She Found Me

[Moon Child]

I watched "Titanic" from front to back for the first time today. I am never watching that movie again.




Although I must say that Kate Winslet is quite the actress.

[Pepper]

"Blue State" with Brecken Meyer and Anna Paquin. About a guy who moves to Canada after Kerry loses the 2004 election. Really good!

[diane]

In a movie theatre it's Glen Beck's "UnElectable 08"...

On dvd it changes---I just got the dvd set of Noel Cowards Plays so I"m looking forward to seeing those. But I re-watched "Show Business:The Road to Broadway" (Fabulous!!)

[Spang]

The last movie I saw in a theater was either Remember the Titans or Traffic.

On DVD it was 21 and it wasn't as good as I wanted it to be.

[Brooke]

Saw "Milk" on Friday with my mom. Great movie.

[calmati]

I watched "Life is Beautful" last night. The night before, we watched "Wall-E".

[Meg]

The last movie I saw was"Role Models". That movie was so worth it! I did not stop laughing the entire time!:D Not to mention they pull out Hillary's "It takes a village," line!:p

[Spang]

Leon the Professional (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/professional/)

A most enjoyable film.

[Spang]

Death at a Funeral (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/death_at_a_funeral/)

Incredibly funny.

[Horizon]

Death at a Funeral (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/death_at_a_funeral/)

Incredibly funny.

Loved it. Watched it twice I liked it so much.

[CGP]

Gosh, it's been a while now...

[calmati]

Watched Excellent Cadavers tonight. It was okay, but I would have liked it better if they had focused more on the Mafia/crime aspect, and less on the "love story" between Falcone and his wife. The book was better.

[Spang]

I also watched He Got Game (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/he_got_game/) last night. The first Spike Lee Joint I've ever seen. It was really good.

[Brooke]

Saw The Boy in Striped Pajamas today. Really powerful film.

[Horizon]

Watched "Wanted" last night. Angelina Jolie is frickin HOT and if I were Brad Pitt, I would have bailed on Aniston too. Just sayin'.

[Spang]

The other night I watched Point Break (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/point_break/). Cheesy but fun.

Earlier today I watched No Country for Old Men (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/no_country_for_old_men/). A fantastic film.

And just now I finished watching Citizen Kane (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/citizen_kane/). A classic.

[Ikasu]

Watched "Wanted" last night. Angelina Jolie is frickin HOT and if I were Brad Pitt, I would have bailed on Aniston too. Just sayin'.

I saw that today!

[Horizon]

I saw that today!

Did you like it?? I thought it was pretty good.

[Ikasu]

Did you like it?? I thought it was pretty good.

Yea, it was pretty good. A lot of F bombs though.

[Horizon]

Yea, it was pretty good. A lot of F bombs though.

Don't go see "Zack and Miri make a Porno"!! I have never heard the f bomb so much or the "c" word for the male anatomy. It was funny as hell, but very vulgar. WHat else would you expect from Kevin Smith?

[Ikasu]

Don't go see "Zack and Miri make a Porno"!! I have never heard the f bomb so much or the "c" word for the male anatomy. It was funny as hell, but very vulgar. WHat else would you expect from Kevin Smith?

lol yes, I don't mind the language, just making a comment. :)

Angelina needed more scenes in the movie. That's my only complaint.

[Horizon]

lol yes, I don't mind the language, just making a comment. :)

Angelina needed more scenes in the movie. That's my only complaint.

I thought the same thing. Not enough of her. I think she is an outstanding actress in the right role.
I LOVED MR. & Mrs. Smith. It was hysterically funny.

[calmati]

Don't go see "Zack and Miri make a Porno"!! I have never heard the f bomb so much or the "c" word for the male anatomy. It was funny as hell, but very vulgar. WHat else would you expect from Kevin Smith?

Kevin Smith makes the best movies! Love his sense of humor!

I also like many of the Coen Bros films as well. If I wasn't so sleepy right now, I'd go watch a movie. :D

[Horizon]

Kevin Smith makes the best movies! Love his sense of humor!

I also like many of the Coen Bros films as well. If I wasn't so sleepy right now, I'd go watch a movie. :D

Go see the latest. Funny shit.

[calmati]

Go see the latest. Funny shit.

I want to see it! But I'm too cheap to pay movie-price. I'll probably catch it OnDemand later.

But for now... I am going to bed. z-z-z-z-z-zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Brooke]

Saw "Slumdog Millionaire" yesterday. Awesome film.

[Spang]

Here's a list of all the films I've watched since the last time I posted in this thread:

Chasing Amy (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chasing_amy/) - Should have won an Oscar of some kind.

Big (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/big/) - Tom Hanks doing what Tom Hanks does best.

The Blues Brothers (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blues_brothers/) - Greatest musical ever made.

An Evening with Kevin Smith (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/evening_with_kevin_smith/) - If you enjoy Kevin Smith movies, you'll love this DVD. You'll also be laughing a lot.

Bad Santa (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bad_santa/) - Gets me into the Christmas spirit.

10 Items or Less (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1170071/) - Morgan Freeman playing Morgan Freeman. It's great.

Jarhead (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1152567-jarhead/) - I can relate to this film so much.

Private Parts (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1075777-private_parts/) - Greatest movie about Howard Stern ever made.

Lords of Dogtown (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lords_of_dogtown/) - Excellent flick based on a documentary of a similar name.

[Meg]

Kung-Fu Panda! Meethinks it's awesome!:D

[Ikasu]

I saw the sequels to Silence of the Lambs, I never saw them before. Those were twisted movies (Hannibal and Hannibal Rising).

[Brooke]

Spang, Big is one of my favorite childhood movies.

I watched Romeo and Juliet last night on HBO. Lately the movie channels have been playing a lot of Leo DiCaprio's and Kate Winslet's movies. Gee, I can't imagine why.:D

[Meg]

Kung-Fu Panda! Meethinks it's awesome!:D

Watched it again! :p

[calmati]

We watched 'The French Connection' last night. Made in the early 70s, I believe. Very good film.

[Horizon]

I watched The Zombie Diaries last night. Worst Zombie movie ever made.

[calmati]

I watched The Zombie Diaries last night. Worst Zombie movie ever made.

Horror movies (with the exception of some MST3K programs) are the ONE thing I won't watch. I'll watch true crime, mafia movies, guns-a-blazing westerns... but Horror movies... I can't handle those. Didn't even like the Hannibal movies (one of my brothers has the entire set on DVD -- ugh).

[Horizon]

Horror movies (with the exception of some MST3K programs) are the ONE thing I won't watch. I'll watch true crime, mafia movies, guns-a-blazing westerns... but Horror movies... I can't handle those. Didn't even like the Hannibal movies (one of my brothers has the entire set on DVD -- ugh).

I only like Zombie movies and the new Horror/Comedy genre. The others are just crap.
The funniest of the Horror/Comedy movies is Black Sheep. It is set in New Zealand and is about mutant sheep that are 1/2 human and go on the attack. Seriously funny. The 2nd funniest is Fido, a Zombie movie that has Carrie Anne Moss in it. It's a take off on Lassie and is funnier than crap.

[Spang]

I don't know if this counts, but I've been watching Looney Tunes - Golden Collection, Volume One (2003) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looney_Tunes_Golden_Collection).

I've also got volume two. I'll be watching some of it tonight!

[Spang]

I've watched a couple of movies since I last posted in this thread.

In no particular order:

8 Mile
Being John Malkovich
Basketball Diaries
Hot Rod
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
Zodiac
Saw IV
Blow
Once
American Gangster
30 Days and Nights
Happy Gilmore
Platoon
Monster's Ball
Eastern Promises
First Blood
Empire of the Sun
From Dusk Till Dawn
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Dan in Real Life
The Dark Knight
Collateral
Clockers
Men of Honor
The Negotiator
Unbreakable
Team America: World Police
The Shawshank Redemption
Serenity
Punch-Drunk Love

[CGP]

I've watched a couple of movies since I last posted in this thread.


More than a couple!!! :eek:

[Horizon]

I saw Defiance last night. EXCELLENT movie!!! I will see it again on dvd.

[Brooke]

Wow, that's a lot.

I've seen

Revolutionary Road (the one I was dying for and was incredibly DISAPPOINTED in)
Doubt
Gran Torino
Mama Mia

[Spang]

I forgot one:

Bad Lieutenant

Also, Saw IV was really bad. I knew it would be, but I'm compelled to watch them all. I hear Saw V is even worse, but I'm still gonna watch it, eventually.

[CGP]

I've only watched one movie in the past month - Valkyrie. It was ok, but not spectacular.

[Horizon]

I've only watched one movie in the past month - Valkyrie. It was ok, but not spectacular.
Go see Defiance. It's the other side of the story. Steff and I had an interesting convo last night about the differences between the two, and how the imagery of Valkyrie creeps us both out and we have no inclination to see it.
She posted these youtubes of these 2 guys, one American and one German and their different views of Valkyrie. It was very informative.

[Spang]

The 2nd funniest is Fido, a Zombie movie that has Carrie Anne Moss in it. It's a take off on Lassie and is funnier than crap.

I have this movie. I should probably watch it, huh?

[Horizon]

I have this movie. I should probably watch it, huh?

Um, yeah. You should. It's one of my all time fav Zombie flicks.

I dreamed last weekend at Jeff's parents house that I was being chased by ZOmbies. I haven't watched a zombie movie in weeks. Thank God they were the slow moving kind, or I would have been toast.

[Brooke]

I still have to see The Reader, Frost/Nixon, and Benjamin Button.

And I want to see Underworld.

[CGP]

Anyone seen any movies recently?

[Brooke]

Not in the theater, but I have with Netflix:

Burn After Reading - Really liked, even if it didn't get the greatest reviews.
Tropic Thunder - Hysterical.
Flash of Genius - Brilliant
Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 - Really cute.

[JustMom]

The Phantom Tollbooth :D Liked it so well we recorded it for another time.

[CGP]

Not in the theater, but I have with Netflix:

Any format counts for this thread!

[CGP]

'Fast & Furious' roars into first place at the box office (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-cotown-boxoffice6-2009apr06,1,1036138.story)

$72.5 million in sales over the weekend for this new release!

[Brooke]

'Fast & Furious' roars into first place at the box office (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-cotown-boxoffice6-2009apr06,1,1036138.story)

$72.5 million in sales over the weekend for this new release!

I saw it last night, I loved it.

[CGP]

'Bruno' tops the box office with $14.2 mil on Friday (http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/07/box-office-bruno.html?xid=rss-feed-todayslatest-%27Bruno%27%3A+%2414%2E2M+is+Friday%27s+No%2E+1)


A gay Austrian's dream to become "uber-famous" came true, as Sacha Baron Cohen's new mockumentary, Bruno, topped the box office on Friday, according to early estimates. Bruno, which pushes its R-rating to places never before thought possible, grossed $14.2 million on Friday. By comparison, Cohen's previous mockumentary, Borat, made $9.2 million on its first day; however, Bruno debuted on more than three times as many screens as Borat (2,756 versus 837). Second place went to the third Ice Age movie, which consumed $8.7 million on Friday while evolving past the $100 million mark. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen dropped 58% in its third week for a gross of $7.6 million. While that steep of a drop would spell trouble for most movies, Transformers has already tallied $323 million in the U.S. (not to mention more than $330 million overseas), so we doubt Paramount is shedding any tears. In fourth and fifth place were Public Enemies and The Proposal, which picked up $4.3 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Also opening wide this weekend was the teen comedy I Love You, Beth Cooper, which clearly could have used more love -- it registered a dweebish $2.1 million. Friday's figures are below. Be sure to check back here on Sunday for the complete weekend box office report.

1. Bruno -- $14.2 mil
2. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs -- $8.7 mil
3. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen -- $7.6 mil
4. Public Enemies -- $4.3 mil
5. The Proposal -- $3.5 mil

[Spang]

Another Bruno review:

This was great. I'd probably rank it a bit behind Borat but still well worth the money. Unless of course you're a redneck, homophobe, or both. If you just don't like his humour that's ok tho!

[mack20]

I had a Harry Potter marathon yesterday that ended with Reno 911!: Miami. It was a good movie day.

[Spang]

I watched Thirteen the other night. It was really good.

[CGP]

Bruno, Saturday night.

[Spang]

I'm watching Music Within at the moment. Really good so far.

[Spang]

Music Within is a great flick!

[Suzan]

Bruno on Sunday afternoon. And before that, The Proposal, an over-the-top romantic comedy that was saved by the acting, actually.

[Brooke]

I saw Whatever Works, with Larry David, yesterday. Funny as hell. I don't like Woody Allen but I love Larry David and he made the whole film. I highly recommend it.

[Suzan]

I haven't been to a movie since Bruno. I'm still recovering, lol.

I noticed that it's been banned in the Ukraine, but the American reviews from the big critics at Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, etc. are all pretty much raves, based on the humor and SBC's fearlessness as a comic performance artist. One said that he risks everything, including his own safety, which brought back the scene where the woman dominatrix was chasing him around the room with the whip. OMG.

I wonder what he's going to do next.

[Tybee]

Not in the theater, but I have with Netflix:

Burn After Reading - Really liked, even if it didn't get the greatest reviews.
Tropic Thunder - Hysterical.
Flash of Genius - Brilliant
Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2 - Really cute.

How do you like Netflix? Was thinking about using that, but didn't know if it works as they say.

[Brooke]

How do you like Netflix? Was thinking about using that, but didn't know if it works as they say.

It works EXACTLY as they say. I LOVE it. I highly recommend it. It's very easy to use, and user friendly. If you have to suspend your account (I have had to do so when I've been out of work) they keep your email account on file so if you want to restart it, it's very easy. And very affordable. They also have anything you could possibly want to watch.

[Spang]

I watched National Lampoon's Vacation the other day.

[Tybee]

It works EXACTLY as they say. I LOVE it. I highly recommend it. It's very easy to use, and user friendly. If you have to suspend your account (I have had to do so when I've been out of work) they keep your email account on file so if you want to restart it, it's very easy. And very affordable. They also have anything you could possibly want to watch.

Cool, glad to hear. So many things are like a trap. :laughing: Thanks!

[Brooke]

Cool, glad to hear. So many things are like a trap. :laughing: Thanks!

Sure. Oh, I know exactly what you mean. But it really is a great invention. You sign up, pick a plan (I have the 1 at a time that's about $5 a month, but you can easily change your plan). They send you a movie, you don't have to send it back in any time frame, then when you're finished, put it in the mail. You don't have to pay for postage. And it takes about a day. I've had it off and on (mostly on) for almost 3 years and I wouldn't ever get rid of it. I love it because I don't go to the movies that much, it's so expensive, and so I get to catch up on movies I didn't get to see in the theater, especially around the Oscars. They have documentaries too, anything you are looking for, they have a huge selection.

And they also email you when to expect the next DVD on your list.

[CGP]

One said that he risks everything, including his own safety, which brought back the scene where the woman dominatrix was chasing him around the room with the whip.

That was a pretty funny scene!

I know some of his scenes are staged and some are unscripted/impromptu, but it's really hard to pick between them.

[Brooke]

The American President. One of the best movies EVER.

[Spang]

I don't know if these count as movies but I just got done watching Pearl Jam MTV Unplugged, and presently I'm watching Bob Marley and the Wailers Live at the Rainbow.

[Spang]

I have had it with these mother<CENSORED> snakes on this mother<CENSORED> plane!

Guess what movie I just watched?

[Suzan]

I have had it with these mother<CENSORED> snakes on this mother<CENSORED> plane!

Guess what movie I just watched?
LOL, how'd you like it?

[Spang]

LOL, how'd you like it?

It was hilarious.

<DRAMATIC PAUSE>

Stupid but hilarious.

[VotingHillary]

watched Mama Mia tonight on HBO...silly, frivolous...no deep meaning...and I loved every moment of it.

[CGP]

"Harry Potter" tops North American box office (http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE56I1GP20090719)


The sixth "Harry Potter" movie worked its charm at North American theaters, selling an estimated $159.7 million worth of tickets during its first five days of release, distributor Warner Bros. Pictures said on Sunday.
But while "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" crushed its rivals at the box office, the wizard fantasy failed to match the performance of the year's biggest movie, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," which earned $201 million during its first five days last month.

It outpaced its predecessor, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," whose five-day tally came in at $139.7 million two years ago. That movie ended up making $938 million worldwide, making it the seventh-biggest movie of all time before accounting for inflation.

The new film opened worldwide on Wednesday, not a moment too soon for fans of the boy wizard and his pals. It was originally scheduled to open in November, but the Time Warner Inc-owned studio decided to delay it until summer, devastating Potterphiles around the globe. International sales data were not immediately available.

The action revolves around secret plots involving Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his nemesis Draco (Tom Felton), as the visually stunning film takes viewers deeper into the dark side. There are also budding romances among the young stars. It marks the second consecutive Harry Potter film directed by David Yates, working from an adaptation by series regular Steve Kloves.

Two films are left in the franchise, whose first five films have generated $4.5 billion worldwide since 2001. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," also with Yates at the helm, will be rolled out in two parts in 2010 and 2011.

For the traditional three-day weekend, Friday through Sunday, the new "Harry Potter" film earned $79.5 million, not far ahead of the $77.1 million haul for "Order of the Phoenix." Comparisons with the other movies in the franchise are difficult because those opened on Friday while the latter two opened on Wednesday.

[Spang]

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, I watched Apollo 13 a couple of hours ago.

[Spang]

Watchmen.

Wow.

[VotingHillary]

I watched Mamma Mia last weekend on HBO...simply because there was nothing else on. What a surprise for me. I loved it.

I was one of the Abba-trashers back in the day but what really amazed me was that I knew EVERY song by heart. Give them credit, they sure could write some great "hooks."

Rethinking my position on Abba after all these years.

[Suzan]

Mamma Mia! I loved the play more than the movie, but they were both great.

I just saw The Ugly Truth. It was better than I expected. Katherine Heigl surprised me, as did Gerard Butler.

Now I want to see 500 Days of Summer. I guess I'm on a romantic comedy binge right now.

[VotingHillary]

Mamma Mia! I loved the play more than the movie, but they were both great.

I just saw The Ugly Truth. It was better than I expected. Katherine Heigl surprised me, as did Gerard Butler.

Now I want to see 500 Days of Summer. I guess I'm on a romantic comedy binge right now.

The movie I am really looking forward to is Julia and Me with Meryl Streep. The previews looked great.

[Suzan]

The movie I am really looking forward to is Julia and Me with Meryl Streep. The previews looked great.
Yes, I just saw the trailer at the movie last night and it does look great.

They are both such wonderful actresses.

[Spang]

To celebrate today's momentous occasion, I'm watching the film American Beauty.

[Ikasu]

King Kong, I had not seen it until yesterday.

[Brooke]

I saw The Ugly Truth last night. It was good.

[Lealy]

I just saw Transformers with my son yesterday and Harry Potter when it came out last week. A few weeks before that UP. I am tired of movies and broke from taking kids and friends.

Transformers- not bad, long, 11 year old boy loved it
Harry Potter- it's been to long since the book came out could not remember half of what was supposed to happen, but to me the book is so much better it kinda kills the movie, my girls loved it cried even, boys so so, very long
UP- cute more for kids not allot of innuendo so not much for adults, kinda sad to

[Lealy]

Watchmen.

Wow.

Just watched this on pay per view last night, very stange. My daughter went to get soundtrack today. Wow is the word.

[Horizon]

I just saw Transformers with my son yesterday and Harry Potter when it came out last week. A few weeks before that UP. I am tired of movies and broke from taking kids and friends.

Transformers- not bad, long, 11 year old boy loved it
Harry Potter- it's been to long since the book came out could not remember half of what was supposed to happen, but to me the book is so much better it kinda kills the movie, my girls loved it cried even, boys so so, very long
UP- cute more for kids not allot of innuendo so not much for adults, kinda sad to

So, did you feel totally gypped by the HP movie? It ended and I was like "THAT WAS IT???" It veered so far from the book. It seemed to focus more on the romance relationships of them all than anything else. I was also irritated at the way they portrayed Dumbledore's death. It seemed really blase' to me. IMHO, it was the worst of the lot. They should have stuck with the guy that did the first two movies, I think they were the best of all of them.

[Lealy]

It works EXACTLY as they say. I LOVE it. I highly recommend it. It's very easy to use, and user friendly. If you have to suspend your account (I have had to do so when I've been out of work) they keep your email account on file so if you want to restart it, it's very easy. And very affordable. They also have anything you could possibly want to watch.

I have this to, I also use it to watch instant flix on computer and my son watches them on his xbox. I do the lowest level with one movie at a time used to do 3 but it is cheaper and just as easy. I lost one movie told them the truth, cost me $20 should have told them sooner waited like 4 months looking for it. I have not found one movie I have been looking for "Little Darlings"

[Lealy]

So, did you feel totally gypped by the HP movie? It ended and I was like "THAT WAS IT???" It veered so far from the book. It seemed to focus more on the romance relationships of them all than anything else. I was also irritated at the way they portrayed Dumbledore's death. It seemed really blase' to me. IMHO, it was the worst of the lot. They should have stuck with the guy that did the first two movies, I think they were the best of all of them.

Ya, I agree with you. It was way to slow with the good stuff not in or the boring stuff played up.

[swj719]

In the theaters, it would be Ironman (I'm a geek, gimme a break) and loved it. I recently got my hands on Taken (freaking. loved. it.) and then Grand Turino.

Taken is pretty 2D, but the suspense is good. A few points I could see coming, but overall a great flick (SO not for kids).

Grand Turino was simply amazing. I absolutely loved everything about it. I can not stress enough to people how badly they must watch it.

[Spang]

Just watched this on pay per view last night, very stange. My daughter went to get soundtrack today. Wow is the word.

Watchmen is incredible! I was wowed!

[Spang]

To celebrate today's momentous occasion, I'm watching the film American Beauty.

Paula Abdul was the choreographer.

[Spang]

I'm about to watch the film Boys Don't Cry.

[Spang]

I'm about to watch the film Savages.

[Brooke]

I'm about to watch the film Savages.

I didn't like that movie.

I'm seeing Harry Potter tomorrow night!

[Spang]

I didn't like that movie.

I enjoyed it, but I really enjoy low-budget flicks, so long as it has good acting.

[flannie]

The last movie I watched at the theater was Norbit. Not my first choice and not Eddie's best. (I don't usually go out to the movies. LOL!)

The last movie I watched on television was The Magnificent Ambersons, this afternoon.

I think I would like to see the new Julia Child movie.

[CGP]

The last movie I watched at the theater was Norbit. Not my first choice and not Eddie's best. (I don't usually go out to the movies. LOL!)

If I recall correctly my partner and I walked out on that one...or maybe it was his followup to Norbit. Eddie has been making trash of late.

[CGP]

I think I would like to see the new Julia Child movie.

I think I'd like to see it too:

http://www.julieandjulia.com

August 7.

How many blogs are going to copy this type of concept?!

[foxyladi]

Indianna Jones... it was better than I expected (not sure if I had all that much expectations) however, my family are avid Indie fans so was companioning them in their enthusiasm ... they were quite pleased. I was happy I stayed awake!

before that was "all about a boy" with Hugh Grant YOU WILL BE SURPRISED it is on Dvd I didn't see it in the theatre... it was quite a surprise to me... very good!

i love that one too:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Spang]

I just watched the documentary Why We Fight. It's about the military-industrial complex. It's really good.

[Spang]

I watched the film Traffic.

[Spang]

I just watched The Matrix.

[Spang]

In honor of John Hughes, I shall watch The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

[Spang]

Brian Johnson: Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you're crazy for making us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us... In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...
Andrew Clark: ...and an athlete...
Allison Reynolds: ...and a basket case...
Claire Standish: ...a princess...
John Bender: ...and a criminal...
Brian Johnson: Does that answer your question?... Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club.

[Suzan]

(500) Days of Summer--and it was so good I'm going to have to see it again.

It's being bill as an anti-romance--and it is in an interesting way. But then again, it's not. It's just more observant and honest than most romantic comedies are.

[Spang]

(500) Days of Summer--and it was so good I'm going to have to see it again.

This movie is on my list of movies to purchase as they are released on DVD.

[Suzan]

This movie is on my list of movies to purchase as they are released on DVD.
Tell me what you think. I'm betting you're going to love it.

[Meg]

Watching Selena. Such a sad ending. :(

[Spang]

Last night I watched Chicken Run and right now I'm watching Reservoir Dogs.

[Spang]

I recently finished watching the film Patton.

[Spang]

I just watched Woodstock, 3 Days of Peace & Music and it was amazing.

[Spang]

In honor of Harvey Milk's posthumously-awarded Medal of Freedom today, I shall watch the film Milk.

[Spang]

In honor of Harvey Milk's posthumously-awarded Medal of Freedom today, I shall watch the film Milk.

It's even better the second time.

[MostPatriotic]

I just watched Death of a President. It was very good.

[VotingHillary]

Saw Julia & Julie today....Streep was AMAZING in this movie. Must-see movie. Highly advise you eat BEFORE going to the movie. :rotfl:

[Spang]

I just watched True Romance for the first time. This flick is incredible!

[hillary4change]

Yes man, with Jim Carrey. It was very good!

[CGP]

YouTube - 'Final Destination' Arrives at No. 1

[CGP]

Good site for box office sales info:

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/

[Spang]

I just watched Cape Fear, the remake. I've also recently watched Animal House, Inside Man, Little Miss Sunshine and Fast Food Nation. I also watched the documentary Tying the Knot.

By Thursday I have to watch Total Recall for homework.

[VotingHillary]

I just watched Cape Fear, the remake. I've also recently watched Animal House, Inside Man, Little Miss Sunshine and Fast Food Nation. I also watched the documentary Tying the Knot.

By Thursday I have to watch Total Recall for homework.

LOVED LOVED LOVED that film! Just watched Year of the Dog...independent film with Molly Shannon...adored it!

[Spang]

LOVED LOVED LOVED that film!

Lol, it's <CENSORED> hilarious!

[CGP]

Analysis and discussion with the President of Hollywood.Com Paul Dergarabedian. He talks about the impressive movie industry and the biggest revenue-generating summer ever with the 11th highest in terms of attendance. (Taking Stock)


YouTube - Summer At The Movies - Bloomberg

[Spang]

By Thursday I have to watch Total Recall for homework.

Just watched it. Quite entertaining I must say, I hadn't seen it before. The chapter we're presently reading in Philosophy in Film deals with skepticism. This is one of two movies that we have to watch. The Matrix is the other.

[Spang]

I just watched Reign Over Me and it was amazing.

[Spang]

Then I watched Friday.

[CGP]

YouTube - Tyler Perry Has Good Opening With 'Bad'

[VotingHillary]

Just watched it. Quite entertaining I must say, I hadn't seen it before. The chapter we're presently reading in Philosophy in Film deals with skepticism. This is one of two movies that we have to watch. The Matrix is the other.

here's what is really going to cook your brain....if the Matrix existed, then how could there be the blue or the red pill?

[Spang]

here's what is really going to cook your brain....if the Matrix existed, then how could there be the blue or the red pill?

The entire chapter on skepticism hurt my head a lot. I just watched Hilary and Jackie for homework. It's a British flick based on a true story. We'll be jumping into relativism tomorrow. I think I'm going to enjoy this chapter a bit more.

Also, the film was wonderful. Sad, but wonderful.

[Spang]

Last night I watched the films The Talented Mr. Ripley and Gone in 60 Seconds.

[Spang]

I watched the film Ray and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Ray Charles' amazing music and Jamie Foxx's stellar performance made it great.

[Spang]

I forgot how hilarious Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is. I just watched it.

[Spang]

I'm watching the film Memento for homework.

[Spang]

I watched the film Pootie Tang last night. Tonight I begin my horror-fest of film viewing. Each night for the entire month of October I shall watch at least one horror film. Tonight, The Monster Squad!

[Spang]

I am about to watch the film Army of Darkness.

[Spang]

For the next horror flick, I shall watch Shaun of the Dead.

[Meg]

I watched Knowing, yesterday... what a POS that was!:-bd

[Lealy]

Just watched Wolverine-Origins. Way, way better than I ever imagined. I like X-Men but I would put this one at the top.

[SoCal4Hillary]

I watched The Patsy, my favorite Marion Davies movie (silent, 1928).

[CGP]

'Zombieland' Top Destination at Box Office (http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=8748424)

[Steffi]

Baader Meinhof Komplex

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IVKAAsqcrI

Very very good with the best German actors.

[JBPoliticsJunkie]

Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story"!!! :thumbsup:

[Spang]

I haven't watched a movie in a long time. I have not only dishonored myself, but also this forum.

Tonight, I watch a movie.

Also, I have a cold. I think the executive producer gave it to me.

[JBPoliticsJunkie]

I pre-ordered tickets to see Michael Jackson's "This Is It" next week! I'm super excited about that.

Other than that, the last movie I saw was "Good Will Hunting". Talk about an overhyped movie...

[Spang]

Other than that, the last movie I saw was "Good Will Hunting".

Do you like apples?

[Spang]

I watched Dave Chappelle's Block Party and it was amazing.

[spikeytx86]

I saw Paranormal Activity last week. It was absolutely awesome (especially for a $15,000 production budget). I still get creeped out when I think about some of the scenes.

[JBPoliticsJunkie]

Do you like apples?

Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?!? :laughing:

[Nichelle]

I will be watching X-Men: Wolverine tonight. I watched the first 3 X-Men movies just this past week. I think I'm one of the few who had never seen an X-Men movie. I enjoyed them all.

I'm back into movies because I've almost finished turning my basement into a mini-theatre. The 65" plasma TV was delivered and mounted on the wall last Friday. Good lawd, that TV is awesome!!! The popcorn machine arrived on Saturday. The finishing touch is to get the speakers installed. Oh, and I need to pick up a margarita machine. After that, I'm done! I'll be in my basement all winter watching movies, football, movies and more football.

[CGP]

I rarely look forward to movies, but I am looking forward to this one:

http://www.whowillsurvive2012.com/

[Meg]

I rarely look forward to movies, but I am looking forward to this one:

http://www.whowillsurvive2012.com/

The commericals for that look amazing!

I watched the proposal this weekend... omg it was funny as hell!:rotfl:

[Ikasu]

I will be watching X-Men: Wolverine tonight. I watched the first 3 X-Men movies just this past week. I think I'm one of the few who had never seen an X-Men movie. I enjoyed them all.

I'm back into movies because I've almost finished turning my basement into a mini-theatre. The 65" plasma TV was delivered and mounted on the wall last Friday. Good lawd, that TV is awesome!!! The popcorn machine arrived on Saturday. The finishing touch is to get the speakers installed. Oh, and I need to pick up a margarita machine. After that, I'm done! I'll be in my basement all winter watching movies, football, movies and more football.

Invite me over some time!

[CGP]

The commericals for that look amazing!

I watched the proposal this weekend... omg it was funny as hell!:rotfl:

I have often been sucked in by the marketing for the big disaster movies only to be very disappointed with the actual movie. I hope this time is different! I need a good disaster to restore my interest in movies/cinema?!

[Nichelle]

Invite me over some time!

Come on up! I'd rather be in Florida during the winter months, though. :( Hey, we can trade places!

[Ikasu]

Come on up! I'd rather be in Florida during the winter months, though. :( Hey, we can trade places!

Why not? I've never seen snow.

[Nichelle]

Why not? I've never seen snow.

Oh wow. I was raised in Michigan where I saw plenty. Then I moved to the east coast and swore I'd never live in a place with serious winters again. Then I took a job in Minnesota and that's all she wrote. In time, I'll move again.

It's snowed three times already this month. By the time December rolls around, there will be plenty more. You can see snow and the Mall of America. That's a Minnesota winter for you.

[Spang]

I watched Artificial Intelligence: AI for homework last night. What a fascinating piece of cinema.

[Ikasu]

Oh wow. I was raised in Michigan where I saw plenty. Then I moved to the east coast and swore I'd never live in a place with serious winters again. Then I took a job in Minnesota and that's all she wrote. In time, I'll move again.

It's snowed three times already this month. By the time December rolls around, there will be plenty more. You can see snow and the Mall of America. That's a Minnesota winter for you.

I've stayed in the warm places. After college, I got a job in FL (grew up in FL). It looks like it will stay that way. Any job changes would be in Texas.

[smiledr]

Why not? I've never seen snow.

Really? Never? Not even on a vacation or something?

[Ikasu]

Really? Never? Not even on a vacation or something?

Yes. Never. I've stayed in Florida. Not a lot of traveling except around the state (and once in Arizona).

[Meg]

Yes. Never. I've stayed in Florida. Not a lot of traveling except around the state (and once in Arizona).

After the first time it snows it just gets annoying.:laughing:

[Spang]

It snowed in El Paso once. The first I'd seen snow since I was two, other than seeing them on the Rockies en route to Hawaii on a plane. My automobile was covered in it. I wasn't sure if it was safe to drive it. I almost fell flat on my ass walking down the stairs getting to it.

[Spang]

I just watched the original Friday the 13th and it was really bad.

[VotingHillary]

I watched Artificial Intelligence: AI for homework last night. What a fascinating piece of cinema.

Love love love AI. Watched A Mighty Heart last night. Angelina Jolie deserved her Oscar nomination for this one.

[Meg]

I went and saw Paranormal Activity last night... pretty good.

[Spang]

I watched the remake of Halloween tonight.

[foxyladi]

i watched Brannigon last night with John Wayne,and since it is a classic i will dub it over to a hard copy video tape and cut out the commercials of course

[CGP]

Weekend box office: Michael Jackson becomes a movie star (http://www.silive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2009/11/weekend_box_office_michael_jac.html)

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, folks had plenty of things to do this weekend besides going to the movies. In anticipation of this, movie studios pulled back, with the "Michael Jackson's This Is It" the only wide release of the week. Accordingly, the concert film finished No. 1 at the box office with a domestic take of $21.3 million.

To be fair, the movie probably would've done just as well even with plenty of competition, as Jackson's fans are known for being loyal --- and widespread. While an American debut of $21.3 million is a middle-of-the-road success, "This Is It" also hit theaters around the world at the same time, and globally the film has now made $101, which is impressive no matter how you cut it.

While I didn't see "This Is It," as I was out of town, the reviews for the film have largely been positive, with critics marveling that the late Jackson, seen in rehearsals for a planned 50-date London concert tour, still had it. I don't doubt that, but given Jackson's many serious health issues and his obvious frailty, both physical and emotional, I would've been shocked had he been able to handle all those London shows. I think his story ended the only way it could have.

Sony, the studio behind "This Is It," has announced that the film, originally slated for just a two-week theatrical run, has been extended through Thanksgiving. Gee, didn't see that coming.

"Paranormal Activity," meanwhile, the cheapo horror flick that's become a runaway hit, finished the weekend at No. 2, with a cumulative take now of $84.8 million --- not bad for a movie that cost $15,000 to make.

I was talking with a film critic colleague who just saw the movie today for the first time (where has HE been?), and while he enjoyed the film he didn't go crazy for it like I did in my review. But, I saw "Paranormal" back in August, before all the hype and hoopla that came to surround the movie. I don't know if I'd feel the same way about the movie seeing it for the first time now, with all that background noise getting in the way, and truly good films should be able to rise above such distractions.

Happily, this weekend's other horror flick, "Saw VI," has proven a real dud in now two weeks of release, taking in just $22.8 million so far, well below its five predecessors after 10 days. Competition from "Paranormal Activity" undoubtedly hurt it, but I would love to see this torture-porn franchise dead and buried once and for all.

Here are the estimated ticket sales for Friday through yesterday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com:

1. "Michael Jackson's This Is It," $21.3 million.

2. "Paranormal Activity," $16.5 million.

3. "Law Abiding Citizen," $7.3 million.

4. "Couples Retreat," $6.1 million.

5. "Saw VI," $5.6 million.

6. "Where the Wild Things Are," $5.1 million.

7. "The Stepfather," $3.4 million.

8. "Astro Boy," $3.04 million.

9. "Amelia," $3 million.

10. "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant," $2.8 million.

[foxyladi]

watched the movie V last night it,s on all day today so am D.V.R. ing it

[CGP]

YouTube - King of Pop and the Box Office

[CGP]

The stars of director Lee Daniels' critically acclaimed drama 'Precious' - Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey - hit the red carpet in Los Angeles alongside the film's producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. (Nov. 2)

YouTube - A 'Precious' Premiere

[Spang]

Last night I watched the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

[Spang]

I just watched Gattaca for homework and I quite enjoyed it.