Tag Archives: moneyball

Brad Pitt To Quit Acting In Three Years?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by jlmicek

In An Interview With The Guardian … … the last of Hollywood’s actual leading men says he’d like to stop making films in the near future. The story hints that Pitt’s interest in the production side of the business and … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And The Monday Must-Read.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jlmicek

The “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots” rip “Real Steel” managed to fend off George Clooney’s political thriller “The Ides of March,” to win this weekend’s box office battle. Here’s the take, by the numbers, courtesy of Box Office Mojo: TW … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by jlmicek

“Dolphin Tale” leaped to the front of the box office pack in a slow weekend. Receipts were down nearly 14 percent over last weekend. Courtesy of BoxOffice Mojo, here’s the weekend, by the numbers: TW LW Title (click to view) … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: Is Moneyball Worth The Money?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Happy Wednesday, Everyone. It’s time for Film Bits, my weekly look at other film writing across the WordPressosphere. If you like what you see, consider bookmarking these folks and visiting often. Two Cranky Guys ask whether the new Brad Pitt … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office: The Lion King Roars (Again).

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jlmicek

The Mouse roared again this weekend, courtesy of 3-D reissue of “The Lion King.” Fans flocked to the adventures of Simba and Nala and Timon and Poomba (and, yes, I have a 6-year-old daughter, so I know their names). Can … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: Still More of the Best Film Writing on WordPress.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by jlmicek

Happy Sunday, everyone. Another week is in the books, that means it’s time for another Film Bits, where I survey the best film writing around the WordPressosphere. Let’s get started. Ross vs Ross looks at the best sibling-centered movies.  Anyone … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: Movie Writing From Around The Web.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

If it’s Wednesday, it’s time for Film Bits. Here’s a quick look at what other film blogs around WordPress are talking about this week. Completely Overrated reviews “Our Idiot Brother” and finds it a “warm-hearted dramedy.” Cameron Rice is the … Continue reading →

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Fall Movie Preview: September 2011 (via Times Like Those)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s at least the second look-ahead to the fall cinema season that I’ve seen on WordPress. It’s been fascinating to see which films people think will resonate with audiences and which won’t. My hope is to get to the cinema … Continue reading →

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