Looking forward to the CONJURING

The CONJURING is being released this weekend.. Advanced screenings had some flare, with Warner Bros warning people that the effects of the film may be rough.. Also at the screening: A priest.. Not bad marketing and PR from the film–though websites like SPIRITDAILY.COM linked the DREAD CENTRAL article on the CONJURING screening with a headline “a movie to stay … Read moreLooking forward to the CONJURING

Special Features – The Crucifixion Principle: How the media is helping murder movies | Flickering Myth

mycareersuicidenote: Anghus Houvouras is an old friend and a great writer. This article is pretty well thought out, too..The argument is made that the media is murdering movies before they are out.. The ’Crucifixion Principle’ .. interesting concept. Good read.. It’s worth a follow as well .. Special Features – The Crucifixion Principle: How the … Read moreSpecial Features – The Crucifixion Principle: How the media is helping murder movies | Flickering Myth

WEEKEND FILMS: WHITE HOUSE DOWN .. Reviews and thoughts are coming in: Dumb-fun extravaganza ATLANTIC reviews “Not as fun” as it would have been before 9/11.. NPR: Continuous action ‘Family’ review: Kids are likely to cry WALL STREET JOURNAL: Home for tired action tropes ROLLING STONE: “Vile” rehash Washington POST: “Terror porn” fun So who … Read more

Steven Spielberg Predicts ‘Implosion’ of Film Industry

Steven Spielberg on Wednesday predicted an “implosion” in the film industry is inevitable, whereby a half dozen or so $250 million movies flop at the box office and alter the industry forever. What comes next – or even before then – will be price variances at movie theaters, where “you’re gonna have to pay $25 … Read moreSteven Spielberg Predicts ‘Implosion’ of Film Industry