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Entries from October 2009

BSP Episode 112: Never Cry Wolf

October 21st, 2009 · No Comments

This one is a bit different from our usual geeky themed movie.  Actually though, if you are a fan of movie making, this one might be just up your alley.  The beautiful landscapes in this movie are amazing, and are something that you must experience in the largest screen you can possibly acquire. Listen as [...]

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Tags: Back Seat Producers · Season 4 · Shows

Weekend Box Office for October 16-18

October 21st, 2009 · No Comments

#1 Where the Wild Things Are from Warner Brothers debuts at #1 with an opening weekend gross of $32.6 million in 3735 theaters. Budget was $100 million. #2 Law Abiding Citizen from Overture Films debuts at #2 with an opening weekend gross of $21.0 million in 2890 theaters. Budget was $50 million. #3 Paranormal Activity [...]

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DVD Review: Ashes of Time Redux

October 15th, 2009 · No Comments

I relish the golden age of cinema we live in. Many may disagree, longing for the 60’s or 70’s. But honestly, where else can you get the ultimate vision of every director for almost any film you’ve ever taken seriously? The answer is only in DVD-land. As a result, we now have Lucas’ THX 1138 [...]

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Weekend Box Office for October 9-11

October 13th, 2009 · No Comments

#1 Couples Retreat from Universal debuts at #1 with an opening weekend gross of $34.2 million in 3000 theaters. Budget was $70 million. #2 Zombieland from Sony drops from #1 to #2 with a weekend gross of $14.8 million (-40.2%) in 3038 theaters (+2). Total gross to date is $47.6. Budget was $23.6 million. #3 [...]

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BSP Episode 111: The Fifth Element

October 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Milla Jovovich as Leeloo Dallas Multipass… hot or not? This and many other important questions regarding this film by Luc Besson are answered in this episode. Listen, Enjoy, and give us your feedback about the burning question of the day.

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Tags: Back Seat Producers · Season 4 · Shows

Instaflix Review: Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón

October 12th, 2009 · No Comments

A while ago, I saw a trailer on a DVD for Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón and immediately thought, “That looks like a Latino Ocean’s 11.” Turns out I was wrong. It’s more like a Latino Ocean’s 13. For me, that’s a very good thing. The plot revolves around two thieves in L.A., Emilio, who is [...]

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BSP Episode 110: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

October 9th, 2009 · No Comments

We revisit one of Adam’s favorite worlds when we talk about this installment of the Harry Potter franchise.  While this is the penultimate book in the series, there are still two films left.  How does it stack up next to the previous five and does it offer hints for what the next two films will [...]

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News and Notes. And occasional snark…

October 6th, 2009 · No Comments

The LA Times reports that the rights for the Terminator franchise are up for grabs. Anderson and Kubicek’s Halcyon Holding Group has engaged financial advisory firm FTI Capital Advisors, pending bankruptcy court approval, to “evaluate strategic alternatives,” according to a statement. Since Halcyon’s only valuable asset is the Terminator rights, any deal would involve an [...]

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BSP Episode 109: Taps

October 6th, 2009 · No Comments

The young talent in this film is pretty impressive. We have a talk about the film and then slide into a discussion of how the military and military families are portrayed in the media. Tell us what you think about the movie or the expanded conversation in the show notes, in email, voice mail or by carrier pigeon.

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Weekend Box Office for October 2-4

October 5th, 2009 · No Comments

#1 Zombieland from Sony debuts at #1 with an opening weekend gross of $25 million in 3036 theaters. Budget was $23.6 million. #2 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs from Sony drops from #1 to #2 with a weekend gross of $16.7 million (-33.3%) in 2977 theaters (-142). Total gross to date is $82.3 million. [...]

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