When “the Mrs.” suggests a movie, most men are looking at an hour of their life they may never get back. While a lot of “chick flicks” will have guys heading for the exit, these 3 movies actually deliver a good laugh for both sides for the great sex divide.

1. Hitch This romantic comedy introduces us to Albert Brennamen (Kevin James), a lovable loser hopelessly in love with his client, famous movie star Alegra Cole (Amber Valleta). Through a hilariously insightful diet of dating advice from professional “date doctor” Alex “Hitch” Hitchens (Will Smith), Albert attempts to woo his celebrity crush and overcome his shy demeanor. Hitch faces some love quandaries of his own as gossip columnist Sara Melas (Eva Mendes), trying to get to the bottom of the unusual pairing of Albert and Alegra, has the elusive bachelor feeling emotions long buried in his past. Read the rest of this entry »

Today, noticeably fewer people are venturing out to the theaters to get their movie fix. Companies are continually coming out with more convenient and cheap ways to provide audiences with the movies they want to see. It appears that many people are willing to wait longer to watch a movie for a lower price on a smaller screen than pay 6-12 dollars for a movie ticket. Here’s a rundown of the most popular movie viewing tactics.

1. Theaters: The pros are obviousa big screen, first time availability, a captive audience, and a big tub of buttery popcorn. The cons, however, seem to be overpowering. Why suffer through high ticket costs, far driving times, and irritating lines when there are cheaper and easier ways to watch movies? The true movie fans will agree that theaters are the only medium that can provide the ultimate movie viewing experience.
2. Blockbuster: Ever since VHS tapes came out, Blockbuster has been reaping the benefits of take home movies. Recently, however, their revenue is down 22. It appears people still love to rent movies; they’re just choosing to rent from more accessible venues. Read the rest of this entry »

Over the last few years we’ve been seeing more and more movies based on books. That old familiar line, “based on the bestselling book” seems to be the start of half the movie trailers lately. Where this used to be confined to only a few movies each year and showed preference to novel series’, this is becoming a tendency of almost every genre.In the last few years we have seen the unprecedented obsession and fandom of the Harry Potter series and now the Twilight saga. Both series have resulted in very successful motion pictures, but these are actually less surprising as largely popular series such as The Lord of The Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia often result in films. However, no matter what genre of film you’re interested in chances are you’ve seen a “based on the book” movie recently. On the romance scene, we’ve seen one Nicholas Sparks’ novel after another turned into films: the ever-popular The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and recently Dear John. All of these books made sappy but powerful tear jerkers over the last few years. Read the rest of this entry »

From relationships gone awry to failed attempts at reliving the “glory days,” the last ten years have produced many unforgettable comedies. After a start on Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell has made his way into a number of movies on our top ten list. If you’re looking for a fun flick to watch with the friends, any one of these knee slappers is sure to keep everyone entertained.

1. Wedding Crashers (2005): This all-star cast takes you along the journey of two best friends who spend their weekends crashing the weddings of strangers in order to find girls. When John Beckwith (Owen Wilson), falls for one of these ladies, things take an interesting twist as he and Jeremy Grey (Vince Vaughn) spend the weekend with her wealthy, dysfunctional family.
2. Old School (2003): When Mitch Martin’s (Luke Wilson) girlfriend cheats on him, he joins together with Frank Ricard (Will Ferrell) and Beanie Campbell (Vince Vaughn) to recreate their glory days on a college campus. The three forget grown-up life for a while and attempt to start their own fraternity.
3. Anchorman (2004): Another Will Ferrell classic as he plays chauvinist newsman Ron Burgundy who becomes threatened by the presence of the new female news reporter, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), who’s headed straight for the top. This popular flick is full of memorable lines that will be quoted for decades. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re looking for a new film to see, but want something a little different than the big comedy hits and predictable love stories, check out your local Indie theater. This genre is often overlooked but produces some phenomenal, thought provoking pieces. Here’s our pick at some of the best.

1. 7 days: A film about inner conflict and revenge, Bruno Hamel’s daughter is raped and murdered and he sets out to enact his own form of justice on the perpetrator. When Hamel subjects his daughter’s killer to horrific torture it raises the question of what exactly is justice and how far would you go for your loved ones.
2. All That I Love: This gripping film takes place in Poland during the Russian occupation of the 1980s. A young boy starts a band singing songs about his political frustration. A young romance that forms is at risk because of the differing political positions of their families. This film offers an emotional look at the profound effects political culture can have on one’s adolescent years.
3. Armless: The main character, John, leaves his wife one day to find a surgeon who will fulfill his dreams of having his arms amputated. The tale twists into an interesting look into marriage and acceptance of the one’s you love. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s always fun to take our picks at who will be the next Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts. Sometimes we get it right, and sometimes the stars of today fizzle out and are forgotten. But some recent performances and adoring fans make a few on our list confident picks for the best-known movie stars of tomorrow.Taking a look at the ladies, one of the most promising young female actresses out there is the adorable Amanda Seyfried. This rising star has had a number of roles on television and the big screen. Her ditzy blonde role in Mean Girls thrust her onto the scene. In 2008 she wowed audiences as the leading role in the movie version of the Broadway film Mama Mia. More recently, she produced stellar performances in romance dramas, Dear John and Letters to Juliet. Seyfried has several upcoming roles including more episodes of the TV show “Big Love” as well as three movies currently in production. Read the rest of this entry »

When you’re looking for something to do this summer and the heat gets a little unbearable, head over to your local cinema and check out one of this summer’s new release. It’s sure to be a great summer for the film industry with a combination of great new comedies, classic remakes, and best-sellers turned into motion pictures. Take a look at our list of this summer’s best upcoming films.

1. Get Him to the Greek: No matter what your favorite genre happens to be, with Russell Brand and Jonah Hill in leading roles you’re bound to get an abs workout laughing. Hill plays a record company intern tasked with the job of escorting rocker, Aldous Snow (Brand), to a concert hall. This cast and plotline definitely show potential for producing another memorable comedy for the books alongside recent blockbusters such as The Hangover and Super Bad.
2. Inception: Leonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Dom Cobb who possesses the rare ability of reading people’s dreams. As the ultimate test of his ability, he is charged with implanting a dream into someone’s brain. Filled with danger and suspense and one of Hollywood’s favorite leading men, this is one you won’t want to miss.
3. The A-Team: This remake of the 1983 original A-Team chronicles a group of veterans, wrongly convicted for a crime. With an star-filled cast including Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel and Liam Neeson, there’s a good chance this film won’t fall into the ever-expanding category of flopped remakes. Read the rest of this entry »