Blog Posts by Adam Pockross
By Adam Pockross | Movie Talk – Thu, Mar 29, 2012 9:10 PM EDT 
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Last weekend "The Hunger Games" devoured the competition on its way to claiming the box-office crown. The biggest movie of the year had the third-biggest opening weekend ever, earning more than $152 million in ticket sales. But since seemingly everyone and their mother already saw the dystopian thriller, perhaps there's room for another movie to claim the top spot? Or maybe everyone and their mother will just see "The Hunger Games" again?
The makers of the two movies opening wide this weekend hope that's not the case. And both of them have the investment pedigree to succeed at the box office. One film stars Julia Roberts, whose movies have made well over $2 billion in her storied career. And the other film is the sequel to a movie that grossed nearly half a billion dollars worldwide. Either choice should make for an enjoyable escape, but to help you decide which film is right for you, we boil down the movie and predict which fans might enjoy it most.
Read More »By Adam Pockross | Movie Talk – Thu, Feb 16, 2012 7:17 PM EST 
Photo: 20th Century Fox/Columbia PicturesLast weekend, four films scored big on the way to some record-breaking box-office numbers, with "The Vow" taking the wedding cake. It was the first nonholiday weekend in history that four flicks individually made more than $20 million upon debut. Since there are only two films opening wide this weekend, the chance of repeating that feat is not good.
What is good, though, is the broad audience the two films opening this weekend will likely please. One film alone spans three different genres, and the other is a sequel to a film that grossed more than $115 million. But with two such crowd-pleasers vying for your ticket sales, how can you possibly decide? Worry not; we boil down the choices below and predict what kind of fans will enjoy each flick.
Read More »By Adam Pockross | Movie Talk – Fri, Feb 10, 2012 4:14 PM EST 
Photo: Warner Bros/Screen Gems/Universal/20th Century FoxLast weekend, "Chronicle" put mind over matter and eked out a narrow box-office victory over Daniel Radcliffe's shriekfest, "The Woman in Black." Both flicks will need some supernatural services to stay ahead of the competition, as every film opening this weekend is a strong contender for the top spot.
Four major releases are going wide this weekend, offering a little something for nearly every type of moviegoer. From stunning special effects to unlikely love stories, from CIA master spies to Jedi Knights, no matter what you choose, you're sure to be taken on a fantastic journey. With so many super selections, we boil down the choices below and note the kinds of fans who will most enjoy each flick.
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