Top 10 Most Disappointing Movies of 2013

Top 10 Most Disappointing Movies of 2013 TTRC

There were many promising films released this past year that unfortunately fell flat on their faces. This could be blamed on the marketing, sequalitis, the production, or poor direction. But anyway you look at, this list of 10 films left an empty place in my heart. What were once thought of as the most anticipated movies of 2013 sadly dissolved into something toxic. Read on to see the list of my biggest movie disappointments of 2013. Continue reading

Box Office Aftermath: Christmas Weekend is Won by Elves and Dwarves; 2013 in Review

The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Teaser Richard Armitage

Rounding out Christmas weekend, December 25-29, 2013, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug dominated over the competition again, leaving the box office battlefield victorious. Box Office Aftermath is an ongoing column dedicated to recapping the weekend’s total ticket sales. Each week, combatants enter the cinematic war zone, bloodthirsty for your cash. But there can only be one true winner. In Box Office Aftermath, we will take a look at the numbers, how previous contenders fared, and provide a brief analysis of the results.

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Box Office Aftermath: ‘Desolation of Smaug’ is the Bigger Deal

The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Teaser White Orc Azog

Rounding out weekend of December 20-22, 2013, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug dominated over the competition again, leaving the box office battlefield victorious. Box Office Aftermath is an ongoing column dedicated to recapping the weekend’s total ticket sales. Each week, combatants enter the cinematic war zone, bloodthirsty for your cash. But there can only be one true winner. In Box Office Aftermath, we will take a look at the numbers, how previous contenders fared, and provide a brief analysis of the results.

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Box Office Aftermath: ‘The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug’ Rises Above the Competition

The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Teaser Orlando Legolas Bloom

Rounding out weekend of December 13-15, 2013, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug dominated over the competition, leaving the box office battlefield victorious. Box Office Aftermath is an ongoing column dedicated to recapping the weekend’s total ticket sales. Each week, combatants enter the cinematic war zone, bloodthirsty for your cash. But there can only be one true winner. In Box Office Aftermath, we will take a look at the numbers, how previous contenders fared, and provide a brief analysis of the results.

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19th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Nominees Announced

19th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Nominees Announced

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) announced the nominees for the 19th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards this morning. Unsurprising to many, critics actually do like some movies. The ceremony will take place live on Thursday, January 16, 2014 on The CW, hosted by Aisha Tyler. Both 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle both earned 13 nominations respectively. See how the rest of the nominees fared after the break. Continue reading

71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominees Announced

71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominees

With awards season underway – the SAG Awards nominees were announced yesterday – this morning Aziz Ansari, Zoe Saldana, and Olivia Wilde took turns announcing the nominees for the 71st Annual Golden Globes Awards. Hosted once again by the dynamic duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on January 12, 2014, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has its sights set on 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle this year. In the TV realm, House of Cards and Breaking Bad earned nominations in big categories. See the full list after the jump. Continue reading

Box Office Aftermath: ‘Catching Fire’ Slips From the Top Against ‘Frozen’

Disney's Frozen 2013 Screenshot Princess Elsa

Rounding out weekend of December 6-8, 2013, Frozen dominated over the competition, leaving the box office battlefield victorious. Box Office Aftermath is an ongoing column dedicated to recapping the weekend’s total ticket sales. Each week, combatants enter the cinematic war zone, bloodthirsty for your cash. But there can only be one true winner. In Box Office Aftermath, we will take a look at the numbers, how previous contenders fared, and provide a brief analysis of the results. Continue reading

Box Office Aftermath: ‘The Hunger Game: Catching Fire’ and ‘Frozen’ Make Beautiful Music Together

The Hunger Games Catching Fire Teaser Trailer Katniss Everdeen

Rounding out Thanksgiving weekend of November 27 through December 1, 2013, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire dominated over the competition again, leaving the box office battlefield victorious. Box Office Aftermath is an ongoing column dedicated to recapping the weekend’s total ticket sales. Each week, combatants enter the cinematic war zone, bloodthirsty for your cash. But there can only be one true winner. In Box Office Aftermath, we will take a look at the numbers, how previous contenders fared, and provide a brief analysis of the results. Continue reading

Special Cameos in Disney’s ‘Frozen’ You May Have Missed

Disney's Frozen 2013 Screenshot Kristoff and Anna

Pixar has always been known to throw in a good cameo or two of their beloved characters within their movies as well as a handful of fun Easter Egg to discover. But they aren’t the only ones in the animated world who can sneak in little surprises into their own respective movie universe. Disney’s Frozen just released this weekend and there were two special cameos that may have slipped by many of us. One Disney fan was able to catch these cameos with eyes of a hawk. See who made a surprise visit to Arendelle after the break. Continue reading

Box Office Battlefield: Frozen, Oldboy, Homefront, Black Nativity, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Disney's Frozen 2013 Movie Trailer Snowball

The 2013 Thanksgiving weekend warriors includes Frozen, Oldboy, Homefront, Black Nativity, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Box Office Battlefield is a recurring rundown of all the movie releases for the weekend. Every week, movie studios select candidates to enter the glorious battlefield for your hard earned dollars. Box Office Battlefield is here to help you decide which movie(s) will take priority over the others.

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