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New Movies: 'Pain & Gain,' 'The Big Wedding'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:13:37 +0000

This week, we’ve got two new flicks that could hardly be more different in style, subject matter or personnel. The first is a Michael Bay-directed action thriller starring The Rock, the second a family comedy about a middle-aged divorced couple starring Diane Keaton. Take your pick! ‘Pain & Gain’ A trio of not-too-bright bodybuilders in [...]

Special Screening of "Pasadena" By Casper Native Lucas Lee Graham

Ian Delap — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:27:12 +0000

The Rialto Theater in Casper will be showing a special screening of “Pasadena” Thursday April 25th. The screening will be presented by the director of photography and Casper native Lucas Lee Graham. “Pasadena” will be shown in association with 15th Annual Wyoming High School Short Film Festival at The Rialto Theater at 9:45 P.M. Graham will introduce the [...]

New Cheech and Chong Video Features Many Famous Friends [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:39:49 +0000

A new “Cheech & Chong” movie is set to hit theaters on April 18, just in time for 4/20! The worlds most famous toker jokers have released a video featuring some famous guests to promote the new movie, and we have it here! From “Cheech and Chongs Animated Movie“, this is their new anthem “WEed [...]

New Movies: 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,' 'The Call'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:23:00 +0000

Opening this weekend are 1) a star-studded comedy about dueling magicians in Las Vegas, and 2) a thriller about a kidnapped girl and a killer on the loose. ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ Burt and Anton, long the biggest magician duo on the Las Vegas strip, face two problems: their deteriorating partnership and an up-and-coming street [...]

New Movies: 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' 'Dead Man Down'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:16:11 +0000

The recent 'Amazing Spider-Man' and the upcoming 'Man of Steel' seem to get all the attention regarding studios' attempt to "reboot" franchises, but that's pretty much the same thing as what's going on with 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' If it succeeds at the box office, we may end up with a new version of 'The Wizard of Oz' at some point very soon, even though the producers have said that's not their goal.

Also opening this week is a dark tale of blackmail and revenge.

Saddest Scenes in 'Kid Movies' Ever? [VIDEO][POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:24 +0000

You have to admit, some of the best kids movies ever could seriously jack a kid up in the head. Here are some of the saddest kids movies ever… Buzzfeed.com put together a list of the ”22 Saddest Moments from Kids Movies“. (I have to say I am a little surprised, and a little dissappointed that [...]

Happy Valentine's Day – Let's Break-up [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:27:56 +0000

Many, many couples are celebrating St. Valentine’s Day today. Most single folks are just celebrating Thursday. For them, I though it would be a good time to share this video of Movie Break-Ups… Paul Simon sang of 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, and I didn’t count how many different break-ups are in this video, [...]

New Movies: 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Gangster Squad' and 'A Haunted House'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:35:18 +0000

The hunt for Osama bin Laden, a throwback gangster tale and a horror spoof all hit theaters this weekend, giving you a wide range of options.
'Zero Dark Thirty'
The story of the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, following years of work by a dedicated CIA operative, from the makers of 'The Hurt Locker

December 21, 2012 is Friday – Here Are Some Great Movies to Watch About the End of the World

Big Jim — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:50:35 +0000

Let’s face it, the Mayans might just be right about the End of Days. And if you are one of those people who still believe the end will come on the 21st. Here are some great movies about the end of time. Armeggedon 2012 Deep Inpact War of the Worlds Independence Day I Am Legend [...]

10 Fun Ways to Deal with Annoyingly Loud People at the Movies — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:49:00 +0000

It already costs an arm and a leg to go to the movies. After you’ve scrounged up your spare change to see that new superhero flick all you want to do is relax and enjoy the film, right? Wrong! Sometimes there are a certain bunch of individuals who make it their personal mission to ruin [...]

Actor Ernest Borgnine Dies At 95

Jon Michaels — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:42:46 +0000

Oscar winning actor Ernest Borgnine whose career spanned six decades has passed away at age 95. Borgnine did work in movies, television and cartoons. He provided the voice of Mermaid Man in the series Spongebob Squarepants.Borgnine was a decorated World War II veteran and made his Broadway debut in 1949. He appeared in movies like [...]

Bad Weather Memorial Day Activities- Our Top 5

Nick Perkins — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:35 +0000

Memorial Day is almost upon us, and with it comes the overwhelming desire to get ouside- to go to the lake, or a park, or the mountain and crack open a beer and enjoy the weather that the final days of spring can bring.

Unfortunately, we live in Wyoming and the weather is...fickle, to say the least. That being said,we've come up with five activities for you to do that will still allow you to enjoy Memorial Day and everything that goes a long with it, without having to deal with Mother Nature. So we present our Top 5 Bad Weather Memorial Day Activities.

They're Shaking, Not Stirring, Six Bond Movies Into One Game

Phil Villarreal — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:00:11 +0000

The whole “Let’s turn a James Bond movie into a game thing” rarely works out well. We can’t even remember a decent one since GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64 was the dorm game du jour back in 1997. Activision, though, isn’t ready to banish the franchise the way it did Guitar Hero. Instead of [...]

Why Does It Cost So Much to Go to the Movies?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:00:19 +0000

The price of movie tickets hit an all-time high last year — $7.93 on average, a four-cent increase from 2010. At the same time, box office earnings sank a full four percent. So what’s going on? Patrick Corcoran, spokesman for the National Association of Theatre Owners, blames the bloated ticket prices on the glut of [...]

When The Muppets Meet Saw [VIDEO]

Nick Perkins — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:29:00 +0000

The Muppets are riding a wave of positive promotion following the very impressive box office numbers of their latest movie. They've been on talk shows, radio shows, even WWE Raw. The Muppets have been everywhere, so it only makes sense that they would try to capitalize on other movies' success as well.

'Act of Valor' Movie Stars Active-Duty Navy SEALs [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:00:24 +0000

‘Act of Valor,’ which began as a Navy recruitment film, eventually grew into a full-length feature in which an elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. But what’s got everyone talking is that unlike standard war flicks, ‘Act of Valor’ stars real active-duty Navy SEALs.

Weekend Box Office: 'Immortals' Fights Its Way to First Place

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:00:37 +0000

The swords-and-sandals fantasy movie ‘Immortals’ fought off the competition to take the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $32 million in its debut week. Adam Sandler’s dual role as male and female twins ‘Jack and Jill’ brought in $26 million for second place, while former box office champ ‘Puss In Boots’ finally [...]

Janet Jackson Dreams of Broadway and Movie Producing

Shauna Wright — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:45:17 +0000

In her long career, pop diva Janet Jackson, 44, has already conquered the worlds of music, film and television. So what’s left? If she has anything to say about it… Broadway and movie production. In an interview with FansShare, the six-time Grammy winner said, “I want to experience that someday,” adding she also aspires to [...]

'Top Gun' Coming to Theaters in 3D

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:58:52 +0000

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Maverick, Goose and the rest of the ‘fly boys’ will land back in movie theaters in 2012 when ‘Top Gun’ is re-released in 3D. A four-minute preview of the converted film was screened at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam. The bit they showed? The ‘Danger Zone’ aerial flight [...]

New Movie Releases: 'Contagion,' 'Bucky Larson,' and 'Warrior' [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:00:42 +0000

Moviegoers this weekend will have a choice of three new films in wide release.

In ‘Contagion,’ Matt Damon fights a viral epidemic that could endanger the entire planet, while the title character in ‘Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star‘ learns his parents were once porn-stars and abandons his small town life to follow in their footsteps. Finally, ‘Warrior‘ sees two estranged brothers, both mixed-martial