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Because there’s nothing worse than being a spinster. Oh, I expect it’ll be quite “romantic” and absolutely “hilarious” to watch Katherine Heigl trip over herself in matrimonial desperation as she’s a bridesmaid once more when what she really wants is to be the bride. If 27 Dresses [opens wide January 11] doesn’t make me want … more…

And about bloody time. It’s like I suggested a few days ago, what Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert should be doing instead of giving in to corporate pressure to return to the air: Go it alone. Get on the Internet. It’s time to break the backs of the corporations who think they own everything, rule … more…

It’s Friday, but no movies open wide today: they all opened on Christmas Day. Some platforming releases may be opening in a few theaters, or adding a few theaters today, though, so take a look at your local listings and you may find something new in your area. Things get back to normal next week, … more…

I just saw an ad on CNN for film The Diving Bell and the Butterfly — which I finally saw and was utterly blown away by: it shot right into my top 10 for the year, and I’ll review it soon. But the ad struck me because it includes this notation at the end: Eligible … more…

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep Cutesy flick about a wee Scottish lad in World War II who bonds with a baby Loch Ness Monster is good for the kids… and if they ask for a Nessie for their birthdays, you can give ’em sea monkeys and they’ll be fine. (my review) Aliens vs. … more…

National Treasure: Book of Secrets Nicolas Cage as Indiana Jones? I still don’t get it, but apparently his first outing as a treasure-hunting dude was popular enough to warrant a second. But where’s his fedora? How can he be an adventurer without a fedora? Or Nazis? Or Marion Ravenwood? I don’t get it. (my review) … more…

Holy crap, Christmas Eve is barrelling down on us. You still need something cool for someone special… or maybe you’re just looking to reward yourself with some holiday cheer. Well, never fear: your Auntie Flick Chick is here to help. Sure, you may pay a little more for express shipping, or you may have to … more…

Sweeney Todd hasn’t even opened yet, but people can’t stop talking about it. Not the movie so much — though it deserves to be talked about: it’s brilliant, my No. 2 movie of 2007 — but the marketing. To wit: Will mainstream moviegoers be mad when they discover that what has been sold to them … more…

Just got a press release from New Line Cinema. Here are the relevant details: • Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will executive produce two films based on The Hobbit. • New Line Cinema and MGM will coproduce and share worldwide distribution rights. • New Line will “manage” the production of the films, which will be … more…

Seventeen hours before it opens with Thursday midnight showings, Disney will screen National Treasure: Book of Secrets [opens December 21] for us critics. Hoorah for the return of Nicolas Cage as an Indiana Jones wannabe. Yes, I’m being sarcastic, cuz the first one was soooo great. The ransacking of history going on this time out: … more…