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New Washington Law Allows Small Movie Theaters to Sell Alcohol – Will Any Open Here?

John McKay — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:37:24 +0000

Gov. Inslee signed a bill this week allowing small movie theaters to sell alcohol -- even if children are present.

What Is the Most Inspirational Sports Movie of All Time? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:00:26 +0000

The Jackie Robinson biopic '42' hits theaters this weekend, and that has us thinking about all the inspirational sports movies that have come before it.

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8 More Movie Remakes That Could Be Coming Soon

Kristy Puchko — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:05:31 +0000

If Hollywood teaches us anything, it's that nothing is sacred. No matter how distinctive or beloved a movie might be, it could well be subject to a remake. Just this year we'll be seeing reboots of 'Evil Dead,' 'Carrie' and 'Old Boy.' And in the works are revamps of 'RoboCop,' 'The Naked Gun' and 'Escape From New York.'

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Roger Ebert Dies at 70 – Watch His Best TV Clips

TheFW Staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:18:03 +0000

It is with a heavy heart and our thumbs way, way down that we report that film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70 after a long public battle with cancer.

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New Movies: 'Jack the Giant Slayer,' '21 and Over,' 'The Last Exorcism Part II,' 'Phantom'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:00:06 +0000

This week we have four new releases, covering four different genres and targeting four different audiences: fairy-tale action epic, a coming-of-age (21) comedy, supernatural horror, and a submarine thriller.

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New Movies: 'Beautiful Creatures,' 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' 'Escape From Planet Earth' and 'Safe Haven'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:00:47 +0000

It's a busy weekend at theaters, with four new flicks contending for your precious movie dollars. Two of them tell thrilling tales of love in the South (though in very different fashion), John McClane returns for another round, and there's also a new animated adventure about good guys and bad guys in space.

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New Movies: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' and 'A Dark Truth'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:00:20 +0000

After a jam-packed December, this weekend is considerably lighter in terms of new releases: a classic horror franchise's latest installment, and a South American-set tale of industrial espionage.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Home Alone'

TheFW Staff — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:00:16 +0000

If you tried to describe the violent holiday classic ‘Home Alone’ to someone who had never seen it, they might wonder why it’s considered a “must watch” at Christmas time. Watching the precocious, sadistic Kevin McAllister (played by Macaulay Culkin) find new and unique ways to commit assault and battery against two hapless burglars doesn’t sound like something that would teach an impressionable child about why the holidays are important.

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New Movies This Weekend — 'Jack Reacher,' 'This Is 40,' 'On the Road' and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:00:25 +0000

This weekend sees a variety of new releases, from star-studded Hollywood action and big-name comedy, to smaller, art-house fare and an animated classic now in 3-D. And that’s not even including next Tuesday’s Christmas openings, which, all combined, makes for a very busy—and very fun—holiday moviegoing experience.

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Hit TV Show American Guns Cancelled by Discovery Channel

John McKay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:00:45 +0000

In a move that sparked intense commentary from both sides of the issue, the Discovery Channel announced they are not seeking a third season for the hit series "American Guns."

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New Movie Releases — 'Killing Them Softly,' 'The Collection' and 'Silent Night'

Britt Hayes — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:00:45 +0000

There's not much hitting the big screen this week, but we've got a few new releases to get you out of the cold and keep you entertained during this cold weekend.

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Night Of The Living Dead Anniversary October 1 – The 'One' That Started It All

John McKay — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:45:56 +0000

The movie that not only gave us a new level of terror, shocking gore, and -yes!- zombies, celebrates an anniversary.

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New Movie Releases — 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green,' 'The Expendables 2,' 'ParaNorman' and 'Sparkle'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:00:22 +0000

The four new movies opening in theaters this weekend include everything from action to heartwarming family fare to Whitney Houston’s last big-screen appearance.

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Climb Aboard The Summer Movie Express!

Faith Martin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:28:01 +0000

Hey, If you love to watch movies and want a great deal this summer, Check out the Summer Movie Express!

You can watch a G or a PG movie for just a dollar on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am.

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New Movie Releases — 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:00:23 +0000

A single new movie opens in wide-release this weekend, but with a whole cavalcade of stars, you may feel like you’re getting several flicks all rolled into one.

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New Movie Releases — 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,' 'Brave' and 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:00:46 +0000

If you’d like to watch an esteemed former president battle vampires, witness the first female heroine Pixar has ever had, or ponder what you’d do if you knew the world was ending, line up at the multiplex — this weekend’s new movie offerings were tailor-made just for you.

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New Movie Releases — 'Prometheus' and 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:00:48 +0000

Sci-fi adventure or family-friendly animated fun? Take your pick — those are the new offerings at the movies this weekend.

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Avengers Launch-Record Numbers, Or Not?

John McKay — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:00:28 +0000

According to late Friday data from Hollywood watchers, Avengers did not break a record, but is still looking like a monster at the box office.

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Weekend Box Office – 'The Hunger Games' Continues to Kill It In Sales

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:55:04 +0000

Continuing its quest for world domination, ‘The Hunger Games’ earned another $21.5 million this weekend and marked its fourth straight week atop the box office charts.

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'Titanic' in Super 3D Will Give You the Ultimate Shipwreck Experience

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Have you seen ‘Titanic 3D’ yet? If you haven’t, you might just want to wait until the film is re-released again, this time in Super 3D. We were able to obtain some footage of what ‘Titanic’ looks like when treated with this new technology, and let’s just say you’ll never see the movie in the same way again.

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