NOW PLAYING: G.I. JOE - RETALIATION

Sorry for the late post gang. It being a holiday weekend and all, I found a lot to do on my time off, like yardwork, Easter dinner, the season finale of Walking Dead, the season opener for Game of Thrones, and being sick. Plus, funds are still tight so I didn't bother hitting up the cineplex this weekend, but that's fine by me since there was only one flick I "kinda sorta" wanted to see, namely GI JOE RETALIATION:


The fans were poisonous to the first live-action G.I. Joe flick, even picking apart the most minute of details, like the fact that ice was sinking at the climactic underwater battle in the Arctic. Me? I thought it was dumb fun and didn't tarnish the good name of Hasbro's famous toyline. After leaving the theater I felt content, but my buddy Ryan (owner of Charging Star Comics) did not feel the same way, and went on a twenty-minute tirade about the film on that fateful night. Needless to say, he is passionate about the toys and cartoons of his youth, and felt that a disservice was done to the G.I. Joe brand.

Now along comes a sequel that looks like it's better than the first (Cobra Commander looks like Cobra Commander now, and there's a buttload of ninjas!) and people are still bitchin'! Hahaha. But, that's to be expected; fans of anything get up in arms when Hollywood attempts to cash in on anything from their youth. (e.g. There's a ton of hate out there for the EVIL DEAD remake hitting screens this Friday. Luckily, there's also a ton of love for it too! Expectations are high!)

Personally I want to see this followup to the maligned G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. It looks like more dumb fun, but with a little more attention to detail. If anything, I want to see it for the awesome ninja action it promises (and apparently delivers on).

That's all that's new this (past) weekend, but check back on Friday for a complete listing of all the new movies you can see on the big screen, because knowing is half the battle! [G I JOooooooeeeeeee]

NOW PLAYING: A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, and ESCAPE FROM EARTH!

This week's theatrical offerings include a new animated sci-fi/comedy, a new entry in a tired(?) action franchise, and the flagship film of a new franchise aimed at women (and tweens). There's something for everyone, so let's take a look at what you take your significant other (and kids) to see this weekend.

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD
Bruce Willis returns as John McClane. But this time, it's not Christmas, none of Hans Gruber's family is involved, William Sadler's not around to do naked tai-chi, there's no ridiculous battles with fighter jets, and now his secret agent son is tossed into the mix. Reviews have been venomous towards this new installment in the continuing (DIE HARD 6 has been confirmed) franchise, but I'm still psyched to see it.

YIPPIE KI YAY MOTHER RUSSIA INDEED!

BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
With TWILIGHT finished (for the time being... shudder) it is time for another love story involving supernatural beings to take the throne. Cue BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, which features a love story involving a girl that's coming of age and about to become either a good witch or a bad one. It's a tweener CGI-fest that at the very least looks more interesting than the constantly staring/emotionally abusive vampires from the TWILIGHT "saga."


How about the girl gets really annoyed with the witches (errr.... casters) on both sides trying to turn her to good or evil, and just wipes them all out, then takes her own life? Bam! Series is over, let's move on! What's that? The books don't end that way and you want to milk this for all it is worth? Shit.... alright.... FINE! Have it your way Hollywood!


ESCAPE FROM EARTH
No, sadly it isn't a sequel to ESCAPE FROM L.A., but a new animated film from Weinstein company. When extraterrestrial hero Scorch Supernova attempts to rescue an alien being from Earth, he's captured by an evil, misguided military, leaving only his brother and a ragtag group of incarcerated alien creatures in charge of saving the day. It's nothing we haven't seen before and should be a cute timewaster for your kids.


I like how it's all cutesy and goofy even though the main villain wants to commit multiple holocausts in space!

So that's what you have to look forward to in cinemas this weekend folks! If you see any of these flicks, feel free to share your thoughts below in the comments section, or over at Facebook or Twitter!

Catch a "Die Hard" marathon at a Regal theater near you in February!

Naturally, nothing this cool happens anywhere near me (there's two Regal theaters that are less than an hour from my house, but neither one is doing this event! ARGH!), but you may be lucky enough to catch ALL FIVE "DIE HARD" MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN on February 13th! The marathon will be playing at select Regal theaters at 12:00 PM and the tickets are only $25.00! (Or $20.00 if you have a Regal Crown Club Card, which will also net you some cheaper snacks!) That's worthy of a Yippie Ki Yay or two methinks!

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The list of theaters can be found HERE (locations are subject to change), but just because I'm cool, I'll post the list of locations below so you can enjoy the John McClane film fest while I'm stuck at work:

Participating Theatres:

Regal Trussville Stadium 16 in Birmingham, AL
Regal McCain Mall Stadium 12 & RPX in North Little Rock, AZ
Regal LA Live Stadium 14 in Los Angeles,CA
Edwards South Gate Stadium 20 & IMAX in South Gate, CA
Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 & IMAX in Long Beach, CA
Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium 22 & IMAX in Ontario, CA
Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX in Temecula, CA
Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 IMAX & RPX in Irvine, CA
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX in Aliso Viejo, CA
Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX in San Diego, CA
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 in San Marcos, CA
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX in Fresno, CA
Regal El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX in El Dorado Hills, CA
Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX in Dublin, CA
UA Denver Pavilions Stadium 15 in Denver, CO
UA Colorado Center Stadium 9 & IMAX in Denver, CO
Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 in Washington, DC
Regal Brandywine Town Center Stadium 16 in Wilmington, DE
Regal Peoples Plaza Stadium 17 in Newark, DE
Regal Belltower Stadium 20 in Fort Myers, FL
Regal Royal Park Stadium 16 in Gainesville, FL
Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 & RPX in Miami, FL
Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 & IMAX in Sunrise, FL
Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 & IMAX in Orlando, FL
Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16 & IMAX in Atlanta, GA
Regal Medlock Crossing Stadium 18 in Duluth, GA
Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 21 & IMAX in Buford, GA
Regal Hollywood Stadium 24 @ North I-85 in Chamblee, GA
Regal Pearl Highlands Stadium 12 in Pearl City, HI
Edwards Boise Stadium 22 & IMAX in Boise, ID
Regal City North Stadium 14 & RPX in Chicago, IL
Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 21 & IMAX in Lincolnshire, IL
Regal Louisiana Boardwalk Stadium 14 & IMAX in Bossier City, LA
Regal Fenway Stadium 13 & RPX in Boston, MA
Regal Independence Mall 14 & RPX in Kingston, MA
Regal Waugh Chapel Stadium 12 & IMAX in Gambrills, MD
Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13 in Rockville, MD
Regal Majestic Stadium 20 & IMAX in Silver Springs, MD
Regal Westview Stadium 16 & IMAX in Frederick, MD
Regal St. Louis Mills Stadium 18 & IMAX in Hazelwood, MO
Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 & RPX in Asheville, NC
Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen Stadium 22 & IMAX in Charlotte, NC
Regal Palladium Stadium 14 & IMAX in High Point, NC
Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX in Cary, NC
Regal Mayfaire Stadium 16 & IMAX inWilmington, NC
Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX in Las Vegas, NV
Regal Crossgates Mall Stadium 18 & IMAX in Albany, NY
Regal Union Square Stadium 14 in New York, NY
Regal Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX in Staten Island, NY
UA Court Street Stadium 12 & RPX in Brooklyn, NY
UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 & IMAX in Brooklyn, NY
Regal Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 in Astoria, NY
Regal New Roc City Stadium 18 & IMAX in New Rochelle, NY
Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX in Deer Park, NY
Regal Quaker Crossing Stadium 18 in Orchard Park, NY
Regal Walden Galleria Stadium 16 in Cheektowaga, NY
Regal Carousel Mall Stadium 17 in Syracuse, NY
Regal Henrietta Stadium 18 in Rochester, NY
Regal Crocker Park Stadium 16 & IMAX in Westlake, OH
Regal Deerfield Town Center Stadium 16 & IMAX in Mason, OH
Regal Valley River Center Stadium 15 & IMAX in Eugene, OR
Regal Bridgeport Stadium 16 & IMAX in Tigard, OR
UA Riverview Plaza Stadium 17 in Philadelphia, PA
UA King Of Prussia Stadium 16 & IMAX in King of Prussia, PA
Regal Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 & IMAX in Warrington, PA
Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 & RPX - Greenville in Greenville, NC
Regal Spartan Stadium 16 in Spartanburg, NC
Regal Opry Mills Stadium 20 & IMAX in Nashville, TN
Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 & IMAX in Knoxville, TN
Edwards Houston Marq*E Stadium 23 & IMAX in Houston, TX
Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX in Houston, TX
Regal Alamo Quarry Stadium 16 in San Antonio, TX
Regal Live Oak Stadium 18 & RPX in San Antonio, TX
Regal Kingstowne Stadium 16 & RPX in Alexandria, VA
Regal Potomac Yards Stadium 16 in Alexandria, VA
Regal Manassas Stadium 14 & IMAX in Manassas, VA
Regal Countryside Stadium 20 in Sterling, VA
Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 & IMAX in Charlottesville, VA
Regal MacArthur Center Stadium 18 in Norfolk, VA
Regal Commonwealth Stadium 20 & IMAX in Richmond, VA
Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX in Seattle, WA
Regal Meridian 16 in Seattle WA
Regal Barkley Village Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX in Bellingham, WA

If anyone from Regal Entertainment Group happens to read this little blog post before February 13th, just grant me one tiny wish. PLEASE GET THIS DAMNED MARATHON PLAYING IN EITHER DICKSON CITY, PA OR VESTAL, NY!