http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php Odds & Ends Journal Entries from The BigScreen Cinema Guide. Copyright 2010 SVJ Designs, LLC. en-us SVJ Designs RSS Generator 60 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:41:01 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1840&from=rss The saying goes "you can't judge a book by its cover," but can you judge a movie by its trailer? That's what we're here to find out! Our featured movie trailer is for Repo Men, starring Jude Law... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1840 Odds & Ends Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:41:01 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1830&from=rss If you're interested in seeing Avatar 3D one more time while it's still in theaters, you may want to make plans to see it before Thursday, March 4th! On March 5th, Alice in Wonderland in Disney... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1830 Odds & Ends Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:42:54 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1829&from=rss While talking to MTV about his upcoming action comedy Cop Out, Bruce Willis dropped a hint about the possibility of there being a fifth installment of the Die Hard series: "I think we're going to... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1829 Odds & Ends Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:08:01 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1827&from=rss The saying goes "you can't judge a book by its cover," but can you judge a movie by its trailer? That's what we're here to find out, with the first in what I hope to be a series of such entries. Our... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1827 Odds & Ends Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:13:54 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1820&from=rss Universal Pictures announced earlier this month that two of its upcoming movies based on Hasbro toy brands have been moved to 2012 release dates. Battleship has been moved from a July 2011 date to... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1820 Odds & Ends Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:58:13 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1815&from=rss DreamWorks Studios is looking for a male actor, age 10-14, to play opposite Hugh Jackman in the upcoming action/adventure drama Real Steel. The role is "Max, a street-smart, tough, charming... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1815 Odds & Ends Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:12:36 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1808&from=rss Academy Award® nominee Anne Hathaway announced the Oscar nominations this morning, and you'll be able to see her in the Tim Burton-directed adventure movie Alice in Wonderland on March 5th. Walt... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1808 Odds & Ends Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:59:40 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1804&from=rss The four young stars of the upcoming movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief are touring the country to promote the movie, and you have the chance to meet them! Their tour has... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1804 Odds & Ends Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:46:46 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1786&from=rss When you saw a movie in a movie theater, how was the experience? Was the sound excellent, popcorn tasty, and staff friendly? Or were the seats uncomfortable and the bathrooms a mess? Some theaters... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1786 Odds & Ends Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:25:22 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1785&from=rss The holidays are a busy time and along with the gift-giving season, it's also a great time to see some good movies! As we approach the new year, and we all have a time to take a breath, please... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1785 Odds & Ends Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:59:03 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1782&from=rss The AMC Garden State 16 in Paramus, New Jersey is offering a coupon for a free large Coke when you buy a ticket for Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience and a large popcorn. The coupon expires January 14,... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1782 Odds & Ends Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:51:29 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1766&from=rss ABC News featured the Palace Community Theatre in Oakley, Kansas on December 7, 2009. The emphasis of the story was the fact that the theater is being run by teenagers from the local high school's... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1766 Odds & Ends Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:52:53 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1743&from=rss Few people go to the movie theater expecting to have a nutritious meal. Although many movie theaters are starting to offer sit-down dining experiences with the movie, most of us go to the movies and... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1743 Odds & Ends Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:59 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1690&from=rss DVD rental kiosk vendor Redbox commissioned a survey to discover what was America's favorite way to celebrate Halloween, and unsurprisingly, they found that watching scary movies at home beat out... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1690 Odds & Ends Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:14:41 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1688&from=rss Chris Pine did a pretty good job of taking the helm of the rebooting of the Star Trek franchise, and Variety is reporting that he's up for the job of Jack Ryan in a reboot of the series of movies... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1688 Odds & Ends Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:38:21 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1664&from=rss Chicago's WGN-TV has a video segment that shows the screen being replaced at the Navy Pier IMAX Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. That video appears below. You can also click the Read link to view the... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1664 Odds & Ends Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:27 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1653&from=rss With the upcoming release of The Princess and the Frog in December, Disney is making another attempt to increase the number of princesses in its roster. Will fans accept Tiana joining Snow White,... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1653 Odds & Ends Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:51:23 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1649&from=rss With the recent passing of actor Patrick Swayze, the TV Guide Network has been airing related content this week. Tonight at 8pm ET/PT, they will be showing "Patrick Swayze: The Unseen Interview," in... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1649 Odds & Ends Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:31:45 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1622&from=rss MSN Money has a fluff piece titled 15 Overpriced Things We Hate Paying For, which highlights normal items that are suddenly more expensive than they should be as a result of timing, location, or no... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1622 Odds & Ends Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:50:13 EST http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1606&from=rss On Friday (August 7, 2009), my wife and I took four kids between the ages of 8 and 13 to visit the Harry Potter Exhibit that is currently at the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago,... http://www.bigscreen.com/journal.php?id=1606 Odds & Ends Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:25:19 EST