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Courageous-The New Movie Out in Theaters That No One Seems to Be Talking About

Lori Crofford — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Each morning I have certain things I do to get ready for my on-air time, and on Friday's that usually means scoping out what is new in theaters, however, today I was a little bummed out. It isn't because the movies coming out today aren't going to be fun and entertaining. It is because, just about every place I have looked, one new movie being released this weekend hasn't been mentioned.

Family Friendly Movies, Super 8 and Judy Moody and The Not Bummer Summer in Theaters Today

Lori Crofford — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:11:22 +0000

It looks like it is going to be a great weekend at the box office. We have two family friendly movies. One for the older kids in the family and one for the younger. Super 8- Rated PG-13 Director J.J. Abrams and Producer Steven Spielberg have been teasing us with trailers about this movie. It [...]

Sequels to the Hangover and Kung Fu Panda Take Over the Box Office for Memorial Weekend.

Lori Crofford — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:30:09 +0000

Memorial Weekend usually brings some big movies to the big screen and this year they are big sequels. Plus, they have been release a day early, today!The Hangover Part 2 The wolf pack returns. This time Stu is getting married and his wedding is taking place in Thailand. Instead of a big bachelor blow out [...]

Fast Five, Prom and Hoodwinked Take Over Theaters this Weekend

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:42:39 +0000

If you are heading to the movies this weekend. One for the guys and the ladies (if you love looking at Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker or Vin Diesel), and one for the kids. Here’s this week’s Family Friendly Box Office Review. “Fast Five“ (PG-13) The latest “Fast and Furious” reunites Vin Diesel and Paul Walker [...]

Elephants and Lions Grace the Box Office This Week

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:04 +0000

Elephants, Robert and Reese hit theaters this week. Tyler Perry puts the dress back on and a love between Lions. “Water for Elephants“ (PG-13) Robert Pattinson joins the circus and falls in love with Reese Witherspoon. She rides horses, he cares for the elephants. Too bad she’s married to somebody else. The story is told [...]

Are You Ready to Scream Again?

Lori Crofford — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:38:17 +0000

Your Family Friendly Box Office Review is for the birds, a conspiracy and lots of Screams. “Scream 4“ (R) Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott, who’s now a self-help author and back home for a book tour when the new round of Ghostface killings start. According to director Wes Craven, this one is a parody [...]

A Remake, A Surfer and A Medieval Comedy This Weekend was Made for Movies

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:29:10 +0000

Russell Brand takes over for Dudley Moore, we go back into time to the Medieval era for laughs, and a inspirational story “Arthur“ (PG-13) The “Arthur” remake stars Russell Brand as an irresponsible, drunken playboy who’s the sole heir to a billion dollar fortune. Helen Mirren is his life-long nanny Hobson. Jennifer Garner is in [...]

We Have The Source Code to This Week's Movies, So Hop On In and Join Us

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:54:24 +0000

Here’s this week’s family friendly box office review. Scary, suspenseful and cuddly. Head on out to the UA or Cinemark Theaters. “Source Code“ (PG-13) Jake Gyllenhaal goes back in time using a program called the Source Code. The only drawback is each trip is limited to only 8 minutes, which really sucks when you’re trying [...]

Family Friendly Box Office Review-Aliens, More Aliens and a Wolf

Lori Crofford — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:16:29 +0000

Here’s what’s new at the box office this weekend. Stuff for the guys, stuff for the teens and even one for the kids. “Battle: Los Angeles“ (PG-13) Aaron Eckhart leads a group of Marines in a battle to retake Los Angeles after the rest of the world has fallen to alien invaders. Ne-Yo and Michelle [...]

Great New Movies-MSJ's Family Friendly Box Office Review

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:14:05 +0000

Here is a list of what’s new in theaters and guess what some of it is actually family friendly this week! “Rango“ (PG) An animated western with Johnny Depp as a chameleon who gets suckered into becoming the sheriff of a small town. Some of the other voices include Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, and Ned [...]

What's New in Theaters-MSJ's Family Friendly Box Office Review

Lori Crofford — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:44:12 +0000

Even though it’s Oscar weekend, we have new movies this weekend. However, they aren’t so family friendly. Crazy driving to save a baby, and husbands who “think” they got a great deal. “Drive Angry” (R) Nicolas Cage plays a dead guy who escapes from Hell to go after the cult that killed his daughter and [...]

MSJ's Family Friendly Box Office Review

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:02:04 +0000

Lots of new movies this weekend, memory loss, numbers, and grandma’s in drag. “I Am Number Four” (PG-13) British model Alex Pettyfer is one of nine alien teens hiding on Earth after their planet is attacked. For some reason they can only be killed in sequence, and they’re being hunted down by other aliens before [...]

MSJ's Family Friendly Box Office Review [AUDIO, VIDEO]

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:20:47 +0000

It’s a great weekend at the box office with stuff for kids, tweens, teens and adults. Family Friendly Box Office Review Part 1 #2.) “Gnomeo & Juliet“ (G) Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” . . . for garden gnomes. James McAvoy is Gnomeo Montague, who risks forbidden animated love with Emily Blunt’s Juliet. The feuding families [...]

MSJ's Family Friendly Box Office Review-Psycho Roomate and a Big Hole in the Ground [VIDEO]

Murphy Sam & Jodi — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:31:47 +0000

Here is what will be coming to a theater near you this weekend. “Sanctum” (R) (In 3D) A team of cave divers is trapped underground after a freak storm collapses the cave entrance. With their exit blocked, the group is forced to go deeper into the cave system to try to find another way out [...]