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  - Win Exclusive "Cowboys & Aliens" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love" Fun Prizes!
    07/29/11
    
    For this week's MANNY'S MOVIE WEEKEND GIVEAWAY, we have exclusive fun prizes! First, CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE from Warner Bros. One lucky winner will get:
    
    *** 3 T-SHIRTS (ONE SAYS CRAZY, ONE SAYS STUPID, ONE SAYS LOVE)
    *** 1 BALL CAP
    
    For COWBOY
  - Movie Reviews: "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and "Cowboys & Aliens" -- See My Pick of the Week!
    07/29/11
    
    New at the box-office this weekend, "Crazy, Stupid, Love" starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, and Emma Stone, and "Cowboys & Aliens" featuring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Paul Dano, and OLivia Wilde.
    
    Which on
  - See New Trailer for Star-Studded "Tower Heist!" OMG, It's Precious!
    07/28/11
    
    I love, love, love "Precious'" Gabourey Sidibe and it's fun to see her in another acting vehicle. I don't know about "Tower Heist" though, it's from Brett Ratner (!!!) who really hasn't done a good movie in my book unless you call "Rush
  - 2011 is Ryan Gosling's Year! See Him Duke it Out With George Clooney in New "The Ides of March" Trailer!
    07/28/11
    
    I can't wait for this movie! I don't know about you, but I'm really getting tired of summer blockbusters! My heart and mind are longing for great films, and thank God the Oscar season is almost here!
    
    "The Ides of March" is one of those Oscar-bait fil
  - Are You Excited for "Battleship" Or Should We Sink It?
    07/28/11
    
    "Transformers" redux anyone? The trailer presents the movie with the same shimmering sheen as the Michael Bay Paramount extravaganza right? After all, both "Transformers" and "Battleship" came from Hasbro although the latter's origin was a board game.
  - Movie Review: The Secret to Enjoying "Cowboys & Aliens!"
    07/27/11
    
    When you are presented with a movie named "Cowboys & Aliens" you know exactly what you are going to get. Instead of Indians being the bad guys, the extraterrestrials are the ones terrorizing the wild, wild West.
    
    It's a clever concept but when you are mixi
  - How Do I Love "Crazy, Stupid, Love?" Let Me Count the Kisses Or Read My Movie Review!
    07/26/11
    
    Watching a smart romantic comedy like “Crazy, Stupid, Love” in a summer filled with fighting giant robots, magical boy wizards, and avenging superheroes is like drinking a tall, cool glass of lemonade during sweltering heat.
    
    Written by Dan Fogelman, the guy who gave us the Dis
  - "Captain America" Flexes Box-Office Muscle
    07/25/11
    
    The boy wizard was no match for Captain America.
    
    Paramount Pictures' "Captain America: The First Avenger" debuted at No. 1 with $65.8 million beating "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2." The Marvel superhero film starring Chris Evans is pavi
  - Win "Captain America: The First Avenger" Fun Prizes from Paramount Pictures
    07/22/11
    
    This week on our Manny's Movie Weekend Giveaway, we are giving away fun prizes for "Captain America: The First Avenger!"
    
    You don't have to go to Comic-Con to receive these fun trinkets!
    
    ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO MY FACEBOOK PAGE RIGHT HERE, CLI
  - Say Bloody Mary Three Times! Watch Official Trailer for "Paranormal Activity 3"
    07/22/11
    
    I don't know about you but I've become a "Paranormal Activity" fan. I enjoyed both 1 and 2 and looking forward to the third one. We can call the third installment "When Catfish Meets Paranormal Activity!" The directors of last year's "Catfish,&q
  - Watch "Captain America: The First Avenger!" Here's the Reason Why!
    07/22/11
    
    If you want to read my written review of "Captain America: The First Avenger," please click here.
    
    Here's more info on CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER from Yahoo:
    
    Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into
  - Chris Evans Was Not Sure About Starring in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER! Check Out Complete Interview!
    07/21/11
    
    Chris Evans is very nervous. He's afraid that if the movie fails, his career is over; but if it succeeds, it will throw him into a star wattage galaxy he really is not sure if he wants to visit. And therein lies the appeal of the grounded actor. In this interview, we talked about
  - Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter) Talks About Kissing Chris Evans in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER
    07/21/11
    
    I love, love, love meeting Hayley Atwell! She's a down-to-earth sweetheart! Sure, her character wasn't fully explained, but Atwell did her best on-screen and in this interview. We talked about:
    
    The period piece setting of the film
    What attracted her to making
  - Director Joe Johnston Talks About CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER and the Many Incarnations of the Superhero
    07/21/11
    
    The one sure thing "Captain America: The First Avenger" succeeded at doing is capturing the patriotic spirit of America circa 1940s. And director Joe Johnston was quick to point out that it's their way of paying respect to the superhero's comic book origin. In this
  - Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes) Talks About CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER and Winter Soldier!
    07/21/11
    
    Sebastian Stan plays fan-favorite Bucky Barnes in the new Paramount Pictures release "Captain America: The First Avenger." In this interview, we talked about:
    
    His attraction to making the Marvel film
    How did he research his character
    His character arch pay
  - "Captain America: The First Avenger" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Chris Evans Get?
    07/19/11
    
    In March of 1941, eight months prior to the U.S. entry into WWII, Captain America made his first Marvel appearance in an iconic comic book cover image where he was seen punching Adolf Hitler square in the jaw.
    
    That political stance by creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby was seen
  - "Dark Knight Rises" Teaser Trailer Leaked Online!
    07/18/11
    
    It's mostly shots from the last two "Batman" films, but it's still intriguing. Lots of Gary Oldman hospital drama, a little Bane (Tom Hardy) shot here and there, but nary a Catwoman (Anne Hathaway)! Here's the trailer by way of Vulture:
  - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Casts Magical Box-Office Spell Worldwide!
    07/18/11
    
    The final film of the "Harry Potter" franchise shattered box-office records easily landing on top with $168.55 million opening! ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" movie review)
    
    How many records did the last "Harry Potter" installment
  - THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!!! Win Fun "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Prizes!!! Relive the Magic!
    07/15/11
    
    THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!
    
    Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, we here at mannythemovieguy.com would love to offer you a chance to win fun prizes from one of the surefire blockbusters this year, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2!"
    
    Win these foll
  - Please Visit Me! Have You Been to My Brand Spanking New YouTube Page?
    07/15/11
    
    So once upon a time, when I first signed onto YouTube, I thought any generic name would do, so I invented this name mdelar, an amalgam of my real name. Well, years later, I decided it's time to have my own Manny The Movie Guy-branded YouTube channel, so voila, welcome to:
  - Apes Rise Against LA's Carmageddon!
    07/15/11
    Carmageddon getting you down? The planned closure of parts of the 405 is scaring everyone, including me, and I'm supposed to brave the Carmaggedon for "First Avenger -- Captain America!" Heavy traffic or not, I must watch "Captain America" and interview Captain America him
  - Michael Moore Announces 2011 Traverse City Film Festival Schedule
    07/15/11
    
    This festival is near and dear to my heart? Why? Because of the festival's mission of "helping to save one of America's few indigenous art forms -- the cinema." And its commitment to showing "Just Great Movies!" Plus, I respect Michael Moore and this fil
  - Watch "Hugo" Trailer! Martin Scorsese Officially Enters Spielberg's Territory and It Looks Fantastic!
    07/15/11
    
    "Hugo" opens Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 23rd! I'm sooooo there!
    
    Here's more info on "Hugo" from Yahoo:
    
    A young orphan living in a Paris train station uncovers a mystery that jeopardizes his secretive way of life in this Martin Scorsese
  - Watch "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Movie Review! It's Quite Magical!
    07/15/11
    
    For my written review, click here.
    
    Here's more info on the film from Yahoo:
    
    In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Har
  - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Receives Critics' Choice Seal! Yay!
    07/14/11
    
    I love "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2!" It's a great ending to an equally great franchise. (Read my "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" movie review right here)
    
    And the final "Harry Potter" film just received the Cri
  - Check Out New "John Carter" Trailer! This One Looks Fantastic!
    07/14/11
    So, this is not a Pixar film, even though there are many Pixar folks attached. It's still a Disney production with Andrew Stanton making his first live-action film. You know him as the director of the brilliant "WALL-E." We'll know if Stanton is good with live-action as much a
  - Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell are Bringing "Evil Dead" Back to Life!
    07/14/11
    
    "The Evil Dead" is being resurrected.
    
    Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell are infusing life back into the iconic 80s horror flick. Raimi got his start in the movie industry writing and directing the original 1981 film, and Campbell starred in the movie (and the sequels) as
  - Watch New Trailer for "Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows"
    07/13/11
    Are you excited for this upcoming "Sherlock Holmes" sequel? I was surprised about the quality of the first one, it was fun! So yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing "Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows" when it comes out December 16 of this year.
    
    Sh
  - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Our Boy Wizard Get?
    07/12/11
    
    Watching the final film in the “Harry Potter” franchise is bittersweet. No other motion picture series had ever followed a single, linear story involving the same characters over the course of eight full-length movies. Sadly, it all ends here.
    
    What we have left is a brillian
  - "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Continues to Rule Box-Office, "Horrible Bosses" Opens Strong
    07/11/11
    
    "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" maintained its No. 1 position in its second weekend with $47 million. But wait there's more! The sci-fi adventure starring Shia LaBeouf is now the top film of 2011 crushing "The Hangover Part II." So far, the Michael Bay flick
  - Isn't This the Coolest Pair of 3D Glasses Ever? Get Ready for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2!"
    07/08/11
    
    Will you feel like the boy wizard when you wear these cool 3D glasses? I love that Warner Bros. is being creative in designing their 3D glasses for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2." It's in the shape of Harry's specs.
    
    So these 3D goggles will
  - "Bridesmaids" and "Super 8" Scene Stealers to Team Up for Judd Apatow's Untitled Comedy
    07/08/11
    
    Melissa McCarthy, the gal who stole our hearts in "Bridesmaids," and Ryan Lee, the memorable child actor from "Super 8," are joining the cast of the new untitled comedy from writer/director Judd Apatow according to The Hollywood Reporter.
    
    RELATED READING
  - Get Ready for "Space Invaders" the Movie!
    07/08/11
    
    As we told you back in March of 2010, reports were swirling that "Space Invaders," an early 80s relic, is coming to theaters near you.
    
    Now, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the top arcade game of all time by Guinness World Records is indeed heading to the
  - "Limitless" Director to Discover "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune?"
    07/08/11
    
    After directing Bradley Cooper in the blockbuster "Limitless," Neil Burger is reportedly in final talks to direct the adaptation of the video game "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" according to The Hollywood Reporter.
    
    Burger will also write the script of th
  - "Horrible Bosses" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Do Charlie Day, Jason Bateman, and Jason Sudeikis Get?
    07/08/11
    
    My review of "Horrible Bosses" starring Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, and Jason Bateman with Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrel, Kevin Spacey, and Jamie Foxx.
    
    I was horribly surprised by the movie! Find out why below.
    
    Here's more info on &quo
  - Congrats Paramount -- First Studio This Year to Cross $1B Mark!
    07/06/11
    
    Paramount has confirmed that it has crossed the magical $1 billion mark at the domestic box office for the year. And the studio has been the first to cross the $1 billion mark for five years in a row! According to Deadline, from January 3rd to July 4th, the studio's overall domest
  - Did Michael Bay Plagiarize Himself?
    07/05/11
    
    Thanks to our friends at Autoblog, it seems that Michael Bay copied his own "The Island" for his latest hit, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon."
    
    The editing is suspiciously similar, don't you think?
  - All Hail "Transformers: Dark of the Moon!"
    07/05/11
    
    As predicted, Optimus Prime and Megatron ruled our Independence Day weekend! "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" took the No. 1 spot despite critical drubbing. ("Transformers: Dark of the Moon" movie review)
    
    The Michael Bay extravaganza took in $97.5 millio
  - Watch My "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Movie Review! Oh, and Have an Explosive 4th of July Weekend!
    07/01/11
    
    To read my "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" movie review, click here.
    
    Here's more info on the film from Yahoo:
    
    Genres:
    
    Action/Adventure, Science Fiction, Adaptation and Sequel
    
    In Theaters:
    
    June 29th, 2011 (wide)
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  - Bruce Wayne Confronting Selina Kyle! "Dark Knight Rises" Shoot Captured by Fan Video!
    07/01/11
    
    I don't know about you, but my appetite is strong for anything "Dark Knight" especially, for anything Christopher Nolan is doing! So I was happy to see the clip below via The Huffington Post captured by a fan while the "Dark Knight Rises" crew was shooting in Wo
  - Hurray! We'll Get to See "Thor 2!"
    07/01/11
    
    Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures are teaming up for the "Thor" sequel, and the house of Mouse has set its release on July 26, 2013!
    
    YAY!
    
    I love "Thor," it is certainly one of the brightest spots this summer! ("Thor" movie revi
  - A Shortened Title for Martin Scorsese's "Hugo Cabret?"
    07/01/11
    
    Martin Scorsese's "Hugo Cabret" is now going to be called simply..."Hugo." So long Cabret!
    
    Variety's Jeff Sneider tweeted that:
    
    Did anyone else notice in my GK Films/OUTBACK story that Martin Scorsese's next seems to have been ret
  - Is "The Wolverine" Shooting in October? Hugh Jackman Says Yes!
    07/01/11
    
    Once upon a time, Darren Aronofsky was attached to direct "The Wolverine." Then, he left abruptly saying the planned location shoot in Japan was the problem. It's just too arduous for Mr. Darren. Then, earlier this month, James Mangold ("3:10 to Yuma," let
  - No More "Transformers" for Shia?
    07/01/11
    
    It seems that Sam Witwicky may finally leave his robot days behind. The actor who plays the Autobots' pal, Shia LaBeouf, was heard saying he has nothing more to offer to the "Transformers" franchise.
    
    According to The Huffington Post:
    
    The 26-year-ol
  - Michael Bay's Next Movie! He Wants to Feel "Pain & Gain" for Putting Us Through "Transformers!"
    07/01/11
    
    So "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is lording over our Fourth of July weekend, and it's still up in the air if we get to see "Transformers 4." But now, the director wants to go off course and direct a film that's decidedly very un-"Transformers!"
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