The Trades is an entertainment based web site with an extensive movie box office database, movie reviews, screen counts, and analysis. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paulette Suhr http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11516 The special effects have improved, but the storyline has taken a turn for the worse.

The special effects have improved, but the storyline has taken a turn for the worse.

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11522 The Buddies are back, and no less than Christmas itself is at stake as they help Puppy Paws (son of Santa Paws) learn the true meaning of Christmas.

The Buddies are back, and no less than Christmas itself is at stake as they help Puppy Paws (son of Santa Paws) learn the true meaning of Christmas.

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11515 The plots may have been thin, but there was a certain charm to the series that saw a number of actors old and new parade across the screen.

The plots may have been thin, but there was a certain charm to the series that saw a number of actors old and new parade across the screen.

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11496 This quartet of teenagers can open doors with the beauty and famous last name of their lead singer, but ultimately the genre diversity they proffer on their debut will have you saying, "Picture me intrigued!"

This quartet of teenagers can open doors with the beauty and famous last name of their lead singer, but ultimately the genre diversity they proffer on their debut will have you saying, "Picture me intrigued!"

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11481 This British throwback artist aims to conquer America in small doses with this respectable effort conjuring a bygone era of doo-wop and soul, though the results tend to be an overproduced mashup of the too-familiar.

This British throwback artist aims to conquer America in small doses with this respectable effort conjuring a bygone era of doo-wop and soul, though the results tend to be an overproduced mashup of the too-familiar.

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paulette Suhr http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11509 Chris Wooding's book-graphic novel hybrid is a work of art, from its shiny three-dimensional cover to the intricate world built within its pages to its twisty yet satisfying conclusion. The last book that left me this giddy for the sequel involved a certain boy wizard...

Chris Wooding's book-graphic novel hybrid is a work of art, from its shiny three-dimensional cover to the intricate world built within its pages to its twisty yet satisfying conclusion. The last book that left me this giddy for the sequel involved a certain boy wizard...

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paulette Suhr http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11504 The latest entry in the disaster porn genre offers boatloads of special effects but few surprises.

The latest entry in the disaster porn genre offers boatloads of special effects but few surprises.

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Alex Keen http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11508 Like him or not, Sacha Baron Cohen has returned with yet another wacky prank-comedy/mockumentary. Will this "Brüno" be as good as "Borat"?

Like him or not, Sacha Baron Cohen has returned with yet another wacky prank-comedy/mockumentary. Will this "Brüno" be as good as "Borat"?

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Robert Bell http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11507 A subtle and contemplative look at the demoralization that Capitalism has created in Modern China

A subtle and contemplative look at the demoralization that Capitalism has created in Modern China

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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 Chelsea Johnson http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11505 This hybrid of a soundtrack features both spoken word and music that embraces the spirit of the film. Less can most certainly be more.

This hybrid of a soundtrack features both spoken word and music that embraces the spirit of the film. Less can most certainly be more.

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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jeff Ritter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11500 Walk the plank and dive into one of the funniest movies of the year.

Walk the plank and dive into one of the funniest movies of the year.

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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11498 It's definitely young Taylor Swift's night at the Country Music Awards with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker as other notable winners.

It's definitely young Taylor Swift's night at the Country Music Awards with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker as other notable winners.

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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11494 The ten-man band continues to reinvent the Christmas music genre, blending traditional reverence and high-spirited good humor with their trademark doo-wop sound for a Christmas cocktail that goes down smooth from start to finish.

The ten-man band continues to reinvent the Christmas music genre, blending traditional reverence and high-spirited good humor with their trademark doo-wop sound for a Christmas cocktail that goes down smooth from start to finish.

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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11492 Lea Thompson plays the frazzled and overworked supermom, Sophie Kelly in this holiday film that borrows rather liberally from previous Christmas-themed chickflick offerings like "It Happened One Christmas," "The Christmas List," and -- perhaps most egregiously -- Nicole Eggert's "Holiday Switch."

Lea Thompson plays the frazzled and overworked supermom, Sophie Kelly in this holiday film that borrows rather liberally from previous Christmas-themed chickflick offerings like "It Happened One Christmas," "The Christmas List," and -- perhaps most egregiously -- Nicole Eggert's "Holiday Switch."

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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11491 Bar none, "Up" is far and away the best thing to come out of the house of Pixar since its inception. I highly recommend this film to adventure fans of all ages.

Bar none, "Up" is far and away the best thing to come out of the house of Pixar since its inception. I highly recommend this film to adventure fans of all ages.

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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11490 Face front, true believers! Ol' Webhead's back with a new collection of animated adventures, featuring new villains and major complications for Peter Parker's love life.

Face front, true believers! Ol' Webhead's back with a new collection of animated adventures, featuring new villains and major complications for Peter Parker's love life.

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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Raul Burriel http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11487 Monsters are real and they live on the other side of our closet door, scaring our kids for the fuel necessary to power Monstropolis.

Monsters are real and they live on the other side of our closet door, scaring our kids for the fuel necessary to power Monstropolis.

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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Troy Riser http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11485 It's Alive... Because It's In The Script

It's Alive... Because It's In The Script

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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Alex Keen http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11486 The gang is back for yet another chapter in the Ice Age series. This time they bring Simon Pegg along for the ride.

The gang is back for yet another chapter in the Ice Age series. This time they bring Simon Pegg along for the ride.

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paulette Suhr http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11483 Question: What do nosebleeds, lightning, a prosthetic foot, a wedding, and the NSA have in common? Answer: Nothing. And that pretty much sums up Richard Kelly's newest film.

Question: What do nosebleeds, lightning, a prosthetic foot, a wedding, and the NSA have in common? Answer: Nothing. And that pretty much sums up Richard Kelly's newest film.

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jeff Ritter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11484 George Clooney, Ewan McGregor and Jeff Bridges triumph in this smart, laugh-out-loud comedy. Surprisingly, the goats win too.

George Clooney, Ewan McGregor and Jeff Bridges triumph in this smart, laugh-out-loud comedy. Surprisingly, the goats win too.

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jeff Ritter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11477 This movie explores the various levels of close encounters, particularly the alien abductions. But it might just be one kind too many.

This movie explores the various levels of close encounters, particularly the alien abductions. But it might just be one kind too many.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11482 There's something wrong with Esther. But you have to wait a long time to find out what it is.

There's something wrong with Esther. But you have to wait a long time to find out what it is.

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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11476 Against a tableu of expansive family niche reality programming, the Duggar Family saga retains its innocence and charm.

Against a tableu of expansive family niche reality programming, the Duggar Family saga retains its innocence and charm.

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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11475 "Mickey's Magical Christmas" brings together several of your favorite characters under one roof -- literally.

"Mickey's Magical Christmas" brings together several of your favorite characters under one roof -- literally.

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11472 Few people remember this short-lived and mostly forgettable incarnation of Superman, but there's some goodness to be seen in this late 80s animated cartoon.

Few people remember this short-lived and mostly forgettable incarnation of Superman, but there's some goodness to be seen in this late 80s animated cartoon.

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11471 She once turned the world on with her smile. But is <i>The Mary Tyler Moore Show</i> still able to turn on DVD viewers?

She once turned the world on with her smile. But is <i>The Mary Tyler Moore Show</i> still able to turn on DVD viewers?

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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11467 A kinder, gentler Batman is the focus of this ongoing team-up series that pairs the Dark Knight with just about anyone from the DC Comics Universe.

A kinder, gentler Batman is the focus of this ongoing team-up series that pairs the Dark Knight with just about anyone from the DC Comics Universe.

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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paulette Suhr http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11454 The ending of this hot-boy demon-slayer novel is a humdinger. But is it worth slogging through the first 280 pages?

The ending of this hot-boy demon-slayer novel is a humdinger. But is it worth slogging through the first 280 pages?

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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11466 Every night, the invasion begins all over again.

Every night, the invasion begins all over again.

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0500 Paul Schultz http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11458 The <i>Hannah Montana</i> co-star's six-song debut EP succeeds on sheer spunk and ought to do as well for her music career as it has for that other girl from the show.

The <i>Hannah Montana</i> co-star's six-song debut EP succeeds on sheer spunk and ought to do as well for her music career as it has for that other girl from the show.

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 R.J. Carter http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=11460 Just say no to this implausible rom com starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

Just say no to this implausible rom com starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

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