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Subscriber onlyRecent DVD releases: The Big Year (PG, 100 minutes) — Genial and forgettable, this sort of comedy doesn’t live up to the quirky potential of its “dream team” (Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black) or the genuinely interesting characters of Mark Obmascik’s book about competitive birding that inspired it. But at least it’s sweet, heartful and remarkably free of cynicism. Grade: 83 Drive (R, 100 minutes) — Continue reading...

By Philip Martin Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 3:59 a.m.

BOX OFFICE

Subscriber onlyThe top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com. Continue reading...

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 3:56 a.m.

MOVIE REVIEW: Chronicle

LITTLE ROCK — Teenagers acquire super powers and, being teenagers, videotape themselves as they learn what they can do in Chronicle, an entertaining comic-book movie without the comic book. Continue reading...

By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 3:05 a.m.

Revisiting early Kubrick works a joy

LITTLE ROCK — In 1957 when Paths of Glory, the ferociously anti-war film based on an actual incident — the execution for cowardice of innocent French soldiers during World War I — opened, the film’s star, Kirk Douglas, was widely perceived as its architect, much in the same manner as Brad Pitt is seen as the lead creative intelligence behind Moneyball. Continue reading...

By Philip Martin Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 3:03 a.m.

The Grey rakes in greenbacks

LOS ANGELES — With an estimated $19.6 million opening weekend under his belt, Liam Neeson has secured his status as the thinking man’s action star. Continue reading...

By LOS ANGELES TIMES Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 3:01 a.m.

MOVIE REVIEW: The Woman in Black

LITTLE ROCK — Daniel Radcliffe acquits himself reasonably well in his first adult big-screen role, a man haunted by The Woman in Black. Continue reading...

By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:59 a.m.

Screen gems

LITTLE ROCK — Last week the 2012 Oscar nominees were announced, and, as usual, many of us were shocked and nonplussed. Continue reading...

By LEVI AGEE SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:58 a.m.

Film clips

LITTLE ROCK — At area theaters 77 ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS — CHIPWRECKED, G Dave (Jason Lee), the Chipmunks and the Chipettes, on a luxury cruise, wind up on an uncharted island which, of course, may not be as deserted as it seems. Animated and live action. (87 minutes) Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:57 a.m.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

LITTLE ROCK — (opening dates are tentative) Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, PG In this “follow-up ” (guess we can’t call ’em “sequels” anymore) to 2008’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, Dwayne Johnson (playing the new stepfather of a 17-year-old portrayed by Josh Hutcherson) and a helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman) and his “beautiful, strong-willed daughter” (Vanessa Hudgens) set out to find the title island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before the island sinks into the sea. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:52 a.m.

PREVIEWS

LITTLE ROCK — New this week Big Miracle 86 PG A small-town reporter (John Krasinski) and a Greenpeace volunteer (Drew Barrymore) forge an unlikely coalition, including Inuit natives, oil companies and Cold-Warring superpowers, to help save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:50 a.m.

HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY

LITTLE ROCK — Happy birthday. You’re not afraid to surrender yourself to admiration, and your enthusiasm attracts new connections and friends. Financial and personal growth opportunities come to you in March. Continue reading...

By HOLIDAY MATHIS Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:48 a.m.

HELPFUL HINTS

LITTLE ROCK — DEAR HELOISE: Here is a fond memory of your mother. I had the very good fortune to live in Hawaii as a child. My father was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base from 1956 to 1960, and we were faithful members of the nearby base chapel. Continue reading...

By HELOISE Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:47 a.m.

ON CHRISTIANITY

LITTLE ROCK — DEAR REV. GRAHAM: When I was younger, I did a lot of bad things, and I’ve never gotten over feeling guilty about them. I’d feel better if I knew God would forgive me, but I can’t see any reason why He should. Can you? — E.M. Continue reading...

By BILLY GRAHAM Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:47 a.m.

Super Quiz: Islands of the Caribbean

LITTLE ROCK — 1. The island’s name is Spanish for ”rich port.” 2. Mount Pelee is an active volcano at the northern end of this island. 3. The Pitons form this island’s most famous landmark. 4. Nassau is on this island. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 2:46 a.m.

MOVIE REVIEW: Whale tale

Big Miracle is an amazingly true story

LITTLE ROCK — The title isn’t an exaggeration. It was something of a Big Miracle, the way the plight of a family of gray whales, stranded under the Alaska ice, captivated the country and forced oil men and environmentalists, natives and Cold War foes to team up back in the waning days of the Reagan administration. Continue reading...

By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 1:22 a.m.

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