Film Strip

1) What movies are coming out?

• Scream 4
• Rio

2) What’s tops at the box office?

1. Hop
2. Arthur
3. Hanna
4. Soul Surfer
5. Insidious

3) What DVD/Blu-Ray might be better?

• Scream
• Finding Nemo

4) Wildcard!

• File Your Taxes

So we’ve got some limited choices this weekend with only two new movies coming out. Sure last week’s movies will still be in theaters, and I still wouldn’t mind seeing Hannah and Your Highness, but I’m feeling a little lack-luster about this week.

In Scream 4 and Rio, we have a horror sequel and a non-pixar CG animated film. Those are not good credentials.

Monday we took a look at why no one will go see Scream 4, but Rio is a different story. Sure it could be fun, but I’ll relay something I heard this week in regard to what makes a Pixar movie better than a non-Pixar CG animated movie. Pixar makes movies that are timeless and don’t require A-List stars. Non-Pixar movies go for the latest pop-culture joke and try to force whoever is “hot” into lead roles. There are a ton of other differences, but that’s a good way to put it.

Because this week’s new releases seem weak, I suggest renting better counterparts in either the original Scream or Finding Nemo, a Pixar movie.

If you missed a movie you wanted to see last week, then by all means check one out, but don’t forget that Federal Income Taxes are due in the U.S. this weekend. Due to a D.C. holiday, we have until April 18th, so if you’re still procrastinating, you’d better get on it.