Project Mayhemhttp://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/Movies & Film News, Opinion, Reviews and AnalysisenThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:48:57 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noMovies & Film News, Opinion, Reviews and Analysisproject_mayhemhttp://feedburner.google.comAlbum review: Business as usual for Slayer, bringing the violence with new album 'World Painted Blood'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/0zun0HatX8o/album_review_business_as_usual.htmlMusicJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:48:57 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3887836 ]]>Slayer upholds such consistency with its 10th studio album, "World Painted Blood."http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/11/album_review_business_as_usual.htmlMichael Jackson dances to the top of the box office with 'This Is It'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/xsLR8enCGjU/michael_jackson_dances_to_the.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:20 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3864496 ]]>The pre-release hype doesn't quite match the numbers: Michael Jackson docu-concert "This Is it" grossed $21.3 million over the weekend, and $32.5 million in its opening five days.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/11/michael_jackson_dances_to_the.htmlInterested in seeing 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' early?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/_1FN2HtN9R0/interested_in_seeing_the_twili.html603918John Serba | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 30 Oct 2009 11:31:56 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3848127 ]]>You could become an Mlive guest blogger and win two tickets to "New Moon."http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/interested_in_seeing_the_twili.htmlDVD review: 'Battlestar Galactica: The Plan' fails to live up to the series' high standardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/MBUIdammIJU/dvd_review_battlestar_galactic.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 28 Oct 2009 16:35:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3834720 ]]>Science fiction prequel feels like deleted scenes on a DVD.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/dvd_review_battlestar_galactic.htmlSpoiler alert: Check out the original ending of "Paranormal Activity"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/vxR1PlqpETQ/spoiler_alert_check_out_the_or.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 28 Oct 2009 14:28:32 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3834212 ]]>Check out the clip and share your thoughts.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/spoiler_alert_check_out_the_or.html'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' cast tour coming to Chicago on Nov. 10http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/Kyi8oUoyZOM/the_twilight_saga_new_moon_cas.html603918John Serba | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 30 Oct 2009 11:30:25 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3828346 ]]>The publicity tour will still come to Chicago (it's only a three-hour drive from Grand Rapids, you know), but on Nov. 10, not Nov. 6 as previously announced.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/the_twilight_saga_new_moon_cas.html'Paranormal Activity' scares up top spot at the box office, while 'Saw VI' stumbleshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/p5EvDqZFEAY/paranormal_activity_scares_up.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 26 Oct 2009 10:15:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3823593 ]]>Consider the profits maximized: "Paranormal Activity," the cheapie scarefest that cost $11,000 to make, topped the box office this week, earning $22 million, now totaling $62.5 million in ticket sales.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/paranormal_activity_scares_up.htmlUpdate on 50 Cent, Meg Ryan, Forest Whitaker movies shooting soon in Grand Rapidshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/YIVNzq7EMcc/update_on_50_cent_meg_ryan_for.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 23 Oct 2009 19:55:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3810582 ]]>Movies' scheduled start dates have been bumped to later on the calendar.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/update_on_50_cent_meg_ryan_for.html'Forbidden Zone:' A cult classic to be presented in person by director Richard Elfman at Wealthy Theatre Fridayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/J14KH6FK-W4/forbidden_zone_a_cult_classic.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 22 Oct 2009 08:47:45 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3803513 ]]>Richard Elfman will present the newly colorized version of the film Friday night at the Wealthy Theatre, and performing musical bits with Grand Rapids' Super Happy Funtime Burlesque group.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/forbidden_zone_a_cult_classic.htmlWest Michigan production company holding open auditions Saturday for feature film 'The Scrapper'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/bSwysohNmpM/west_michigan_production_compa.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 Oct 2009 09:42:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3798761West Michigan Film Office just passed along this information about a film called "The Scrapper" in need of a cast.
]]>The West Michigan Film Office just passed along this information about a film called "The Scrapper" in need of a cast.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/west_michigan_production_compa.htmlCasting call for extras for Oct. 26 'What's Wrong With Virginia?' shoot in South Havenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/4Z-wOX_JSn8/casting_call_for_extras_for_oc.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 19 Oct 2009 15:52:03 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3790734 ]]>Web site offers chance to apply for spot.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/casting_call_for_extras_for_oc.html'Twilight Saga: New Moon' tickets go on sale at Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids locations Tuesdayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/2ZVjJ9YwV3A/twilight_saga_new_moon_tickets.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 19 Oct 2009 15:49:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3790358 ]]>Grand Rapids-area Celebration Cinema theaters are putting “Twilight Saga: New Moon” tickets on sale Tuesday. http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/twilight_saga_new_moon_tickets.htmlFilm notes: 'Pan's Labyrinth' at Wealthy Theatre, free GVSU documentary screenings, Jack Kerouac filmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/nDSwgf5szko/film_notes_pans_labyrinth_at_w.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 19 Oct 2009 11:44:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3789916 ]]>The Pale Man from “Pan’s Labyrinth.” See "Pan's Labyrinth" on the big screen Thursday If any film deserves the full cinematic visual experience, it's Guillermo del Toro's fantastically haunting "Pan's Labyrinth." It will be presented by Kendall College of Art...http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/film_notes_pans_labyrinth_at_w.html'Where the Wild Things Are,' 'Paranormal Activity' top a scary rumpus of a weekend at the box officehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/WGjWX27PJBs/where_the_wild_things_are_para.htmlJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 19 Oct 2009 10:58:18 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3789676 ]]>Fear is the topic of the week: Are kids afraid of "Wild Things," and will adults keep flocking to "Paranormal Activity"?http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/where_the_wild_things_are_para.html'Apocalypse Now' is No. 1 on CNN's list of 'top 10 movie shoots from hell'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/7P0qip_83NI/apocalypse_now_is_no_1_on_cnns.htmlGrand Rapids - EntertainmentGrand Rapids - Home Page - EntertainmentMLive - MoviesJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 09 Oct 2009 23:44:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3745824 ]]>But that doesn't mean they were awful movies. Read Serba's thoughts.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/apocalypse_now_is_no_1_on_cnns.htmlJennifer Connelly, Ed Harris gut out weather while filming 'What's Wrong with Virginia?' in West Michiganhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/iwwg_-NLeJU/jennifer_connelly_ed_harris_wh.htmlGrand Rapids - EntertainmentGrand Rapids - Home Page - EntertainmentGrand Rapids - Home Page - NewsMLive - MoviesMLive.com - Home Page - EntertainmentMoviesJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 09 Oct 2009 23:41:38 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3745627 ]]>"Hopefully it'll stop raining before it starts snowing," says TicTock Studios president.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/jennifer_connelly_ed_harris_wh.htmlGrand Valley grads debut comedy 'RiffRaff' at UICA this weekendhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/9BGNzGWTd-g/grand_valley_grads_debut_comed.htmlFeaturedGrand Rapids - EntertainmentGrand Rapids - Home Page - EntertainmentMLive - MoviesMoviesJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 08 Oct 2009 09:58:31 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3739568 ]]>Three events tied to the comedy "RiffRaff," from director/writer Justen Naughton and producer John Otterbacher, will take place this weekend at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/grand_valley_grads_debut_comed.htmlPilot for Dove Foundation's movie-review program 'Dove Spotlight' to debut this weekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/gqM4U-Jg678/pilot_for_dove_foundations_mov.htmlFeaturedGrand Rapids - EntertainmentGrand Rapids - Home Page - EntertainmentMLive - MoviesMoviesTVJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 07 Oct 2009 05:45:01 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3734249 ]]>The Grand Rapids-based Dove Foundation is launching its new faith-and-family-oriented movie-review TV show this week.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/pilot_for_dove_foundations_mov.htmlMy 2 Cents: Serba's Sucky Sinema Edition, this Sunday: Tommy Wiseau's 'The Room,' worst-movie-ever candidatehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/9KYbW4ysb2o/my_2_cents_serbas_sucky_sinema.htmlFeaturedGrand Rapids - EntertainmentGrand Rapids - Home Page - EntertainmentMLive - MoviesMoviesJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 05 Oct 2009 09:51:36 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3726642 ]]>I am presenting My 2 Cents: Serba's Sucky Sinema Edition: "The Room" The film, from director/producer/writer/star/etc. Tommy Wiseau, has amassed a cult following for its outright awfulness.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/my_2_cents_serbas_sucky_sinema.html'Zombieland' takes biggest bite out of weekend box office; 'Whip It,' Michael Moore's 'Capitalism: A Love Story' flounderhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/project_mayhem/~3/qi1orBYR9LQ/zombieland_takes_biggest_bite.htmlFeaturedGrand Rapids - EntertainmentGrand Rapids - Home Page - EntertainmentMLive - MoviesMLive.com - Home Page - EntertainmentMoviesJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 05 Oct 2009 09:15:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/projectmayhem//2333.3726547 ]]>The weekend was not kind to movies with Michigan ties.http://blog.mlive.com/projectmayhem/2009/10/zombieland_takes_biggest_bite.htmlnonadult