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Filmpopper Review: X-Men: First Class

Written on June 2, 2011 – 11:29 am | by Colin |

X-Men: First Class is the latest superhero blockbuster to come out this summer.  This movie hasn’t been receiving as much advertising or hype as others such as Thor, The Green Lantern, or Captain America, BUT, it was my most anticipated superhero film. X-Men: First Class is a prequel to the other X-Men series of years past.  This [...]

Filmpopper Review: Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides

Written on May 19, 2011 – 3:31 am | by Colin |

The swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) returns for the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series.  He is joined by the ferocious Captain Barbosa (Geoffrey Rush) and the mysterious Angelica (Penelope Cruz) in their quest for the unreachable Fountain Of Youth.  Along their way they encounter the famous Black Beard, Zombies, and [...]

2011 Forbes 15 Richest Fictional Characters

Written on April 8, 2011 – 1:50 am | by Seth Quillen |

Forbes has release their 2011 list of wealthiest fictional characters, who have an average net worth of $9.7 billion, up 20% from last year. Add all their fictional fortunes up and you get a whopping $131.6 billion in fake green. In order to qualify for the Fictional 15, the characters must be known for being [...]

THE LIST: Shut Up And Sing Bieber

Written on February 21, 2011 – 5:12 pm | by Kelly |

THE LIST is our weekly commentary on Pop Culture. You do NOT want to end up on THE LIST. It is reserved for people or things that bug us so much we just can’t keep it to ourselves. If you disagree with anything we post feel free to leave a comment telling us why we [...]

THE LIST: The Ricky Gervais Golden Globes “Controversy”

Written on January 24, 2011 – 12:25 am | by Kelly |

Last week we introduced a new weekly feature called THE LIST.  And you do NOT want to end up on THE LIST.  It is reserved for people or things that bug us so much we just can’t keep it to ourselves.  If you disagree with anything we post feel free to leave a comment telling us why we [...]

THE LIST: 3D Overkill

Written on January 17, 2011 – 12:50 am | by Kelly |

We’re introducing a new weekly feature called THE LIST.  And you do NOT want to end up on THE LIST.  It is reserved for people or things that bug us so much we just can’t keep it to ourselves.   If you disagree with anything we post  feel free to leave  a comment telling us why we don’t [...]

The Best and Worst Chick Flicks of 2010 – Part 2

Written on January 13, 2011 – 2:41 am | by Rachygirl |

My basis for these movies are not super deep or profound, much like Chick Flicks themselves, I’m simply stating why these films were either laugh out loud hilarious or why they should be avoided like the plague. See The Best and Worst Chick Flicks of 2010 – Part 1   THE 5 WORST CHICK FLICKS OF 2010 5. [...]

The Best and Worst Chick Flicks of 2010 – Part 1

Written on January 5, 2011 – 10:54 pm | by Kelly |

I was going to do a Top Five Chick Flick list but after extensive viewing I could only come up with three that were worthy. It was definitely slim pickings this year. This is your Best and Worst Chick Flicks of 2010 – Part 1, Rachel will be along shortly with Part 2. Here’s the [...]

Happy One Year Anniversary Filmpopper.com

Written on December 28, 2010 – 8:01 pm | by Seth Quillen |

It was one year ago today that Filmpopper.com was officially born. It started humbly with a little story about Avatar, a giant 3D movie experience. Over the last year we’ve learned a lot and believe me, we are still learning. But, hopefully we’ve given you a couple of stories you’ve enjoyed, along with the occasional clever jab at [...]

An Open Letter To The Future Director of ‘The Hunger Games’

Written on September 2, 2010 – 3:43 pm | by Kelly |

Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay (the third and final installment in The Hunger Games series) came out last week and it’s a huge hit. Hype for the film adaptation is ramping up.  Collins is writing the screenplay herself and Lionsgate is producing. Now it’s time for a director to be chosen.   An Open Letter To The Future [...]

The Best and Worst Fourth Episodes in a Film Franchise

Written on May 27, 2010 – 12:22 am | by Seth Quillen |

So the Shrek franchise has reached its fourth episode, quite a rarity in the movie business. Franchise characters often get played out, become boring and story lines get more ridiculous with each outing past an initial sequel. But on occasion a franchise can manage to keep the crowds excited and returning to the megaplexes time and time again. While Shrek [...]

Filmpopper Chick Flick Review: ‘The Back-up Plan’

Written on May 9, 2010 – 10:05 pm | by Rachygirl |

Here at Film Popper we have decided to dish out a weekly Chick Flick as part of our Film Popper 300 review series.  I Rachel, am the chick.  I review the flicks. On weeks new chick flicks are released I’ll dive in and and give you my certified chick review, on the weeks there aren’t, I’ll visit [...]

The Best Chick Flicks Of The Decade

Written on January 6, 2010 – 12:30 am | by Rachygirl |

The Best Chick Flicks Of The Decade Hundreds of chick flicks passed through during the last decade, each with its own sappy love story and its own happily ever after.  These however are by far the best chick flicks of from 2000 to 2009. Love, comedy and tears fuel them all.  10. Enchanted (2007) Amy [...]

Films-Movies in 2010 That I’m Excited About

Written on January 1, 2010 – 7:58 pm | by Seth Quillen |

I know everyone complains about remakes, revamps and sequels, but the fact is that collectively they are usually the most talked about movies of the year and often times the highest money earners. 2009 was full of remakes and adaptations from television, books and video games and 2010 seems to offer a lot more of [...]