{"id":7085,"date":"2011-06-13T22:44:33","date_gmt":"2011-06-14T02:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mdcthereporter.com\/?p=7085"},"modified":"2016-05-04T22:45:37","modified_gmt":"2016-05-05T02:45:37","slug":"summer-movie-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/summer-movie-guide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Movie Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summer again. As the heat and humidity rise in South Florida, so does the anticipation regarding some of this year\u2019s biggest blockbuster movies. We, at The Reporter, present to you some of 2011\u2019s most highly awaited films and rate them 1-10 on our buzz meter.<\/p>\n<p>For a PDF version of\u00a0<em>The Reporter&#8217;<\/em>s Summer Movie Guide, click\u00a0<a title=\"Summer Movie Preview PDF\" href=\"http:\/\/issuu.com\/the_reporter_mdc\/docs\/the_reporter_issue_14_summermovie\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green Lantern<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Peter Sarsgaard<br \/>\nDirected by Martin Campbell<br \/>\nWarner Bros. Pictures<br \/>\nJune 17<br \/>\nPG13<br \/>\nGreen Lantern\u2014DC Comics rebuttal to Marvel\u2019s Thor, X-Men and Captain America releases\u2014follows test-pilot Hal Jordan (Reynolds) after receiving a super-power granting ring and membership into an intergalactic group of warriors. Jordan becomes involved in a battle to keep peace in the universe, but first he must master his powers with the ring in order to help the extraterrestrial group defeat Parallax, their ultimate nemesis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0A superhero whose power was given to him via some alien ring? Sounds like he was just lucky, nothing special. Seems like DC\u2019s lame attempt at stealing some of the shine from the Marvel trifecta.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Hollywood\u2019s golden boy seems to have done a great job in Green Lantern. DC could make a fantastic comeback, Green Lantern joining the likes of Watchmen in a list of worthwhile summer blockbusters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mr. Popper\u2019s Penguins<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury<br \/>\nDirected by Mark Waters<br \/>\n20th Century Fox<br \/>\nPG<br \/>\nJune 17<br \/>\nLoosely based on the children\u2019s book of the same name. A businessman named Tom Popper (Carrey) loses sight of what\u2019s important in his life until he inherits six Gentoo Penguins, converting his upscale New York City apartment into a snowy paradise. His whole life is turned upside down as he learns from his new-found feathered friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Sadly, Jim Carrey seems to be losing his edge. By settling for the family comedy genre he is committing comedic suicide.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Oh Jim, what have you done? Safe to say Carrey\u2019s taking one for the team and doing this one for the children.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Bad Teacher<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel and Justin Timberlake<br \/>\nDirected by Jake Kasdan<br \/>\nColumbia Pictures<br \/>\nR<br \/>\nJune 24<br \/>\nElizabeth Halsey (Diaz) is a foul-mouthed, drug-using, junior-high teacher who could care less about education. Her goal is to marry her well-to-do fiance\u2019 and settle for a life of pampering. When her sugar daddy breaks the relationship off, she\u2019s goes after a new wealthy male target\u2014her colleague Scott (Timberlake). Problems ensue when she isn\u2019t the only one who has her eyes on the handsome young substitute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0C for effort. Maybe some extra credit will help it out.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Just when you thought Cameron Diaz had hit rock bottom with Green Hornet she pulls off this little number. What happened to her in movies with substance like Being John Malkovich?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Cars 2<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy and Michael Caine<br \/>\nDirected by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis<br \/>\nWalt Disney Pictures<br \/>\nG<br \/>\nJune 24<br \/>\nIn this animated sequel, racing star Lightning McQueen and his vehicular pal Mater hit the road harder than before, taking their talents to global heights in order to compete in the inaugural World Grand Prix. The pair are caught up in a detour that leads through the streets of Japan and Europe after Mater becomes involved in an international espionage mission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Finally got it rolling. \u00a0I love Pixar but I&#8217;d have to say Cars was my least favorite. Hopefully this can bring a tune up to the franchise.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Is there anything Pixar touches that does not turn into cinematic gold? It\u2019s no Toy Story but it\u2019ll do.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon<br \/>\n<\/strong>Starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Tyrese Gibson<br \/>\nDirected by Michael Bay<br \/>\nParamount Pictures<br \/>\nJune 29<br \/>\nPG13<br \/>\nNot much information has been leaked on the newest Micheal Bay blockbuster: Transformers: Dark of the Moon except most of the major characters are set to reprise their roles.The main exception being starlet Megan Fox, who left the franchise amid allegations of an altercation with iconic director Michael Bay. In this third film, the Autobots have learned of a spacecraft stranded on the moon that may provide the key to defeating the rival Decepticons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Dark of the Moon? What kind of name is that? Did Pink Floyd hold a lunar copyright? I doubt this will be any more than meets the eye; huge explosions and high-speed action scenes with little else. =<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0I look forward to the day Michael Bay takes his talents and creates an excellent film. Unfortunately, it won\u2019t be June 29. Another summer blockbuster, another ten dollars poorly spent.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Larry Crowne<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Bryan Cranston<br \/>\nDirected by Tom Hanks<br \/>\nUniversal Pictures<br \/>\nPG-13<br \/>\nJune 1<br \/>\nAcademy Award-winners Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts star in a tale of self improvement. After Larry Crowne (Hanks) loses his long-time job due to his lack of education, he finds himself at wits end. He enrolls in the local community college to try and give his life a jump start, where he becomes involved with speech professor Mercedes Tainot (Roberts).<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m not a fan of rom-coms, but I am a Tom Hanks fan.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Storyline is interesting enough, but this would be a complete miss if it were not in the hands of all-star protagonists.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Monte Carlo<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy<br \/>\nDirected by Thomas Bezucha<br \/>\nColumbia Pictures<br \/>\nPG<br \/>\nJune 1<br \/>\nBased on the book &#8220;Headhunters&#8221; by Jules Bass. A young woman, her best friend, and stepsister take a long-anticipated trip to Paris. While on a tour that fails to meet their expectations, the trio decides to embark out on their own adventure, which leads to one of the girls being mistakenly identified as a British heiress. Before they can correct the mistaken identity crisis, they are taken on an unprecedented vacation to Monte Carlo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Nope.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>This has absolutely no cinematic value. Steer clear.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Horrible Bosses<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis.<br \/>\nDirected by Seth Gordon<br \/>\nNew Line Cinema \/ Warner Bros.<br \/>\nR<br \/>\nJuly 8<br \/>\nThree friends\u2014played by Bateman, Day, and Sudeikis\u2014come to a realization that the main things standing between them and happiness were their bosses\u2014played by Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, and Jennifer Aniston. After a night of drinking with shady ex-con Motherf*****r Jones (Jamie Foxx), the three amigos formulate a plot to kill their tormentors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0This could be very good. The preview shows great promise and originality. Expect to LOL.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Aniston and Farrell seem to have stepped up their comedic game. A little bit of substance and a little bit of comedy go a long way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Zoo Keeper<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb<br \/>\nDirected by Frank Coraci<br \/>\nColumbia Pictures<br \/>\nPG<br \/>\nJuly 8<br \/>\nA zookeeper, Griffin Keyes (James), who already lost his chances with one prospective bride over her dissatisfaction with his profession, decides that the best way to find his dream girl is to leave the zoo he loves to pursue a more lucrative career. The animals of the zoo however, do not want to lose their beloved zookeeper. In an effort to keep Keyes around they decide to reveal their big secret\u2014they can speak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Paging Dr. Dolittle. Code Blue.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Folks, Kevin James may very well be committing career suicide before our very eyes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Ralph Fiennes<br \/>\nDirected by David Yates<br \/>\nWarner Bros. Pictures<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nJuly 15<br \/>\nThe grand farewell to the epic Harry Potter series. The finale will wrap up the adventures of Harry Potter (Radcliffe), Ron Weasley (Grint), and Hermione Granger (Watson) as they proceed on their mission to search for the final horcruxes in order destroy the evil Lord Voldemort (Fiennes). Readers of the book are already sure to know the storyline, but for average moviegoers this will bring a conclusion to the Harry Potter saga. Part 2 promises to offer more action as the final battle between good and evil ensues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0After watching the whole series in two days a while back, I became quite the Harry Pothead. And since I haven\u2019t read the books, the plot will be a surprise to me. I can hardly wait until the screening.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0David Yates hit the nail on the coffin with this one. Stellar cast, superb effects, magnificent storyline. Prepare to see box office records smashed with this easily being the # 1 summer blockbuster.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Winnie The Pooh<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson and John Cleese<br \/>\nDirected by Stephen J. Anderson and Don Hall<br \/>\nWalt Disney Pictures<br \/>\nPG<br \/>\nJuly 15<br \/>\nStephen J. Anderson, director of The Emperor\u2019s New Groove and Tarzan, takes on another childhood classic. With humorous wit and an adorable accent, Winnie The Pooh starts off very much the same as it always has; Pooh\u2019s quest for honey. Nevertheless, things turn sour when Pooh misinterprets a note left by beloved pal Christopher Robin. Fearing the worst for his bestfriend\u2019s supposed capture by a man named \u201cBackson\u201d, Pooh gathers the gang for a search party. With a lovable familiar story and a director known for delivering, one can only expect great results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0I expect explosive action, steamy love scenes, gruesome gore, and plenty of honey in this one. Okay; maybe just honey.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0A stroll down memory lane does the soul more than good. We could all take a page from Winnie the Pooh, or perhaps just a spoonful of sweetness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Captain America: The First Avenger<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Chris Evans, Stanley Tucci, Hugo Weaving and Tommy Lee Jones.<br \/>\nDirected by Joe Johnston<br \/>\nParamount Pictures<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nRelease Date: July 22<br \/>\nAs the name implies, this movie tells the back-story of how the first member of the comic-book hero group The Avengers came to be. Starting in the World War II era the film follows the story of the patriotic Steve Rogers (Evans). After being regarded as unfit for enlistment in the US Army, Rogers signs up for a top-secret program designed to create a super soldier. The result is Captain America, who wages war against nemesis The Red Skull and all of America\u2019s enemies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m not the biggest fan of comic book movies. And nothing can top my all-time favorite \u201cpatriotic\u201d movie Team America. Freedom isn\u2019t free, but I\u2019ll wait until this movie is before I see it.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0NEXT! Not a fan of Captain America or Chris Evan\u2019s poor acting skills. This might be the worst comic book movie thus far. The only reason to see this is for the always exceptional Stanley Tucci.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Friends with Benefits<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake and Patricia Clarkson<br \/>\nDirected by Will Gluck<br \/>\nScreen Gems<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nJuly 22<br \/>\nAfter going through terrible break-ups, good friends Jamie (Kunis) and Dylan (Timberlake) decide to have casual sex without the emotional ties a relationship strings along. In true romantic comedy fashion, our protagonist\u2019s lives become slowly intertwined as love seeps its way through their friendship barriers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Another rom-com, this one doesn&#8217;t look half bad though. I might go see it casually, nothing serious.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Portman did it better in No Strings Attached. Come on now Mila, be a little bit more original. You can be the swan princess next time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Life in a Day<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Cindy Baer, Moica and Caryn Waechter<br \/>\nDirected by Kevin Macdonald<br \/>\nNational Geographic Films<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nJuly 27 (Theatrical release)<br \/>\nProduced by Ridley Scott, director of Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, Life in a Day is a selective montage of videos shot by filmmakers around the world as a testament to human life on July 24, 2010. Encompassing all the different aspects of life, the beautiful and the daunting, this film has been heralded by film festivals around the world as a must watch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Better than any \u2018reality\u2019 show. Looking forward to a glimpse into life itself.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Premiering in South Florida during the Miami International Film Festival, Life in a Day, is a breath-taking display of the most beautiful aspects of the human condition.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Cowboys &amp; Aliens<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde<br \/>\nDirected by Jon Favreau<br \/>\nUniversal Pictures\/Paramount Pictures<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nJuly 29<br \/>\nBased on the 2006 graphic novel of the same name, Cowboys &amp; Aliens brings an original blend of two major genres\u2014Westerns and science-fiction\u2014to the big screen. \u00a0A man awakens in the desert with a strange device locked to his wrist and no memory of his past. After he returns to town, thus learning that he is a wanted criminal, an alien attack ensues. Past differences must be put aside to combat the greater of two evils and save the town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Bang! Bang! Zap! Zap! Yeehaw!<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0What a horrible title, what a horrible concept. Spielberg needs to return to directing and stop budgeting these type of movies. Can I get an amen?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Crazy, Stupid, Love<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Julianne Moore<br \/>\nDirected by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa<br \/>\nWarner Bros. Pictures<br \/>\nPG13<br \/>\nJuly 29 Cal Weaver (Carrel) leads a seemingly perfect life. He has a good job, a nice house, and a great family. But all that seems to unravel when his wife asks for a divorce after sleeping with someone else. Things seem to take a sharp turn for the better when long time bachelor Jacob Palmer (Gosling) helps Cal steer his life back on track. Clever, stirring, and entertaining, this films promises to deliver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Another chick flick? Steve Carrel is always funny though.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0It is such a relief to see a good romantic comedy bobbing in a sea of summer blockbusters. Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, and Ryan Gosling. Need I say more?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Smurfs<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Neil Patrick Harris, Katy Perry and \u00a0Hank Azaria.<br \/>\nDirected by Raja Gosnell<br \/>\nColumbia Pictures<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nJuly 29<br \/>\nIn an unfortunate chain of magical events the Smurfs are cast out of their village and into the concrete jungle\u2014New York City. With help from human friend Patrick Winslow (Harris), Papa Smurf leads the way as him and his clan try to find their way back home before the evil wizard Gargamel is able to track them down in the big apple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Maybe I&#8217;ll check it out after getting really smurfed up.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0The trailer alone makes me feel terribly blue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Rise of the Planet of the Apes<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow<br \/>\nDirected by Rupert Wyatt<br \/>\n20th Century Fox<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nAugust 5<br \/>\nThis prequel to the popular Planet of the Apes series, set in present day San Francisco, gives rise to the origin of how primates eventually came to conquer the world. Scientist Will Rodman (Franco) conducts an experiment on an ape that goes awry, leading to rapid mutation and increased intelligence that may put the future of mankind in question.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0A fresh start for the franchise seems like a good idea. We finally get to learn how the apes came to rule the world. I\u2019m not exactly going bananas about it, but I\u2019ll check it out.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Why is this movie continuing to be remade? It was bad before, it will be bad now. Can we all agree to leave Darwin within the pages of our biology text books and not our movies?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Change-Up<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds and Olivia Wilde<br \/>\nDirected by David Dobkin<br \/>\nUniversal Pictures<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nAugust 5<br \/>\nFrom the writers that brought us the comedy classic The Hangover, Jason Bateman stars alongside Ryan Reynolds in a feel-good comedy about an unsatisfied father and playboy best-friend, who by chance switch bodies. Taking advantage of the situation, Dave (Bateman) acts as single as ever, mingling effortlessly with beautiful coworker Sabrina (Wilde).<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Another body swap movie? Not too original.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0The classic switch-a-roo! Being as this has been extremely over played throughout the years I would advise against it. However, Bateman and Reynolds may have given the concept new life.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dirty Girl<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Milla Jovovich, Juno Temple and Mary Steenburgen<br \/>\nDirected by Abe Sylvia<br \/>\nThe Weinstein Company<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nSeptember 12 2010 (Theatrical release)<\/p>\n<p>This film, which originally debuted at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, follows the story of Danielle (Temple) who is known around her school as the \u2018dirty girl.\u2019 After her bad behavior gets her kicked out of class and sent to a special program, she is partnered with another outcast by the name of Clarke (Jeremy Dozier). Together they embark on a journey of self-discovery, finding out a little about each other along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0The title sounds interesting.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Journey of self-discovery? The only thing I\u2019ll be discovering in this movie will be the inside of my eyelids.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>30 Minutes Or Less<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride and Nick Swardson<br \/>\nDirected by Ruben Fleischer<br \/>\nColumbia Pictures<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nAugust 12<br \/>\nGoing about his regular pizza delivery routine, Nick (Eisenberg), unluckily stumbles into a trap set up by two wanted criminals. Having a bomb strapped to his chest and warned he only has nine hours to rob a bank, Nick seeks help from ex-bestfriend Chet (Ansari). After an Oscar nominated performance by Eisenberg in his last film, 30 Minutes Or Less guarantees to have audiences howling with laughter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Hope they can deliver some hot comedic deliciousness.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0This looks like a complete hit-or-miss situation. Interesting to see a comedy as Eisenberg\u2019s first choice after being an Oscar nominee. Hmmm&#8230;intriguing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Final Destination 5<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Nicholas D&#8217;Agosto, Emma Bell and Arlen Escarpeta<br \/>\nDirected by Steven Quale<br \/>\nNew Line Cinema<br \/>\nAugust 12<br \/>\nUnexpected survivors of a bridge collapse accident find their lives creeping closer to an end as, one by one, they experience freak accidents concluding in their deaths. They have nothing else to do but band together in an effort to cheat death and take control of their lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Can this be the final Final Destination? Enough is enough.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Let\u2019s get a round of applause going for the creators of this movie. It must be really challenging to continue to come up with creative ways to kill characters off after four successful prequels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Glee Live! 3D!<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Dianna Agron, Lea Michele and Chris Colfer<br \/>\nDirected by Kevin Tancharoen<br \/>\n20th Century Fox<br \/>\nNot yet rated<br \/>\nAugust 12<br \/>\nComprised of concert and behind the scenes footage from the Glee Live! tour, filmed in 3-D . The concept with this film was to give fans the opportunity to witness some of the most memorable moments and performances from the 2011 concert series which featured 14 members from the four-time Golden Globe winning TV show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0I don\u2019t watch the show and I wont watch the movie.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0They are milking your money, gleeks! Stay home and stay tuned.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Help<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer<br \/>\nDirected by Tate Taylor<br \/>\nTouchstone Pictures<br \/>\nPG-13<br \/>\nAugust 12<br \/>\nEugenia \u201cSkeeter\u201d Phelan (Stone) returns from college to find a moral crisis at her doorstep when long time friend Hily Holbrook (Bryce Dallas Howard) introduces a bill to further discriminate the African-American maids in small town Jackson, Mississippi circa 1962. Using her talents as an aspiring author, Skeeter turns a blind eye to racial loyalties in an effort to let the voiceless be heard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MP:<\/strong>\u00a0Not my cup of tea. Bring another, please.<br \/>\n<strong>JM:<\/strong>\u00a0Emma Stone is everywhere lately, and she most definitely does not need any help. A promising film from a promising young actress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summer again. As the heat and humidity rise in South Florida, so does the anticipation regarding some of this year\u2019s biggest blockbuster movies. We, at The Reporter, present to you some of 2011\u2019s most highly awaited films and rate them 1-10 on our buzz meter. 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