new movies in theaters this weekend

Local movie theaters are bound to be packed over the course of the next 4 days as fans take advantage of the Thanksgiving holiday to check out holdovers such as "The Twilight Saga:Breaking Dawn Part Two" and "Skyfall" as well as several new entries. "Life of Pi" offers plenty of action as does "Red Dawn" while "Rise of the Guardians" provides lots

Expect long lines at your local theater this weekend as the highly anticipated final entry in the "Twilight" series, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2" opens. The lines will be even longer than normal as Steven Spielberg's epic historical drama "Lincoln" with Daniel Day-Lewis provides the box office competition. Take a look at the trailers and then pick out a s

We all know 007's name. "Bond, James Bond". We all know he prefers his martini's shaken, not stirred. And we all know that where James Bond goes the movie crowds will follow. Such is the case this weekend when the latest James Bond thriller, "Skyfall" starring Daniel Craig takes over area movie screens. Take a look at the exciting trailer and then the local show times. Read Mor

If you have a fear of flying it might not be the movie to see but otherwise "Flight" starring Denzel Washington promises audiences action and high drama. It opens this weekend alongside of "The Man With the Iron Fists" and the animated "Wreck-It Ralph". Take a look at the trailers, decide what you want to see and then check the show times.

It's always an event when a major star has a new movie in theaters and this weekend it's two time Academy Award actor Tom Hanks with "Cloud Atlas". Other offerings include "Chasing Mavericks" with Gerard Butler, "Silent Hill:Revelation 3-D" and for the "tweeners" "Fun Size". Check out the trailers and show times.

OK, so we aren't talking about spooks at your nearby movie house but rather the newest paranormal film, "Paranormal Activity 4" which opens today. If you prefer drama with your popcorn and Junior Mints there's Tyler Perry's "Alex Cross". Check out the trailers and local show times.

After a rough weekend at the box office last week local theater owners hope to rebound with 2 new features opening this weekend. The kids will look forward to seeing "Finding Nemo-3D" featuring the voices of Albert brooks and Ellen DeGeneres while the grown ups will enjoy squirming through "Resident Evil: Retribution". Take a look at the trailers and then find a convenient show

It's Labor day weekend, not one of the most popular among film studios for movie openings. Nonetheless there are three new features to check out this weekend including the bootlegging saga "Lawless" with Shia LaBeouf and "The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure". A third entry in the box office sweepstakes is horror flick "The Possession". Take a look at the trail

If the paranormal is your thing then "The Apparition" will be the must-see movie to check out this weekend. It is among a trio of new movies opening this weekend at local theaters that includes "Hit and Run", a raunchy road comedy, and "Premium Rush", an action packed look at the harrowing life and times of a bicycle delivery worker in New York City. Check out the tra

With a cast that includes Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Bruce Willis, Jean Claude Van Damme  and Arnold Schwarzenegger how could "The Expendables 2" be anything but a 5-star action movie? It joins several other new movies opening this weekend at local theaters. "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" stars Jennifer Garner, "ParaNorman 3-D" is an animated kids movie and &q

It is the first "Bourne" movie without Matt Damon but fans of the series will probably overlook that with the talented Jeremy Renner taking over as Jason Bourne in "The Bourne Legacy" opening this weekend. If laughs are what you are looking for then "The Campaign" starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis will probably be the better choice. Check out the trailers fo

It is the long awaited return of  "the Caped Crusader", Batman, as "The Dark Knight Rises" hits theaters today. Christian Bale returns as Batman who, after 8 years as a wanted vigilante, comes back to Gotham City to do battle with new villains Catwoman and Bane. Check out the exciting trailer and then the show times at local venues.