It is common to argue that there is a divide between critics and audiences. Critics prefer arthouse dramas, preferably in black-and-white; audiences like things that go boom. Thanks to countless explosions and few positive reviews, theTransformerssequels became alightningrodforthisargument. Thankfully the answer is that good movies statistically do better at the box office. To incorporate other factors, I developed alinear regression model. RT score) on the other side. Image via Columbia Pictures...

With the release (and subsequent smashing success) ofThe Avengers, Marvel Studios completed aPhase Onea of their feature film slate.A While the entirety of Phase Two has yet to be mapped out, we know that it definitely includes the in-productionIron Man 3, and the soon-to-begin-productionThor 2andCaptain America 2.A Marvel presidentKevin Feigerecently revealed that there aretwo unannounced films currently in developmentat the studio.AThe Avengers 2is a forgone conclusion, but weave heard rumblings of a number of other films that may or may not be close to the finish line in the development process....

He directedLawrence of ArabiaandBridge on the River Kwai. The films areIn Which We Serve,This Happy Breed,Blithe SpiritandBrief Encounter. And our review of the Blu-ray set of David Lean Directs Noel Coward follows after the jump. In Which We Serve was David Leans directorial debut, and a credit he shared with Coward. The film follows the ship the HMS Torrin as it goes into battle and gets sunk. It then cuts to the lives of its crew....

Still in need of the discipline to best utilize his gifts, S.H.I.E.L.D. Up until this point, there have certainly been individuals that have been involved. Every generation has their favorite Spider-Man television show. But, the bottom line is that those shows were not Marvel for Marvel. We really do want to have more of that synergy out there, in the marketplace. Theres something unique about the way the story is presented....

And then there are the classics that everyones heard of. In this case itsLuis BunuelsBelle de Jour, which starsCatherine Deneuveas a wife who fantasizes about being a prostitute. Both are on Blu-ray and our reviews follow after the jump. She wakes up in bed with her husband and is frustrated that it was only a dream. But Severine is the one who can handle some of the more odd requests....

Eventually, society will accept that people saying dirty words won’t be the downfall of Western civilization. Over the past few decades, words that weren’t permissible on television have become commonplace. Lauren (Lauren Miller) is looking for a place to stay after breaking up with her boyfriend. Katie (Ari Graynor) is looking for a roommate after her apartment is no longer rent-controlled. For a Good Time, Call…feels like a 90-minute pilot for a 30-minute sitcom....

Cliff Martinezended up as the chief author of the great score that propelledDrive. Jewel later revealed that he had created an entire score forDrivethat was not used. There are no hard feelings with directorNicolas Winding Refn, though. Hit the jump to listen. Streamed on Jewel’sSound Cloud[viaThe Playlist] Disc 1 Disc 2 1. A Sort Of Homecoming11. An Eye For An Eye13. The Point Of No Return14. Echoes Of The Mind18....

The Criterion Collection has some of the most anal-retentive fans in the history of collecting. So I wonder how fans might stock3 WomenandThe Four Feathers. However you file them both are now out on Blu-ray and our reviews follow after the jump. Like Hawk,s he spent his career jumping all over the map of genre films. When Millie’s roommate moves out, Pinky takes the opportunity to get even closer to her idol....

Criterion most recent output is a treasure trove for fans of films and the collection. All are presented in pristine condition by the Criterion collection on Blu-ray. Check out our reviews ofCarlos,HarakiriandKuronekoafter the jump. He feels successful and the film sets up the terms of that success. Shortly thereafter he wanders around his apartment naked. Assayas uses sexuality and the times to define the character. He hops from woman to woman as his rise in infamy begins....

Jean Cocteau and Jean Vigo are two of the great towers of French cinema. Pre-New Wave, the two inspired filmmakers like Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard with their different approaches. Our review ofThe Complete Jean VigoandOrpheuson Blu-ray follow after the jump. Jean Cocteaus film career is practically defined by two works:Beauty and theBeastandOrpheus. Cocteau as a filmmaker has these high points, but his body of work is uneven as a filmmaker....

My review of the Blu-ray after the jump: Brazil began almost as a joke for Gilliam. Years passed and several writers worked on the script, including award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard. Gilliams satire is acidic and his vision of crushed fantasies is harsh, but thats what makesBrazilspecial. The film is as dark and deep as Orwell and as funny and exuberant as Python. Theres nothing else quite like it and few other cinematic dystopias hold a candle to this one....

They said, Pull it off. How did this thing air? Get rid of it. I think it only aired once. It was called Heartbreakers Beach Party, and it was so much fun. It was great to come back and do it again. Image via PBS Its like three-dimensional journalism. I just am so happy to finally havePearl Jam Twentydone because there was so much to draw from. CROWE: Well, I would say go to Charlie Cross writing about Nirvana....

Our review of Naked on Blu-ray follows after the jump. But due to Sophie’s clingy nature, Johnny leaves the house to walk around London. But as nice as Johnny tries to be, a communication breakdown leads to her kicking him out. Hollywood was impressed with Thewlis. The project was also a transition point for Leigh. The Criterion Collection presentsNakedon Blu-ray widescreen (1.85:1) with DTS-HD 2.0 surround. Image via Criterion Collection...