the buzz log
Buzz Multiplex Charts: No Substitute for Paranormal Fame
There is warm, but not intense, interest in this weekend's releases, a mix of musical gumption sprinkled into horror. Still, expect a reasonably healthy weekend outing.
Top Four Movies of the Week, as ranked by Yahoo! searches
1 (tie). "Paranormal Activity" (R, limited release). The documentary-syle freak-out (up 473%) has been traveling the festival circuit for a couple years, accounting for its early buzz.
1 (tie). "Fame" (PG). The feel-good musical really pulls in the 17-and under female crowd. Standout stars already being checked out: Naturi Naughton and Kherington Payne.
2. "Capitalism: A Love Story" (R, limited release). The portly Michael Moore is back, and these days the target of his abuse—economic mayhem—may find little disagreement. Pulling in searches from teens on up, but leaning 65% male.
3. "Pandorum" (R). Throw a bunch of Rip Van Winkles into deep space, and have them wake and find they are not alone. That's enough of a premise to get the guys 13-44 lining up... plus the promise of action with the casting of a champion kickboxer.
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