Have you been impressed with blockbuster movies of 2011?  The top 5 are sequels and eight of the Top 10 are part of series.  Many familiar stars like Johnny Depp and Vinn Diesel are leading the way in the Top 10 highest grossing movies of 2011 through mid-July, but where are the original movies and storylines? 

Here the Top 10 Highest Grossing movies of 2011 through mid-July:

Which movie that is scheduled for the 2^nd half of 2011 do think will land on this list?

*stats provided by Box Office Mojo

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Have you eaten too much and maybe even shopped a little more than necessary?  As you scour the malls for the best deals on luxury items, take break and check out this list of the Top 5 movies this Christmas for when you need to escape from reality.  Here are 5 of the top movies this Christmas season:

·        Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

The first installment of the two-film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows follows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) as they search for the pieces of Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) soul that he extracted from his being and hid in obscure locations both far and wide.

·        Tron Legacy

The Master Control Program is booted back up in this revamped Tron continuation that sees the return of original star Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, the brilliant computer programmer whose disappearance leads his son, Sam (Garrett Hedlund), to search for him in and out of the computer world.

·        The Tourist

American tourist Frank (Johnny Depp) meets a mysterious beauty who drags him into a dangerous world of intrigue and espionage while traveling through Europe in director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's paranoid thriller. When Frank met Elise (Angelina Jolie) on the train, he thought it was a chance encounter.

·        The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Upon returning to Narnia to join Prince Caspian for a voyage on the majestic royal vessel known as The Dawn Treader, Lucy, Edmund, and their cousin Eustace encounter merfolk, dragons, dwarves, and a wandering band of lost warriors.

·        Yogi Bear

Hanna-Barbera's beloved picnic-basket-stealing bear makes his big-screen debut in this live-action/animation mix children's flick from Journey to the Center of the Earth director Eric Brevig. The tourists just aren't flocking to Jellystone Park like they used to, and when the budget starts to get tight, Mayor Brown (Andrew Daly) brings down the axe.

So whether you are looking for a sequel, family movie or action and adventure, there will be many movies to choose from this holiday season.

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Which of these Summer Blockbuster Movies will you take your kids to see?  The summer brings the big budget animated features with voices provided by big stars like Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.  So grab your wallet and make sure you check out these family friendly movies for the Summer of 2010:

ü  Toy Story 3 – What happens when Andy goes to college?  Buzz & Woody are about to find out.

ü  The Last Airbender – This live adaptation provides a big screen version of a popular Nickelodeon cartoon series. 

ü  Shrek Forever After -  The fourth installment in the Shrek series.

ü  Despicable Me – Steve Carell plays the aspiring super villain

ü  The Karate Kid – Bringing back the franchise that had everyone enrolling in Karate as a kid

Remakes, sequels and new franchises keep the summer rolling. Which one will be your favorite?

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Why do we like her so much?  She has played all the roles of an outsider – clumsy, dorky, and misunderstood.  All of us have had those moments and that is probably why she is so likeable.  Will Jesse James end up on the list of the Most Annoying People of 2010? Sandra Bullock has to be one of the most beloved Female Celebrity's over the past 20 years.  Here is a list of the movies that made her a fan favorite:

·         Love Potion No.9 (1992) -  Dorky girl becomes the enchanting catch with the potion

·         Speed (1994) – Rocketed to fame as Keanu Reeves co-star

·         Miss Congeniality (2000) – FBI agent turned beauty queen

·         The Proposal (2007) – Plays an executive that needs to marry to become a citizen of the USA

·         The Blind Side (2009) – Won Academy Award for Best Actress

It has been reported that Sandra Bullock’s films have grossed over $3 Billion. Impressive. 

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We are looking to add to the list of the Worst Movies that you still stop to watch (Vote Here).  Jump in the conversation with some that have been added like Transformers 2 to Laura Croft: Tomb Raider.   My personal favorite is Hudson Hawk – I have to stop and watch it every time. At FasList - You can vote and add your selection with ease.  Let’s move on to the 2010 Oscars – Who has your vote for the Best Picture from the list below?

Best Picture
The Hurt Locker                                   Inglourious Basterds
Avatar                                                    Precious
Up in the Air                                          An Education
Up                                                           A Serious Man
District 9                                                 The Blind Side

As always – We have only seen a few of the movies on the list.  Funny how it works that way. 

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Time has posted its List of top movies of 2009 and The Princess and the Frog tops the list with Up, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Hurt Locker and Up in the Air finish out the list.  When you step up to buy that DVD of your top movies – Here is list of Best & Top Ranked LCD TV ‘s so you can watch your Blu-Ray DVD with the best picture.

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From “The Hangover” to “Up” – 2009 was a fairly good year for movies.  USA Today has just posted their list of Top 10 Films of 2009 and they have a pretty good list – some are a little artsy but are still good.  The team over at FasList is a little more “low brow”.  We like artsy along with just a touch of raunchy.  So take a look at our list of The Best & Top Ranked Movies of 2009 and see what you think.  Did you see a movie that needs to be on the list?  Let the ListNinja know what is missing.

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Some of the best movies cost the least to make but this list of the 10 Most Expensive Movies to Make does have some very entertaining films ranging from Pirates of the Caribbean at $300 Million to Spider Man 2 that only cost $200 Million to make.   Take a look, it is an interesting list.  Are you a movie buff? Start a blog and share your thoughts.  Here is a list of the Top Free Blog Sites so that you can have your own space to share your thoughts and such.  Blogger & Wordpress are the most popular but Squidoo is a FasList favorite. 

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Over 60% of weight gain occurs during the holiday season.  Excuse me; please pass the sweet potato casserole. While some just go for it, we recommend you go for it with a plan.  Eat everything you want, just not a lot of it.  Here are 6 Tips for Eating Better during the holidays. And while you are eating better and keeping the weight off, here are a few of the Best & Top Ranked Christmas Movies for you to enjoy.  Grab a slice (small slice) of Grandma’s pie and enjoy Christmas with the Griswolds.

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