The top ten films for the weekend, according to studio estimates compiled by Exhibitor Relations: 1. The Passion of the Christ, $51.4 million; 2. Starsky & Hutch, $29.05 million; 3. Hidalgo, $19.6 million; 4. 50 First Dates, $7.7 million; 5. Twisted, $5 million; 6. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, $4 million; 7. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, $3.2 million; 8. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, $2.85 million; 9. Miracle, $2.6 million; 10. Monster, $2.25 million.

C'mon, fess up -- it was you guys, right?

Go PJ!

C'mon, fess up -- it was you guys, right?

I didn't see RotK or Hidalgo this weekend. I feel like a bad fan. I was busy. I'll go this week, we promises.

I was a bad fan too.

But look! Elijah Wood wants to be stomped on by King Kong.

And LotR inspires people to take-up archery!

I need to see RotK in the theatre again. When will they pull it?

When will they pull it?

Not immediately after winning the Oscar. Besides it's still making money.

It'll probably be gone from the first-run theaters within a month, and then in the bargain theaters until the dvd comes out on 5/25. I just went last Monday, but I'll probably go see it again sometime this week.

but I'll probably go see it again sometime this week.

I am not shocked to hear this.

My goal is an even dozen this time around! I fell apart at my viewing last Monday, so I know it still gets to me, so why not enjoy it on the big screen while I can?

Anyway, there's really nothing good in the cineplex until Eternal Sunshine comes out on the 19th.

Yeah, I need to go again. We saw Miracle last week instead, which, you know, being hockey fans was tantamount to an epic adventure. But I think I'm ready for a good dose of fantasy this week sometime soon.

That's great news about the dvd coming out early. Hope the extended one comes out soon, too. But not too soon, cause it's the Firefly effect, and I don't really want it to be over.