Weekend Box Office January 30th - The Rite, No Strings Attached and The Green Hornet

The first month of 2011 is in the books as far as the weekend box office numbers are concerned. Overall the first month of 2011 brought us some good flicks but we are excited about what the rest of the year has to offer as well. Below are the top performing films for the weekend of January 30th, 2011.

Coming in at the top of the list for this weekend's box office earnings was the Anthony Hopkins thriller The Rite. Hopkins plays the creepy Father Lucas Trevant who travels to Italy to study at an exorcism school. We remember Hopkins best for his gripping role in The Silence of the Lambs and this movie might just match that performance. The Rite made $15 million in its opening weekend which is slightly less than original expectations. The genre might be holding this film back from bigger success but the word of mouth on the movie is also mixed. If you like thrillers with a bit of a horror twist this film might just be for you.

No Strings Attachedcontinues to see some good success as the Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman film held strong in the second box office spot. The romantic comedy, that has plenty of great visual screen candy, was able to add $13.7 million for the weekend to bring the two week domestic earnings total to $39.7 million. The duo of Kutcher and Portman is proving to be a successful one as the film is really hitting it big with the romantic movie going crowds.

The Green Hornethad another great weekend holding the third place spot in their third weekend at the theaters. The action comedy, which was written by and starred Seth Rogen, was happy to add $10.5 million to their domestic bottom line bringing their three week earnings total to $78.8. Look for The Green Hornet to cross over the coveted $100 million mark sometime in mid February.

In opening weekend news The Mechanic earned $11.5 million for the weekend and grabbed the fourth weekend box office spot. The action thriller starring Jason Statham and Ben Foster performed better than the original expectations for the film. The Mechanic, as well as all of the current box office films, should take a bit of a hit next weekend as they will have to compete with the spectacle that is the Super Bowl.

Check out all of the top performing current movies and their earnings for the weekend of January 30th, 2011 below.

# Title weekend

1 The Rite $15,005,000

2 No Strings Attached $13,650,000

3 The Green Hornet $11,500,000

4 The Mechanic $11,500,000

5 The King's Speech $11,102,276

6 True Grit $7,600,000

7 The Dilemma $5,475,925

8 Black Swan $5,100,000

9 The Fighter $4,055,000

10 Yogi Bear $3,165,000

All data provided by BoxOffice.com.

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Rites of Passage - The Green Options

So many important important stages in life have the possibility of being unforgettable and unique while also being kinder to the environment, here are a few rites of passage which each have several greener options to consider.

First Car

No longer must the green car option make you look like your driving your child's electric toy car around. Car manufacturers are finally getting the message for the demand in greener cars; Seat, Smart and Ford all have models out that all have an A grade in co2 emissions while also being more reliable than sluggish electric cars. If money is no option however then why not follow Prince Charles lead and convert an Aston Martin to run on bio-ethanol.

Green Wedding

Nearly everything involved in your big day can be ethical and green; from recycled wedding invites to organic, fair-trade wedding cakes. There are even such things as green wedding dress designers. There are many options available for to you to enjoy your special day without damaging the environment, arriving at your destination on a horse drawn coach is much greener and elegant then arriving in a classic car. How about a local holiday too, sometimes the most beautiful places can be on your doorstep without you even realising it, cutting out a long haul flight will reduce carbon footprint.

Moving house.

Upon choosing a new home, it is a legal requirement for the estate agent to provide a report and rating on the energy efficiency of the property, so make sure to check this out before buying. There are so many options and choices to be made when moving to a new home. There are a few house clearance companies around that are committed to making your move as green as possible. If you are moving in with another person and now have two of any utility, particularly fridges and freezers make sure you dispose of these in the correct way.

Eco Friendly Burial

A rising trend is green burials. It is reported that a cremation uses about 92 cubic metres of natural gas which could be used to heat a home for 12 days, so burial is probably the most environmentally friendly option. In the Western world there are many green options in regards to coffins, the most ecological friendly coffin is one made from recycled newspapers, but there are many other options such as wicker, reed and other biodegradable coffins.

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