February - Dead zone for movies?

Everyone knows that summer belongs to big budget blockbusters and the fall belongs to Oscar bait (films trying really hard for an Academy Award.)

But, what about the winter?

Considering that the first big hit of the season was "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," it means it's hard to find a good movie out there nowadays. The No. 1 movie in America right now is "He's Just Not That Into You." Yeah...

So, in looking at Rotten Tomatoes today to see what is out in theaters and on DVD this week it became a little clearer.

Three wide releases in theaters: "Friday the 13th," "The International" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic." All three are considered "rotten," with favorable percentages under 60 percent. "The International" is very close at 56 percent, with the other two in the 20's.

The releases on DVD aren't fairing any better. "W," "Nights in Rodanthe," "Soul Men" and "Miracle at St. Anna" are all in the "rotten" category as well.

The only "Fresh" release of the week is the Oscar nominated "Frozen River."

One good film to see against seven not so good movies is not a good percentage to have if you are bored.

I guess the morale of the story is to go buy a good book this week.