Final Oscar Predictions- Is This Season Even Worth Predicting?

Well, we've just about made it through what has been the least pleasant Oscar season of the decade, perhaps even the century. Normally, this is a very exciting time, waiting to see the season reach its apex and find out who and what wins. This year, however, it seems like a chore. Partly because the … Continue reading Final Oscar Predictions- Is This Season Even Worth Predicting? →

2019 Box Office Preview

Following the massive 2018, it's time to take a look at what 2019 has in store. Yes, we did just start February. But January was so slow with only one major release (Glass) which performed on the low end of predictions, so we really have not missed much. I am going to take a look … Continue reading 2019 Box Office Preview →

Box Office Results: “Glass” Holds Well as New Releases Bomb

M Night Shyamalan's Glass was able to hold better than expected this weekend, while Serenity and The Kid Who Would Be King bombed. Following Tuesday's nominations, several Oscar contenders expanded, but overall it was a slow weekend closing out a slow month. Glass dropped an estimated 53% for $19.0 in its second weekend, bringing it to $73.5m after nine days. … Continue reading Box Office Results: “Glass” Holds Well as New Releases Bomb →

Oscar Nominations: Biggest Snubs and Surprises

They're finally here! While Best Picture was very predictable with its eight nominees, the Academy gave up plenty of surprises and glaring omissions. The full list of nominees can be found here, on the Oscars site. Below are some quick takeaways, pointing out the biggest snubs and surprises. Remember, here a "snub" does not mean a deserving … Continue reading Oscar Nominations: Biggest Snubs and Surprises →

Box Office Results: “Glass” Tops Weekend but Comes Under Expectations

While it was not able to reach expectations, M Night Shyamalan's Glass topped the weekend with an estimated $40.5m, as superheros occupied three of the top five spots. Meanwhile, The Upside had a great hold and anime release Dragon Ball Super: Broly finished in the top five. It seems Glass was really harmed by the negative reviews. Early tracking suggested … Continue reading Box Office Results: “Glass” Tops Weekend but Comes Under Expectations →

Box Office Preview: “Glass” Is 2019’s First Blockbuster

While January is typically a dumping ground for films, M Night Shyamalan had a breakout hit two years ago this month, when Split had a huge $40 million. The director looks to follow up on that success with Glass, the sequel to both Split and 2000's Unbreakable, which opened with $30m nearly nineteen years ago. After the success of … Continue reading Box Office Preview: “Glass” Is 2019’s First Blockbuster →

Box Office Results: “Aquaman” King for Third Weekend

It was another easy win for Aquaman this past weekend, as the film topped Batman v Superman to become the highest grossing DCEU film worldwide. Meanwhile, Sony's Escape Room, the lone new release, overperformed. With $30.5m, Aquaman easily held on to the top spot for the third consecutive weekend. The superhero film has now grossed $260m domestically and is … Continue reading Box Office Results: “Aquaman” King for Third Weekend →

Quick Reactions to the 2019 Golden Globes

And there you have it- the Golden Globe winner are Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book, likely the two worst reviewed films nominated. Overall, the Globes gave out awards as expected, until the big awards, when, in a decision that left everyone surprised, Bohemian Rhapsody took Drama Picture to go along with Drama actor, and Green Book took Comedy Picture in … Continue reading Quick Reactions to the 2019 Golden Globes →