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 →

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 →

Golden Globes Preview

Tonight at 8 PM ET we have our first major televised awards show of the year, the Golden Globes. While the Globes are not the best predictors of the Oscars (they tend to favor big stars and popular movies, and with less than 100 voters, upsets happen easily), being the second largest awards ceremony of … Continue reading Golden Globes Preview →

PGA Announces Nominations, May Be Previewing Most Populist Oscar Lineup in Decades

Earlier today, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced their nominations for Outstanding films this year. The PGA does like to honor financial successes as the guild, consisting of producers, understand and admire the hard work required in making high quality, accessible, and successful films. This year, however, they went all-in on popular films. Just … Continue reading PGA Announces Nominations, May Be Previewing Most Populist Oscar Lineup in Decades →

Academy Unveils Shortlists for Nine Categories

The Oscars are trying something a little different this year: they are unveiling all nine shortlists simultaneous, as opposed to staggering them as they traditionally have done. On Monday, the shortlists for nine categories were unveiled. Several of these categories (visual effects, make up) will have "bake offs" which will give the potential nominees the … Continue reading Academy Unveils Shortlists for Nine Categories →

Box Office Results: “Spider-Man” Swings to Animated December Opening Record, “Mule” Moves $17m, “Mortal Engines” Can’t Start

An animated film topped the box office for the fifth time in the past sixth weeks, as Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse topped the box office. The Mule had a strong start, while Mortal Engines is one of the biggest disasters of the year. With a $35.3m opening, Spiderverse narrowly tops 2016's Sing's $35.2m (technically part of a five day opening) for … Continue reading Box Office Results: “Spider-Man” Swings to Animated December Opening Record, “Mule” Moves $17m, “Mortal Engines” Can’t Start →

Box Office Preview: “Spider-Man” and Clint Eastwood Prepare to Revive the Box Office

[Note: An error with WordPress prevented this from being posted when originally sheduled. This was intended to be published on December 13, 2018.] The past few weekends at the box office have been pretty dull, with Ralph and The Grinch dominating basically by default. Now, we are out of the lull and the next few weeks will … Continue reading Box Office Preview: “Spider-Man” and Clint Eastwood Prepare to Revive the Box Office →

Box Office Results: “Ralph” Narrowly Holds Off “The Grinch” to Win Third Weekend

This weekend was supposed to be an easy win for Ralph Breaks the Internet, but an incredible hold from The Grinch was almost enough for Illumination's film to retake the top spot in its fifth week. But, alas, Ralph was able to win its third weekend in a row, joining Crazy Rich Asians (3 weeks), Avengers: Infinity War (3 weeks) and Black … Continue reading Box Office Results: “Ralph” Narrowly Holds Off “The Grinch” to Win Third Weekend →

Box Office Preview: “Ralph” to Win Third in a Row as Box Office Slows Down

There are no major releases in what is traditionally one of the slowest box office weekends of the year, as most people are too busy gearing up for the Holidays. This leaves the top spot to once again go to Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet, as the top 10 is expected to consist of the exact … Continue reading Box Office Preview: “Ralph” to Win Third in a Row as Box Office Slows Down →

Box Office Preview: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “Creed II” Prepare to Feast Over Holiday

It's Thanksgiving, which only means one thing- big box office results. Well, also people eating turkey and pies, but that's not as important. We're here to talk about the box office. Wide releases are opening on Wednesday to take advantage of the holiday, making this a "five day weekend." Our new openers are Wreck it … Continue reading Box Office Preview: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “Creed II” Prepare to Feast Over Holiday →