Bad Boys for Life is still going strong in its third weekend at the box office. The action-comedy is breathing some much needed fresh air into Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s movie careers. 1917 is also going …
Collin Willis
Collin Willis
Collin is a Media Arts Student at Wichita State University. In addition to his work for MovieBabble, Collin is an avid screenwriter and director of short films.
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Horse Girl is the latest film in the Jeff Baena/Alison Brie collaboration, though it is the first to be co-written by Brie. The pair have clearly found their creative stride together and Horse Girl is further …
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Yes, part two of the acclaimed, award-winning series is here. This time, I’m talking about Count Dooku (Darth Tyranus), the most virtuous man in the galaxy far, far away. Though many Jedi would claim him …
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Star Wars is a messy topic of discussion these days. I’m not here to discuss its merits (The Last Jedi), nor its faults (The Rise of Skywalker). I’m here to discuss one thing and one thing …
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Underwater, starring Kristen Stewart and a handful of “oh I’ve seen them in something“‘s isn’t a groundbreaking film. The inspirations it draws from Alien and a slew of other creature features are easy to spot. Originality …
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1917 has stormed the box office to critical and audience praise. With little in the way of competition coming soon, it’s sure to have solid box office legs. It’s followed by The Rise of Skywalker which is …
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is still going strong in its third weekend at the box office, though still below its predecessor’s gross. It’s followed by Jumanji: The Next Level in its fourth weekend. Little …
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The 2010s were a crazily chaotic and rewarding decade in film. While Disney is the clear winner with its launch of the largest franchise of all time among its other tentpoles, it is not the …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Falls Short of ‘The Last Jedi’ While ‘Cats’ is F’ing WEIRD
After months of discourse and anticipation, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is here to cause much more discourse and anticipation. The film is proving to be just as divisive as Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi, though …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Rumbles Through the Box Office, ‘Frozen II’ Crosses $1 Billion, and ‘Richard Jewell’ Bombs
Jumanji: The Next Level is flying off the goodwill of its predecessor. With a strong $60 million dollar debut, will The Next Level also have the legs of its predecessor? Frozen II also made substantial gains this weekend …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
Thanksgiving Boosts ‘Frozen II’, Gives ‘Knives Out’ a Smashing Debut, and Helps ‘Queen and Slim’ Find Its Audience
The Thanksgiving weekend is one of the box office’s longest and most profitable. In its second week, Frozen II is earning incredible numbers and zeroes in on a $1 billion gross. Aided by a few …
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Walt Disney detested the idea of sequels. This is why, despite their profitability, there were no official Disney animated sequels produced until after his death. But even after his death, sequels weren’t something that Disney …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Frozen II’ Smashes Records and Tom Hanks Charms in ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’
Six years after the original, Frozen II has arrived onto the scene to great success. The film boasts the largest opening weekend ever for an animated film. With over $350 million dollars worldwide, Frozen II is well on …
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Back to the Future Part II is iconic, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a good movie. While it’s flashy visuals and its satirization of America’s future are fun, the movie itself is a mess. …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Races to First, ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Feels Dated, ‘The Good Liar’ Confuses, and Disney Takes a Victory Lap
Ford v Ferrari has surpassed expectations with an impressive $30 million+ haul over the weekend. However, it remains to be seen if the film has what it takes to outrace its budget. Ford v Ferrari is joined in …
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I am well aware that The Good Liar is “an old person movie”. However, at the ripe 22 years of age, I couldn’t have been more excited about it. There was just something about the trailer and …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Midway’ Outperforms, ‘Doctor Sleep’ Tanks, Plus: What Can We Expect from the Rest of November?
In a surprising twist at the box office, Midway outgrosses Doctor Sleep in their inaugural weekends. However, the top four performing films are locked in a tight race. Alongside these two films, Playing with Fire and Last Christmas opened to respectable …
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What are movies? What makes one movie “cinema” and another a “theme park ride”? These clickbait questions have been on everyone’s mind lately. Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola have been asked to comment on …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Condemns the Franchise to an Even Darker Fate. Plus: October Winners and Losers!
Terminator: Dark Fate has come hot on the heels of Terminator: Genisys to even bleaker returns. The Arnold Schwarzenegger-driven project once again fails to live up to its former glory. Could this be the last we’ll see …
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The Current War is actually the Director’s Cut of the initial film. The initial film, by most accounts, was a mess. Being distributed by The Weinstein Company, director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon was forced to release the …
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Zombieland helped extend the zombie-boom of the late 2000s, but Zombieland: Double Tap comes long after the boom has crashed and burned. Ten years out from the original, the sequel has a lot to live up to. …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ and ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ are Headliners in a Crowded Weekend
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, the sequel nobody asked for (seriously) is struggling in its domestic debut. However, the film is kept afloat by its strong overseas numbers. Joker continues to hold strong in the number two spot, …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Joker’ Continues to Soar, ‘The Addams Family’ Scares Up a Profit, and ‘Gemini Man’ Flounders Against its Massive Budget
It’s another stellar weekend at the box office for Joker as it continues to open overseas and rake in profits. The latest DC film has Justice League’s worldwide gross well within its sights. It’s followed by The Addams Family (*snap*, …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Joker’ Ignites Debate (and Box Office Success) as Martin Scorsese Upsets an Entire Fandom
After months of anticipation and controversy, Joker is released to the public. The Joaquin Phoenix-led superhero drama is shattering expectations and fanboys alike. Following it from a long way off is Abominable in the number two spot. Downton Abbey continues …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Abominable’ Melts and ‘Joker’ Continues to Cause Controversy Before its Release
DreamWorks continues the late-September tradition of lackluster animated films with Abominable. While it leads the weekend, it fails to take in anything close to its budget. Downton Abbey, on the other hand, continues to rake in profits with …
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The Shawshank Redemption turns 25 this week. Other than the current age of its actors, the film doesn’t show its age. I had the opportunity to revisit it on the big screen for its quarter-century anniversary. …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Hustlers’ Scores Big, ‘The Goldfinch’ Flounders, and TIFF Previews This Fall’s Best (The MovieBabble Podcast Ep. 36)
It Chapter Two continues to sink its teeth into the box office with an impressive $40 million second week. It‘s lead isn’t tremendous, however, as Hustlers opens to an unexpectedly high $33 million haul. The …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘It Chapter Two’ Floats Past $90 Million While the Venice Film Festival Confuses Us All (The MovieBabble Podcast Ep. 35)
It Chapter Two proves that Pennywise still has some spooks left in him. The sequel to 2017’s biggest runaway horror hit, is back, albeit with somewhat smaller returns. As a result, Angel Has Fallen has finally fallen from …
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Tommy Lee Jones put it best (as Agent Kay) when he said that “People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it.“. While being a fan of a particular franchise or series is fun, …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
Labor Day Weekend, Summer Rundown Special (The MovieBabble Podcast Ep. 34)
Labor Day Weekend is always a sleepy time at the box office. As the summer closes out, studios are reluctant to release anything but duds. So, there really isn’t much to talk about in regards …