Now that a surprisingly decent January is over, we can look forward to February. This is usually the month where we’ll see some surprise hits. In 2016, we had the incredibly successful Deadpool. Last year, we got Get Out, which …
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Maze Runner: The Death Cure Unseats Jumanji for the #1 Spot – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle has become a worldwide hit in recent weeks, showing that word of mouth can propel a movie to great returns. Sadly, all good things come to end as Maze Runner: The Death …
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The Academy released the complete list of nominations for the 90th Academy Awards bright and early this morning, causing many to make their predictions. But, what does the general audience believe? Below are the 2018 …
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Jumanji Threepeats at #1 as 12 Strong and Den of Thieves Overperform – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushAlthough 12 Strong and Den of Thieves proved formidable against the competition this weekend at the box office, Jumanji is still dominating — showing that it is a global force in the entertainment world. Here are the …
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Jumanji Surpasses $500 Million at the Global Box Office – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThe first weekend of 2018 contained one major new release in Insidious: The Last Key. However, it appears that the big winner of the weekend was Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, a holdover from previous weeks that continues …
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January is quite the eclectic month for film. Movies that are pushing for Oscars are expanding out into more territories; studios dump less than stellar final products to factor into first quarter financials; unproven products …
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‘The Last Jedi’ Destroys Everything in its Path…Obviously – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThe Last Jedi premiered this weekend, meaning that every other movie in theaters was relegated to picking up the scraps of cash that the latest Star Wars flick left behind. Some other films continued their impressive run at …
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Louis C.K. has come under fire recently, and for good reason. Allegations surfaced in November that pertained to lewd acts that the comedian committed in the presence of multiple women, causing the production company, The …
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The Disaster Artist Shines as Films Try to Avoid ‘The Last Jedi’ – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThis past weekend was pretty sluggish as only one new film, Just Getting Started, opened in more than 2,000 theaters. As a matter of fact, the only other new release, I, Tonya, premiered in just four films. These …
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A Group of Oscar Contenders Dominate in Limited Release – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushA slow week has led to literally the same top five at the box office this week, leading me with little to talk about. Thor: Ragnarok is still crushing it, Justice League is still disappointing, and Coco remains …
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Crazy, Obviously True Predictions from the Avengers: Infinity War Trailer
by Nick Kushby Nick KushOHH MY GOD YOU GUYS, THE AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR TRAILER IS OUT! MY LIFE HAS MEANING AGAIN! I’VE LOST THE ABILITY TO TYPE IN LOWERCASE LETTERS! QIWGJQERVOEMBWOTNMWROQPQWOREIOXMCOMAEOV!!!! Okay, let’s get serious for a second. We …
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Thanksgiving weekend is normally a pretty hectic time for movie theaters, and this year was no exception. Some movies such as Coco benefitted from the long weekend as many people were off from work. But, other …
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There are certainly fans of Justice League, but it appears that the general consensus is that the film was pretty underwhelming. Earning less than stellar reviews and box office returns, many point to Justice League as another nail …
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Justice League Disappoints in its Debut Weekend – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushMany have been waiting years for a live-action Justice League film. But, although the superhero flick made some cash, it was certainly a letdown from a monetary perspective, allowing other films to thrive and receive …
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A few days ago, Lucasfilm announced they have hired Rian Johnson, director of The Last Jedi, to work on a brand new Star Wars trilogy. This news is what I’ve been wishing Lucasfilm would do for …
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The Art vs. The Artist – What Should We Do About Films that Include Sexual Offenders?
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThe unfortunate of reality of Hollywood is becoming more apparent as more sexual offenders are accused every single day. Men like Louis C.K and Kevin Spacey are just a few of the big names that …
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Murder on the Orient Express and Daddy’s Home 2 Open Strong – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushAlthough Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok still led the way this week, other films like Daddy’s Home 2 and Murder on the Orient Express have much to be excited about after learning of the box office results …
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Although people’s tastes have changed over time, the love for some stories have not. The second weekend in Novemeber of 2017 resurrects another timeless story, Murder on the Orient Express! Kenneth Branagh helms this period …
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Early this week, news broked that Disney and Fox were in initial discussions for Disney to purchase a majority stake of Fox. However, other reports have since broke claiming that talks are “dead.” This purchase …
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After a seven year haitus, Jigsaw has returned to retake the Halloween weekend per tradition. Horror movies always end up performing well around the holiday, but let’s be honest, you probably stayed at home to watch Stranger Things, …
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For decades, marketing costs for Hollywood films have skyrocketed. This thought is pretty clear just from inflation alone, but it also points to a bigger problem in he industry. Now more than ever, studios have …
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Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! Runs Away With the Weekend – Weekly Box Office Report
by Nick Kushby Nick KushThe Halloween season is in full swing, meaning that themed movies like Boo 2! and Happy Death Day are ruling the box office. That being said, there’s always room for films with bloated budgets to once again underperform. …
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Two more films had a wide release this past weekend, headlined by Blumhouse’s Happy Death Day. The box office returns from the past few days were full of surprises, disappointments, and even some shocking developments. Let’s …
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For decades, Jackie Chan has displayed his signature fighting style in a wide variety of American and foreign films. Now, he’s back with a suitably different approach in The Foreigner, a revenge thriller from Martin Campbell, …
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Harvey Weinstein’s Accuser List Continues to Grow – What’s Next for the Film Industry?
by Nick Kushby Nick KushSince the news broke of Harvey Weinstein’s gross mistreatment of woman during his time as the head of The Weinstein Company, the list of names that claim Weinstein to have harassed or assaulted them has …
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Vin Diesel Cast as a Potato in Upcoming Film, Actual Potatoes Claim ‘Humanwashing’
by Nick Kushby Nick KushAnother casting controversy has erupted in Hollywood with Vin Diesel caught right in the middle. The Report The highly anticipated film documenting the rise of The Idaho Potato Commission has finally found an actor for …
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Two new films got wide releases this past weekend. In combination with holdovers of popular films from previous weeks, there was serious contention for the top spot in the September 29th box office. With such …
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After Terminator: Genisys stunk up theaters in 2015, it appears that Paramount is once again looking to create a new series of movies for the franchise. The Report James Cameron and Tim Miller have previously …