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Summer Movie Recap (2017 Edition)
It’s hard to believe, but the 2017 summer movie season is already over. It seems just like yesterday we were anxiously awaiting the releases of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Wonder Woman, Dunkirk, War for the Planet of the Apes, and for a small few, possibly even Transformers: The Last Knight. All of those, and so many more, have been released and analyzed, while some have even made their way to...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Wonder Woman Commands Respect
Yet again, a blockbuster that everyone predicts will champion the weekend comes in and does just that as Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot, easily assumed the top spot at the box office this weekend. Amassing an impressive $100.5 million, the first solo film story of everyone’s favorite Amazon princess finished well ahead of the pack and set the standard for the rest o...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Pirates 5 Easily Wins Holiday Box Office
As pretty much everyone expected, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales planted the Jolly Roger atop the box office and took no prisoners, bringing in $62.2 million over the holiday weekend (not including the actual holiday of course). The fifth film in the Pirates series easily bested second-place finisher Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 while also bringing in an estimated $208.4 milli...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Latest Alien Film Takes Top Spot from Guardians
Alien: Covenant barely got past Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 to lay claim the number one spot at the box office for at least one weekend. The latest installment in the long-running Alien franchise brought in $36 million, which was just a bit over the week three total for Guardians of $35.1 million. Coming in at number three was the new romantic drama Everything, Everything, which made $12 milli...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Guardians Sequel Dominates for Second Week
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 dominated the box office for a second consecutive week, bringing in an impressive $63 million, which was ultimately $45 million more than second-place finisher Snatched. This week’s haul brings Guardians two-week total to over $246 million. With $17.5 million, the Amy Schumer/Goldie Hawn vehicle, Snatched, performed admirably against the Marvel juggernaut. Guy Ritchi...[Read More]
The Preview Reel: Will King Arthur Get Snatched?
Welcome to the “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide-release movies. Marvel started the summer with a huge bang (as it does every summer) with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, this weekend looks to be much calmer. Guardians looks to dominate the box office again, but two newcomers will attempt to take on mighty Marvel. Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword will t...[Read More]