Regardless of how awful word of mouth and critic reviews are, horror movies will always do at least modestly well in the month of October. Coupled with only one other major wide release and Universal’s Ouija managed to take first place with an estimated $20 million. The board game adaptation featured an overwhelmingly young, 25-and-under … Continue reading
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Box Office: ‘The Maze Runner’ Dashes to First & Scores a Sequel
In the hit and often miss world of YA adaptations, Fox has itself a hit with The Maze Runner. The sci-fi thriller opened domestically with $32.5 million, bringing its two-week worldwide total to $81.5 million. That total was enough muscle for Fox to greenlight and date a sequel, The Scorch Trails, for a September 18, … Continue reading
My Favorite (and Not So Favorite) Movies of Summer 2014
Mutants, apes and creamy grilled cheese sandwiches are a part of my favorite movies of summer 2014. Mind you I write this recap before seeing Sin City: A Dame to Kill For opening this weekend. Before I get into my favorite films, here are a few I’m am waiting to stream/rent soon: Get On Up, … Continue reading
Box Office: Guardians Win the Weekend
It’s good to be a Guardian. Marvel’s latest blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy blew away August records cashing in $94 million at the domestic box office and more than $160 million worldwide. The film also skewed over 25 and had high appeal for female moveigoers. BoxOfficeMojo reports that exit polling shows 44% of audiences were … Continue reading