By any reasonable standard, the Jurassic Park franchise should be long extinct by now. After the mixed reactions to Jurassic Park III, the proverbial asteroid appeared to have hit the series. But like Dr. Wu and the fossilized mosquito, Universal has tapped the amber once again to present another terrifying clone to the masses. J.A.... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to the Jurassic age. Last weekend, dinosaurs ruled the earth once again as Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom roared to a vigorous $150 million start, while Incredibles 2 continued its smashing run with a superb $81 million in its sophomore frame. Fallen Kingdom is tracking 28% below the explosive $208 million debut of its... Continue Reading →
It is truly no exaggeration to say that it was an Incredible weekend. Last Friday, the Incredibles sequel opened to a ravenous millennial fan base, not only dominating the record for highest opening for an animated film for all time (previously held by fellow Pixar sequel Finding Dory), but with a $180 million opening, surpassing it... Continue Reading →
After 14 long years, the Incredibles sequel has finally arrived. A large portion of millennials who were growing up during the period the first film was produced have children of their own now, and those fans are sure to tear up the box office this weekend as parents and kids clamor to revisit the quintessential... Continue Reading →
This is it, people: the next great horror film has arrived, and it is without question one of the most terrifying genre pieces you’re bound to see in your lifetime. Industry newcomer Ari Aster thoroughly flabbergasts in his directorial debut with a brutal, torturous hell-ride in the wrappings of a refined dramatic picture. Hereditary taps... Continue Reading →
Like a thief in the night, Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s franchise has crept back into theaters this weekend for a new round of criminal thrills and a fresh multi-million payday. Much of the basic framework remains the same, but times are changing, and our cultural evolution prevails as no more apparent today than in Hollywood. George... Continue Reading →
It’s another off week as far as major blockbusters go, but this Friday the Ocean’s franchise finally returns with its first installment since 2007, the female-led spinoff Ocean’s 8 starring Sandra Bullock as Danny Ocean’s equally devious sister. Last weekend Solo, though number one at the box office, continued its disappointing run with a steep... Continue Reading →
Tired of comics and superheroes? Bummed out by Solo? If so, a pleasant surprise docks into theaters this weekend, the lost-at-sea/romance hybrid Adrift, the latest survival-drama from Baltasar Kormákur. Arriving during the doldrums of summer blockbuster season, Adrift depicts the inspirational true story of a young couple stranded in the middle of the Pacific.... Continue Reading →
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