Box Office History (Week 43, 2026)
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Film Fun Friday #50
Welcome to the our 50th Film Fun Friday post! In celebration of this milestone, I’m introducing a brand new game: Modern Casting Couch. Each game has a different set of rules, so make sure to read up before posting. And always remember to have fun! If you have further suggestions on how we can improve,…
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Feed the Queue #39
Low film on this week’s total, with a sadly low 12 points, The Hasty Heart is not even close to ninth-place finisher Fiddler on the Roof with 19. Just above that is The Curse of the Demon with 21 points and then The Umbrellas of Cherbourg with 22. Another gap separates 7th and 6th with…
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Oscar Profile #31: Clarence Brown
Born May 10, 1890 in Clinton, Massachusetts, Clarence Brown was a used car salesman before starting out in films as an assistant director to Maurice Tourneur in 1915. After a stint as a fighter pilot during World War I, he returned to Hollywood. By 1920 he was receiving co-directing credit with Tournear for The Great…
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This Day in Ocsar History: March 31
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1896: Sarah Y. Mason (84 at death) {Oscar Winner: Adaptation – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1904: Sam Zimbalist (54 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Picture – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1905: Robert Stevenson (81 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Directing – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1907: C. C.…
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Game: Week 13 – 2011 Spring Box Office Predictions
Time for another week of box office predictions. Submit yours below. Don’t remember the rules or need a refresher? Check them out here: Game Rules. Submit the Following for this Week
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Looking at the Weekend: April 1-3, 2011
A trio of strong new releases compete for your dollars this week, each threatening to eat a piece of the pie targeting distinct demos. Families will hit Hop, horror fans will hit Insidious and action romance enthusiasts will hit Source Code. The King’s Speech‘s much-maligned PG-13 version will also be releasing this weekend, replacing all…
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This Day in Oscar History: March 30
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1886: Archie Stout (86 at death) {Oscar Winner: Cinematography (Color) – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1892: Ellsworth Hoagland (80 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Editing – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1894: Ray Cory (73 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1897: Robert Riskin…
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5 Favorites #19: 5 Favorite Non-Nominated Songs
Every week, we’ll pose a new “five favorites” question. You just list your five favorites that fit in that category (preferably in preference order) and you’re welcome to discuss and debate the selections and see just how much you do or do not have in common with others. If you want to take a look…
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The DVD Report #201: Oscar on DVD – 1980
New This Week CLICK HEREfor other new releases this week. It wasn’t until 1990 when critics began to reassess the films of the previous decade that Raging Bull came to be considered the best film of the decade in retrospect. Until then Ordinary People had generally been considered a most deserving Oscar winner and easily…
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This Day in Oscar History: March 29
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1885: Robert J. Kern (87 at death) {Oscar Winner: Editing – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1889: Warner Baxter (62 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1894: Franz Planer (68 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color) – 5 Noms, 0…
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Game: Week 12 – Box Office Predictions: Results & Standings
This week’s new releases did not live up to the title of this week’s box office champion. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to submit your predictions for Week 13. Original rules can be found here: Game Rules. #1 Film at the U.S. weekend box office Correct Response: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,…
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Review: Sucker Punch (2011)
Sucker Punch Rating Director Zack Snyder Screenplay Zack Snyder, Steve Shibuya Length 110 min. Starring Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac, Jon Hamm, Scott Glenn, Richard Cetrone, Gerard Plunkett MPAA Rating PG-13 for thematic material involving sexuality, violence and combat sequences, and for language
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Review: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (1966)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Rating Director Sergio Leone Screenplay Age & Scarpelli, Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Leone Length 161 min. Starring Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef MPAA Rating Approved (original); M (re-rated, 1969); R (re-rated, 1989)
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The Morning After: March 28, 2011
I still haven’t gotten entirely caught up yet, but every other weekend is rough for me to get things done, so hopefully, reviews for Dog Day Afternoon and The Hustler will be done next weekend. Until then, enjoy my takes on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Sucker Punch, Bones season 1, Greek season…
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