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BOX OFFICE: The Youtube Business Model takes over — “Backrooms” Blows Up, “Obsession” Booms

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Roger Moore

Legendary screenwriter William Goldman, the guy who scripted “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Princess Bride” and “Misery” and who literally wrote the book on how Hollywood works and what to expect when trying to get a movie made, … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Freddy’s 2” could edge “Zootopia 2,” “Kill Bill” is back in the Top Ten

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Roger Moore

The weekend after Thanksgiving was traditionally a box office breather, with theaters content to feast on all thoseThanksgiving holdovers on the first weekend in December. “Zootopia 2” and “Wicked 2” are doing well, thanks. And that might have been it … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “One Battle” battles to the top, “Gabby’s Dollhouse” moves in next door

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Roger Moore

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is bursting onto screens with a flourish, taking in over $22.4 million on its opening weekend. Early projections were for a $25 million opening, and a $3 million Thursday night pushing the Friday … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Him” Underwhelms, “Big Bold Beautiful” bombs, “Demon Slayer” slays by default

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Roger Moore

Late September turns out to be a pretty bad time to send a football-bashing body horror thriller out into the world. “Him” stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers and Julia Fox, and is wearing the “producd by Jordan Peele” badge of … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Weapons” brandishes another $22, “Nobody 2” scares nobody after another big “Freakier Friday”

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Roger Moore

“Nobody 2” is a classic “more of the same” sequel to an unlikely action hit starring unlikely action hero Bob Odenkirk. Others were more generous reviewing this second helping of a 2021 (right after Covid) hit than I was. The … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Weapons” weaponized, “Freakier Friday” brings in the Jamie Lee/Lindsay Lo loyalists

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Roger Moore

These days, when a horror movie hits, it HITS. “Sinners” and “Final Destination” now have a third over-performing horror blockbuster in their 2025 ranks. “Weapons,” the latest from “Barbarian” actor turned director Zack Cregger, is rolling in good reviews and … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Bad Guys” and “Naked Gun” cops can’t catch “Fantastic Four”

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Roger Moore

A hyped-to-death comedy reboot, a smart horror picture and an animated sequel were no match for Mighty Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” snore, as that comic book reboot managed another $40 million on its second weekend at the box … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: Up, up and A-Waaaaay! “Superman” rolls up $122 million opening

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Roger Moore

Audiences are reminding Hollywood that “In Gunn We Trust,” as James Gunn’s take on DC’s venerable “Superman,” the original superhero, proves to have plenty of gas in the tank. I saw it with a pretty packed crowd for a 2pm … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Dragon” Flies High, “Materialists” cash in, “Stitch” clears the $800 million mark

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Roger Moore

Kids’ entertainment has been king of the box office this summer, as animated franchises turned into CGI assisted “live action” remakes have become the latest “sure thing” in that corner of the marketplace. First it was cell-animated fare of the … Continue reading →

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BOX OFFICE: “Final Destination: Bloodlines” BLOWS UP as Horror Audience Returns, The Weeknd Bombs

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Roger Moore

A sequel/reboot of “Final Destination: Bloodlines” relaunches a 25 year old horror franchise in style. Warner Bros/New Line is looking at an over $40 million opening weekend, based on a robust Thurdsay night ($5.5 million) and hefty Friday ($15.5 million … Continue reading →

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