Category: Monthly Previews

November 6, 2015 The Outskirts Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: N/A Box Office Prediction: $25 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Poor. Teen-centric films are hit-or-miss, but mostly miss. Will this film buck the tradition? That it hasn’t been well advertised yet, suggests it probably won’t.” Box Office Results: N/A Thoughts:…

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October 2, 2015 The Martian Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Solid. Ridley Scott returns to the sci-fi genre with a film that has been piquing curiosity since it started previews. Early word is that it could be quite good and that’s good news for Scott who hasn’t had a viable Oscar contender in some time.…

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[NOTE: Last month, I looked at the September results rather than the August results. I’ve updated that post name to reflect this and August will be done this month rather than September.] August 7, 2015 Fantastic Four Box Office Prediction: $150 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Satisfactory. The prior two films in this…

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[NOTE: I looked at the September results rather than the August results. I’ve updated the post name to reflect this and August will be done in February in lieu of September.] September 4, 2015 The Transporter Refueled Box Office Prediction: $25 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Poor. Why this franchise, which has had…

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Several sequels populate the early months of 2016, many of which are following up highly successful originals. Some aren’t going to make it, others will. There are a handful of new titles that could do pretty well, but I sense that this time period will be rife with possibilities for failure. To introduce you to…

July 1, 2015 Magic Mike XXL Box Office Prediction: $120 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Good. Women aren’t given nearly enough credit for their ability to bring massive cash to the box office. Magic Mike showed this to be a bad way of thinking. The sequel is certain to do some strong business,…

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Jun. 5, 2015 Entourage Box Office Prediction: $25 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Weak. As Veronica Mars proved big screen adaptations of cult favorite shows don’t always do incredibly well at the box office. Of course, Sex and the City proves otherwise. Yet, for all its familiarity to HBO subscribers, Entourage doesn’t have…

The end of the year brings the most combative environment for films trying to become Oscar winners. The next four months will be an interesting proving round.

May 1-3, 2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Good. Like the original film, the sequel is likely going to earn a Best Visual Effects nomination. It could earn nominations in Sound Mixing and Sound Editing as well, but I’m dubious at its chances there.” Oscar Results: I find it strange that…

The end of the year brings the most combative environment for films trying to become Oscar winners. The next four months will be an interesting proving round.