Category: Monthly Previews
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2022 Blockbuster Season Box Office Wrap-Up: July
Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. July 1, 2022 Minions: The Rise of Gru Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Poor. The Academy hasn’t shown much interest in this franchise, so I doubt we’ll…
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2022 Oscar Season Box Office Preview: December
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. December 2, 2022 Violent Night Premise: From IMDb: “When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).” Box Office Prospects: $45 M Expectations: Poor. There isn’t a lot of good history for Christmas-set…
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2022 Blockbuster Season Box Office Wrap-Up: June
Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. June 3, 2022 Watcher Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $25 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Weak. This…
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2022 Oscar Season Box Office Preview: November
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. November 4, 2022 One Piece Film: Red Premise: From IMDb: “For the first time ever, Uta – the most beloved singer in the world – will reveal herself to the world at a live concert. The voice that the whole world has been waiting for is about…
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2022 Blockbuster Season Box Office Wrap-Up: May
Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. May 6, 2022 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Good. After Spider-Man: No Way Home, the multiverse is likely to be…
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2022 Oscar Season Box Office Preview: October
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. October 7, 2022 Amsterdam Premise: From IMDb: “Set in the ’30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.” Box Office Prospects: $50 M Expectations: Uncertain. The prospects of a David O. Russell…
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2022 Spring Season Box Office Wrap-Up: April
Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. April 1, 2022 The Contractor Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still none. Box Office Prospects: $35 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Weak.…
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2022 Oscar Season Box Office Preview: September
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. September 2, 2022 Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Premise: From IMDb: “In the aftermath of a huge scandal, Trinitie Childs, the first lady of a prominent Southern Baptist Mega Church, attempts to help her pastor-husband, Lee-Curtis Childs, rebuild their congregation.” Box Office Prospects: $35 M Expectations:…
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2022 Oscar Season Box Office Preview: Introduction
With the box office starting to rebound from the pandemic and a number of films becoming blockbusters at higher levels than in recent years, it’s easy to say that the revival is in full swing. As such, there are a ton of new movies on the immediate horizon, especially in the next four months. While…
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2022 Spring Season Box Office Wrap-Up: March
Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. March 4, 2022 The Batman Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None Box Office Prospects: $200 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Good.…
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2022 Blockbuster Season Box Office Preview: August
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. August 5, 2022 Bodies Bodies Bodies Premise: From IMDb: “When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game turns deadly in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.” Box…
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2022 Spring Season Box Office Wrap-Up: February
Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. February 4, 2022 Jackass Forever Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $100 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Good.…
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2022 Blockbuster Season Box Office Preview: July
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. July 1, 2022 Minions: The Rise of Gru Premise: From IMDb: “The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.” Box Office Prospects: $280 M Expectations: Excellent. The first Minions movie outperformed all but the second film in the Despicable Me series. At…
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2022 Spring Season Box Office Wrap-Up: January
Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. January 7, 2022 The 355 Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $35 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Poor.…
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2022 Blockbuster Season Box Office Preview: June
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. June 3, 2022 Watcher Premise: From IMDb: “A young woman moves into a new apartment with her fiancé only to be tormented by the feeling that she is being stalked by an unseen watcher in an adjacent building.” Box Office Prospects: $25 M Expectations: Weak. This film…
