Category: Monthly Previews

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 1, 2019 Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $60 M Box Office Expectations:…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. August 2, 2019 Hobbs & Shaw Premise: From IMDb: “Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.” Box Office Prospects: $150 M Expectations: Good. The Fast and Furious films have become reliable box office…

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 1, 2019 Miss Bala Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $50 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Uncertain.…

July 3, 2019 Midsommar Premise: From IMDb: “A young woman reluctantly joins her boyfriend on a summer trip where things quickly go awry.” Box Office Prospects: $40 M Expectations: Uncertain. Ari Aster’s debut feature, Hereditary performed well enough for what it was, but didn’t gain true appreciation until late in the year when critics gave…

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 4, 2019 Escape Room Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $40 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Decent.…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. June 7, 2019 Dark Phoenix Premise: From IMDb: “Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in…

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. December 7, 2018 Ben Is Back (Limited) Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Weak. Roberts is pushing for an Oscar nomination for her role in this and while…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. May 3, 2019 The Intruder Premise: From IMDb: “A psychological thriller about a young married couple who buys a beautiful Napa Valley house on several acres of land only to find that the man they bought it from refuses to let go of the property.” Box Office…

With Disney now owning Fox and having a pact with Sony, all of the biggest potential box office hits this year will belong to them. From the likely biggest hit The Lion King to its other live-action remake Aladdin to its Pixar release Toy Story 4, that alone would be enough to be envious, but…

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. November 2, 2018 Bohemian Rhapsody Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Uncertain. While the Best Actor category is starting to solidify, there might still be room for a…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. April 5, 2019 The Best of Enemies Premise: From IMDb: “Civil rights activist Ann Atwater faces off against C.P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan, in 1971 Durham, North Carolina over the issue of school integration.” Box Office Prospects: $15 M Expectations: Weak. This is…

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. October 5, 2018 A Star Is Born Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Excellent. The film did amazingly well on the festival circuit and enters the Oscar race…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. March 2, 2018 Death Wish Premise: From IMDb: “A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.” Box Office Prospects: $60 M Expectations: Uncertain. The Original film made roughly $108 million adjusted for inflation back in 1974.…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. March 1, 2019 Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral Premise: From IMDb: “A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.” Box Office Prospects: $60…

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. September 7, 2018 The Nun Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: None. Box Office Prospects: $80 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Decent. While…