Category: Looking at the Weekend

With no new wide releases, it comes down to the battle between Meryl Streep and Iranian foreign language film A Separation. I think Streep will have the higher box office debut, but A Separation will nab the best per screen average of the two. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to…

This is going to be a rather bizarre weekend for Box Office observers. Of the six films opening wide, four open Wednesday before Christmas. Two open the day of Christmas. Given these parameters, The Adventures of Tintin will make a good case for number one this weekend with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo a…

I’m torn this week on which film will be number one. While Alvin and the Chipmunks have typically done well, this is the third film where as the popular Sherlock Holmes is only on its second outing. I’m giving Holmes the edge. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general…

Between a Jonah Hill comedy and a Garry Marshall ensemble romantic comedy, you can bet audiences will sit down to the latter in higher numbers than the former. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree…

There are no new wide releases this weekend, but there’s no doubt that Shame of all of the week’s limited releases, will top that list. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement.…

While I want to think Martin Scorsese will be the top opener this weekend, you cannot stop a heavily hyped film like The Muppets which has significantly more name recognition going for it. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage…

You don’t get to number one without breaking a few hearts and Breaking Dawn doesn’t get to number one without legions of screaming fans. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement. Breaking…

I’m torn between 300 rip-off and pointless Adam Sandler twin comedy to top the weekend, so I go with the bare chests and sculpted abs of the Immortals to draw the women and the fanboys to make it at least modestly successful. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general…

I don’t think this week will see a new number one. Of the two new releases, Tower Heist has the best chance. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement. Tower Heist: A…

Meow. This will be the week of the cats. An animated feature from the makers of Shrek all about one of the coolest characters introduced in Shrek 2. The others don’t stand a chance. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the…

Do you want your buckle swashed or your wits scared? That’s the big choice this weekend as two genre pics battle it out for dominance with the known quantity of Paranormal Activity 3 having the best shot at the crown. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on.…

None of this week’s films really scream box office bonanza, but the one that most easily targets young audiences (Footloose) is the most likely to win it. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with…

All Real Steel is marketed towards the box office potent male demographic, the utter cheesiness suggests it may fail to pull them in in the droves it needs to top George Clooney and Ryan Gosling. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents…

It’s going to be tough competition this weekend as any film could top the box office and the new ones might not even make it that high. 50/50 seems like the better bet for taking the top new release crown. Courageous only appeals to a niche audience and Dream House, despite sporting a strong cast,…

While the array of films this weekend points to a strong competition for first, Abduction looks like the kind of bald movie entertainment that audiences ask “why?” and never show up to. That leaves Dolphin Tale and Moneyball as the films most likely to top the weekend. And I think male audiences are so desirous…