Category: Looking at the Weekend

Now that Memorial Day is over, it’s time for another weekend of one major wide release with X-Men guaranteed to top the weekend. (Updated 6/1/11, 6:11p: to add Wes H.’s contributions. Consensus not directly amended. Additional commentary provided) Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number…

This week, two major new wide releases compete for the box office crown. Here are our thoughts. 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. The Hangover, Part II: We aren’t quite sure…

Every studio was so afraid of the juggernaut of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise that they wouldn’t even schedule another wide release against 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 the statement.…

This week we have an excellent example of studio counter-programming with the male demo-leaning Priest pitting itself against the female-leaning Bridesmaids. 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. Bridesmaids: The general thought…

The summer season has begun and Thor is undoubtedly going to dominate the weekend. 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. Jumping the Broom: We aren’t the audience for this film (100%),…

It’s almost like the Summer has already begun. Even though the official start of the box office season begins next week, the fifth installment of the Fast & Furious series hits theaters this weekend likely to pull in big numbers against less hyped and less recognizable titles. Consensus Below is a list of what we…

After the smash debut this past weekend of family-friendly Rio, the box office should find itself struggling for a big hit with three new wide releases that aren’t likely to light up the box office. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents…

There are only two new releases this week, both both of them are bound to ignite the box office. 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. Rio: It’s a mixed bag for…

A weak set of four openers could confuse theatergoers and drive the ribald remade comedy Arthur into the top spot. 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. Arthur: The general thought (67%)…

A trio of strong new releases compete for your dollars this week, each threatening to eat a piece of the pie targeting distinct demos. Families will hit Hop, horror fans will hit Insidious and action romance enthusiasts will hit Source Code. The King’s Speech‘s much-maligned PG-13 version will also be releasing this weekend, replacing all…

Only two new films open this weekend. One will appeal strictly to families, the other will appeal mostly to male teens and young men. 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. Diary…

Three new wide releases are accompanied this week by six new limited releases. We look at one of those six in detail along with the three wide releases. 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…

A week to thrill most audiences. For the women, you have the period romantic fantasy Red Riding Hood; for the men, you have sci-fi actioner Battle: Los Angeles; and for the family, you have animated sci-fi abduction comedy Mars Needs Moms. And, each of those there groups will have cross-over appeal to the other films,…

A heavy slate of new releases this week and the debut of a new way of presenting these. Instead of commenting on every new limited release under the sun, we will only trot out our commentary on ones that have people talking about them. In addition, I’m going to try to better summarize our thought…

This week, we are paring down our coverage to make things a bit easier on our contributors. From here on out, we will cover all wide releases and the occasional limited release of importance. This week, we have Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number…