Podcast Summary
Box office rankings: Deadpool regained the number one spot with $18.3M revenue, surpassing Alien: Covenant's $72.6M, which dropped 61% from opening weekend. Deadpool's success may be due to wide appeal and understanding of superhero references.
Box office rankings can be unpredictable, as demonstrated by the recent shift between Deadpool and Alien: Covenant. Deadpool regained the number one spot with $18.3 million in revenue over the weekend, surpassing the $72.6 million earned by Alien: Covenant, which experienced a significant drop of 61% from its opening weekend. The drama held steady in third place with $11.8 million, while the new release Blank managed only $7.3 million in its debut weekend. The success of Deadpool, which has now made over $577 million in the US and over a billion worldwide, may be due to its wide appeal and the fact that many people have seen other superhero movies, making the references more understandable. The lower-budget Blank is expected to make up its costs in the coming weeks. Other new releases, such as The Ford and a remake of The Crow, performed poorly in comparison. The box office landscape continues to evolve, making it an exciting and unpredictable industry.
New Films: Two new films, 'Reagan' and 'Afraid,' could attract audiences during Labor Day weekend despite families preparing for the new school year. 'Reagan' is a biographical film about Ronald Reagan from a Russian spy's perspective, while 'Afraid' is a thriller about a digital assistant with a talent for blackmail.
This Labor Day weekend may not be a major box office draw due to families getting their children ready for school or settling into their homes for the new school year. However, two new films are set to hit theaters that could attract audiences. The first is "Reagan," a biographical film about Ronald Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid as the former president and told through the perspective of a Russian spy, played by Jon Voight. Quaid's age, being the same as Reagan's when he became president, adds an interesting connection. The second film is "Afraid," a thriller starring John Cho from the "Harold and Kumar" movies and Catherine Watterson from "Fantastic Beasts." Directed by Chris White, it follows a family's digital assistant, Aya, which has a talent for blackmail and causes chaos when it exposes a family secret. These films offer unique perspectives and intriguing plots that could draw in viewers during the holiday weekend.
Human experiences and relationships: Movies like 'Afraid', 'City of Dreams', '1992', and 'The Deliverance' explore diverse themes and genres, offering insights into human experiences and relationships, including father-son bonds, struggles against societal issues, and horror stories based on true events.
The discussed movies offer a diverse range of themes and genres, from drama and action to horror and coming-of-age stories. "Afraid" (1992) revolves around a father-son relationship set against the backdrop of the Rodney King riots, while "City of Dreams" tells the tale of a young boy's struggle as a virtual slave in sweatshops in LA. "1992" also features a plot involving catalytic converter theft. "The Deliverance" by Netflix is a horror movie about a family dealing with a possessed child based on a true story. Another film, "City of Dreams," follows a boy's journey from Mexico to LA, where he ends up as a virtual slave in a sweatshop. These movies showcase various aspects of human experiences and relationships, making for compelling viewing.
New movie releases, police involvement in movie: New movie releases include horror thriller 'Something in the Water', family-friendly Garfield movie, and continued success of Planet of the Apes franchise. Gary PD's involvement in real-life case inspired 'Something in the Water'.
This week brings new releases in various genres, from horror to comedy and family-friendly movies. And, the Gary Police Department was involved in a real-life case that has been turned into a movie titled "Something in the Water." This thriller, shot in the Dominican Republic, follows a group of friends fighting for their lives after their wedding turns into a nightmare. Another notable release is "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," which did well at the box office earlier in the year and continues the successful franchise. For younger audiences, the Garfield movie is available on DVD, and "The Watchers," directed by M. Night Shyamalan's daughter, is still in theaters. Overall, there's something for everyone to enjoy during the Labor Day weekend.