Dan Murrell Podcast

The 2025 Oscars are in the books and I recap the winners, the low points, a very sad John Lithgow, and one endless speech!

It's time to pick a winner in every single category at this year's Oscars!

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Captain America: Brave New World had one of the MCU's biggest second weekend dropoffs. I break down the numbers plus look at the opening of The Monkey and the continued dominance of Ne Zha 2.

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A Puck news report claims that Kathleen Kennedy will step down as head of Lucasfilm this year. I look at her up-and-down tenure as head of the company and what may be next. 

Timothée Chalamet was a surprise winner for Best Actor at the Screen Actors Guild Awards - but his speech ruffled some feathers. I recap the winners, plus a look at the Independent Spirit Awards

We're just a week away from the Oscars and I've compiled where to watch every single nominee!

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Osgood Perkins returns with his latest off-the-wall horror film, based on a short story by Stephen King.

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For the first time in history, the Broccoli family has turned over control of the James Bond franchise. With 007 now controlled by Amazon, what does this mean for the future of the spy franchise?

Captain America: Brave New World opened to so-so box office and lower than average reviews. I look at what might be next for the latest MCU entry.

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Mikey Madison picked up Best Actress and Conclave won Best Film at the 2025 BAFTAs. I recap all the results and what they may tell us about the Oscar race.

I give all my spoiler thoughts on what worked and what didn't work in the latest MCU entry.

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Anthony Mackie picks up the shield in Captain America as he fights both a mysterious new villain and a Red Hulk in the latest from the MCU.

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Ne Zha 2, a massive hit in China, just broke an all-time record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I look at what the mark was, plus the latest box office and streaming news!

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Football's biggest night also brought the usual mix of memorable ads, both good and bad. I break down the good, the weird, and the ones that tugged at the heartstrings. Plus, I give myself a long-delayed education on the biggest beef in pop culture.

Anora picked up some huge wins at the DGA, PGA and Critics Choice Awards this weekend. I break down its victories and where it stands now in the Oscar race.

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Nearly a month before the Oscars, this year's show is already a mess. I give some tips for how I think this year's ceremony could go from forgettable to one for the ages.

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Jurassic World returns this summer and I have my thoughts on the first trailer.

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The Sundance Film Festival supplied its usual batch of great indie films. I highlight the ones you should put on your to-see list and which ones may be the award winners of tomorrow.

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Dog Man posted a big January opening weekend while China racked up massive box office numbers - I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more!

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In just two weeks, Emilia Pérez has gone from Oscar favorite to Oscar outcast due to multiple controversies. I break down where it all went wrong and what Oscar chances it may still have - if any.

Do yourself a favor and don't get spoiled before you see Companion, a clever new thriller now in theaters. 

Nielsen has released their list of the most-streamed programs in 2024. I break down the surprise entries, plus another slow weekend at the box office and more!

The Brutalist has found itself in a controversy surrounding the film's use of AI. But what's fact and what's fiction? I break down the story and give you my thoughts on the latest awards season hot topic.

The Oscar nominations are here, and Emilia Pérez was the Academy's leading choice. I break down where it stands in Oscar history, the shocking omissions, and more!

Mufasa is king of the box office after a narrow victory over One of Them Days. I break down all the numbers plus big news for Netflix and remembering a filmmaking legend.

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Oscar nominations will be announced Thursday and I have predictions in six major categories - plus who I'd nominate if I was the Academy!

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The legal problems surrounding It Ends With Us just got way more complicated, with multiple lawsuits filed by each star of the film against the other. I break down each case and how it ties to Deadpool, Taylor Swift, and a controversial emoji.

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Cameron Diaz returns alongside Jamie Foxx in Netflix's latest 'back to spying' action movie.

Keke Palmer and SZA are two roommates racing against the clock to avoid eviction in a new comedy in theaters this weekend.

Leigh Whannell directs the latest version of a man slowly turning into a wolf. How does it measure up in the werewolf canon?

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Wicked is now also a smash hit for at-home viewers. But how much is it cutting into the box office? I crunch the numbers, plus take a look at massive streaming numbers for Red One and Squid Game 2.

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The Screen Actors Guild and Directors Guild announced their nominations today. I break down the surprise inclusions and exclusions as Hollywood's unpredictable awards season continues.

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Another year is over - which means it's time to look back at the 2024 box office and find the most spectacular successes and miserable failures. I break down all the number, plus Squid Game 2's big debut, Mufasa finally takes number one, and more!

The Golden Globes turned out to shake up the Oscar race more than clear it up. I look at the surprise wins, shocking losses and overall craziness.

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Another year has come and gone and I have my 10 favorite (and five least favorite) movies of the year. Plus a bunch of other awards!

2025 is packed with movies and streaming shows, big and small - I preview a bunch that you'll want to put on your calendar!

Sonic won its second weekend but Mufasa ruled Christmas in a close race between family films. I break down the holiday battle, plus an impressive opening for Nosferatu and a breakout hit on Netflix!

It Ends With Us has gone from box office success to legal nightmare as Blake Lively has filed a legal action against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, with Baldoni now threatening legal action as well. I break down why the two are at odds and what may be next.

The outgoing CEO of Sony Pictures has decided that Kraven the Hunter was killed by....critics?! I break down his statement, plus bad news for Batman fans who will be waiting even longer for the Caped Crusader to return.

Squid Game 2, the follow-up to Netflix's most-watched show ever, returns with some great new twists and some unwelcome surprises.

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In the battle between hedgehog and lion, Sonic 3 came out on top with an easy weekend win. I break down why it's a little too early to bury Mufasa: The Lion King and the box office struggles it may face ahead. Plus streaming charts and more!

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We finally got our first look at James Gunn's Superman and I share my first reactions, thoughts and theories.

Sonic and friends face off against Shadow the Hedgehog and two different Robotniks in the latest film in the Sonic saga.

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The Lion King gets prequelized theatrically in this origin story of Mufasa, Scar, and pretty much every other character.

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The Spider-Verse and Middle Earth both set records this weekend - but not the kind that studio bosses wanted. I break down both of their disappointing debuts, plus all the other movies at the box office, streaming charts and more!

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TSA agent Taron Egerton is menaced by Jason Bateman on Christmas Eve in this Netflix holiday thriller.

Sony's extended Spider-Verse draws to a close with one final insult.

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Moana 2 and Wicked continued to lift the box office domestically while the Indian film Pushpa 2 set new records globally. I break it all down, plus streaming charts and more. 

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Bob Dylan gets the music biopic treatment from director James Mangold. Can Timothée Chalamet capture the essence of one of music's most mysterious artists?

Middle Earth returns to the big screen with an anime adaptation of the battle for Rohan, long before the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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The Golden Globes have announced the nominees for their 2025 awards - what was snubbed? What was surprising? I break down the film nominees in every category.

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Kyle Mooney makes his directorial debut in this techno horror-comedy as a group of teens fight for survival at the dawn of the 21st century.

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Robert Eggers returns with a new version of the classic vampire tale.

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It was a record-setting holiday as Moana 2 & Wicked led the way to the highest Thanksgiving box office weekend ever. I break down all the broken records behind an incredible week at the box office.

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Netflix's Hot Frosty seems like your average feel-good holiday film - until you scratch below the surface. 

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Disney decided to transform a Moana streaming series into a theatrical sequel - does their gamble pay off?

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Wicked & Gladiator II took the box office to a fantastic weekend - but despite some similarities, this wasn't a repeat of Barbie and Oppenheimer. I break down the key differences, plus a look at the rest of the box office, streaming charts and more!

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Ridley Scott returns with a sequel to his 2000 Best Picture winner starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.

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Wicked is hitting theaters this weekend - can it match the acclaim of the original or does this movie adaptation melt under pressure?

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Red One opened to a low $32 million - while some say it's not a big deal, I break down why The Rock should pay attention to the box office. Plus, Wicked and Gladiator II prepare to hit theaters, streaming charts, and more!

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Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up to save Christmas in Amazon/MGM's holiday action-comedy.

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As Red One kicks off the holiday movie season, can a string of high profile films help the box office recover? I look at the rest of the year, plus the top ten weekend films, concerning news for The Rings of Power, and more!

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The Penguin has wrapped up its run on Max and I have a full review and reaction to all the shocking twists and why this villain origin story worked.

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Arcane: League of Legends is finally back on Netflix and I give my first thoughts on the first three episodes.

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Anora has been crowned an Oscar frontrunner - but how is the actual movie?

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Hugh Grant takes a darker turn in A24's new religious-themed horror film.

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Venom: The Last Dance had a better-than-expected hold in week 2. I look at all the numbers and discuss my take on last week's opening numbers.

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Agatha All Along's first season proves that Marvel can actually make good TV shows. Will future shows follow its lead?

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A24 has made lots of horror movies, but which ones are the best of the best. I watched and ranked 29 A24 horror movies to find out, plus measured how "A24" each of them really is.

Venom: The Last Dance had a disappointing opening weekend but was saved by international grosses. I break down the numbers, plus all the latest box office and streaming news.

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Ralph Fiennes leads the search for a new pope in this Vatican-set drama full of intrigue and surprise twists.

Tom Hardy returns for one last ride as Eddie Brock and Venom in a compromised finale to a bizarre trilogy.

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Smile 2 was able to sustain franchise momentum as The Wild Robot, Terrifier 3 and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice held strong. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming charts and more!

Florence Pugh & Andrew Garfield team up for this romantic drama about one couple's life journey, brought to you by A24.

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Smile 2 returns to the world of 2022's breakout horror hit - will it keep you grinning?

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The Joker came out on the wrong end of a clown showdown as it plunged to historic lows and Terrifier scored a surprise number one finish. I break down all the numbers behind this comic book disaster.

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Damien Leone's Terrifier franchise has taken the horror world by storm - I give my thoughts on all three movies.

There was no good news for Joker: Folie à Deux at the box office, with a terrible debut, bad reviews, and worse audience reaction. I break down just how bad it was and what happened to this once-hyped sequel.

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Joker: Folie à Deux has enraged audiences and critics alike. I break down all my spoiler thoughts.

The early days of Saturday Night Live get a real-time movie treatment from director Jason Reitman.

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Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix return with Lady Gaga in tow in this sequel to 2019's Oscar-winning Joker.

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DreamWorks Animation delivers an original story about a robot finding its way in the wilderness that's one of the year's best movies.

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DC Studios brings us a documentary about Christopher Reeve and his life before and after playing the Man of Steel.

Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis has completed its decades-long journey to the screen and it's....something.

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Transformers One had a surprisingly soft start as the franchise attempted to pivot back to animation. I look at the opening numbers, plus streaming charts and more!

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Marvel and DC both unveiled their villain spin-off shows this week. I recap and review the premiere episodes of both and look at what may lie ahead.

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Transformers returns to the beginning to show us the early friendship of Optimus Prime and Megatron in this new animated prequel.

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Director Coralie Fargeat brings one of the year's most twisted, memorable movies to theaters, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.

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Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella play two versions of the same person in this coming-of-age comedy that was a festival circuit hit.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice held on to a good chunk of its huge opening audience, while Speak No Evil got off to a decent start. I break down all the box office news as the fall season continues.

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Due to the strikes, 2024 had two Emmys ceremonies in one year. I break down big wins for Shogun, The Bear, Baby Reindeer, and Hacks - and if Emmy voters might be tired of having a drama series competing in the comedy category.

Speak No Evil hits theaters this weekend - but should you watch the new version or the original film from Denmark. I break them both down and give you my recommendation.

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Everyone's favorite bio-exorcist had a huge debut with over $100 million. I break down all the numbers, plus the beginning of a new movie season, streaming charts and more!

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The ghost with the most is back in this decades-in-the-making sequel to 1988's classic comedy.

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The summer movie season has come to an end and I recap all the big box office stories, including crowing the biggest hit and biggest money loser of the year.

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The last four months of the year are packed with new movies and shows in theaters and on streaming. I break down what's coming out and what may be worth your time.

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The second season of The Rings of Power is...a lot like the first season. I break down what worked for me and where the show still needs work in both spoiler and non-spoiler form

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The Alien franchise has a long and spotty history - I break down the good, the bad, and the bloody as I take on each theatrical cut, director's cut, special edition and online short that's been released over the decades.

Alien: Romulus put up strong numbers domestically and internationally with its latest face-hugging installment. I look at all the numbers, plus an update on the summer box office, streaming charts, and more!

Get your face ready to be hugged because the xenomorphs are back in the latest Alien sequel, directed by Fede Álvarez.

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively achieved a rare feat for a married couple, capturing the first and second spots at the weekend box office while Borderlands may be the biggest bomb of the year so far. I have all the box info, plus streaming charts and more!

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Borderlands, the latest movie adaptation of a video game, is in theaters now and it's....not good.

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Blake Lively stars in an adaptation of the best-selling book that's more than it may appear to be.

Deadpool & Wolverine continues its march toward history, taking down a two-decade old record after ten days. I have the latest on Marvel's latest, plus a look at the profitability of Twisters, big streaming numbers for Axel Foley, and more!

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Box office tracking is often used as a way to set up a movie for success or failure. I break down just what it is, and why it's becoming increasingly unreliable.

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M. Night Shyamalan is back with his latest puzzling, frustratingly incoherent thriller.

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Deadpool & Wolverine demolished several records in the year's biggest opening - I attempt to break the all down.

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Marvel has announced that Robert Downey Jr. will return - as its next big villain! I react to the news that RDJ has gone from Iron Man to Dr. Doom.

Deadpool & Wolverine is packed with surprises - let's break down some of them and go deeper into my overall thoughts on the movie.

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The Merc with a Mouth is back and he's bringing along his friend Logan in Deadpool's third solo movie and first appearance in the MCU.

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Twisters blew away expectations with an opening over $80 million - I look into how it happened and how it might stand up against Deadpool & Wolverine. Plus streaming charts and more!

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Movies and TV are great - even when they scare us. From Donald Duck to Jaws to Pee-Wee Herman, I recap 20 moments that left a mark on me and left me with some of my greatest fears.

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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell battle an outbreak of killer tornadoes in this sequel to the 1996 blockbuster.

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Season one of The Acolyte comes to a close and I recap all the big reveals as well as my thoughts on the entire season.

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It wouldn't be summer without a surprise hit and Longlegs blew away expectations, setting records for Neon in the process. I break that down, plus continued animation domination, our first look at streaming ratings for The Acolyte and more!

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It seems like truly original movies are getting more and more rare. I break down their decline over the decades and what you can do to help bring them back.

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A sinister killer claims victims across the decades in Neon's buzzy new horror/thriller.

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It's the end of an era as Redbox is officially dead, taking the video store along with it. I cover what happened as well as the cancelation of Horizon: Chapter 2's theatrical release and what looks like another costly strike averted.

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In a game changer for Hollywood, Paramount (finally) has agreed to a merger with Skydance. I break down the deal, its impact on Hollywood, and what could still happen to make the merger fall through.

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The Minions are on top once again after a dominating July 4th performance - I break down all the Despicable numbers, as well as updates on Inside Out 2 and the return of streaming charts to the main show!

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India's Kill is playing in theaters around the US and the world. I break down why I think it's the best action movie of 2024 so far.

Gru and the Minions are back in their latest zany adventure!

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Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley in a comedy sequel that lands 40 years after the original - is the same Beverly Hills magic still there?

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As The Acolyte turns towards its final two episodes, I break down why the last two were its best and most disappointing yet.

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Inside Out 2 became the latest member of the billion dollar club while A Quiet Place: Day One extended June's winning streak at the box office. I break down all the numbers and more!

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Things are getting quiet once again in the prequel film A Quiet Place: Day One, this time set in New York City.

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The year's nearly halfway over, and I have a list of ten outstanding films that have been released so far!

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Yorgos Lanthimos follows up the Oscar-winning Poor Things with a lengthy anthology film that may test your patience.

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Inside Out 2 can't be stopped as its first 10 days have seen records fall left and right. I break down why it's performing unlike anything Pixar has seen in decades, plus all the rest of the box office news.

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Unsurprisingly, season 3 of Bridgerton is putting up huge numbers this summer, but famous flop Madame Web is also drawing a lot of eyeballs. I break down all the data.

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The mystery deepens (?) as The Acolyte hits its somewhat frustrating halfway point.

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Inside Out 2 shattered expectations to put up the best opening of the year and one of the best animated film openings of all time. I break down all the numbers.

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Lucasfilm has had a bumpy few years. I put on my Emperor's robe and list several things I'd do if I had unlimited power.

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Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, becoming the first studio to own a theater chain in over 70 years. I break down what this could mean for theaters going forward. Plus, Paramount just can't figure out what its future is.

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All your favorite emotions return with some new friends in Pixar's sequel to their 2015 smash hit.

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence swooped in to deliver a much-needed win at the summer box office. I break down Bad Boys: Ride or Die's performance and the rest of the weekend box office. 

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Richard Linklater and Glen Powell hit Netflix with a quasi-true story about a fake hit man.

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Will Smith & Martin Lawrence return for a fourth Bad Boys adventure.

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The latest Disney+ Star Wars series gets off to a bumpy start.

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The Garfield Movie took over #1 at the box office, while IF and Furiosa are fighting for second place after a disappointing second weekend for the latest in the Mad Max Saga.

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A new MoviePass documentary highlights its rise and fall as a business. I look back at the complete insanity of one of the craziest stories in movie news history.

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Things are looking dire for movie theaters this summer so I broke down seven things that are driving people way and seven ways to get them back to the movies!

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The summer box office hit a major road block as both Furiosa and The Garfield Movie underperformed, marking the worst box office performance in decades. I break down just how bad it was and where we go from here.

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The Cannes Film Festival has named its 2024 winners. I recap who took home big prizes and which winners and other films that premiered may be movies to watch in the Oscar race.

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George Miller takes us back to the wasteland in this prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.

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With X-Men '97 wrapped on season one, Deadpool & Wolverine on the horizon, and motion happening on a live-action movie, I look at what's going on in the world of X-Men and what their future may look like. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code DAN15 at theperfectjean.nyc/DAN15 #theperfectjeanpod

Garfield returns to the big screen with an animated body and a Chris Pratt voice. 

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IF was the latest summer film to post an opening that's....fine. I break down the numbers plus a look at Memorial Day weekend, summer box office updates, and more!

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X-Men '97 somehow achieved the impossible - not only living up to the original animated series, but surpassing it. I break down how and why.

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A24's latest film doesn't neatly fit into any one category - and that's okay.

Writer/director John Krasinski returns with a new story about imaginary friends and the people who take care of them.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes reversed the downward trend and opened to expectations - I take a look at its opening and its place in the Apes franchise. Plus one of the worst debuts of all time, international numbers and more!

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The numbers are in from Nielsen for Amazon's Fallout, and they're the best the streamer has ever seen! I break down the first week, plus loads of Netflix numbers, weekly Nielsen charts, 2024 charts and more!

The apes are back in the fourth film of the rebooted franchise - but do they return together strong or diminish the Caesar trilogy?

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After months of rumors, two companies have emerged as competitors in the fight to buy or merge with Paramount. I break down both deals and who I think will come out on top of the mountain.

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The summer movie season kicks off this weekend with The Fall Guy. I do my best to predict the future of the impossibly unstable theatre industry to find the ten highest grossing movies of the summer.

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Jerry Seinfeld takes on the fake origins of the real Pop-Tarts in the latest 'product' movie. But is it a movie about nothing?

Anne Hathaway falls in love with the much younger Nicholas Galitzine in Amazon Prime Video's latest original streaming movie.

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Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt lead the stunt-filled summer kick-off movie - does it start summer movie season off with a bang?

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Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist have a messy, complicated relationship across over a decade in director Luca Guadagnino's latest messy drama.

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Amazon's Fallout has become a streaming success - I break down everything from a non-gamer's perspective, including my non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts.

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Word of mouth is catapulting Baby Reindeer up Netflix's ratings charts. I share my thoughts on the unique real-life tale of stalking that may end up being one of the best shows of the year.

As we head into summer movie season, I look at how the box office so far this year stacks up to pre-2020 numbers and how far we still have to go. Plus Civil War remains number one, some very silly charts and more!

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Zack Snyder is back with the next installment of his epic cinematic universe - can it build on the last one or is it more of the same?

A young girl gives a group of kidnappers more than they bargained for in the latest from Radio Silence. Plus a micro-review of Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare!

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A24 has a new best-ever opening with Civil War. I take a look at the opening weekend and the possible future for its long-term gross. Plus updates on all the major blockbusters and more!

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Alex Garland's latest film looks at an America gripped by a second civil war.

Two indie horror films are out now and worth your time - I share my thoughts on the spider thriller Sting and the demonic found footage movie Late Night with the Devil

It was a good weekend to go ape at the box office as Kong and Monkey Man ruled the movie jungle. I look at their performances as well as the latest updates on Dune, Ghostbusters, and more!

The birth of evil is explored in a surprisingly good legacy prequel to the 1976 horror classic The Omen.

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Dev Patel makes his debut as a director in an action extravaganza that picked up Jordan Peele's endorsement. How does it measure up?

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After a furious battle, Disney's board of directors remains intact and activist investor Nelson Peltz has been defeated. I break down what may have swung the race and what Disney's next steps should be.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire blew past expectations and had the highest global debut of the year. I look at its opening numbers, plus a big drop for Ghostbusters and more!

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Godzilla and Kong are both kings of the box office - now it's time to revisit their cinematic legacy by ranking all 45 films in which they've appeared! 

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The world's two most legendary monsters team up to save the world in the latest film from Legendary's Monsterverse.

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Pooh and friends are back to menace Christopher Robin once again - but does a bigger budget equal a better movie?

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire opened at the top end of expectations - but is it a hit for the franchise overall? I explore that plus the latest box office news!

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Jake Gyllenhaal takes on rowdy bar patrons in Amazon Prime's remake of the cheesy 1989 Patrick Swayze cult classic. Does the new Road House play nice?

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Straight out of '90s Fox Saturday morning, the X-Men are back in a continuation of the legendary animated series. But can it live up to the original show's legacy?

A new generation of Ghostbusters joins with the original cast to take on a threat that could make winter permanent in New York City.

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Dune: Part Two is cracking half a billion as it takes the crown for 2024 so far at the worldwide box office. I break down the latest numbers and more!

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Avatar: The Last Airbender picked up a two-season renewal from Netflix. I look at its numbers and reviews to see if it earned the multi-season extension. Plus a look at Percy Jackson and more!

Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian play two lovers slowly sinking into a pit of darkness in A24's latest release.

Po and the sandworms teamed up to drive 2024's box office to new heights - I look at both films and their performance, plus a moment to recognize the newest Best Picture winner.

The 96th Oscars had a few surprises up its sleeve, along with some spotty hosting, charismatic presenters, and one of the greatest performances ever. I break it all down in my recap.

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It's a clearance sale on viewer questions and I'm tackling a bunch, including the tricky line between critic and artist.

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Millie Bobby Brown faces a dragon in Netflix's latest original - should you stream it?

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Po is back to face off with a new nemesis and team up with a new ally in the fourth Kung Fu Panda film - is it worth your time?

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The Oscars are just a few days away and I have my picks for who I think will take home the gold in every category!

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The money is flowing from Arrakis as Dune: Part Two exceeded expectations in its opening weekend. I look at how it opened, what its future might be, and more. Plus, more box office charts and the most important viewer question of all time.

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With just one week until the Academy Awards, I have reviews of all 53 nominated feature and short films.

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Now that Dune: Part Two is in theaters, let's take a deep dive into what I loved about the film and my thoughts on what it's really all about.

Bob Marley: One Love stayed on top of the box office, but the sandworms lurk as Dune: Part Two opens this weekend. I take a look at its potential, as well as the rest of the box office numbers.

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The 2024 SAG Awards crowned several front-runners - but also had some surprises and a few winners that may give us our last big clues about the state of the Oscar race. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code DAN15 at theperfectjean.nyc/DAN15  #theperfectjeanpod #sponsored

Aang and the gang are back in a new live action adaptation of the beloved animated show. Can it live up to the legacy or will it join the feature version on the junke heap of adaptations? F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code DAN15 at theperfectjean.nyc/DAN15  #theperfectjeanpod #sponsored

Denis Villeneuve returns with his second installment in the Dune franchise. Can it live up to the epic first film?

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Madame Web brought the Spider-Verse to a new low. I look at its performance as well as the over-performance of Bob Marley: One Love and more!

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Oppenheimer's countdown to the Oscars continues with another huge night, this time at the BAFTAs. I recap all the major winners and where it leaves the Oscar race.

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As the streaming wars begin a new phase, Paramount Global looks to be the first major casualty. I look at the different scenarios and what the entertainment landscape might look like with a merger or acquisition. Plus, your calls, Coyote vs. Acme, and a Road House update.

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Bob Marley gets the biopic treatment in a Valentine's Day release starring Kingsley Ben-Adir.

2024's box office hit new lows as it put up its worst competition against the NFL's big game in over thirty years. I break down the numbers, take your calls, and more!

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Sony invites to take a trip into the Spider-Verse that nobody really asked for with the latest live action Spider-Man spinoff.

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The NFL's "big game" delivered a handful of first looks at some of 2024's biggest movies. I break down what we found out and also look at the (very few) standout commercials that played in between the sports stuff.

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With Oscar night fast approaching, I go over what I'd do if I were given the chance to set new rules for the Academy Awards.

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Diablo Cody returns with a new script about a teenage girl and the corpse she might love.

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After a down 2023, Disney came out swinging with several big announcements ahead of a critical shareholder's meeting. I break down what the studio announced and how it may impact the ongoing leadership struggle. Plus your calls, a look at home viewership numbers, and remembering a legend.

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Matthew Vaughn's latest film covers a group spies, fake and real - but who IS the real Agent Argylle?

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The 40th Sundance Film Festival is over, and I have a full breakdown of every film I saw (virtually) and which ones I think you may be hearing about later this year!

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Godzilla Minus One roared back into the top ten one last time before leaving theaters - I look at its run as one of the most successful international films ever. Plus a close race for #1 at the box office, your questions and more!

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WWE and Netflix have joined forces to change the course of the streaming war. I look at the deal plus a big change in Netflix's film division, an A-list director's beef with Amazon, the latest charts and more!

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Aquaman is winding down his final adventure as the DCEU comes to a quiet close. But did WB's decade-long extended universe actually turn a profit? I crunch the numbers to give you my best answer, plus all the latest from the weekend box office.

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The Oscar nominations are here, with Oppenheimer leading the way and Barbie delivering a smaller-than-expected number of nominations. I break down the surprises, the snubs, and what it tells us about who may win it all.

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Oscar nominations will be announced Tuesday, but I'm getting a jump on the Academy by announcing who I'd select in a few major categories and who I think will have their name read early next Tuesday morning!

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As Oscar nominations near, questions are starting to swirl around Barbie's chances in key races. I look at what the BAFTAs had to say - plus a chat with Sean Chandler about the Oscar race, your questions, and more!

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2024's Mean Girls captured the #1 spot at the box office in its second life as a musical with David Ayer's The Beekeeper at #2. I break down all the box office numbers and take your questions!

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The delayed 2023 Emmy Awards bid farewell to Succession, rewarded relatively few shows, and finalized one of the greatest awards injustices in recent history. I break it all down.

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Mean Girls is opening #1 but leaving many viewers disappointed. I look at the newest trend of Hollywood hiding their musicals. Plus, big awards nominations, a new Star Wars movie, Tom Cruise has a new studio, your calls and more!

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Jason Statham and David Ayer team up for one of the most indescribable films in recent history.

Mean Girls is back in musical form - is this a radical new reinvention or the same old movie with a shiny new look?

Wonka dominated the first weekend of 2024 - but is there a sleeper hit in the making? I look at the rare feat Anyone But You accomplished, plus the latest Aquaman numbers and an executive question on the Mint Mobile Hotline.

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The Golden Globes returned with big wins for Oppenheimer, host drama, a possibly angry Taylor Swift, a goodbye party for Succession and more. I break it all down!

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As we begin 2024, I look back at the end of the year in streaming, and the new champion when it comes to domestic streaming. Plus a look at Loki's Season 2 numbers and literally weeks of updated numbers.

As Disney closes out a tough 2023, an internal battle for the company's future is reigniting. I break down the looming conflict between Disney, Bob Iger, and investor Nelson Peltz, plus awards news and a very long vent session about college football.

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As 2023 came to a close, Universal just barely beat Disney for the domestic box office crown. I break down the year overall, plus the New Year's Weekend and I take your calls in a brand new segment!

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We're entering a new year and I have a detailed rundown of the movies and shows you won't want to miss in 2024!

It's the end of the year, which means it's time to name my 10 favorite and 5 least favorite movies of the year, plus some other special awards!

It was a not-so-merry Christmas at the box office as the DCEU's official final film failed to draw a big crowd. I break down the early numbers and whether anyone can claim holiday bragging rights

Zack Snyder starts building a brand new universe in Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire. 

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The King of Atlantis returns in the last film of the DCEU - can it send this version of DC out on a high note?

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Bradley Cooper pulls double duty as actor and director in an intimate look at composer Leonard Bernstein and his relationship with his wife, played by Carey Mulligan. Snoopy is also involved.

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Wonka got a jump on the holiday box office - is it set up for a big run over Christmas? Plus, Aquaman gets ready to swim back into theaters, a look at Godzilla Minus One's success, a note on anime pronunciations, and more!

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Alice Walker's story returns to the screen as a musical in this reimagining of the classic novel and Steven Spielberg film, starring Fantasia Barrino.

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Emma Stone stars in the latest off-the-wall awards contender from director Yorgos Lanthimos - which is shares unexpected similarities with another awards contender.

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Studio Ghibli's latest film is setting records for the biggest debut in the US for the studio. I break down where it stands among Studio Ghibli's biggest hits, as well as a farewell to the Eras Tour, corrections from last week and more!

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The nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes have been announced! I look at some surprise nominees, some surprise omissions, and one really dumb new category.

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Legendary director Hayao Miyazaki returns with his latest Studio Ghibli masterwork.

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In this jumbo-sized update episode, I cover the openings of The Marvels and Wish, how much money they're costing the studio, a new Panem film, Beyoncé and more! Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/MURRELL to see how you can get an extra three months FREE! Go to https://UncommonGoods.com/DAN to get 15% off your next gift now!

Willy Wonka returns...for the first time...in the prequel no one is sure they ever wanted.

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Disney's 100th anniversary celebration film turns out to be the latest in a string of disappointments from a studio that appears to be in trouble.

The SAG-AFTRA strike is providing drama down to the last second as questions arise around the tentative deal's AI provisions. I break down the entire deal and why so many actors are worried that it doesn't go far enough to protect the industry's future.

John Woo returns to Hollywood for the first time in two decades with a holiday-themed revenge thriller starring Joel Kinnaman.

The King of All Monsters stomps back into theaters in a timeline-resetting new movie from Toho Studios, the original home of Godzilla.

Independent theaters are the life blood of a thriving film community. In this compilation of Indie Theater Spotlight segments from Charts with Dan, I revisit all the theaters we've talked about this year and their important contribution to the world of film.

Joaquin Phoenix and Ridley Scott take on one of the most famous historic figures of all time.

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Emerald Fennell follows up her Oscar-winning debut feature Promising Young Woman with a twisted tale of class and obsession.

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Did you know that those little company logos before movies actually mean something? I break down the meaning, origins, and fun stories behind some of the most famous (and forgotten) production company logos of all time.

Panem gets a prequel as we catch up with a young Coriolanus Snow on his path to the presidency. 

Natalie Portman studies the scandalous past of Julianne Moore and Charles Melton in the latest film from director Todd Haynes.

I'm putting on Kevin Feige's baseball cap and laying out my plan for the MCU as I pretend to be in charge of Marvel for a few sweet minutes.

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I share all my spoiler-filled thoughts on The Marvels, including the passionate reactions to my non-spoiler review.

I break down my thoughts on the complete second season of Marvel's Loki on Disney+.

The MCU's latest adventure combines the talents of three superheroes - how does it stack up inside the Marvel universe as a whole?

Five Nights at Freddy's followed a massive debut with a massive drop, one of the biggest ever for a movie its size. I break down the numbers, whether its day-and-date release was to blame, and why the movie is still a hit.

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As numbers drop and time wears on, the once-invincible MCU and Star Wars brands have taken a hit at Disney+. I take a look at the numbers and whether it's time for Disney to get really worried. Go to https://FactorMeals.com/MURRELL50 to get 50% off your Factor order! Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL

David Fincher returns with his latest film featuring Michael Fassbender as an assassin.

Five Nights at Freddy's put up an incredible opening weekend and the best-ever for Blumhouse. I break down all the numbers you need in detail, plus other releases and more!

As Halloween (the holiday) fast approaches, I break down 15 reasons why I love Halloween (the movie).

The latest big video game adaptation is in theaters and on streaming - so what's the verdict on Five Nights at Freddy's?

Killers of the Flower Moon hit theaters with critical hype and a $200 million budget - but is it a box office disappointment? Plus a look at how Taylor Swift stacks up against Eddie Murphy, a new record for Fathom Events, and more!

As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues with no end in sight, the summer movie season is now at risk and a group of A-list actors have proposed a deal that may actually be illegal.

I share my thoughts on Martin Scorsese's latest film, an epic tale of murder, greed, and oil starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert DeNiro.

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The Eras Tour may not have set a new October record, but it still rocketed to the top of several charts. I look at the records set, the records approached, and why falling short of $100 million doesn't mean the opening is a disappointment. Plus all your other box office updates!

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The surprise event of the fall is in theaters now! I recap my experience on opening night and what I thought of the concert film.

The Exorcist: Believer had a debut that was both good for the movie and bad for the studio. I break down the numbers on Universal's $400 million investment, plus the rest of the box office top ten and more!

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A new survey reveals what the most-loved streaming service in the U.S. is, and which ones people are ready to get rid of. Plus, streaming viewership data and a look at the ratings for Star Wars: Ahsoka.

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The Eras Tour is coming to save the fall box office, Rick & Morty debuts a new sound, and several horror anthology shows headline a spooky Friday the 13th!

You can't keep a good demon (or franchise) down as The Exorcist returns with not one, but two possessed girls to exorcise.

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In a showdown of new releases, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie took home the crown versus the 10th Saw movie and the original sci-fi film The Creator. I break down all the numbers!

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Loki returns to Disney+ with a new season of time-twisting adventures as the TVA faces its biggest threat yet.

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The Exorcist: Believer hits theaters a week early to avoid Taylor Swift, Loki is back, Chucky's in the White House, and more!

Jigsaw is back in this sequel/prequel that takes the franchise back to its roots. Is it too late to recapture the bloody magic?

After nearly 150 days, the Writer's Guild is back to work after the strike ended in a deal between writers and producers. I break down the agreement that ended and the strike and why I think it's a historic win for one side.

Expend4bles put up a franchise-worst number, and did little to boost the box office resumes of its stars. I look at the numbers, as well as the other movies in the top 10 and more!

Gareth Edwards returns with a thrilling original sci-fi epic that may surprise you!

After five long months, the WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative deal to end the strike - but the strike's not over yet! I break down what happens next before the writers return to work.

A busy week in theaters is headlined by the new sci-film The Creator, along with Saw, PAW Patrol, and a collection of Wes Anderson shorts and returning favorites on streaming.

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Stonks! HODLs! The events that rewrote Wall Street are now on film in Dumb Money!

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Here's the story of a company called Kast Media and how it's allegedly cheated its creators out of millions of dollars in sponsorship money, including nearly $16,000 I didn't even know I was owed.

A Haunting in Venice and The Nun II weren't enough to save a sleepy box office weekends as movies that were supposed to come out are pushed off the release schedule. I break down the numbers.

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The Expendables are back with a new numb3r, Barbie is back in IMAX, the Spy Kids are back, and yeah, I'm thinking the John Wick universe is back in a busy week for streaming releases.

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Summer 2023 was one nightmare after another for Disney. I recap an entire season's worth of strikes, poor box office performances, hotel closures and lawsuits.

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The latest Conjuring film won the worldwide box office race, but Jawan set all-time records for an Indian film. I look at both of their openings and the rest of the weekend box office.

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Netflix's One Piece had week one viewership - what does this tell us about a potential season two? I crunch the numbers.

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A new report claims to expose a hacked system and paid critics at Rotten Tomatoes. I wade through what's true, what's been overblown, and where the story falls short for some online critics.

The summer box office season is officially over, and I have my picks for the biggest winners and losers, and the studio that emerged victorious in a crazy summer season.

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Labor Day kicks off a week of new movies and shows featuring an evil nun, animated Star Trek adventures, a Walking Dead spinoff, Greek celebrations, and a grown man dressed up like a dog. 

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I went from knowing nothing about One Piece to watching the effect of Devil Fruit on a psychotic clown in a few short hours. What did I think of the series as a whole?

Denzel Washington closes out the Equalizer trilogy and the summer movie season by taking down the Italian Mafia.

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Depending on how you look at it, three different movies won the box office as summer draws to a close. I break down Gran Turismo's domestic win, Barbie's National Cinema Day win and Oppenheimer's worldwide victory.

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Join me as I preview a week's worth of entertainment featuring the last part of an action trilogy, a live-action anime adaptation, and killer kids, sloths, and mannequins!

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After new negotiations, the Writers' Strike continues following the public release of the AMPTP's new proposal. I break down what was in the proposal and why the WGA is angry that it was made public.

Ahsoka Tano gets her own Disney+ series but can she make the transition from animation to live action?

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Blue Beetle posted an (almost) record low opening for the DCEU era. I break down the numbers, plus new records for Barbie and Oppenheimer, A24's sneaky summer hit, and more.

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Summer's biggest surprise may be the show dominating the stream charts as a 2010s mid-size cable hit puts up all-time numbers. I look at the surprising performance of Suits, plus the sagging ratings of Secret Invasion and more!

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Following The Flash's face-plant, can DC salvage its summer with this August underdog release?

Talking dogs go on a foul-mouthed adventure in Universal's R-rated comedy featuring the voices of Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, and Randall Park. Is it worth your time or should you bark up another tree?

A new lawsuit alleges that Disney (and Fox) have been taking advantage of a producing partner for the last decade. I get into the details and how this lawsuit ties in to everything happening in Hollywood right now.

The Barbie wave continues as it becomes the highest-grossing film ever for Warner Bros. as well as the new standard for movies directed by women. I break down all the new records, plus Oppenheimer's own rewriting of the record books, a Ninja Turtles update, and more!

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Based on a true story, this movie based on real events is about a real-life gamer who actually became a racecar driver in real life. Did I mention it's based on a true story?

A group of on-set VFX artists for Marvel is on the verge of creating the first-ever VFX union. I break down what that means, what unions have to offer, and share some non-union stories from years gone by.

Barbie is now a Barbillionaire after striking gold at the global box office. I break down all the numbers plus Oppenheimer's own odd place in the history books, an interview with a Sound of Freedom studio head, the debuts of Meg 2 and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, and more!

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From the depths of the ocean, a sequel rises! Do more sharks equal a better movie in the sequel to The Meg?

Over 90 days into the writers' strike and over three weeks after actors walked off the set, there may be a glimmer of hope that a resolution is on its way. Plus, a detailed breakdown of what the actors are asking for, picket line updates, malicious tree trimming, and more!

Leo, Donnie, Raph, and Mikey are back (in animated form) to fight crime in the latest TMNT adventure. Does it recapture the magic that the Turtles have been missing on-screen?

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Audiences kept coming back for more Barbie and Oppenheimer in their second weekends - but did that leave Haunted Mansion and Mission: Impossible out in the cold? I look at the numbers, plus a 2023 market share update and more!

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Two ghost stories are hitting theaters this weekend - does Disney take you on the better ride, or is A24's Talk to Me the more haunting option?

Barbie brought home the best opening of the year and Oppenheimer blew past expectations last weekend. In other words: Barbenheimer was a success. I break down all the records broken and just how big the weekend was (hint: really big) during a struggling summer season.

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With Barbie and Oppenheimer dominating the box office, let's take some time to talk spoilers and answer a few burning questions!

Christopher Nolan returns with an epic, time-jumping, intense portrait of the father of the atomic bomb. Can it blow away high expectations?

Mattel's Barbie gets her own movie that you might have heard about. Does director Greta Gerwig deliver a much-needed summer hit?