“The Odyssey” sold $264.1 million worth of tickets globally in its opening weekend—Christopher Nolan’s best-performing weekend at the box office ever, above “The Dark Knight Rises” in 2012. Key Facts Tangent The film received rave reviews—95% from critics and a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Key Background The film needs $625 million in ticket […]
The Oscar-winning director of The Odyssey has become as bankable as any A-List actor. Here’s how much he could earn from his epic summer blockbuster. At The Odyssey premiere in Mumbai on Saturday, director Christopher Nolan joked about its prospects as an international summer blockbuster. “It’s wonderful how [the movie] kind of brings us together, […]
Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey on July 17, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions after an early screening. Social media mini-reviews are a somewhat odd, new-era phenomenon where critics are allowed a small tweet-size review, though are not allowed to give a score that would […]
“Obsession,” the breakout horror blockbuster directed by former YouTuber Curry Barker, grossed another $19 million at the box office for its fifth weekend in theaters, according to early numbers reported by the Hollywood trade publications—blowing past recent releases like “Masters of the Universe” and “Scary Movie.” Key Facts Tangent “Backrooms,” another lower budget horror film […]
The first installment of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, Love Story, came to an emotional end Thursday night, with the finale depicting the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and her older sister, Lauren Bessette. Warning: Spoilers ahead for FX’s Love Story finale. Episode 9, titled “Search and Rescue,” picks up […]
The 98th Academy Awards air live on Monday morning, Australian time. Here’s everything you need to know. Key Takeaways Where are The Oscars held? The 98th Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15 in Los Angeles – which translates to Monday morning for Australian audiences. The ceremony is held at the Dolby Theatre in […]
The road to the Oscars continues Monday with the 83rd Annual Golden Globes ceremony that celebrates the best in film and television. The 2026 ceremony will be held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The show follows a special Golden Eve presentation last week, where acting greats Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker […]
‘Wicked: For Good’ ends the story of the Wicked Witch Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande), closing the final chapter on a mysterious page of the Grimmerie. Wicked: For Good concludes the tale of doomed friendship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), turning to a new page in the Grimmerie as […]
Two of Hollywood’s biggest stars are set to appear in a prequel to the 2001 “Ocean’s Eleven” movie that spawned one of the most successful movie franchises of the modern era, as original star George Clooney confirms a new sequel is in the works. Key Takeaways Key Background The “Ocean’s” franchise is among the 75 […]
“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s new nearly three-hour long thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, reportedly scored a $22.4 million opening weekend after receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences, putting the film firmly on track to be the cinephile darling director’s biggest at the box office. Key Facts How Does The Film Compare To […]