Eric Prime

Very confused how this of all movies is now Film Twitter's new meme.

If TMNT follows Super Pets's second weekend trajectory, that would lead to about a 13.3M weekend from that 2.7. Not sure if that totally tracks however with it opening on a Wednesday.

The Chip n Dale avatar is the perfect cherry on top with this statement lmao

Quorum Updates Retribution T-15: 27.95% Awareness Bottoms T-22: 13.34% Awareness Dumb Money T-43: 14.34% Awareness The Creator T-50: 12.65% Awareness Killers of the Flower Moon T-71: 20.67% Awareness Five Nights at Freddy's T-78: 33.75% Awareness Dune Part Two T-85: 35.71% Awareness Journey to Bethlehem T-92: 12.95% Awareness Wonka T-127: 51.75% Awareness The Last Voyage of the Demeter T-1: 33.49% Awareness Final Awareness: 33% chance of 10M, 2% chance of 20M Horror Awareness: 50% chance of 10M, 10% chance of 20M

This better get a 38/103 run to fit the series' patterns. Otherwise, cancel the whole thing

Audrey Hepburn was great, but tbh, if Jack Warner wasn't such a pigheaded idiot and gave us Julie Andrews as Eliza, it'd be a whole other story. (Although I did have problems with the Pygmalion backdrop, which granted will always be problematic. But in this, I feel like Higgins was never really confronted or combatted against with his misogyny and that his "growth" wasn't earned. When Eliza came back, it was a touch too gross for me. If anything, I think Pretty Woman handled it better, even if that one is also problematic)

#39 Batman Returns 905 points, 16 lists "I am Catwoman. Hear me roar." Box Office: 266.8M Rotten Tomatoes: 81% Metacritic: 68 Awards: 2 Academy Award nominations, 2 BAFTA Award nominations, 1 Saturn Award and 4 nominations, 1 MTV Movie Award nomination, 1 Hugo Award nomination, 1 Golden Raspberry Award nomination Its Legacy: Considered an early example of the "anti-blockbuster". Tim Burton's final Batman production. Made parent groups and McDonald's very angry. Spawned the Joel Schumacher series of films. Has a massive fan following and strong critical re-evaluation decades after its release. Features the most iconic depictions of Penguin and Catwoman. Pfieffer's Catwoman performance is oft-considered one of the greatest CBM villains ever. Matt Reeves' and Robert Pattinson's favorite Batman movie. Would actually get followed up in Batman '21 and....The Flash. Gave Christopher Walken a paycheck. Commentary: The most interesting aspect of Batman as a character and as a franchise, especially compared to every other superhero property, is that Batman and his rogues gallery are all a bunch of weirdos. Spider-Man is the relatable one, Superman is the aspirational one, Batman is the oddball. A crazed figure who uses his resources and skills in an effort to be a vigilante, fighting off people just as crazy as he is. People who have dealt with tragedy in some form and now are forced into the world of crime in order to find stability and sanity. Batman Returns, Tim Burton’s final foray into Gotham City, tackles this concept best. And that’s why it’s the best Batman movie. Yes, I said that. Michael Keaton works well as Bruce Wayne, the loner who is just sane enough between all the baddies that we are obligated to root for him. You have Danny DeVito as The Penguin, an utterly repulsive but also depressingly tragic figure who was unloved by everybody and only wants respect and kindness. And of course, Michelle Pfieffer as Catwoman, a former meek and abused woman who finds confidence after utter tragedy and is only now figuring out how to handle her new personality and strengths. It’s a film about loners and outsiders who all just want closure. A place where they can find some sort of happiness, a sense of self, somebody who loves them. And sadly, we don’t get that with anybody. A true Greek tragedy wrapped up in a gothic story full of grotesqueries, oddities, and powerful visuals and moments. It was too much for most back in 1992, with parent groups repulsed at a film that dared to feature Burton’s best attributes and qualities. But for many, this struck a chord. This was a movie that spoke to them in a way few blockbusters do. And frankly, as we continue to get more and more and more Batman movies for decades to come, all with their own personal stamp and identity, I think Batman Returns will be the one I always gravitate to. The creative peak of this entire enterprise.

#40 Edge of Tomorrow 888 points, 20 lists "Come find me when you wake up!" Box Office: 370.5M Rotten Tomatoes: 91% Metacritic: 71 Awards: 1 Annie Award, 1 Critics Choice Award and 3 nominations, 1 Empire Award nomination, 1 Hugo Award nomination, 1 Saturn Award and 6 nominations Its Legacy: Has more than one title. A legit sleeper hit that grew its following over time. One of Emily Blunt's highest-grossing films. Rumored to get a sequel or TV series follow-up. Gave Brendan Gleeson a paycheck. Commentary: Have you ever found yourself watching Groundhog Day and thinking to yourself, “I wish they made an action movie out of this”? Well Tom Cruise and Doug Liman got your back. This epic sci-fi feature wasn’t a big hit at the time, but its time loop premise and epic sci-fi action meant it was bound to have an audience. The film takes advantage of its premise to deliver a fun story that still has plenty of great twists and turns and two great lead performances between Cruise and Emily Blunt. Rumors of a follow-up, whether it be a sequel or a TV show spin-off, have been around for ages, yet that epic classic, a fun, fast-paced feature that pays tribute to both anime and video games, will always have a place in our hearts. Have you ever found yourself watching Groundhog Day and thinking to yourself, “I wish they made an action movie out of this”? Well Tom Cruise and Doug Liman got your back. This epic sci-fi feature...

#41 Dune 876 points, 15 lists "Dreams make good stories, but everything important happens when we're awake." Box Office: 402M Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Metacritic: 74 Awards: 6 Academy Awards and 4 nominations, 5 BAFTA Awards and 6 nominations, 3 Critics Choice Awards and 7 nominations, 1 Grammy Award, 1 Golden Globe Award and 2 nominations Its Legacy: Introduced millions of viewers to the original Frank Herbert novels. Denis Villenueve's highest-grossing film. One of only two 2021 films from WB to make 100M+ domestically. Considered one of the greatest sci-fi films of the 21st century. Boosted Timothee Chalamet's metoric rise as one of the most amazing, most beautiful, most incredible, most wonderful young stars working today. Gave Jason Momoa a paycheck. Commentary: At once considered an unfilmable novel, the icon Denis Villeneueve and the beloved and wonderful and sexy and amazing and lovely Timothee Chalamet said “bet”. And boy oh boy, did they pull off something amazing. Especially Timothee, my love. What a dreamboat. This took the first half of the original novel and managed to take a complex story of politics, deception, global trade, conquest, and sandworms into an effective sci-fi adventure. One that does feature plenty of action, but much of the epic scope and scale comes from just simply showcasing the massive deserts of Arrakis, the large spaceships, and the gravitas all the actors give to their characters. This fantastic ensemble offers incredible delivery through their entrancing charismas and personalities and captures the political drama and intrigue to a tee without ever feeling drab or convoluted. And of course you have Timothee. My sweet, beautiful, wonderfully beloved Timothee. Add on stunning imagery from DP Grieg Frasier and a captivating cliffhanger, we got ourselves a true blockbuster epic. One that people here clearly adored and will hopefully continue to adore once Part Two finally hits theaters this November...hopefully...Zaslav, you better not fuck this up for me.

You just made those names up lmao. What even is that?

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Yep. All the honorable mentions have now been revealed. Now you know what just barely missed and can complain to me over something out of my control. And you now have a better understanding of what could be the top 41. Feel free to make predictions I guess?

#109 - The Neverending Story (408 points, 8 lists) #108 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (414 points, 10 lists) #107 - The Color Purple (418 points, 12 lists) #106 - Little Shop of Horrors (419 points, 10 lists) #105 - What's Up, Doc? (433 points, 9 lists) #104 - The Goonies (437 points, 12 lists) #103 - Prisoners (440 points, 9 lists) #102 - The Wild Bunch (440 points, 7 lists) #101 - Batman (445 points, 10 lists)

#119 - Game Night (371 points, 9 lists) #118 - Godzilla (373 points, 9 lists) #117 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (376 points, 8 lists) #116 - My Fair Lady (377 points, 8 lists) #115 - Michael Clayton (383 points, 8 lists) #114 - The Bridges of Madison County (385 points, 7 lists) #113 - Ocean's Twelve (386 points, 10 lists) #112 - Pacific Rim (391 points, 11 lists) #111 - Cloud Atlas (392 points, 8 lists) #110 - Dirty Harry (395 points, 9 lists)

#42 Paddington 2 875 points, 17 lists "If we're kind and polite, the world will be right." Box Office: 228M Rotten Tomatoes: 99% Metacritic: 88 Awards: 2 London Film Critics Circle Awards and 3 nominations, 3 BAFTA Award nominations, 1 Empire Award nomination, 1 Saturn Award nomination, 1 Annie Award nomination Its Legacy: Took Paddington away from the evils of Harvey's clutches. Was the highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes until 2021. Considered one of the best films of the 2010s and one of the best family films ever made. Spawned an animated series spin-off and an upcoming sequel set for release next year. Gave Sally Hawkins a paycheck. Commentary: A character this pure and wonderful doesn’t deserve to have his name associated with a scumbag like Harvey. And while his first movie sadly has that Weinstein touch, the second installment would become a Warner Bros. joint. And we are all better for it. It’s an utterly delightful family classic. One that captures Paddington’s kindness and sweetness, a boy who just wants to give his dear Aunt Lucy a present, only to end up in a wacky adventure full of laughs and heart. So many fun characters, wacky locations, gorgeous visuals, and a wonderful protagonist who just wants to enjoy his marmalade and be a good person. The kind of film that every family film should strive to be. Something with charm and spades and important, wonderful life lessons for youngsters. It soon became the most acclaimed movie on Rotten Tomatoes until it wasn’t, became every terminally online Film Twitter user’s entire personality for a few months, and introduced an iconic piece of British children’s literature to many generations. And hopefully for these youngsters, they learn that when we are kind and polite, the world will be right.

#43 The Maltese Falcon 831 points, 13 lists "The uh, stuff that dreams are made of." Box Office: 1.8M Rotten Tomatoes: 99% Metacritic: 97 Awards: 3 Academy Award nominations Its Legacy: The first true and major film noir. John Huston's directorial debut. Sydney Greenstreet's acting debut. Made Humphrey Bogart one of the biggest stars of the 40s. Considered one of the greatest movies ever made. One of the first films submitted into the National Film Registry in 1989. #23 on AFI's Top 100 Movies and #31 for the 2007 revision. Gave Peter Lorre a paycheck. Commentary: Not just one of the best noirs ever made, but the very film that birthed the modern film noir as we know it. It’s an utterly gorgeous-looking film from John Huston, his debut feature in fact, anchored by so many incredible actors playing great, iconic characters. Humphrey Bogart, the legend himself, as the hard-boiled detective Sam Spade. Mary Astor as Ruth Wonderley, the femme fatale client with her own hidden agenda. Or is it Brigid O’Shaughnessy? There’s even more criminals in this story. The flamboyant Joel Cairo, courtesy of the legend Peter Lorre. The “Fat Man”, played by Sydney Greenstreet. All of these people Spade is facing are obsessed with this one statue of a bird. Even Spade, our hero, isn’t some clean-cut protagonist. He’s great at his job, detecting phonies right away, but he’s also fairly heartless, cold, distant, afraid of sentimentality. It’s a figure that can be hard to empathize, as somebody so hardened from his own past. Yet it gives us somebody who can cut through the garbage, somebody we have to follow to really get why all these characters want this bird. This bird that, apparently, is the stuff where dreams are made of. It’s the perfect antihero, the perfect cast, the perfect script, and the perfect noir. The film that gave us one of WB’s most iconic slogans and one of their all-time classics that is, frankly, required viewing if you want to call yourself a fan of this studio.

#44 Argo 805 points, 17 lists "It means 'Argo fuck yourself.'" Box Office: 232.3M Rotten Tomatoes: 96% Metacritic: 86 Awards: 3 Academy Awards and 4 nominations, 3 BAFTA Awards and 3 nominations, 2 Critics Choice Awards and 5 nominations, 2 Golden Globe Awards and 3 nominations, 1 Grammy Award nomination Its Legacy: Brought Tony Mendez's story to the mainstream. Ben Affleck's most acclaimed film as a director. Helped make Affleck a mainstay in the WB family. Highly criticized for its accuracy and depictions of Iranians. Roger Ebert's final favorite film of the year. Alan Arkin's final Oscar. Gave John Goodman a paycheck. Commentary: In many ways, Ben Affleck’s Argo felt like one of the last breaths of the classic midbudget adult movie. They still technically exist here and there, but the rise of the blockbuster and the fall of the home video market has made these types of pieces, ensemble thriller dramas that were made for a cool 35-80M, just don’t really become phenomena anymore and studios don’t care about greenlighting them barring the occasional hope of Oscar glory. It’s a shame indeed, but at least this ended this genre’s popularity on a high note. Detailing the real-life story of CIA agents saving Iranian hostages under the false pretense of making a sci-fi movie, it’s absurd to think such a plot could ever happen in real life. But it did. And what results is an exciting thrill ride with fun insights into Hollywood culture and business, exciting conversations and detailing how this heist will go down, and some of the best final 40 minutes you will ever see. The kind of stuff that gets you on the edge of your seat. This sturdy, commercial thriller became a box office sensation, adored by the Academy, and helped revitalize Ben Affleck’s career for many. It’s already solidified itself as a classic and will continue to be a “they don’t make it like they used to” film for many years ahead.

My dad watches that Huntsman movie once in a while when it pops up on cable TV. Think I've seen 20 or so sporadic minutes of it when I'm catching up with him to say hi. Not a lot to judge on of course, but I'm...very confused as to why my dad watches it.

Fun fact: Oppenheimer has now outgrossed Beverly Hills Cop. The former #1 record holder for the biggest R rated movie of all time has now left the domestic top 10 after a whopping 39 years. Would have been cool to see it last one year longer, but still very impressive.