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This El Gato fellow does this a lot. I remember him shouting that Aquaman's middling opening, despite being fine enough for December, was a sign that DC was doomed forever and that it was all Snyder's fault. So this has been a very frustrating pattern of this that has gotten pretty darn old if you ask me. Hopefully he'll realize his schtick has gotten old and tired sooner rather than later.

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Moderation Yeah, we're uh...we're not doing this "Latinos shouldn't star in movies" thing here. Especially over a movie that, frankly, WB left to die. End it here.

Insane that PTA predicted Nazifurs. He really is a director ahead of his time.

Well now you're saying it should happen so we can get pure chaos and pandemonium. That's an inviting ticket, lemme tell ya.

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Quorum Updates Back on the Strip T-1: 22.03% Awareness Golda T-8: 17.07% Awareness Bottoms T-15: 14.84% Awareness The Nun II T-22: 43.87% Awareness Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie T-43: 31.93% Awareness The Marvels T-85: 47.59% Awareness Drive Away Dolls T-190: 16.17% Awareness Blue Beetle T-1: 43.94% Awareness Final Awareness: 89% chance of 10M, 59% chance of 20M, 37% chance of 30M, 22% chance of 40M, 11% chance of 70M DC/MCU Awareness: 100% chance of 70M Strays T-1: 48.89% Awareness Final Awareness: 89% chance of 10M, 59% chance of 20M Low Awareness: 100% chance of 10M, 25% chance of 20M Gran Turismo T-8: 40.36% Awareness Final Awareness: 89% chance of 10M, 59% chance of 20M, 37% chance of 30M Medium Awareness: 82% chance of 10M, 64% chance of 20M, 54% chance of 30M

#7 The Shining 1763 points, 27 lists "Here's Johnny!" Box Office: 47.3M Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Metacritic: 66 Awards: 1 Saturn Award and 1 nomination, 2 Golden Raspberry Award nomiantions Its Legacy: Considered one of the best horror movies and Stephen King adaptations ever. Stephen King's most hated adaptation of his work. Ranked #75 in Sight & Sound's Greatest Films - Directors Poll. Recieved a book sequel and film sequel, Doctor Sleep, in 2013 and 2019 respectively. Parodied and referenced to death basically everywhere. Joined the National Film Registry in 2018. Gave Shelley Duvall a deserved paycheck. Commentary: Like Blade Runner and every other Kubrick movie ever created, The Shining earned mixed reception. A film that audiences just weren’t ready for. Its slow pace made things too awkward, the characters were too hard to connect with or understand, the film’s build-up was too odd and shifty. What was Kubrick even doing here? Stephen King himself denounced this adaptation as a mistake, a misunderstanding of his 1977 novel. Of course, time can change and tastes can evolve. And what was once a Razzie-nominated disaster is now considered a landmark, a masterclass of horror cinema. And all its faults? That’s what makes it so unique. Kubrick’s film is an unconventional one, with an open-endedness when it comes to its supernatural aspects and even our characters. Was perhaps too ambiguous for 1980 viewers, but it only makes it a nightmare in 2023, as we don’t know if this is all just cabin fever or some secret, nefarious outside source. It creates this chilling and frightening feeling as we feel just as isolated, confused, and scared as Jack and Wendy and Danny, with the slow-paced story only further creating a feeling of dread and fear within us. This is also anchored by two powerful performances. Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance...well, you already know about him. But Shelley Duvall’s? It’s frankly an all-timer in the world of horror. The terror in her eyes and body language, both subtle and over the top, symbolize not just a woman afraid of her life, but a wife who wants her son and family safe. There’s a lot of debates on whether or not Shelley Duvall was abused or mistreated on set with Stanley Kubrick, and there’s too much conflicting information to give a good answer. Still, Duvall is the glue that holds this horror masterpiece together, and is why people love to watch it every single Halloween.

Heat?

#8 Heat 1698 points, 24 lists "Cause she's got a great ass!" Box Office: 187.4M Rotten Tomatoes: 88% Metacritic: 76 Awards: 2 20/20 Award nominations, 2 Saturn Award nominations, 1 MTV Movie Award nomination Its Legacy: Considered one of the greatest crime movies ever made. Inspired copycat crimes around the world. Influenced movies like The Dark Knight and video games like Grand Theft Auto. Oft-considered one of Michael Mann's absolute bests. Recieved a sequel in book form in 2022. Gave Ashley Judd a paycheck. Commentary: Michael Mann’s masterpiece. Mannsterpiece? Yeah, Mannsterpiece. The cat and mouse fighting between Al Pacino, a tough LAPD detective, and Robert De Niro, a famed criminal, is a compelling one right off the bat. You got a classic cop and robber narrative anchored by two living legends who of course have amazing chemistry with one another. You expect something at least decent with a pairing like that. Yet Mann also makes things smart by showing just how their rivalry and professions hurt these men in their personal and professional lives. Pacino’s cop character has a strained relationship with his family, as his job consumes his life and makes him unable to connect with his wife and daughter when they so desperately need him. De Niro meanwhile can’t ever stay connected with anybody, as his thief background means he is always at risk of losing people he loves. It creates a sense of bitterness and sadness. Something that is sad, yet also relatable for many in these men’s positions. Of course within all the sadness is still an epic bank robbery, with some of the best action and setpieces you could ever imagine in a bank heist thriller like this. It was a big hit when it first came out, and its only garnered more and more popularity since then, influencing games like Grand Theft Auto, movies like...one we will get to eventually, and even real-life bank robberies. It’s no wonder we got a book sequel out of this last year that is now being turned into a movie. Will it be just as iconic as what came before? We can only hope.

You're a B+ list placement.

#9 The Departed 1404 points, 25 lists "Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe fuck yourself." Box Office: 291.5M Rotten Tomatoes: 90% Metacritic: 85 Awards: 4 Academy Awards and 1 nomination, 6 BAFTA nominations, 1 Golden Globe Award and 5 nominations, 1 Grammy Award nomination, 1 MTV Movie Award Its Legacy: Brought Infernal Affairs more recognition to Western waters. Earned him the Best Director Oscar he deserved ages ago. Was Scorsese's highest-grossing film until Shutter Island. Brought the story of Whitey Bulger to light before Johnny Depp had the chance. Had a sequel in development that never got made. Gave Anthony Anderson a paycheck. Commentary: Taking the iconic Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs and giving it a Boston creme coat of paint, Martin Scorsese’s crime drama is a non-stop thrill ride, full stop. So many moments of treachery and deception, oftentimes under the protagonists’ noses. A phenomenal premise of two moles going into the FBI and Boston mob, with neither even aware of each other’s existence. Action setpieces that utilize Boston to its fullest advantages. A cast full of all-stars and also Mark Wahlberg. It’s easily one of Scorsese’s most handsomely-made features and one that, for a lot of millennials, served as their big introduction to the man’s work. You’re in high school or your 20s in 2006, you hear about this cool crime movie with all these actors you and your parents love from a director your movie-loving uncle can’t stop talking about. And well, this left an impression on you and introduced you to one of, if not the greatest director working today. This will always be shared and passed down to generations, but I feel for a lot of BOT members here, this was a core memory when it comes to movies.

#10 Interstellar 1390 points, 23 lists "Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here." Box Office: 773M Rotten Tomatoes: 73% Metacritic: 74 Awards: 1 Academy Award and 4 nominations, 1 BAFTA Award and 3 nominations, 1 Critics Choice Award and 6 nominations, 1 Golden Globe Award nomination Its Legacy: One of the highest-grossing science fiction movies ever made. One of the few films shot on 35mm film and IMAX 70mm. Considered one of the most scientifically accurate movies ever made. Part of the epic McConaissance. The 20th most profitable movie of 2014. Gave Timothee Chalamet, the most beautiful man in the world and the reason I get up every morning, a paycheck. Commentary: Papa Nolan’s attempt to be cool like Stanley Kubrick, Interstellar also serves as Nolan’s attempt to be more sentimental and humanist, focusing on a father who just wants to make his life better for his young children. One of them includes Timothee, my beloved and pure and wonderful. So you know, smart dad, this Mr. McConaughey. Still bitter Papa Nolan made Timothee grow up to be sexual abuser Casey Affleck. This man is going to hell, and I can't wait to meet him there. 😈 It’s incredible to behold visually, and its insights into the world of climate change and famine and how close we are to a dystopian future rings true. With this being a film about boldly going into a new world, finding better life for humankind, it makes things oddly inspirational for a filmmaker known for being cold and methodical. With it also being one of the most scientifically accurate movies ever made, it benefits the story and characters and makes the film all the more powerful. With its jaw-dropping visuals and IMAX wizardry, this film cast a spell on Nolanites and sci-fi fans alike and still serves as a fine example on what this man can do. Bring people in just on his name alone and give them enchanting visuals and stories that are wholly is, for better or for worse. What does his new home at Universal entail? Well, it’s still early. Guess he just has to be like his Interstellar heroes and go boldly where nobody’s gone before.

@Cap Just letting you know Insomnia came in at #150. I know I said all the Nolans made it in the top 100, but I was wrong. Sorry! Oh and Batman was #101. Surpised me too, though I've always been a Returns guy.

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https://www.boxofficepro.com/long-range-box-office-forecast-a-haunting-in-venice/ Long Range Box Office Forecast & 2023’s Upcoming Calendar (as of 8/17/23) Release Date Title 3-Day (FSS) Opening Low/High Range Pinpoint % Chg from Last Week Domestic Total Low/High Range Pinpoint % Chg from Last Week Distributor 8/25/2023 Golda Fathom Events 8/25/2023 Gran Turismo (Sneaks on 8/11 and 8/18 weekends) $17,000,000 – $22,000,000 $40,000,000 – $61,000,000 Sony Pictures 8/25/2023 The Hill Briarcliff Entertainment 8/25/2023 Retribution Roadside Attractions 9/1/2023 The Equalizer 3 $25,000,000 – $32,000,000 $65,000,000 – $88,000,000 Sony / Columbia Pictures 9/8/2023 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 $8,000,000 – $13,000,000 $24,000,000 – $43,000,000 Focus Features 9/8/2023 The Nun II $30,000,000 – $45,000,000 $70,000,000 – $97,000,000 Warner Bros. Pictures 9/15/2023 A Haunting in Venice $11,000,000 – $16,000,000 $37,000,000 – $57,000,000 Disney / 20th Century Studios 9/15/2023 Amerikatsi Variance Films / Everest Films 9/15/2023 Camp Hideout Roadside Attractions 9/15/2023 Dumb Money (Platform LA / NY) Sony Pictures / Columbia

Will this forum survive once High School Musical gets more votes than the entire Three Colours trilogy combined? I think not.

Well...only 10 movies left. It's crazy to me that I only have 10 to go, since I've been working on this whole countdown for years, but we're this close to that fateful end. Could still get some more out later today, but this is still a great achievement. And hey, that means you guys can predict what you think the top 10 will be! Whoever gets it right gets my love and affection as a prize. And that's the greatest prize of all. 😘

#11 The Iron Giant 1386 points, 26 lists "You are who you choose to be." Box Office: 31.3M Rotten Tomatoes: 96% Metacritic: 85 Awards: 8 Annie Awards and 6 nominations, 1 Hugo Award nomination, 1 Saturn Award nomination Its Legacy: Brad Bird's directorial debut. The film that gave Bird the chance to direct The Incredibles and Ratatouille. Has appeared in Ready Player One, Space Jam: A New Legacy, and MultiVersus. Considered one of the greatest animated movies of all time. Recieved a remaster in 2015. Gave Harry Connick, Jr. a paycheck. Commentary: Arguably the finest example that being a financial failure doesn't equate to a bad movie. WB infamously abandoned and ignored this after Quest for Camelot bombed, and didn't realize until it was too late they had something special on their hands. Promptly ignored on its theatrical release, things very quickly turned around when Warner advertised its VHS release like there was no tomorrow and later aired the movie on Cartoon Network in big 24 hour marathons, knowing they should have made money on an obvious hit. And now, nearly 25 years later? It's now a masterpiece millions have seen and adore to pieces. A fantastic commentary at 1950s hysteria and a powerful anti-gun message is all anchored in a gorgeously-told story of friendship between a young boy and his giant robot buddy. It's far and away Vin Diesel's finest work as an actor, though Fast X obviously comes close, and its themes and ideas on peace and paranoia still resonate today, even if we are long past the Cold War. It boasts an incredible finale that still hits us all in the feels, and has incredible and expressive animation, that deliver on the laughs and on the emotion. Director Brad Bird is still feeling the positive impacts from this once-famed bomb, and would later be a part of the Pixar family, developing some of the greatest animated movies of all time. But for many, his best will always be this tender-hearted story. One that only just missed the actual top 10.