(Interactive chart with estimates below) This week, Atlas Entertainment’s The Girl Who Believes in Miracles grew to 900 runs in 175 markets (up from 640 runs in 154 markets) as it tallies its weekend best at $604,000 with its cumulative box office total doubling to $1,326,000. In its second weekend, the Rich Correll-directed drama posts…
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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’: What Are the Flag Smashers Actually Trying to Do?
(This article contains some spoilers for the fourth episode of the Marvel series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “The Whole World Is Watching.” With just two episodes of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” left, the series is starting to make its way toward tying up loose ends. The super soldier serum has seemingly…
‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’: Could Sharon Carter Be the Power Broker?
(This article contains spoilers for the episode 3 of the Marvel Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”) It was interesting to realize that at the end of the third episode “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” it’s still extremely unclear what the overall plot is. That’s not a bad thing — Sam and…
With ‘The Mauritanian’ Snub, Oscars Missed an Opportunity to Spotlight Muslim Issues (Guest Blog)
One of 2021’s most honored films — nominated for five BAFTAs and a Critics’ Choice award, as well as the winner of a Golden Globe — and which features a star-studded cast including two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch, will be conspicuously absent in this year’s Oscars. “The Mauritanian” is the true…
‘The Sparrow’ Adaptation in the Works at FX From ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Co-Creator
FX is adapting “The Sparrow,” based on Mary Doria Russell’s 1996 book of the same name. Scott Frank, who co-created the Netflix hit “The Queen’s Gambit,” is writing all of the episodes, with Johan Renck attached to direct. “The Sparrow” is the prequel novel to Russell’s “Children of God,” which was published in 1998. Also…
‘The failed experiment of self-regulation’: UK urged to adopt robust approach to HFSS foods
In the UK, the majority of adults are overweight or obese. According to recent NHS data, 67% of men and 60% of women fall into these categories.In 2020, 20% of year six children were classified as obese, with prevalence more than twice as high in the most deprived areas, compared to the least deprived.At the…
‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ Is Spotify’s Most Popular Podcast
The other most popular podcasts from this year included TED Talks Daily, The Daily, The Michelle Obama Podcast and Call Her Daddy. Of those shows, only The Michelle Obama Podcast is a Spotify original. It debuted exclusively on Spotify in July before rolling out onto other platforms in September.In the U.S., the top podcast was…
‘The Crown’ Season 4: Did That Lord Mountbatten Boat Explosion Really Happen?
(This article contains some spoilers for the season 4 premiere of “The Crown” on Netflix.) Four seasons in, we know “The Crown” doesn’t shy away from dramatic tragedies and threats, especially as they relate to the royal family — that is, in fact, kind of the whole thing with this show. And this season opened…
‘The Mandalorian’ Left a Crew Member Onscreen During This Week’s Episode
The latest episode of “The Mandalorian” had an easy-to-miss goof — a crew member in a shirt and jeans can be spotted in one shot trying to hide behind Carl Weathers during a battle scene. If you have Disney+, fast forward this week’s episode to around 18:54, as Mando opens fire alongside Greef Karga —…
‘Ammonite’, ‘The Climb’, ‘Come Away’ And ‘Fatman’ Brave Theater Closures, Attempt To Bring Life To Specialty Box Office
It’s no secret that the box office space has been struggling to find life during the pandemic — and it seems to be even more difficult for the specialty box office space. As specialty films try to navigate the space by shifting to PVOD, digital, and virtual openings, some distributors continue to brave the landscape…