Monthly Archives: January 2013

Weekend Wrap Up: Hansel and Gretel Slay Competition

When I began analyzing the box office years ago, the title adorning the top of this blog was one sentence I honestly could’ve never guessed I would type. But this weekend was a strange amalgamation of films all around, with … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: Jessica Chastain Goes 1-2

Last weekend was topped by the expansion of Zero Dark Thirty, with Jessica Chastain in the leading role. This week, she’s back on top, but with a different film. So Chastain accomplishes a rare feat of headlining two different movies … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: Americans Rally around “Zero Dark Thirty”

Despite a little controversy over the snub of director Kathryn Bigelow for an Oscar nomination, the anticipated wide release of Zero Dark Thirty finally arrived, perfectly timed to coincide with Oscar season after a few very good weeks in limited … Continue reading

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Weekend Wrap Up: Chainsaws Ring in the New Year

I made a mistake in my last Weekend Wrap Up, erroneously claiming that no new films opened this weekend. That was simply not the case, as there was a new release and it topped the charts no less. So, my … Continue reading

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