The Town with Matthew Belloni Summer Box Office Winners, Losers, and Head-Scratchers
Aug 27, 2024
Scott Mendelson, a film critic renowned for his insights into box office performance, joins the discussion on summer blockbusters. They evaluate the surprising underperformance of 'The Fall Guy' amid a changing cinematic landscape. The conversation highlights trends like the rise of Premium Video on Demand and the struggles of original family films. Nostalgia plays a key role as they speculate on the anticipated release of 'Beetlejuice.' The shift in audience preferences and Disney's sequel-heavy strategy also receives sharp scrutiny.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Analyzing Summer Box Office Trends and 'The Fall Guy' Performance
03:29 • 2min
Shifting Strategies in Movie Releases and Theatrical Performance
04:59 • 2min
Box Office Analysis of the Planet of the Apes Franchise
07:20 • 2min
Box Office Trends and Shifting Dynamics
08:53 • 12min
Summer Box Office Analysis
21:11 • 16min
Analyzing Summer Box Office Predictions and Nostalgia in Film
37:31 • 3min