Scott Mendelson

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.

Guest Scott Mendelson joins to rate the confidence levels of upcoming summer blockbusters. Analyzing box office potential of Fall Guy, Pixar sequels, Despicable Me 4, and Deadpool 3. Discussing creating successful franchises without nostalgia and predicting success of Alien Romulus and M. Night Shyamalan films.

Film critic and journalist Scott Mendelson discusses the impact of streaming on the industry, how COVID-19 affected the box office, the rise of alternative viewing platforms, favorite movies of 2023, and upcoming film anticipation.