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Web-Slinging and Ancient Epics Lead Record-Breaking Box Office Weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey powered the biggest collective box-office weekend in history, hauling roughly $430 million across all films. Brand New Day opened domestically with about $355 million (second-biggest opening ever) after a $72 million preview, while The Odyssey contributed $51 million in its third weekend and is approaching $911 million worldwide. Holdovers like Toy Story 5, Moana, and Minions & Monsters also boosted totals. Analysts suggest the milestone could edge past Avengers: Endgame’s all-time box-office record, signaling a blockbuster-heavy summer and a possible record-breaking year for cinema.
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Nolan Casts Homer as the Original Marvel in The Odyssey Talk
Christopher Nolan, on The Late Show, compared Homer to the Marvel era and argued that modern comic-book culture stems from the ancient epic as he promotes The Odyssey. The film boasts a star-studded lineup (Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon as Odysseus) and aims for a sweeping epic, acknowledging the huge pressure of adapting a well‑known story while underscoring a strong, sincere interpretation.
Chalamet Calls Dune Finale the Eeriest Yet, a Bold Swing
Timothée Chalamet says the end of Dune is the eeriest entry in the trilogy and a big swing for Part Three, describing his approach as freeing and intense, drawing inspiration from Heath Ledger, Marlon Brando, and Interstellar, and studying control-panel details to craft a dynamic performance. He treated this as sacred, given it might be his last Dune film, and previews a CNN–Variety town hall with Matthew McConaughey airing Feb. 21.
"Joker 2: Anticipation Builds as Trailer Launches to Record Views at CinemaCon 2024"
The upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux appears to be a unique and unconventional comic book movie, distancing itself from traditional superhero flicks and drawing inspiration from gritty crime films. The trailer hints at a departure from the typical genre conventions, raising questions about its potential success and impact on future comic book movies.
"Joker 2 Director Addresses Musical Rumors, Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in First Trailer"
Director Todd Phillips addressed rumors that the upcoming Joker sequel, titled Joker: Folie à Deux, will be a musical, stating that while music is an essential element, it won't be a traditional musical. The trailer shows Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn dancing and singing, sparking speculation. Phillips assured fans that the use of music will "make sense" in the film, and the sequel is set to release on 4 October 2024.
"Challenging 'God and Country': The Case for a 'Religiophobia' Oscar"
Rob Reiner's documentary "God and Country" warning about Christian nationalism is being criticized by a civil rights organization for promoting "religiophobia" and demonizing Christians, with calls for an Oscar for "Best Performance for Religiophobia." The film, which explores the implications of Christian nationalism, has received scathing reviews for its portrayal of Christians and its poor box office performance.
"Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' Cast Revealed: Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby Set to Shine"
Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four movie may be set in the 1960s, potentially introducing an alternate history of spaceflight to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The teaser image and details suggest a retro angle, with director Matt Shakman's involvement and references to 1960s culture. The possibility of an alternate spaceflight timeline in the film aligns with the popular sci-fi trope seen in shows like For All Mankind, raising questions about how the Fantastic Four will fit into the MCU's continuity and what version of the 1960s they will inhabit.
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The article lists the 50 best movies of 2023 in the US, starting from number 50 to 41. Some notable films include "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," an animated sequel that offers a refreshing take on superheroes, and "Anselm," a documentary by Wim Wenders about German artist Anselm Kiefer. Other films mentioned are "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret," "American Fiction," and "How to Blow Up a Pipeline."