Thursday, August 27, 2020

The Roundup with Jeff Stockton (Season 16 Round 9)

Nine rounds down, one to go... Here's The Roundup....


3. Faster, Higher, Stronger
For a film about a marathon, this one was a light and fun film. It didn't overstay its welcome or try to do too much. It remained entertaining throughout.

2. Haunted

The first half of the film with all the flashbacks and cutaways was a little weak, but once we got to Bill Hader trying to navigate his life with all the pent-up issues the film drastically improved.

1. War Films
More writers might want to think about making war movies for the studio based on the current box office trend. It also appears to be one of the few genres where an R-rating doesn't hurt you too much.



3. Season 17 Box Office
Looking at the total box office figures for this season, and the total worldwide gross could potentially be the lowest in the studio's history. The lack of major blockbusters is not helping matters there. On the plus side, thanks to the string of successful mid-budget films the profit margin for the studio is looking okay this season.

2. Dylan Sprayberry
Death in the Shadows makes three films this season for the actor, and I'm left wondering why he's suddenly popular with the LRF writing crowd.

1. Round 9 Box Office

Talk about a rough round at the box office with the studio over $40 million in the hole despite the profits of Death in the Shadows.

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