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THB Headlines: Oscar nominations (full list)
2023 Oscars Nominations: See the Full List Jan 24, 2023 Best Picture All Quiet on the Western Front (Netflix) Avatar: The Way of Water (20th Century…
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THB Headlines: Only 1 Film Should Really Have A Big October Smile... No Matter How The Trades Spin It
In 11 days, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be the nuclear box office event that will end all complex conversation for a few weeks. I believe…
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The Hot Button Week That Was (October 17-23)
Sometimes I wonder why I am tired on the weekends… then I look back at what I did this week and I feel the immediate urge to take another nap. Wish I…
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THB Headline: One Idea For A Clickbait Story That Is Utterly Nonsensical.
My first reaction to this insane Variety story, “27 Great Movies That Flopped at the Box Office,” was uncertain. 27? What is the standard for “great…
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Marty, Money, Movies & The NYFF
Watch now (2 min) | Ellen Houlihan taped this with her iPhone. It’s Martin Scorsese working up to intro-ing his newest documentary at the New York Film…
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THB Headlines: October 13, 2022
Played by Netflix, again.
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THB HEADLINES: CEO of #4 Theater Domestic Chain Speaks Out
(Editor’s Note: This started as an exchange between Greg Marcus (@greglovesmovies), Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia), Entertainment Strategy Guy…
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