Synopsis – A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington’s rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. My Take – Often regarded as a classic film star, George Clooney continues to have arguably the most charming presence on screen among his peers, however, as a filmmaker he has largely been hit and miss. While his earlier films, Confessions … Continue reading The Boys in the Boat (2023) Review!!
There’s not much going on at the weekend box office. Yes, point fingers at the dual strikes’ impact on the theatrical schedule. But it’s also January, which typically counts a couple of the year’s lowest-grossing weekends. The 3-day for all titles is looking at $68M, which is not only the first weak weekend of the New Year, but -8% off the same frame a year … Continue reading Slow Weekend Sees ‘Mean Girls’ Retain Top Spot at the BO!!
While the supply of movies was able to keep the two-week holiday box office up over 2022’s by 13%, the lack of a mega tentpole carrying over into the New Year — ala Avatar: The Way of Water — is being felt. The first weekend’s box office of 2024 looks to be down -18% from the same period in 2023, with an estimated $87M. If … Continue reading ‘Wonka’ Drowns ‘Night Swim’ for Top Spot at the BO!!
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s delivering the motion picture industry a $9 billion-plus year at the domestic box office, a feat many thought was unimaginable with the lack of a mega-tentpole over the holiday, coupled by a Q4 impacted by the double strikes. These numbers were compiled from Comscore data and Deadline calculations. It was a diversified crop of family and … Continue reading ‘Wonka’ Tops New Year Weekend With $31M+ at the BO!!
Warner Bros –as mostly expected– wound up owning Christmas with its trifecta of Aquaman 2, Wonka and The Color Purple respectively in the top three spots. Speaking of The Color Purple, it came up big — much bigger than expected on its first day with an estimated $18.15M, A CinemaScore, 5 stars and 92% positive. Not only was that haul enough for Color Purple to … Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’ Marks Record-Breaking Debut at the BO!!
Joel Edgerton is giving an inspirational speech in a new teaser for MGM’s The Boys in the Boat. Laying out the reality of what it will take to become part of the eight-man crew of the University of Washington, Edgerton’s Coach, Al Ulbrickson, informs the athletes that most of them won’t make the team. In the Coach’s words, crew is “the most difficult team sport … Continue reading ‘The Boys in the Boat’: New Teaser Teases a Powerful Sports Drama!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington’s rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Directed – George Clooney Starring – Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Jack Mulhern Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Boys In The Boat’ Trailer Sees an Underdog Rowing Team Competing for Gold in the George Clooney Directorial!! Check It Out!!
MGM has unveiled the first images for The Boys in the Boat, directed by George Clooney, a film based on Daniel James Brown‘s #1 New York Times bestselling book of the same name. The movie is based on the true story of the University of Washington’s 1936 rowing team, as the underdogs make a name for themselves by defeating their seniors and eventually defeating the … Continue reading ‘The Boys in the Boat’: First Images Show Tease George Clooney’s Olympics Drama!! Check It Out!!
We’re gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the talent making its way onto the call sheet for The Boys in the Boat. Today, Deadline revealed that Chris Diamantopoulos was tapped for the George Clooney directed flick. The Red Notice star will sign on alongside an ever-growing cast, including Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Jack Mulhern, Sam Strike, Luke Slattery, Thomas Elms, Tom Varey, Bruce … Continue reading ‘The Boys in the Boat’: Chris Diamantopoulos Joins George Clooney’s Next!!
One of actor James Wolk‘s next roles will bring him to the 1936 Olympics. According to Deadline, Wolk has been cast in the upcoming film The Boys in the Boat. The film tells the story of the University of Washington’s men’s rowing team during the 1936 Berlin Olympics. During the time, Adolf Hitler and the Nazis were in charge of Germany, and hoped to show … Continue reading ‘The Boys in the Boat’: James Wolk to Play an Olympic Rowing Coach in George Clooney’s Next!!
George Clooney’s latest directorial effort continues to pile on the star power as Cobra Kai star Courtney Henggeler joins the cast of The Boys in the Boat per Deadline. She joins the previously announced cast of Joel Edgerton (The King), Callum Turner (The Last Letter from Your Lover), Jack Mulhern (Mare of Easttown), Sam Strike (EastEnders), Luke Slattery (Late Night), Thomas Elms (The Order), Tom … Continue reading ‘The Boys In the Boat’: Courtney Henggeler Joins George Clooney’s Next!!
The Boys in the Boat film adaptation is putting together its team. Today, Deadline revealed that the George Clooney produced, and directed project has tacked on a long list of talented actors to head the story. Included in the casting announcement are Joel Edgerton (The King), Jack Mulhern (Mare of Easttown), Sam Strike (EastEnders), Luke Slattery (Late Night), Thomas Elms (The Order), Tom Varey (Ridley … Continue reading ‘The Boys in the Boat’: George Clooney’s Next Adds Joel Edgerton, Jack Mulhern, and More!!
Per an exclusive from Deadline, actor-director George Clooney and co-director Grant Heslov have tapped British actor Callum Turner to star in the upcoming adaptation of the New York Times bestseller The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. (That’s a little more of a mouthful than Clooney‘s current awards season hopeful, The Tender Bar.) If … Continue reading ‘Boys in the Boat’: Callum Turner to Star in Film Adaptation from George Clooney, Grant Heslov!!
