2024’s Biggest Comic Book Movie Flop Is Actually Brilliant

As someone who has followed the film closely, I’ve noticed that opinions on it have been quite diverse. While esteemed publications like Empire and Sight and Sound gave it positive reviews, there was widespread outrage among audiences. Some even saw it as a betrayal of the original movie’s fanbase. But could it be possible that many viewers misunderstood this film? Could “Folie à Deux” secretly be a hidden gem?

Admittedly, it hasn’t had a successful run at the box office (even “Madame Web” received a higher rating from CinemaScore). However, upon closer inspection, I’ve found that it does several incredibly clever and subversive things. It shows a level of audacity that most blockbusters lack.

Cillian Murphy’s ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ Was a Huge Box Office Bomb

In Spite of the movie’s stellar cast and director Howard’s renowned reputation, In the Heart of the Sea failed to captivate audiences, ultimately resulting in a significant box office flop, earning only $94.3 million against its high production cost of $100 million, and garnering a lukewarm response from critics. However, almost a decade later, the survival film has found renewed favor on Netflix, climbing the ranks as a beloved title on the streaming giant and securing its status as a hit on the platform.

How Star Wars Cost Mark Hamill a Lead Role in ‘Amadeus’

Prior to landing the role of Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars”, Mark Hamill was envisioned by some people. As Robert Englund tells it, he was aiming for a role in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” when he accidentally stumbled into an audition room where tests for George Lucas’ “Star Wars” were being held. After watching the performances, he believed his friend Hamill would excel as Luke Skywalker and encouraged him to try out. It turned out that Hamill’s agent had already arranged the audition which ultimately led to him securing the part.

Jennifer Lopez Penned A Sweet Message After Her Maid In Manhattan Reunion With Ralph Fiennes And Gave Fans Hope For A Sequel

JLo was honored at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards in Palm Springs this weekend. The actress and songstress was specifically honored with the organization’s Legend and Groundbreakers due to her performance in the sports drama Unstoppable and her career in general. It was Ralph Fiennes, who presented her with the award and he paid a sweet tribute to his co-star in the process. Subsequently, the Marry Me star posted that speech to Instagram and wrote a lovely message:

Squid Game’s Director Explains Why They Decided To Include Player 120 And Her Journey, And It’s All To Raise Awareness

If you’ve been tuning into Season 2 of Squid Game , you may have come across Player 120, more commonly known as Cho Hyun-ju. This character is a transgender participant in the games, striving to gather funds for her gender reassignment surgery. She’s quickly gaining popularity among viewers due to various reasons. Although she doesn’t play a leading role in the main plot, Hyun-ju’s journey holds significant weight, and the show’s director shared with TopMob why they chose to incorporate her into this new season.