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Cougron, BD, Tony, Jonathan, Lena, William
Father Beast
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#1 Ice Age: Continental Drift from Fox opened at #1 with a gross of $46.6 million in 3,881 theaters. Budget was unknown.
#2 The Amazing Spider-Man from Sony fell to #2 with a gross of $34.6 million (-44.2%) in 4,318 theaters. Total gross to date is $200.5 million. Budget was $230 million.
#3 Ted from Universal fell from #2 to #3 with a gross of $22.4 million (-30.4%) in 3,303 theaters (+47). Total gross to date is $159.3 million. Budget was $50 million.
#4 Brave from Buena Vista fell from #3 to #4 with a gross of $11.2 million (-43.1%) in 3,392 theaters (-499). Total gross to date is $196.1 million. Budget was $185 million.
#5 Savages (2012) from Universal fell from #4 to #5 with a gross of $9.4 million (-41.4%) in 2,635 theaters (+7). Total gross to date is $32.1 million. Budget was $45 million.
#6 Magic Mike from Warner Bros. fell from #5 to #6 with a gross of $9 million (-42.3%) in 3,090 theaters (-30). Total gross to date is $91.8 million. Budget was $7 million.
#7 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection from Lionsgate fell from #6 to #7 with a gross of $5.6 million (-45.1%) in 2,004 theaters (-157). Total gross to date is $55.6 million. Budget was $20 million.
#8 Katy Perry: Part of Me from Paramount held at #8 with a weekend gross of $3.8 million (-46.8%) in 2,732 theaters (+2). Total gross to date is $18.7 million. Budget was $12 million.
#9 Moonrise Kingdom from Focus Features held at #9 with a weekend gross of $3.7 million (-18%) in 924 theaters (+40). Total gross to date is $32.5 million. Budget was $16 million.
#10 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted from Paramount fell from #7 to #10 with a gross of $3.66 million (-51.2%) in 2,285 theaters (-576). Total gross to date is $203.9 million. Budget was $145 million.
#11 To Rome with Love from Sony Classics fell from #10 to #11 with a gross of $2.5 million (-20.6%) in 744 theaters (-62). Total gross to date is $8.6 million. Budget was unknown.
#12 Marvel’s The Avengers from Buena Vista held at #12 with a weekend gross of $1.4 million (-35.5%) in 747 theaters (-378). Total gross to date is $613.7 million. Budget was $220 million.
The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $153.9 million.
Sources:
Box Office Mojo
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Jonathan, Lena
William
Father Beast, Tony
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#1 The Amazing Spider-Man from Sony opened at #1 with a gross of $62 million in 4,318 theaters. Total gross to date is $137 million. Budget was $230 million.
#2 Ted from Universal fell to #2 with a gross of $32.2 million (-40.8%) in 3,256 theaters (+17). Total gross to date is $119.8 million. Budget was $50 million.
#3 Brave from Buena Vista held at #3 with a gross of $19.6 million (-42.5%) in 3,891 theaters (-273). Total gross to date is $174 million. Budget was $185 million.
#4 Savages (2012) from Universal opened at #4 with a gross of $16 million in 2,628 theaters. Budget was $45 million.
#5 Magic Mike from Warner Bros. fell from #2 to #5 with a gross of $15.6 million (-60%) in 3,120 theaters (+190). Total gross to date is $72.8 million. Budget was $7 million.
#6 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection from Lionsgate fell from #4 to #6 with a gross of $10.2 million (-59.9%) in 2,161 theaters. Total gross to date is $45.8 million. Budget was $20 million.
#7 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted from Paramount fell from #5 to #7 with a gross of $7.5 million (-36.5%) in 2,861 theaters (-854). Total gross to date is $195.9 million. Budget was $145 million.
#8 Katy Perry: Part of Me from Paramount opened at #8 with a weekend gross of $7.1 million in 2,730 theaters. Total gross to date is $11.2 million. Budget was $12 million.
#9 Moonrise Kingdom from Focus Features fell from #7 to #9 with a weekend gross of $4.5 million (-8.3%) in 884 theaters (+30). Total gross to date is $26.8 million. Budget was $16 million.
#10 To Rome with Love from Sony Classics rose from #17 to #10 with a gross of $3.5 million (+405.9%) in 806 theaters (+777). Total gross to date is $5.6 million. Budget was unknown.
#11 People Like Us from Buena Vista held at #11 with a weekend gross of $2.19 million (-48.4%) in 2,055 theaters. Total gross to date is $9.2 million. Budget was $16 million.
#12 Marvel’s The Avengers from Buena Vista fell from #10 to #12 with a weekend gross of $2.17 million (-51%) in 1,125 theaters (-632). Total gross to date is $611.1 million. Budget was $220 million.
The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $182.7 million.
Sources:
Box Office Mojo
This is the first in the Summer Movie Series
Release date: 9/21/1975
Warner Bros.
Directed by
Produced by
Screenplay by
Based on “The Boys in the Bank” (Life magazine article)
Cast
Sonny Wortzik
Sal Naturile
Sgt. Eugene Moretti
Leon Shermer
Before the hosts get into the movie review, they talk about a few documentaries they’ve recently seen. Tony saw “The Other F-Word,” in which a number of former punk rockers, who are now fathers, are interviewed. Jill watched one on PBS that covered the evolution of Pearl Jam, called “Pearl Jam Twenty.” She also saw “The Woodmans,” about a family of artists and the aftermath after their photographer daughter killed herself… each one highly recommended.
The hosts review:
Darrell hadn’t seen the movie in a long time and found it refreshing to see again. He also thought that Al Pacino completely dominated this film. Thirty-seven years later, this film is still very watchable and very enjoyable. Jill thought that Pacino brought the character of Sonny to an almost heroic stature, and she liked the conflict between the general populace and the “establishment.” Tony thought the acting was fantastic; Pacino, Cazale, Sarandon, the bank staff, everything worked, and everyone was good.
They liked the opening scene, how it showed the juxtaposition of the grimy, rundown neighborhoods of New York and the more suburban areas. Darrell mentioned that this is a Sidney Lumet theme, to show these stark differences.
Even though Sonny is robbing a bank, the character is played out in a way that the audience felt bad for Sonny, how his life is falling apart around him, and how all Sonny wanted to do was to take care of the people he loved and he wasn’t able to.
Jill liked “The Mouth” character, the head teller, who was the epitome of a stereotypical head-strong, opinionated New York woman. Tony liked how she remained strong throughout the bank robbery and hostage situation, always making sure that “her girls” were taken care of and safe. They also all agreed that the theme of this movie could play out today and be every bit as relevant.
Tony brought up one part of the film that he wasn’t sure if he liked or not… the scenes that kept cutting back to the airport and preparing the plane for Sonny and Sal’s escape. Jill said it was to build up the hope that they might actually pull of their heist and escape, but Tony could not put his finger on what didn’t work for him.
The hosts talked about Al Pacino for a few minutes, how he controls his emotions within his characters, how his subtle movements show more than dialogue can.
Darrell brought up an interesting point in the contrast between Sonny and Sal as the day went on. Sonny became more and more disheveled, the heat of the day gets to him, but Sal never seemed affected, in the physical sense. He didn’t even appear to break into a sweat, even though every other person in the bank was covered in sweat.
Darrell also talked a little bit about Sidney Lumet’s directorial style, the fact that he started his career as a stage actor, thus giving him an insight into how actors tick.
Awards and Nominations:
Dog Day Afternoon won an Academy Award for Writing-Original Screenplay. It was also nominated for five other Oscars (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role/Pacino, Best Actor in a Supporting Role/Sarandon, and Best Film Editing) and seven Golden Globes (Best Motion Picture, Best Director, Best Actor/Pacino, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor/Cazale and Sarandon, and Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture/Sarandon).
The film is #70 on AFI’s list of 100 Years… 100 Thrills.
Al Pacino’s quote of “Attica! Attica!” is #86 on AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Movie Quotes.
In 2009, Dog Day Afternoon was named to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically” significant.
Trivial bits ‘n pieces:
John Wojtowicz, the real bank robber that the film was based on, watched The Godfather (Al Pacino and John Cazale were both in The Godfather) to get ideas on robbing the bank.
The phone call between Sonny and Leon was improvised. Other noted improvised lines in the film were Sonny’s cry of “Attica! Attica!” and Sal’s response to what country he wanted to fly when they made their escape (Wyoming).
15 year-old Harvey Fierstein makes an uncredited appearance as one of the gay demonstrators.
The real life robbery and aftermath because a part of police training on how to deal with hostage and out of control crowd situations.
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This episode was recorded: 6/27/2012
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#1 Ted from Universal opened at #1 with a gross of $54.4 million in 3,239 theaters. Budget was $50 million.
#2 Magic Mike from Warner Bros. opened at #2 with a gross of $39.1 million in 2,930 theaters. Budget was $7 million.
#3 Brave from Buena Vista fell from #1 to #3 with a gross of $34.1 million (-48.6%) in 4,164 theaters. Total gross to date is $131.8 million. Budget was $185 million.
#4 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection from Lionsgate opened at #4 with a gross of $25.4 million in 2,161 theaters. Budget was $20 million.
#5 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted from Paramount fell from #2 to #5 with a gross of $11.8 million (-39.9%) in 3,715 theaters (-205). Total gross to date is $180 million. Budget was $145 million.
#6 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter from Fox fell from #3 to #6 with a weekend gross of $6 million (-63.1%) in 3,109 theaters (+1). Budget was $69 million.
#7 Moonrise Kingdom from Focus Features rose from #11 to #7 with a weekend gross of $4.93 million (+45.1%) in 854 theaters (+459). Total gross to date is $18.5 million. Budget was $16 million.
#8 Prometheus from Sony fell from #4 to #8 with a weekend gross of $4.92 million (-50.3%) in 1,951 theaters (-911). Total gross to date is $118.3 million. Budget was $130 million.
#9 Snow White and the Huntsman from Universal fell from #5 to #9 with a gross of $4.5 million (-44.4%) in 2,337 theaters (-582). Total gross to date is $145.7 million. Budget was $170 million.
#10 Marvel’s The Avengers from Buena Vista fell from #8 to #10 with a weekend gross of $4.4 million (-38.4%) in 1,757 theaters (-473). Total gross to date is $606.5 million. Budget was $220 million.
#11 People Like Us from Buena Vista opened at #11 with a weekend gross of $4.3 million in 2,055 theaters. Budget was $16 million.
#12 MIB 3 from Sony fell from #9 to #12 with a weekend gross of $3 million (-48%) in 1,902 theaters (-560). Total gross to date is $169.7 million. Budget was $225 million.
The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $196.9 million.
Sources:
Box Office Mojo
#1 Brave from Buena Vista opened at #1 with a gross of $66.3 million in 4,164 theaters. Budget was $185 million.
#2 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted from Paramount fell to #2 with a gross of $19.7 million (-42.1%) in 3,920 theaters (-343). Total gross to date is $157.1 million. Budget was $145 million.
#3 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter from Fox opened at #3 with a weekend gross of $16.3 million in 3,108 theaters. Budget was $69 million.
#4 Prometheus from Sony fell from #2 to #4 with a weekend gross of $9.9 million (-52.2%) in 2,862 theaters (-580). Total gross to date is $108.5 million. Budget was $130 million.
#5 Snow White and the Huntsman from Universal held at #5 with a gross of $8.1 million (-39%) in 2,919 theaters (-782) . Total gross to date is $137.1 million. Budget was $170 million.
#6 Rock of Ages from Warner Brothers fell from #3 to #6 with a gross of $7.7 million (-47%) in 3,470 theaters. Total gross to date is $28.4 million. Budget was $75 million.
#7 That’s My Boy from Sony fell from #4 to #7 with a weekend gross of $7.6 million (-43.3%) in 3,030 theaters. Total gross to date is $27.9 million. Budget was $70 million.
#8 Marvel’s The Avengers from Buena Vista fell from #7 to #8 with a weekend gross of $7.2 million (-19.4%) in 2,230 theaters (-352). Total gross to date is $598.4 million. Budget was $220 million.
#9 MIB 3 from Sony fell from #6 to #9 with a weekend gross of $5.7 million (-43%) in 2,462 theaters (-673). Total gross to date is $163.5 million. Budget was $225 million.
#10 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World from Focus Features opened at #10 with a weekend gross of $3.8 million in 1,625 theaters. Budget was $10 million.
#11 Moonrise Kingdom from Focus Features fell from #9 to #11 with a weekend gross of $3.4 million (+51.7%) in 395 theaters (+217). Total gross to date is $11.6 million. Budget was $16 million.
#12 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel from Fox Searchlight fell from #8 to #12 with a weekend gross of $1.6 million (-28.7%) in 741 theaters (-443). Total gross to date is $38.4 million. Budget is unknown.
The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $157.4 million.
Sources:
Box Office Mojo
#1 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted from Paramount held the #1 spot with a gross of $34.1 million (-43.5%) in 4,263 theaters (+5). Total gross to date is $119 million. Budget was $145 million.
#2 Prometheus from Sony also held at #2 with a weekend gross of $20.7 million (-59.4%) in 3,442 theaters (+46). Total gross to date is $89.4 million. Budget was $130 million.
#3 Rock of Ages from Warner Brothers debuted at #3 with a gross of $14.4 million in 3,470 theaters. Budget was $75 million.
#4 That’s My Boy from Sony debuted at #4 with a weekend gross of $13.5 million in 3,030 theaters. Budget was $70 million.
#5 Snow White and the Huntsman from Universal fell from #3 to #5 with a gross of $13.3 million (-42.5%) in 3,701 theaters (-76) . Total gross to date is $122.1 million. Budget was $170 million.
#6 MIB 3 from Sony fell from #4 to #6 with a weekend gross of $10 million (-27.7%) in 3,135 theaters (-657). Total gross to date is $152.7 million. Budget was $225 million.
#7 Marvel’s The Avengers from Buena Vista fell from #5 to #7 with a weekend gross of $8.9 million (-20.8%) in 2,582 theaters (-547). Total gross to date is $586.8 million. Budget was $220 million.
#8 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel from Fox Searchlight fell from #6 to #8 with a weekend gross of $2.3 million (-30.1%) in 1,184 theaters (-114). Total gross to date is $35.2 million. Budget is unknown.
#9 Moonrise Kingdom from Focus Features rose from #10 to #9 with a weekend gross of $2.2 million (+43.5%) in 178 theaters (+82). Total gross to date is $6.8 million. Budget was $16 million.
#10 Battleship from Universal fell from #8 to #10 with a weekend gross of $1.2 million (-45.2%) in 942 theaters (-1,012). Total gross to date is $62.2 million. Budget was $209 million.
#11 What to Expect When You’re Expecting from Lionsgate fell from #7 to #11 with a weekend gross of $1.2 million (-56.8%) in 1,216 theaters (-871). Total gross to date is $38.6 million. Budget was $40 million.
#12 The Dictator from Paramount fell from #9 to #12 with a weekend gross of $1.1 million (-50.5%) in 1,119 theaters (-532). Total gross to date is $57.7 million. Budget was $65 million.
The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $123 million.
Sources:
Box Office Mojo
#1 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted from Paramount took the #1 spot in its opening weekend with a gross of $60.3 million in 4,258 theaters. Budget was $145 million.
#2 Prometheus from Sony opened at #2 with a weekend gross of $51.1 million in 3,396 theaters. Budget is unknown.
#3 Snow White and the Huntsman from Universal fell from #1 to #2 with a gross of $23.1 (-59.0%) million in 3,777 theaters (+4) . Total gross to date is $98.5 million. Budget was $170 million.
#4 MIB 3 from Sony fell from #2 to #4 with a weekend gross of $13.9 million (-50.5%) in 3,792 theaters (-456). Total gross to date is $135.9 million. Budget was $225 million.
#5 Marvel’s The Avengers from Buena Vista fell from #3 to #5 with a weekend gross of $11.2 million (-45.1%) in 3,129 theaters (-541). Total gross to date is $572.3 million. Budget was $220 million.
#6 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel from Fox Searchlight held at #6 with a weekend gross of $3.3 million (-27.1%) in 1,298 theaters (+4). Total gross to date is $31 million. Budget is unknown.
#7 What to Expect When You’re Expecting from Lionsgate held at #7 with a weekend gross of $2.8 million (-36.8%) in 2,087 theaters (-820). Total gross to date is $35.8 million. Budget is unknown.
#8 Battleship from Universal fell from #4 to #8 with a weekend gross of $2.3 million (-55.3%) in 1,954 theaters (-1,190). Total gross to date is $59.8 million. Budget was $209 million.
#9 The Dictator from Paramount fell from #5 to #9 with a weekend gross of $2.2 million (-52.3%) in 1,651 theaters (-998). Total gross to date is $55.3 million. Budget was $65 million.
#10 Moonrise Kingdom from Focus Features rose from #13 to #10 with a weekend gross of $1.6 million (+77.9%) in 96 theaters (+80). Total gross to date is $3.7 million. Budget is unknown.
#11 Dark Shadows from Warner Brothers fell from #8 to #11 with a weekend gross of $1.4 million (-61.9%) in 1,550 theaters (-1,452). Total gross to date is $73.8 million. Budget was $150 million.
#12 The Hunger Games from Lionsgate fell from #11 to #12 with a weekend gross of $1.1 million (-31.6%) in 751 theaters (-348). Total gross to date is $400.3 million. Budget was $78 million.
The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $174.2 million.
Sources:
Box Office Mojo
#1 Snow White and the Huntsman from Universal took the #1 spot in its opening weekend with a gross of $56.2 million in 3,773 theaters. Budget was $170 million.
2 MIB 3 from Sony fell from #1 to #2 with a weekend gross of $28.1 million (-48.6%) in 4,248 theaters. Total gross to date is $111.1 million. Budget was $225 million.
#3 Marvel’s The Avengers from Buena Vista drops from #2 to #3 with a weekend gross of $20.5 million (-44.2%) in 3,670 theaters (-248). Total gross to date is $553 million. Budget was $220 million.
#4 Battleship from Universal drops from #3 to #4 with a weekend gross of $5.1 million (-53.9%) in 3,144 theaters (-558). Total gross to date is $55.4 million. Budget was $209 million.
#5 The Dictator from Paramount drops from #4 to #5 with a weekend gross of $4.7 million (-49.3%) in 2,649 theaters (-365). Total gross to date is $50.8 million. Budget was $65 million.
#6 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel from Fox Searchlight jumps from #8 to #6 with a weekend gross of $4.5 million (-29.8%) in 1,294 theaters (+61). Total gross to date is $25.4 million. Budget is unknown.
#7 What to Expect When You’re Expecting from Lionsgate holds at #7 with a weekend gross of $4.4 million (-38.1%) in 2,907 theaters (-114). Total gross to date is $30.7 million. Budget is unknown.
#8 Dark Shadows from Warner Brothers drops from #6 to #8 with a weekend gross of $3.7 million (-50.7%) in 3,002 theaters (-402). Total gross to date is $70.7 million. Budget was $150 million.
#9 Chernobyl Diaries from Warner Brothers drops from #5 to #9 with a weekend gross of $3.1 million (-60.7%) in 2,433 theaters. Total gross to date is $14.5 million. Budget is unknown.
#10 For Greater Glory from Arc Entertainment debuts at #10 with a weekend gross of $1.9 million in 757 theaters. Budget is unknown.
#11 The Hunger Games from Lionsgate drops from #9 to #11 with a weekend gross of $1.6 million (-32.2%) in 1,099 theaters (-322). Total gross to date is $398.3 million. Budget was $78 million.
#12 Bernie from Millennium Entertainment holds at #12 with a weekend gross of $897 thousand (+5.4%) in 302 theaters (+108). Budget is unknown.
The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $134.6 million.
Sources:
Box Office Mojo