Last weekend’s box office was dominated by Disney’s “Aladdin” remake, “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,” and “Avengers: Endgame.” All three have the support of a major studio, at least one massive A-list star, and a popular franchise to back them up.
And thus, all three have done very well financially.
But even with those three leading the domestic top 10, the conversation surrounding the Memorial Day Weekend box office seems to revolve around indie comedy “Booksmart.” More specifically, why the film seemed to “fail” and has now sparked a cultural debate amongst film fans.Continue reading Sorry Folks, ‘Booksmart’ Was Set Up For Box Office Disappointment & Politicizing It Isn’t Helping at The Playlist.
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