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The Wild Joker in box offices: Strange stories from theaters

October 5, 2019 by THE COAL SPEAKER

In Huntington Beach, California, one theater cancelled two screenings Thursday night after receiving a threat, police said. Friday showings have resumed as scheduled.

In New York City, police responded to a screening after one audience member sparked fears by spitting on others and clapping loudly every time the Joker killed someone.

Fearing he had ill intentions, police escorted the man out of the theater. A witness reported that the man had poured a bottle of tequila into his slushie before the movie began.

STAR WARS fever becomes a sleepless night.. Maybe Disney had some misguided hopes

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 by THE COAL SPEAKER

DID DISNEY OVERREACH WHEN IT DECIDED TO SPAWN COUNTLESS STAR WARS SEQUELS, SIDE STORIES, AND CHARACTER EVOLUTIONS? .. WHAT WOULD THE ORIGINAL HANS THINK NOW!? S.o.l. SOLO!? THE BOX OFFICE CRASH OF HANS!?Disney and Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story is struggling in its debut at the Memorial Day box office, where it’s coming in well … Read moreSTAR WARS fever becomes a sleepless night.. Maybe Disney had some misguided hopes

HOW SONY WENT RIGHT

July 10, 2017 by THE COAL SPEAKER

They made a movie people wanted to see! And see in big numbers.. This weekend, the SPIDER-MAN reboot starring Tom Holland went mega-box office. The movie scored about a $119 mil opening in theaters. This is the second biggest opening of all time for SONY–and potentially something that would have been unheard of only in … Read moreHOW SONY WENT RIGHT

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is worth the time

May 6, 2017May 6, 2017 by THE COAL SPEAKER

….Unfortunately it will take a lot of time. I am not the biggest fan of very long movies. That was perhaps my only complaint about this one.. The movie seemed to be very, very long at a few points especially during dialogue.. But like a friend who has redeeming qualities beneath the boring exterior, the … Read moreGuardians of the Galaxy 2 is worth the time

FIFTY SHADES FUNNIER?

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 by THE COAL SPEAKER

WORD ON THE STREET! FIFTY SHADES IS HOTTER.. SEXIER.. FUNNIER!? Not perhaps what filmmakers may want to hear for a movie set to stroke the loins of Valentine’s Day moviegoers? Here is the story.. Reviews are beginning to circulate like blood through a body online.. The FIFTY SHADES DARKER film, much anticipated, is getting showered … Read moreFIFTY SHADES FUNNIER?

KUBO pulls the emotional heart strings

September 6, 2016 by THE COAL SPEAKER

Here is the synopsis of the film KUBO AND THE TWO STRING: Living with his mother in peace, Kubo’s life is changed when he is tasked with finding the sword unbreakable, armor and helmet to defeat his sinister aunts and destructive grandfather. To assist, a monkey and beetle are on hand to help him. But … Read moreKUBO pulls the emotional heart strings

I don’t think 2016 will be a good year for horror movies. Especially 31

January 11, 2016 by THE COAL SPEAKER

SLATE has a review of the new January horror movie THE FOREST. I didn’t get the warm and fuzzies from the David Ehrlich piece, he really hated the movie. I am not going to see it most likely, but I bet people will. There is something always successful when you consider January horror. It’s the … Read moreI don’t think 2016 will be a good year for horror movies. Especially 31

Memorial Day ‘weak’ end at the box office

May 25, 2015 by THE COAL SPEAKER

MEMORIAL DAY BOX bombs!! The weekend has gone cold for film.. Usually a huge summer blockbuster gets released around this time of the year, and this year is even worse than 2010’s Memorial Day box.. gone are those amazing SPIDERMAN weekends..