One-hundred-plus years of filmmaking provides a long, rich, and deep history to look back on. Retro reviews and analysis of old films are practically necessary full-time specialties. Month after month, films release, vying to make as much money as possible. Some rise, some fall, but regardless of financial success, it’s never a sign of a lasting effect. A great example is the little-mentioned 2012 film released just eight years ago. 2012 made nearly 800 million dollars and effectively vanished off the face of the earth.
So, where does that leave past box office champs? Let’s take a look back ten, twenty, and thirty years ago at the biggest movies released in June.
4In August of 2017, I predict …
I’m a little late with my monthly examination of the box office, and so we already saw The Dark Tower come and fizzle out. August used to be a sleeper month when no one paid attention, and a little talked about film stole the show. Those days are long gone. However, since Dark Tower didn’t dominate, what’s left this month? Annabelle: Creation will be a solid horror hit. Detroit will be a critical success but not likely a commercial one. The Hitman’s Bodyguard might ride the Marvel wave with two stars from different dimensions of the MCU.
