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The Exorcist: Believer hits theaters a week early to avoid Taylor Swift, Loki is back, Chucky's in the White House, and more!

Jigsaw is back in this sequel/prequel that takes the franchise back to its roots. Is it too late to recapture the bloody magic?

After nearly 150 days, the Writer's Guild is back to work after the strike ended in a deal between writers and producers. I break down the agreement that ended and the strike and why I think it's a historic win for one side.

Expend4bles put up a franchise-worst number, and did little to boost the box office resumes of its stars. I look at the numbers, as well as the other movies in the top 10 and more!

Gareth Edwards returns with a thrilling original sci-fi epic that may surprise you!

After five long months, the WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative deal to end the strike - but the strike's not over yet! I break down what happens next before the writers return to work.

A busy week in theaters is headlined by the new sci-film The Creator, along with Saw, PAW Patrol, and a collection of Wes Anderson shorts and returning favorites on streaming. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN

Stonks! HODLs! The events that rewrote Wall Street are now on film in Dumb Money! Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN

Here's the story of a company called Kast Media and how it's allegedly cheated its creators out of millions of dollars in sponsorship money, including nearly $16,000 I didn't even know I was owed.

A Haunting in Venice and The Nun II weren't enough to save a sleepy box office weekends as movies that were supposed to come out are pushed off the release schedule. I break down the numbers. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN

The Expendables are back with a new numb3r, Barbie is back in IMAX, the Spy Kids are back, and yeah, I'm thinking the John Wick universe is back in a busy week for streaming releases. Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN!…

Summer 2023 was one nightmare after another for Disney. I recap an entire season's worth of strikes, poor box office performances, hotel closures and lawsuits. Get your business ready for the holiday rush. Go to https://Stamps.com and sign up with promo code MURRELL for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a free dig…

The latest Conjuring film won the worldwide box office race, but Jawan set all-time records for an Indian film. I look at both of their openings and the rest of the weekend box office. Get your business ready for the holiday rush. Go to https://Stamps.com and sign up with promo code MURRELL for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus fre…

Netflix's One Piece had week one viewership - what does this tell us about a potential season two? I crunch the numbers. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/MURRELL to see how you can get an extra three months …

A new report claims to expose a hacked system and paid critics at Rotten Tomatoes. I wade through what's true, what's been overblown, and where the story falls short for some online critics.

The summer box office season is officially over, and I have my picks for the biggest winners and losers, and the studio that emerged victorious in a crazy summer season. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/MURR…

Labor Day kicks off a week of new movies and shows featuring an evil nun, animated Star Trek adventures, a Walking Dead spinoff, Greek celebrations, and a grown man dressed up like a dog. Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/MURRELL to see how you can get an extra three months FREE!…

I went from knowing nothing about One Piece to watching the effect of Devil Fruit on a psychotic clown in a few short hours. What did I think of the series as a whole?

Denzel Washington closes out the Equalizer trilogy and the summer movie season by taking down the Italian Mafia. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN

Depending on how you look at it, three different movies won the box office as summer draws to a close. I break down Gran Turismo's domestic win, Barbie's National Cinema Day win and Oppenheimer's worldwide victory. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN…

Join me as I preview a week's worth of entertainment featuring the last part of an action trilogy, a live-action anime adaptation, and killer kids, sloths, and mannequins! Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/MURRELL to sign up and get your first SIX hand-curated bottles of wine for under $8 a bottle!

After new negotiations, the Writers' Strike continues following the public release of the AMPTP's new proposal. I break down what was in the proposal and why the WGA is angry that it was made public.

Ahsoka Tano gets her own Disney+ series but can she make the transition from animation to live action? Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN

Blue Beetle posted an (almost) record low opening for the DCEU era. I break down the numbers, plus new records for Barbie and Oppenheimer, A24's sneaky summer hit, and more. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/MURRELL to sign up and get your first…

Summer's biggest surprise may be the show dominating the stream charts as a 2010s mid-size cable hit puts up all-time numbers. I look at the surprising performance of Suits, plus the sagging ratings of Secret Invasion and more! Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/DAN …

Following The Flash's face-plant, can DC salvage its summer with this August underdog release?

Talking dogs go on a foul-mouthed adventure in Universal's R-rated comedy featuring the voices of Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, and Randall Park. Is it worth your time or should you bark up another tree?

A new lawsuit alleges that Disney (and Fox) have been taking advantage of a producing partner for the last decade. I get into the details and how this lawsuit ties in to everything happening in Hollywood right now.

The Barbie wave continues as it becomes the highest-grossing film ever for Warner Bros. as well as the new standard for movies directed by women. I break down all the new records, plus Oppenheimer's own rewriting of the record books, a Ninja Turtles update, and more! Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Get up to 55% off your…

Based on a true story, this movie based on real events is about a real-life gamer who actually became a racecar driver in real life. Did I mention it's based on a true story?

A group of on-set VFX artists for Marvel is on the verge of creating the first-ever VFX union. I break down what that means, what unions have to offer, and share some non-union stories from years gone by.

Barbie is now a Barbillionaire after striking gold at the global box office. I break down all the numbers plus Oppenheimer's own odd place in the history books, an interview with a Sound of Freedom studio head, the debuts of Meg 2 and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, and more! Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at http…

From the depths of the ocean, a sequel rises! Do more sharks equal a better movie in the sequel to The Meg?

Over 90 days into the writers' strike and over three weeks after actors walked off the set, there may be a glimmer of hope that a resolution is on its way. Plus, a detailed breakdown of what the actors are asking for, picket line updates, malicious tree trimming, and more!

Leo, Donnie, Raph, and Mikey are back (in animated form) to fight crime in the latest TMNT adventure. Does it recapture the magic that the Turtles have been missing on-screen? Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!…

Audiences kept coming back for more Barbie and Oppenheimer in their second weekends - but did that leave Haunted Mansion and Mission: Impossible out in the cold? I look at the numbers, plus a 2023 market share update and more! Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsorin…

Two ghost stories are hitting theaters this weekend - does Disney take you on the better ride, or is A24's Talk to Me the more haunting option?

Barbie brought home the best opening of the year and Oppenheimer blew past expectations last weekend. In other words: Barbenheimer was a success. I break down all the records broken and just how big the weekend was (hint: really big) during a struggling summer season. Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/MURRELL to sign up and get your first SIX hand-cur…

With Barbie and Oppenheimer dominating the box office, let's take some time to talk spoilers and answer a few burning questions!

Christopher Nolan returns with an epic, time-jumping, intense portrait of the father of the atomic bomb. Can it blow away high expectations?

Mattel's Barbie gets her own movie that you might have heard about. Does director Greta Gerwig deliver a much-needed summer hit?

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One didn't energize the box office as much as expected. I look at its opening weekend, its path to profitability, and why it's in a better position than some other lackluster summer films. Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nutrition at https://DrinkAG1.com/DAN Support ent…

With writers already on strike, the SAG-AFTRA actors union will be joining them on the picket lines, bringing Hollywood to a screeching halt. I break down why the actors are on strike, how it will affect the business, and why both sides are so angry.

Ethan Hunt leads his IMF team into danger once again in the first part of an epic Mission: Impossible tale that's looking to revive the summer box office. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!

July 4th had a surprising box office contender: Sound of Freedom, from faith-based distributor Angel Studios. I break down the story behind the movie and the numbers behind its reported July 4th box office upset. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/murrell. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! St…

3 Friends is back - with a new name! Old friends get together to talk about dystopian reality TV, kids' karate, what they're not watching right now, Billy Joel remakes, and more! Hosted by: Joe Starr, Spencer Gilbert and Dan Murrell

The Lambert family ventures into the Further once again in Insidious: The Red Door, plus Joy Ride, a new original comedy, also hits theaters this weekend.

Indy's last crusade wasn't enough to ignite the box office. I break down the disappointing debut of the final Indiana Jones adventure and how big budgets are making bad situations even worse. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Reclaim your health and arm your immune system …

2023 is 50% over, which means it's time to look at the best and worst films and performances of the year so far, as well as a few movies that totally missed the mark. Get premium wireless from just $15 bucks a month and no unexpected surprises at https://MintMobile.com/MURRELL Reclaim your health and arm your immune system with convenient, daily nu…