Dan Murrell

Two highly anticipated indie films are in theaters now, and I have thoughts on both!

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After months of threats, the FCC is now being sued by ABC for demanding an early review of its broadcast licenses. I look at the lawsuit, why ABC feels it's being targeted, and how it could be a landmark moment for First Amendment rights.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its run up the charts, now becoming the eighth film to gross over $2 billion and passing Avatar on the all-time domestic tip 10. I break down the new numbers, plus all the other box office news, streaming charts and more!

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Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor fight dinosaurs in the suburbs in this genre-blending new film from director David Robert Mitchell.

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David Ellison now says that he's taking Paramount (and potentially Warner Bros) and leaving California if settlement talks aren't held in the studio's pending antitrust suit. I break down the details, plus a Barbie sequel is in trouble, and your questions!

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is rewriting the box office history books, and may be trying to become the top all-time domestic grosser. I look at its second weekend performance, as well as the continued box office performance of The Odyssey. Plus all the other box office news, streaming charts and more!

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There's been a lot of debate over adjusting box office grosses for inflation. As someone who often uses those numbers in my own analysis, here's my two cents on why it's an important historical tool.

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The Paramount-WB merger just got a lot more complicated, with a trial set for next year and a $7 million per day fee kicking in soon. I break down the latest updates and what the future could hold for this potential studio merger. Plus, a director backtracks on AI, Spider-Man keeps breaking records, and your questions! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND one free breakfast item per box for a year!

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It took until Monday's actual numbers, but Spider-Man: Brand New Day toppled Avengers: Endgame to set the all-time domestic opening weekend record. I do a deep dive into the records broken and more! Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND one free breakfast item per box for a year!

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Now that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in theaters, let's talk spoilers!

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Since The Odyssey's opening weekend, the internet has been filled with claims of fake user scores, fraudulent ticket sales, and more. So I decided to do some deep research into several of the most common theories. Here's what I found.

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Spider-Man swings back into theaters, fighting crime in a world that's forgotten Peter Parker and facing a mysterious new threat. Is this Spider-Man adventure an amazing success or a spectacular disappointment?

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After a strong opening weekend, The Odyssey posted one of the best holds ever for a movie opening over $100 million. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming charts and more!

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The Odyssey is a box office hit, but it sounds like Odysseus has more in store. I look at the AI versions of The Odyssey that have been announced, plus what happened to a major box office website, the return of a Hollywood icon, and your questions!

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Thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Despite all the online controversy, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey posted a massive global opening and looks to be on track to success. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming charts and more!

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Christopher Nolan meets epic Greek poetry in the follow-up to his Best Picture winner Oppenheimer.

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Thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Moana may have seemed like a safe bet for Disney, but the live action remake's low opening turned it into a misfire. I look at why audiences stayed away from the film, plus a new billion dollar grosser, streaming charts and more!

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Thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this video! Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Just two movies in, DC Studios is already facing an existential crisis. Once again, I pretend that I've been granted magical powers to do anything I want to and lay out what I'd do as the head of DC.

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The dead are returning once again in the sixth installment of the horror franchise originated by Sam Raimi. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box!

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Disney is remaking stuff from 10 years ago now. Will Moana have you saying 'thank you' or will you be welcome to walk out angry? Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box!

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This year's Emmy nominations feature an eclectic mix of smaller shows, with some final seasons totally ignored. I look at who was nominated, who wasn't, and who may walk away with trophies in September Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND free daily greens in each box!

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Go to https://surfshark.com/murrell or use code MURRELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! The Minions seem to have worn out their welcome as Minions & Monsters opened to the lowest box office total in franchise history. I take a look at the numbers, plus Supergirl's big drop, the latest streaming numbers and more!

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2026 is halfway over and I have my picks for the ten best movies of the year so far - as well as what the critics have chosen and some honorable mentions!

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Amazon MGM and A24 are just the latest studios to stir controversy by partnering with AI. I look at the latest Hollywood trend, plus a major studio split, influencers seeing The Odyssey, and your questions!

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The Minions are back to menace the film industry once again and I have thoughts.

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Supergirl didn't take off at the summer box office with an opening that ranks among some of DC's most disappointing films. I look at the opening weekend numbers and why the DCU is already on rocky box office ground. Plus streaming charts and more!

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Supergirl has opened to middling reviews and an underwhelming audience response. I take a deep dive into my thoughts on the movie and why it didn't work for me.

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Supergirl flies into the DCU one year after her famous cousin - but does Kara Zor-El make her own mark on the DC franchise?

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Toy Story 5 put Pixar back on top of the summer box office with a huge debut domestically and around the world. I break down the numbers, plus how Obsession is poised to briefly be summer's #1 movie and more!

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Neon's new horror film Leviticus went from Sundance hit to wide release. I share my thoughts with and without spoilers.

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Woody, Buzz, and the gang are back for a fifth adventure. Does Pixar's first franchise continue its momentum, or should these toys be put in a box?

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There's a new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day with some interesting revelations. I share my thoughts, plus your questions and more!

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Steven Spielberg's latest film opened slightly above expectations while last week's big releases all took big falls at the box office. I break down the latest numbers plus streaming charts and more!

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There's a lot to dive into with Disclosure Day, which has polarized audiences, so let's get into it!

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The '90s X-Men return on July 1 and I have an early look at the first few episodes - can the second season match the magic of season one?

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A key crew member of Obsession has gone public with regrets about the low salary she received for the film. I share my thoughts on the realities of making indie films, as well as Martin Scorsese's AI venture, the future of Doctor Who, a potential prequel to one of my favorite movies, and your questions!

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Steven Spielberg's latest film returns to one of his favorite subject matters, aliens. Does this original summer movie have the signature Spielberg magic?

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The Wayans brothers returned to the comedy franchise and set a series high while Masters of the Universe didn't have the power with a second place opening. I look at all the box office numbers, plus streaming charts and more!

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There's a first time for everything! In my first-ever video game review, I look at the new James Bond game 007 First Light.

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Horror is rising at the box office, so it's only fitting that the most successful horror parody franchise is back as well. Does this sixth Scary Movie still pack a punch, or is it comedically DOA?

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