S4 EP.18 – Nicole Kidman has Failed – A review of the 2024 box office slump

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) review the state of movie theaters in 2024. Tangents include possible alternatives to the Venom-verse, Bad Boys’ bad marketing, misogyny ruining action movies, and more.

Show Notes

● 8.9.24
● TANGENTIAL GIANTS
● NICOLE KIDMAN HAS FAILED – EP.18

Welcome back, cinephiles! In this episode, we’re diving into the cinematic catastrophe that is the 2024 box office slump. Grab your popcorn and settle in as we dissect the downfall of some of Hollywood’s most anticipated releases.

Segment 1: Venom’s Venomous Venues First up, we sink our teeth into the Venom franchise. Despite Tom Hardy’s best efforts, it seems the symbiote couldn’t save this one from the critics’ wrath. We’ll explore how Venom: The Last Dance managed to tango its way into the list of 2024’s biggest flops ¹. Was it the plot, the pacing, or just plain bad luck? Tune in to find out!

Segment 2: Bad Boys, Bad Reviews Next, we ride along with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the latest installment of the Bad Boys franchise. Bad Boys: Ride or Die might have hit the $400 million mark globally ², but it still couldn’t escape the shadow of its predecessors. We’ll break down why this action-packed sequel didn’t quite hit the high notes and what it means for the future of the franchise ³.

Segment 3: The Incel Invasion Finally, we tackle the darker side of the internet with a look at how incels have been inflating bad reviews. From orchestrated online campaigns to skewed ratings, we’ll discuss how this toxic subculture has impacted the perception of some of 2024’s biggest releases ⁴. Is it a case of sour grapes, or is there more to the story?

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