Well another weekend of Box Office boom. My predictions for The Dark Knight were off by about $30 million (who knew it would set 9 records, even Finke was off by $20 mill), but my Mamma Mia! prediction was only about $2 million off, so I'll call this one a wash.
Not Something To Joke About
Two items crossed my path today while crawling the nets. Here's some food for thought for the modern moviegoer who was able to get tickets to the hits of the weekend:
From Laffy to Daffy to Dark
This is a history of the character of the Joker. Ever wonder where Chris Nolan/Heath Ledger came up with the modern murdering maniacal madder? Your questions are answered here.
America's Song, Dance, Death, and Destruction
This article (just a paragraph) analyzes this weekend's box office hits in the context of the world. An intriguing look into the psychology of film.
My review of Gonzo is coming and Dark Knight will be posted tomorrow.
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