Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its extraordinary box office run, reaching approximately $2.2 billion worldwide after four weeks in theaters. Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz discuss the film becoming one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, its staying power at number one, and whether its theatrical and home entertainment run could eventually push it toward $3 billion. The team also reflects on a difficult week for entertainment following the deaths of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen. They remember Parton's extraordinary career across music, television, and movies, Curry's unforgettable performances in films including The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue, and Cullen's iconic work as the voice of Optimus Prime. At the box office, The Odyssey continues its successful theatrical run alongside other summer hits, while the discussion turns to how strongly the season recovered after a slower start to the year. Allison reviews The Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic drama starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, and Margaret Qualley. While the film itself doesn't completely win her over, its striking aerial photography and landscapes make the cinematography a major standout. Stephen and Allison then discuss Coyote vs. Acme, the long-delayed live-action and animation hybrid starring Will Forte and John Cena. After nearly disappearing as a tax write-off, the film finally reaches audiences with a story built around Wile E. Coyote taking the Acme Corporation to court. Both praise its nostalgic humor, animated cameos, and ability to capture the spirit of classic cartoons. Stephen also reviews Buddy, a bizarre horror movie built around a seemingly friendly orange unicorn from a children's television show who becomes terrifying when things don't go his way. The unusual premise delivers gore, kills, and a much darker spin on children's programming than Stephen expected. Allison takes on Idiots, starring Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., and Mason Thames. The comedy follows two down-on-their-luck men transporting a wealthy teenager to rehab before everything goes spectacularly wrong. There are some laughs, but Allison finds the movie overly broad and recommends Coyote vs. Acme for audiences looking for a stronger comedy. The episode closes with Classic Picks honoring the performers lost this week. Stephen makes a double selection with Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 and Tim Curry's The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Allison honors Parton with Steel Magnolias, while Guy chooses Tim Curry's 1985 ensemble comedy Clue. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Welcome to FlickRadio 01:08 - Remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry & Peter Cullen 03:16 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reaches $2.2 Billion 06:25 - The Dog Stars Review 07:53 - Coyote vs. Acme, Buddy & Idiots Reviews 12:07 - Classic Picks: 9 to 5, Rocky Horror, Steel Magnolias & Clue Play Guess the Gross! How well do you know movie history? Guess the Gross gives you one movie every day and six chances to guess its historical worldwide box office total. Green means the digit is exactly right, orange means you're within two, and gray means the digit is incorrect. Challenge your friends, share your score, and see who really knows the box office. Download for iPhone: Guess the Gross on the App Store Download for Android: Guess the Gross on Google Play Hosted by Guy T. Wehman with FlickDirect critics Allison Rose and Stephen Leibowitz. Subscribe to FlickRadio for weekly movie news, reviews, box office analysis, and classic film recommendations.
