Gen Z Just Rewrote the Box Office — And Hollywood Isn't Ready
The Backrooms opened to $42M and beat Star Wars at the box office. Obsession held strong for a third week. Gen Z audiences are signaling a clear preference: authenticity and original IP over aging franchises. The real question is whether Hollywood will capitalize on the moment or mismanage it.
Film Dweeb Podcast Episode 28: Kill Bill Release, Box Office Hits, Michael Mann’s The Insider & Hollywood Rants
After a decade of waiting, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is finally playing in theaters, even if the Vancouver screening is frustratingly bare‑bones. In this episode of the Film Dweeb Podcast, there’s a dive into the Thanksgiving box office (from Zootopia and Wicked to Netflix’s latest awards play), the comfort of collecting physical media again, and a long‑overdue rewatch of Michael Mann’s The Insider.
The Bradbury Building: A Ouija Board’s Vision of the Future that Became a Film Icon
One of the most iconic buildings in film history: the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles. But did you know that this building was designed with the help of a ouija board?

