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Four years of writing about domestic box office during “a challenging period” makes it tempting to go with the glass half-full view (and even more). This weekend, Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” provides the necessary evidence with an estimated $49 million gross by Monday, six days into its Valentine’s Day opening run. Its three-day total is about $27.7 million. That’s a terrific performance against a $70 million production cost, and it’s an original biopic. Despite a depressed marketplace, there’s an audience for mainstream movies that can make a profit. “Bob Marley” showed a strong cross-demographic draw, female slightly ahead of ma...... Read Full article on HadNews

Over a quarter century has passed since the release of “Titanic” turned Kate Winslet into a superstar, but she hasn’t forgotten the negative impact that the film’s success had on her mental health. In a new interview with Net-A-Porter, Winslet reflected on the massive boost of fame that she received from starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in James Cameron’s blockbuster. While she appreciated the financial benefits and career opportunities that came with it, she revealed that the constant media attention began to wear on her. The experience prompted her to devote her attention to working on smaller films. “I felt like I had to look a...... Read Full article on HadNews