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Greg W. Locke

Greg W. Locke

Whatzup Features Writer

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West Side Story just latest of Spielberg’s gems

If you’ll recall, last year the Golden Globes were finally exposed for the farce they’ve always been. The network canceled the awards ceremony for 2022, prompting the Globe folks to rethink […]

We’re being spoiled with some all-time classics

In last week’s column I suggested that, in regards to quality, right now might be one of the great times ever at theaters. I spent the week trying to watch […]

Film industry saw relative comeback last year

Last year was something of a recovery year for the film industry, with $4.46 billion in sales. Compared to 2020’s $1.42 billion in sales, not bad; compared to 2019’s $11.43 […]

Newest Spider-Man tops box office in huge way

After making his name with the one-two punch of Clown and Cop Car, “indie director” Jon Watts started his Marvel journey. Having just released his third Spider-Man film, No Way […]

Spielberg’s West Side Story tops the box office

Right now, this moment, is a pretty special time if you’re someone who loves to go to the movies. We have a Guillermo del Toro film on the way. Both […]

Disney’s newest children’s film on top at box office

Disney’s adorable new children’s film, Encanto, opened this past weekend to strong reviews and a No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office over the holiday weekend, bringing in a […]

Too many movies! Help a cinephile with some advice

I’ve been writing this column for 12 or so years now and a whole lot has changed in the film industry during that time. Clearly. Marvel killed diversity. COVID (almost, […]

Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ tops box office for second week

Due to weather, the Adele special, football, streaming, and lack of a killer new release, people mostly stayed home this weekend. The domestic box office only hit $70 million total this […]

Despite dismal reviews, ‘Eternals’ tops box office

The latest Marvel film, Eternals, directed by Oscar-winning Director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), took the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office over its first weekend of release, selling a […]