Ryan Scott
@ryanscottwrites.bsky.social
Reporter - Slash Film
Contributor - FANGORIA
Box office nerd. Star Wars obsessive. Runner. Watch enthusiast. | Email: [email protected]
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Box office nerd. Star Wars obsessive. Runner. Watch enthusiast. | Email: [email protected]
https://buymeacoffee.com/ryanscottwrites
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A new Patreon show and, as part of it, @benpears.bsky.social and I will be doing a box office show entitled MOVIES NOW MORE THAN EVER.
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I have not watched STRANGER THINGS since season 1 but I was gripped by the notion that the show could end this way. I doubt it will happen but holy f***, if it does, I will kick my feet up and watch the internet lose its collectivee mind over it.
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Is This How Stranger Things Ends? The Wild (Yet Plausible) Theory, Explained - SlashFilm
Stranger Things is finally coming to an end after five seasons, but have we had the answer to the ending all along? Let's break down this fan theory.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I have not watched STRANGER THINGS since season 1 but I was gripped by the notion that the show could end this way. I doubt it will happen but holy f***, if it does, I will kick my feet up and watch the internet lose its collectivee mind over it.
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ETERNITY absolutely leveled me emotionally. I'm devastated and invigorated, all at once.
My favorite Elizabeth Olsen performance. Possibly my favorite Miles Teller performance. Fantastic stuff.
My favorite Elizabeth Olsen performance. Possibly my favorite Miles Teller performance. Fantastic stuff.
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
ETERNITY absolutely leveled me emotionally. I'm devastated and invigorated, all at once.
My favorite Elizabeth Olsen performance. Possibly my favorite Miles Teller performance. Fantastic stuff.
My favorite Elizabeth Olsen performance. Possibly my favorite Miles Teller performance. Fantastic stuff.
Absolutely stellar six mile run today. Not sure what it is lately but running has truly never felt better. It f*****g heals me man. Find something this rewarding if you can. Can't recommend it enough.
Onward.
Onward.
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Absolutely stellar six mile run today. Not sure what it is lately but running has truly never felt better. It f*****g heals me man. Find something this rewarding if you can. Can't recommend it enough.
Onward.
Onward.
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maybe i am going insane
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
maybe i am going insane
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James Cameron nearly made JURASSIC PARK instead of Steven Spielberg which would have resulted in an R-rated and nastier dinosaur blockbuster.
James Cameron’s JURASSIC PARK Would Have Been ALIENS With Dinosaurs
James Cameron nearly made JURASSIC PARK instead of Steven Spielberg which would have resulted in an R-rated and nastier dinosaur blockbuster.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
James Cameron nearly made JURASSIC PARK instead of Steven Spielberg which would have resulted in an R-rated and nastier dinosaur blockbuster.
F*** it! Just let James Cameron come in and make an R-rated JURASSIC PARK movie now. Certainly he can just squeeze that in before AVATAR 4, right?
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James Cameron's JURASSIC PARK Would Have Been ALIENS With Dinosaurs
James Cameron nearly made JURASSIC PARK instead of Steven Spielberg which would have resulted in an R-rated and nastier dinosaur blockbuster.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
F*** it! Just let James Cameron come in and make an R-rated JURASSIC PARK movie now. Certainly he can just squeeze that in before AVATAR 4, right?
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PREDATOR: BADLANDS probably won't be an outright theatrical hit, but it's going to do well enough to be viewed as something of a loss leader for Disney. They want this franchise to be a thing and the reception has been positive enough to make it worth it, I believe.
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PREDATOR: BADLANDS Passes 28 YEARS LATER At The Box Office
Despite heavy competition from WICKED: FOR GOOD, Dan Trachtenberg’s PREDATOR: BADLANDS has crossed a milestone at the box office.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
PREDATOR: BADLANDS probably won't be an outright theatrical hit, but it's going to do well enough to be viewed as something of a loss leader for Disney. They want this franchise to be a thing and the reception has been positive enough to make it worth it, I believe.
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8 mile run with tremendous company this morning. And there's a f*****g Quiznos nearby! What a perfect start to a Saturday.
Onward.
Onward.
November 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
8 mile run with tremendous company this morning. And there's a f*****g Quiznos nearby! What a perfect start to a Saturday.
Onward.
Onward.
I predict that Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig will put together KNIVES OUT 4 (if not two movie sequels) and take the package out to buyers who will guarantee a theatrical release now that the deal with Netflix has run its course.
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Could Knives Out 4 Happen? Here's What Director Rian Johnson Has To Say - SlashFilm
Rian Johnson is already thinking about the possibility of making Knives Out 4, though whether Netflix would be involved is another matter.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I predict that Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig will put together KNIVES OUT 4 (if not two movie sequels) and take the package out to buyers who will guarantee a theatrical release now that the deal with Netflix has run its course.
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It's with great disappointment that I must (for now) bring my column TALES FROM THE BOX OFFICE to a close. I've had the fortune of writing this column at Slash Film for 4 years. I'm enormously proud of it. Here's a link to every single one of them.
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Tales From The Box Office
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, a column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
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November 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's with great disappointment that I must (for now) bring my column TALES FROM THE BOX OFFICE to a close. I've had the fortune of writing this column at Slash Film for 4 years. I'm enormously proud of it. Here's a link to every single one of them.
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Thank you for your feedback. LawrenceBrolivier
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Thank you for your feedback. LawrenceBrolivier
It's far too early to say, but some evidence suggests that WUTHERING HEIGHTS could be the first big bonafide box office hit of 2026.
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Margot Robbie's Next Movie Could Be The First Big Box Office Hit Of 2026 - SlashFilm
Early signs indicate the Margot Robbie-starring Wuthering Heights might just end up becoming the first bonafide box office success story of 2026.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It's far too early to say, but some evidence suggests that WUTHERING HEIGHTS could be the first big bonafide box office hit of 2026.
www.slashfilm.com/2030205/marg...
www.slashfilm.com/2030205/marg...
November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
KEEPER may not be a hit but Oz Perkins somehow made it for just $6 million, apparently. Even with a $2.5 million opening weekend, NEON will be fine and Perkins will certainly be fine. This remains a fruitful relationship. The benefit of finding a way to work cheap.
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KEEPER Breaks Oz Perkins’ Hot Streak At The Box Office
NEON and Oz Perkins’ KEEPER couldn’t match the success of LONGLEGS and THE MONKEY.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
KEEPER may not be a hit but Oz Perkins somehow made it for just $6 million, apparently. Even with a $2.5 million opening weekend, NEON will be fine and Perkins will certainly be fine. This remains a fruitful relationship. The benefit of finding a way to work cheap.
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Did a GODZILLA double feature last night with some friends. Pulled two at random from a hat. Assembled the full physical media collection for the fun of it.
Ended up as a Heisei era showcase with GODZILLA 1984 (aka THE RETURN OF GODZILLA) and the delightfully bonkers GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH.
Ended up as a Heisei era showcase with GODZILLA 1984 (aka THE RETURN OF GODZILLA) and the delightfully bonkers GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH.
November 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Did a GODZILLA double feature last night with some friends. Pulled two at random from a hat. Assembled the full physical media collection for the fun of it.
Ended up as a Heisei era showcase with GODZILLA 1984 (aka THE RETURN OF GODZILLA) and the delightfully bonkers GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH.
Ended up as a Heisei era showcase with GODZILLA 1984 (aka THE RETURN OF GODZILLA) and the delightfully bonkers GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH.
15K! My longest run in WEEKS. Beautiful overcast weather. Did a route I've never done before. Just the best way to start a Saturday. F*** yeah.
Onward.
Onward.
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
15K! My longest run in WEEKS. Beautiful overcast weather. Did a route I've never done before. Just the best way to start a Saturday. F*** yeah.
Onward.
Onward.
I don't have anything terribly profound to say about it but I quite enjoyed THE RUNNING MAN.
Also, Glen Powell hot.
Also, Glen Powell hot.
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I don't have anything terribly profound to say about it but I quite enjoyed THE RUNNING MAN.
Also, Glen Powell hot.
Also, Glen Powell hot.
Between A-list directors wanting theatrical releases, the success of KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and a possible bid to buy Warner Bros., it now feels inevitable that Netflix will have to get into the business of theatrical releases, whether they like it or not.
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Netflix Might Finally Be Forced To Put Its Movies In Theaters — Here's Why - SlashFilm
Netflix's relationship with movie theaters has been rocky so far, but lately, signs indicate that it could be improving. Here's what that might mean.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Between A-list directors wanting theatrical releases, the success of KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and a possible bid to buy Warner Bros., it now feels inevitable that Netflix will have to get into the business of theatrical releases, whether they like it or not.
www.slashfilm.com/2023696/why-...
www.slashfilm.com/2023696/why-...
It can but...
People have asked me, "How do I get into running?"
My response? "You shouldn't."
Running isn't a magic bullet. It clicked with me. Lift weights. Dance. Box. Play basketball. Whatever! Just find something you enjoy on some level and lean in.
It doesn't have to feel like a "job."
People have asked me, "How do I get into running?"
My response? "You shouldn't."
Running isn't a magic bullet. It clicked with me. Lift weights. Dance. Box. Play basketball. Whatever! Just find something you enjoy on some level and lean in.
It doesn't have to feel like a "job."
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
It can but...
People have asked me, "How do I get into running?"
My response? "You shouldn't."
Running isn't a magic bullet. It clicked with me. Lift weights. Dance. Box. Play basketball. Whatever! Just find something you enjoy on some level and lean in.
It doesn't have to feel like a "job."
People have asked me, "How do I get into running?"
My response? "You shouldn't."
Running isn't a magic bullet. It clicked with me. Lift weights. Dance. Box. Play basketball. Whatever! Just find something you enjoy on some level and lean in.
It doesn't have to feel like a "job."
First "light jog" (doctor's orders) since the surgery. 6 miles. Felt absolutely fantastic. Nice and cool out. Got to break out the long sleeve. Happy to be back at it.
Onward.
Onward.
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
First "light jog" (doctor's orders) since the surgery. 6 miles. Felt absolutely fantastic. Nice and cool out. Got to break out the long sleeve. Happy to be back at it.
Onward.
Onward.
Again, trying to convince actual, not rich human beings that the economy is good right now just by saying it's good is a WILD strategy.
We go to the store. We get emails about healthcare going up. We know people out of work. We aren't getting raises. You can't lie your way out of our reality.
We go to the store. We get emails about healthcare going up. We know people out of work. We aren't getting raises. You can't lie your way out of our reality.
TRUMP: The economy is as strong as it's ever been
INGRAHAM: Then why are people saying they're anxious about the economy?
TRUMP: I don't know they are saying that. The polls are fake. We have the greatest economy we've ever had
INGRAHAM: Then why are people saying they're anxious about the economy?
TRUMP: I don't know they are saying that. The polls are fake. We have the greatest economy we've ever had
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Again, trying to convince actual, not rich human beings that the economy is good right now just by saying it's good is a WILD strategy.
We go to the store. We get emails about healthcare going up. We know people out of work. We aren't getting raises. You can't lie your way out of our reality.
We go to the store. We get emails about healthcare going up. We know people out of work. We aren't getting raises. You can't lie your way out of our reality.
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Things aren't great out there, so if you're looking for a distraction, here's me and @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social talking about the box office for half an hour.
(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
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(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
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November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Things aren't great out there, so if you're looking for a distraction, here's me and @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social talking about the box office for half an hour.
(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
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(I suspect this will be an evergreen statement.)
www.patreon.com/posts/box-of...