Renewed Top 10 - July Blockbuster Month

It is that time again. July is the final of the Blockbuster months before the next Dump Months. So... let's get to it.

Here are the top 5 Grossing for July

1. The Lion King Live action (7/19/2019) $543m

2. The Dark Knight (7/18/2008) $533m

3. The Dark Knight Rises (7/20/2012) $448m

4. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (7/7/2006) $423m

5. Spider-Man Far From Home (7/2/2019) $390m

Now... let's get to MY list.

Top 10 Movies Release In July

Here we go...

Honorable Mention 1: Ant-Man(7/17/2015): In my opinion, the better MCU movies are the ones that don't follow the typical MCU Superhero formula. And so far, Neither Ant-Man movie has. The first one was a Heist movie, the second one was a prison break movie.

Honorable Mention 2: Inception(7/16/2010): Christopher Nolan. Leo. Dream inside a dream inside a dream. One of more innovative movies of the last few decades.

Honorable Mention 3: Legend of Tarzan(7/1/2016): Spirtual sequel to one of my favorite movies of all time(Greystoke). And instead of Christopher Lambert playing the Ape-Man... it is Alexander Skarsgård. With supporting cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, and Christoph Waltz... it surprised me.

10. Blair Witch Project(7/30/1999): No longer unique. Made the "Found Footage" movie a thing... and still one of the best to do it. I knew it was fiction... but I remember watching it the first time thinking it wasn't. And it still sticks with me.

9. The Wolverine(7/26/2013): A handful of sources talk about Logan being the first time we got to see Wolverine at his most visceral. And... while it was gory, The Wolverine was still violent... action packed... and captured who the character really was. This movie is underrated. And it deserves more love.

8. National Lampoon's Vacation(7/29/1983): The Griswold Family. After so many "Vacations", the original is still my favorite. And the theme is still awesome.

7. Forrest Gump(7/6/1994): Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise with some of their BEST work. I remember seeing this movie with my Mom in the local theater... and it was the FIRST time I had ever been to a movie that not only had every seat filled, it was standing room only. And... it is the reason I feel like the movie theater is my safe place, my sanctuary. Because there were so many people packed in there to watch this movie... people I didn't know... but we were all there for one reason. To watch this movie. And it just felt... good.

6. Back To The Future(7/3/1985): Michael J. Fox... Christopher Lloyd... Time Machine... Time Travel... and almost incest. You know this movie.

5. Die Hard(7/20/1988): The CHRISTMAS movie that put Bruce Willis through a tower of pain vs Hans Gruber and his gang. Never forget.

4. The Mask(7/29/1994): Jim Carrey was already know for being Rubber Faced... so... why not cast him as a Rubber Faced Anti-Hero? Oh... and don't forget about Cameron Diaz!!!! Damn.

3. Terminator 2 Judgment Day(7/3/1991): The best of the Terminator franchise. Arnold went from antagonist to protagonist. And the T-1000 was introduced. We had this on VHS, and we watched it every year. It was a staple.

2. Robocop(7/17/1987): Yes... Robocop OVER Terminator. I remember when I was little, the scene with the murder of Murphy grossed me out. But eventually, I got over that. And Robocop became one of my favorite movies, and favorite franchises of all time. Quotable. Memorable. Brutal. So good.

And the Number One Released in the Month of July...

1. The Dark Knight(7/18/2008): The Best of the Nolan Batman Trilogy. An Oscar for Heath Ledger... amazing performances out of Bale, Eckhart, Oldman, Freeman. For a director that if also known for extraordinary premises like in Inception and Tenet, his Batman was quite rooted in things that could actually happen in reality. And The Dark Knight was the best example of that.

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What did you all think? Any July movies I missed?

Comment and share!

Until next time...

Don't forget...

Renewed Top 10 - March Blockbuster Month

Continuing with the concept of the Dump month posts, March is the first Blockbuster post. But what does that mean? With Jaws, the Blockbuster movie was born. And Blockbuster season begins on March 1st. Need proof? The Batman was just released on March 4th. And it is the first official Blockbuster of the season!!

Now... while it is Blockbuster season, I will still be listing movies that I like that were released in that month, regardless of Blockbuster status.

So... how about we get to this list? Before we get there, let's highlight the Top 5 Domestic Grossing Movies for the Month of March.

They are...

1. Beauty and the Beast(live action 2017)

2. Captain Marvel(2019)

3. The Hunger Games(2012)

4. Zootopia(2010)

5. Alice In Wonderland(2010)

Disney/Marvel takes FOUR of the FIVE spots.

Now... to the list...

Top 10 Movies Released In March

Special Mention: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(3/25/2016): BvS gets a special mention because the theater release was... less than stellar, I enjoyed the Ultimate Edition much more. But... it needed to mentioned regardless.

Honorable Mention 1: Beetlejuice(3/30/1988): I have a love for Tom Burton and Michael Keaton. And this is a legendary comedy. I'm sad it didn't make the list proper, but I have such a good list for you. Oh well... Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Honorable Mention 2: Bloodshot(3/13/2020): A Vin Diesel action flick that would make Riddick proud. It is special in that I saw this movie the DAY AMC closed its doors for Covid.

10. Watchmen(3/6/2009): One of my favorite graphic novels of all time. Changed the way I felt about heroes and what doing the right thing means. The ONLY issue I had with this movie is how they got 30 minutes of electric blue penis out of ONE panel.

9. V for Vendetta(3/17/2006): Hugo Weaving was spectacular. So was Natalie Portman. Highlighting what a Revolution could be.

8. 300(3/9/2007): THIS... IS... SPARTA!!! One of the most beautiful, stylish, bloody, story driven action films off all time. Frank Miller is a visionary. Zack Snyder is a visionary. And this is the crossroads of those visions.

7. The Godfather(3/24/1972): Released 3 years prior to the first noted Blockbuster, The Godfather spawned the greatest mob movie trilogy of all time. Got Brando an Oscar. The sequel got Robert DeNiro an Oscar.

6. Lethal Weapon(3/6/1987): The Buddy Cop movie of all Buddy Cop movies. Made Mel Gibson a household name. And launched an amazing franchise.

5. The Birdcage(3/8/1996): One of my top 5 Robin Williams movies. Such a great story about acceptance before the modern LGBTQ+ movements. And focusing on how politics can get in the way of doing the right.

4. The Matrix(3/31/1999): What can be said about The Matrix that you don't already know? It changed cinematography forever. It turned Keanu Reeves into an action star. It's The Matrix. If you don't know this movie, watch it after finishing THIS list.

3. Logan(3/3/2017): The final movie for Hugh Jackman in the Fox X-Men Universe. It was bloody... it was visceral... it was Wolverine at his angriest... and... one of the best Family movies of the modern era(just NOT for kids to watch).

2. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes(3/30/1984): I love this movie. It my favorite interpretation of Tarzan. Any other version depicts Tarzan as this built muscle bound Ape man. This one... was Christopher Lambert, who I love. Who isn't a big muscle head, if you've seen them. Highlander, Fortress, Mortal Kombat. Sure. Greystoke is my Christopher Lambert movie.

And the Number One Movie Released In March is...

1. TMNT Trilogy

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(3/30/1990)

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze(3/22/1991)

-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3(3/19/1993)

Let me start by saying... I know TMNT 3 isn't a good movie. Filled with references that were outdated when the movie released. But... the other two movies are legendary... and this Trilogy was a huge part of my childhood. Quotable. Even today. The Donuts... the Mama... the Pizza Dude's Got 30 Minutes... the Ernie Reyes Jr... the Elias Koteas(he came back for TMNT 3, so that is why it gets included). This really was my main source of entertainment. I even quote the Donatello "Yeah... YEEEAH" thing from the opening fight in TMNT 2. Combat cold cuts. Ninja Kick The Damn Rabbit. And if you needed anymore proof...

Yes... a Funko Pop of Super Shredder from TMNT 2. Signed by WWE Hall Of Famer Kevin Nash(because he was in the suit in the movie)

I LOVE WATCHING THE TURTLES!!!!

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There you go! The March Blockbuster List!

Any movies release in theaters that you loved that didn't make this list? Share them. Comment down bellow. Introduce more people to your movies! Share the article!

Disclaimer: The movie pool for this list happened before the release of The Batman. And... given how great The Batman is, it would surely make this list.

Until next time...

Don't forget...