Wrap it Up: 'Bridesmaids' Solid in Second

We have not seriously begun the presidential campaign and I am already tired of the majority of the pundit's theme. At least to me. The pundits make reference to the growing field of GOP candidates and the uncertainty of others not wanting to jump in. As if this signals a riff deep inside the party that cannot be overcome. They are drumming up controversies where there are not any to make it look as if the incumbent has no problem. And if he did, they will squelch it right away. It's so obvious it's funny. They make it sound like it's out of the ordinary to have so many either going to jump in or thinking about it. That is nonsense.
- Yes, I sneezed and cracked a rib.
- I think the administration is breathing a sigh of relief that the Israel mess came up over the weekend?
- Now, I am all in favor of what happened to Osama bin Laden, but why is it OK to kill him that way and not use waterboarding? Just wondering. Much like the energy policy of mine - - use them all.
Weekend BO
1. "Pirates" - $90 million
2. "Bridesmaids" - $21 million
3. "Thor" - $15 million.
Source: Box Office Mojo
Notes: A weaker than expected weekend at the turnstyles with the launch of the latest installment of "Pirates." And in 3D to boot. Or should I say, reboot? As you can see, I even went as far as writing "Pirates" instead of the full film title. Even though it was the biggest opening yet this year (and a wonderful overseas take), "Pirates" was expected to rake in over $100 domestically. I have to be honest, to me, not so bad a weekend, but this is the business of show. Let's get this out right now then. "Hangover 2" - - no, let's not. I need a drink. Now, in Friday's column, I wanted to take a deeper look at how "Bridesmaids" held up, for two reasons. First, the second week is more important to me to see if a film has legs. Second, it would be the perfect non-3D flick to compete with "Thor" and "Pirates." As it is right now, "Bridesmaids" did just as we predicted here. A solid second place finish. Now take a look at the per screen average for "Midnight in Paris." A whopping $96,000 in six theaters. "Pirates" took in about $21,600 per theater. "Priest" stumbled 69 percent in the second week.
- "Tree of Life" wins at Cannes. The first American film to win since "Fahrenheit 911." Yep, controversies they love. I am intrigued at the silent film offering this year. Will audiences sit through a silent film if it came to a theater near us?
IN CLOSING: Are you done making fun of those who believed the world was going to end Saturday? Talk about an easy target. I was looking around for those outlets who ignored it because it was too easy. Still, it's just fine to make fun of the Christians, isn't it? If you noticed those who ignored the issue. For the most part, it was those Christians who know we are not supposed to know the end date.
And we are looking forward to it.
The end of the beginning, so to speak.