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Reel to Real

Adam Chitwood, TheGrill 2023

Adam Chitwood

“Reel to Real” is a recurring column focused on film and box office, breaking down what movies are hitting and aren’t every weekend while also analyzing the biggest film news. Each installment offers a deep-dive into the box office, a grab-bag of the most interesting movie news and goes beyond the headlines to find the stories that are undertold.

  • Can Marvel Get Its Groove Back?

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    Adam Chitwood
    July 28, 2026 @ 6:39 AM

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    Can Marvel Get Its Groove Back?

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  • Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Defeats the Trolls

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, what movies are people actually watching on Netflix?

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    Adam Chitwood
    July 22, 2026 @ 6:41 AM

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    Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Defeats the Trolls

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  • As ‘Moana’ Whiffs, Is Disney’s Live-Action Remake Strategy Dead?

    Also in this week’s Reel to Reel column, why studios want to buy Letterboxd

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    Adam Chitwood
    July 14, 2026 @ 7:35 AM

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    As ‘Moana’ Whiffs, Is Disney’s Live-Action Remake Strategy Dead?

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  • Inside the ‘Minions & Monsters’ Box Office Stumble

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, a piping hot “Heat 2” scoop and more bad news for “Supergirl”

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    Adam Chitwood
    July 7, 2026 @ 6:36 AM

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    Inside the ‘Minions & Monsters’ Box Office Stumble

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  • Why ‘Supergirl’ Crashed at the Box Office

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, a complete rundown of the weekend box office, how to get an agent and more

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    Adam Chitwood
    June 30, 2026 @ 6:39 AM

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    Why ‘Supergirl’ Crashed at the Box Office

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  • Reel to Real: How Pixar Made the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise a Multigenerational Hit

    Also in this week’s column: The battle over Netflix’s “Ray Gunn,” Amazon drops its OpenAI movie and more

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    Adam Chitwood
    June 23, 2026 @ 7:21 AM

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    Reel to Real: How Pixar Made the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise a Multigenerational Hit

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  • Reel to Real: Does Spielberg Need Gen Z?

    Also in this week’s column: “Obsession” payout breakdown, Blu-rays are back and the future of “Star Wars”

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    Adam Chitwood
    June 16, 2026 @ 6:21 AM

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    Reel to Real: Does Spielberg Need Gen Z?

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  • Reel to Real: Gen Z Turns Out for ‘Scary Movie,’ Rebuffs He-Man

    Plus, how exactly did “Backrooms” and “Obsession” perform at the box office this weekend?

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    Adam Chitwood
    June 9, 2026 @ 6:48 AM

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    Reel to Real: Gen Z Turns Out for ‘Scary Movie,’ Rebuffs He-Man

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  • Reel to Real: Why the ‘Obsession’ Box Office Is a Huge Deal

    Also in this week’s column: The good and bad of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” opening weekend

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    Adam Chitwood
    May 27, 2026 @ 6:31 AM

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    Reel to Real: Why the ‘Obsession’ Box Office Is a Huge Deal

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  • Reel to Real: A Ho-Hum Cannes So Far

    Also in this week’s column: “Obsession” gets off to a terrific start at the box office and Netflix resurrects the R-rated blockbuster

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    Adam Chitwood
    May 19, 2026 @ 6:47 AM

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    Reel to Real: A Ho-Hum Cannes So Far

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  • Reel to Real: A Hollywood-less Cannes Film Festival

    Also in this week’s column: “Devil Wears Prada 2” scores again at the box office, what’s next for Blake Lively and inside the “Battlefield” vs. “Call of Duty” rivalry

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    Adam Chitwood
    May 12, 2026 @ 6:36 AM

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    Reel to Real: A Hollywood-less Cannes Film Festival

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  • Reel to Real: The Millennial Lift for ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

    Also in this week’s column: Netflix gives Greta Gerwig a big theatrical window

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    Adam Chitwood
    May 5, 2026 @ 8:08 AM

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    Reel to Real: The Millennial Lift for ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

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  • Reel to Real: The Critics vs. Fans Divide Over ‘Michael’

    Also in this week’s column: Why studios are going for longer theatrical windows, WGA’s tradeoff and Netflix’s book-to-screen hits

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    Adam Chitwood
    April 28, 2026 @ 6:02 AM

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    Reel to Real: The Critics vs. Fans Divide Over ‘Michael’

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  • Reel to Real: CinemaCon Offers Hope, AI Movie Rankles

    Also in this week’s film column: Netflix’s shark movie is a huge hit

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    Adam Chitwood
    April 21, 2026 @ 6:34 AM

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    Reel to Real: CinemaCon Offers Hope, AI Movie Rankles

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  • Reel to Real: Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Mounts

    Also in this week’s column: The future of “Avatar,” diversity under the microscope and Netflix’s film strategy takes shape

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    Adam Chitwood
    April 14, 2026 @ 6:36 AM

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    Reel to Real: Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Mounts

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