Pamela McClintock
Pamela McClintock is a seasoned film journalist who has been with The Hollywood Reporter for over a decade. She covers various aspects of the movie industry, including box office performance, festivals and distribution. Prior to her tenure at THR, she worked as the Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Variety before moving to New York City and eventually Los Angeles. Pamela is a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
89%
Examples:
- The author seems to have a slight bias towards the film industry and its successes, as evidenced by the use of phrases like 'easily exceeding expectations' and 'confidence in One Love'. This can be seen in multiple articles.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- In some instances, the author reports on films that are produced or distributed by companies that are affiliated with The Hollywood Reporter. This could potentially create a conflict of interest.
- The author also reports on movies that she previously covered when working at Variety, which could create a sense of loyalty and favorability towards those films.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The article about 'Bob Marley One Love' contains contradictory information regarding its opening weekend earnings.
- There are instances where the author mentions contradictory information, such as the opening weekend earnings of 'Horizon: An American Saga' and its international push. Additionally, there are instances where the author reports on box office predictions that do not align with the final numbers.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- The author also omits certain information, such as negative reviews or low ratings, which could give a more accurate representation of the film's performance.
- There are instances where the author uses sensationalist language to describe box office results, such as calling them 'promising' or 'soaring'. This can create a misleading impression of the films' success.
Recent Articles
Disney and Pixar's Two Upcoming Films Set to Make a Splash at the Box Office
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Disney and Pixar's upcoming films are poised to make a major impact at the box office. 
Inside Out 2: Shattering Box Office Records with $700 Million Global Tally and Exploring Ennui in Young Adults
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Pixar's Inside Out 2 breaks box office records with $285.6 million in domestic sales after eight days, grossing an additional $30.5 million on Friday and potentially reaching up to $93-$103 million during its second weekend, surpassing Barbie for the biggest animated second weekend and ranking seventh all-time. Meanwhile, ennui - a feeling of tiredness and boredom experienced by young adults transitioning from school to workforce - is identified as a common emotion in the film. The sequel also includes easter eggs referencing previous characters and teasing upcoming ones. 
Inside Out 2: New Emotions Anxiety and Envy Threaten Riley's Emotional Control
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024In Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2, Riley, now a teenager, faces new emotions Anxiety and Envy threatening her emotional control board. Amy Poehler voices Joy in this sequel to the 2015 Best Animated Feature Oscar winner. With a projected $100M opening weekend and glowing reviews, Inside Out 2 introduces Maya Hawke as Anxiety and Ayo Edebiri as Envy, causing turmoil for Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust. 
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Opens Strongly at Box Office with $53 Million, Reviving Summer Cinema
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024The long-awaited Bad Boys: Ride or Die, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, opened strongly at the box office with an estimated $53 million in its first weekend. Reuniting as Miami cops, they aim to clear their late captain's name amid controversy and positive reviews. The film earned more than its predecessor despite criticism over stereotypes. 
Memorial Day Box Office Disappointments: A Battle Between Furiosa and The Garfield Movie
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024Memorial Day 2023 saw disappointing box office performances from two highly anticipated films: George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie. Despite positive reviews, Furiosa underperformed due to its lack of four-quadrant appeal, insufficient marketing campaign, and potential cannibalization from simultaneous streaming on HBO Max. The Garfield Movie also struggled with a vague target audience and mixed critical reception. 
Disney's Cost-Cutting Measures: Pixar Laying Off 14% of Workforce, Focusing on Feature Films
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024Disney's Pixar undergoes major changes, reducing workforce by 14% or around 175 employees as part of Disney's cost-cutting efforts. The studio, known for hits like Toy Story and Finding Nemo, shifts focus back to feature films after recent misfires and will no longer produce direct-to-streaming series. 
IF: Mixed Reviews and Modest Debut for John Krasinski's Imaginary Friends Film
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024John Krasinski's IF, a film about imaginary friends and their human counterparts, opened this summer with mixed reviews. Despite a star-studded cast and intriguing premise, some critics praised its heartfelt storytelling while others criticized its inconsistent pacing. The film earned $10.3 million on opening day but is projected to make only $31.5 million domestically, lower than initial expectations. Meanwhile, Renny Harlin's horror prequel The Strangers: Chapter 1 received terrible reviews from both audiences and critics, with a production budget of only $8.5 million. John Krasinski's New Movie IF: Star-Studded Cast and Unique Premise Promise Strong Opening Weekend
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024John Krasinski's new movie, IF, featuring an all-star cast including Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, and Cailey Fleming, tells the story of a girl who can see imaginary friends. Set for release on May 17, the film has generated buzz for its unique premise and impressive ensemble. Krasinski directs and stars in this heartwarming tale about reuniting imaginary companions. 
Monkey Man Beats The First Omen in Previews, Despite Netflix Dropping It Without Explanation
Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024Dev Patel's Monkey Man, a revenge-thriller set in India inspired by the legend of Hanuman and John Wick series, outperformed 20 Century's supernatural franchise horror pic The First Omen in Thursday night previews at the domestic box office. Despite being bought for $30 million during production by Netflix and then dropped without a clear reason why, Monkey Man has political undertones which may have spooked the streamer. 
Bob Marley: One Love Exceeds Expectations with $46.2 Million Domestic Opening
Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024Bob Marley: One Love has exceeded expectations with a six-day domestic opening of $46.2 million, including $28.3 million for the three-day weekend, one of the highest openings ever for a film featuring a Marvel character.
