Pamela McClintock,

Pamela McClintock is a seasoned film journalist with over a decade of experience covering the movie industry. She currently serves as a Senior Film Writer at The Hollywood Reporter, where she provides in-depth coverage of film, box office, festivals and distribution. Prior to her tenure at The Hollywood Reporter, she worked as the Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Variety before relocating to New York City and eventually Los Angeles to focus on the movie industry. McClintock is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has developed a strong reputation for her insightful reporting and analysis.

Biography:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/author/pamela-mcclintock/

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • Pamela McClintock frequently reports on box office numbers and industry news without expressing personal opinions.
  • She often highlights the successes and failures of films, studios, and distributors in her articles.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • Pamela McClintock frequently reports on box office numbers and industry news without expressing personal opinions.
  • She often highlights the successes and failures of films, studios, and distributors in her articles.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • However, in another article about Twisters, it is reported that the film whips up huge winds at the box office with a record-breaking domestic opening of $80.5 million.
  • In one article, it is mentioned that Furiosa had a disappointing box office performance with $32 million domestically and $36.5 million overseas.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • In some articles, Pamela McClintock mentions insider information or speculations about a film's performance or future.
  • She also sometimes uses sensational language to describe box office results and industry news.

Recent Articles

The Summer of 2024: The Release of the Anticipated Disaster Film Sequel by Universal Pictures and Warner Bros.

The Summer of 2024: The Release of the Anticipated Disaster Film Sequel by Universal Pictures and Warner Bros.

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 In the summer of 2024, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. unveiled the anticipated sequel to the classic disaster film.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media Announce Merger: A New Era for Paramount Pictures, CBS, and More

Paramount Global and Skydance Media Announce Merger: A New Era for Paramount Pictures, CBS, and More

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Paramount Global and Skydance Media are merging, with David Ellison's Skydance acquiring Shari Redstone's majority stake in National Amusements, securing control of Paramount Pictures, CBS, and cable channels like Nickelodeon. The $6 billion deal includes Oracle founder Larry Ellison's family investment and is expected to result in a change of leadership at Paramount Global. The merger comes amidst the rise of streaming services like Apple, Amazon, and Netflix.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: A Hollywood Studio Owns a Movie Theater for the First Time in 73 Years

Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: A Hollywood Studio Owns a Movie Theater for the First Time in 73 Years

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, marking the first Hollywood studio ownership of a US movie theater since 1948. The acquisition includes 35 cinemas and Fantastic Fest, with Alamo's CEO Michael Kustermann remaining in his role. Sony Pictures Experiences will oversee theaters while preserving Alamo's unique dining experience.
Kevin Costner's $100 Million Western 'Horizon: An American Saga - Part 1' Faces Uncertain Future with Mixed Reviews and Low Opening Weekend Projections

Kevin Costner's $100 Million Western 'Horizon: An American Saga - Part 1' Faces Uncertain Future with Mixed Reviews and Low Opening Weekend Projections

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Kevin Costner's new Western film, 'Horizon: An American Saga - Part 1', hits theaters on June 28 with a budget of $100 million but is expected to bring in only $9-12 million during its opening weekend. Costner, who invested $38 million of his own wealth into the project, remains optimistic about its success and plans to release Chapter 2 less than two months later.
Weekend Box Office Battle: Sony's New Release vs. Contender

Weekend Box Office Battle: Sony's New Release vs. Contender

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Sony's 'X' and 'Y' go head-to-head in this weekend's box office showdown.