What is a Blockbuster?
In this day, when movies can grab a swath of money in one weekend and be gone from theaters by the end of the month, the standards for success have shifted. It used to be any movie that crossed the $100 million mark was automatically granted blockbuster status.
Now, where some films can cost $300 million to make or rake in more money through video than box office, the term "blockbuster" has grown vague. In this week's show, Joe and Chris attempt to puzzle out what makes a movie a blockbuster.