As Tom Cruise's Digger flops - we look at Box office Movie bombs
Summary
David McCullagh and Cinemile hosts Cathy Cullen and Dave Corkery analyze the box office failure of Tom Cruise’s new film, Digger, debating its mixed reviews and marketing missteps. They argue the movie is an underrated masterpiece that will likely find a second life on home video, similar to other initial flops like The Thing, Blade Runner, and The Wizard of Oz that eventually became cultural classics.
Topics discussed
Tom Cruise's Digger box office disaster
Marketing issues and Tom Cruise's non-franchise role
The impact of the massive budget on recoupment
Guests' positive reaction to the film's quality
Mismatch between marketing and the film's actual content
Historical significance of the flop and financial losses
The Shawshank Redemption's initial failure and VHS success
The Thing: A summer flop that found life on TV
Blade Runner's initial loss and rise to classic status
The Wizard of Oz's commercial failure and cultural legacy
Closing remarks and thanks to guests
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