Category: Monthly Previews

None of the films highlighted in my original preview article back in March were actually released. Some went virtual, others were postponed. As a result there will be no update this month. This was the first month of a slimmed-down or non-existent cinematic experience across the country. Things wouldn’t open up until August, so expect…

September 4, 2020 Bill & Ted Face the Music (Limited) Premise: From IMDb: “Once told they’d save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.” Box Office Prospects: $2 M Expectations: Weak. Since…

To introduce you to the upcoming films, there will be two preview articles every month and this introduction every four months. The Season Preview article will focus on one of three seasons Spring Season (January through April), Blockbuster Season (May through August) and Oscar Season (September through December). In these introductory articles, I will give…

Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. NOTE: This was the first month were exhibitors and studios had become skittish, so a lot of these pictures may have been rescheduled (several times, possibly). March…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. August 7, 2020 The Broken Hearts Gallery Premise: From IMDb: “After a break up, a young woman decides to start a gallery where people can leave trinkets from past relationships.” Box Office Prospects: $1 M Expectations: Uncertain. If I say anything but “Uncertain,” I would be blowing…

Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. February 7, 2020 Birds of Prey Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Uncertain. The film’s releasing a bit early for consideration, but Suicide Squad won an Oscar for…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. July 1, 2020 Unhinged Premise: From IMDb: “Unhinged is a psychological thriller that takes something we’ve all experienced – road rage – to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion.” Box Office Prospects: $20 M Expectations: Uncertain. It’s uncertain just how many theaters will open, whether all of them…

Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. January 3, 2020 The Grudge Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $75 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Uncertain.…

Like last month, it’s possible, even probable, that theatrical business is not back up and running by the end of May. If I feel that we will indeed have new movies, then I’ll post an update.

Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. December 6, 2019 The Aeronauts Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Uncertain. While the production certain looks like something that could compete in Production Design and Costume Design…

While May has not been entirely vacated due to some hopes that things will be under control by then, the handful of titles still there will probably move out eventually. As such, at this time, I cannot do a May preview. That said, if it appears May will have theaters open, I will post my…

With the pandemic in its second month and most of the summer releases pushed off to fall or 2021 release dates, there isn’t much to see in the upcoming list of films. As such, this preview will be notably mediocre in terms of coverage. To introduce you to the upcoming films, there will be two…

Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. November 1, 2019 Arctic Dogs Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: None. Box Office Prospects: $20 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Weak. This…

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, theater attendance is down. Several films have been moved out of their original release berths, so the below does not include films like The Lovebirds, The New Mutants (again), Peter Rabbit 2, No Time to Die, and Antlers. I’ve also revised a few figures downward from where I originally…

Below is a wrap-up of the predictions I made several months ago, an exploration of what succeeded and what failed, and how I observe things to have gone. October 4, 2019 Joker Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Good. There’s talk of Joaquin Phoenix being an Oscar contender for this role. He would be the second…