Category: Monthly Previews

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. February 1, 2019 Miss Bala Premise: From IMDb: “Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength. Based on the Spanish-language film.” Box Office Prospects: $50…

August 3, 2018 Christopher Robin Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Uncertain. The film has all the earmarks of a potential Disney Oscar nominee; however, it also reminds heavily of Saving Mr. Banks, which isn’t a great comparison.” Oscar Results: One of only ten films to make the shortlist for the Academy Award category of Best…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. January 4, 2019 Escape Room Premise: From IMDb: “Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control, and must use their wits to survive.” Box Office Prospects: $40 M Expectations: Decent. This inventive horror film should do quite well with little competition. Oscar Prospects: None. Cinema Sight…

2019 will kick into high gear early with several prominent releases in the first four months of the year, including two major Marvel properties that promise to do at least one-quarter of the year’s entire box office between them. To introduce you to the upcoming films, there will be two preview articles every month and…

July 6, 2018 Ant-Man and the Wasp Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Uncertain. The effects look more diverse this time around, which could put it into competition for Visual Effects. It will probably make the shortlist, but not the Oscars.” Oscar Results: The film has faded a bit, but I suspect it will be on…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. December 7, 2018 Ben Is Back (Limited) Premise: From IMDb: “Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns (Hedges), who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben’s wary mother Holly Burns (Roberts) welcomes her beloved son’s return, but soon learns he is still very…

Let’s take a look back at our prior preview and see where we were right, wrong, and everything in between. June 1, 2018 Action Point Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $60 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Weak. The film looks cheap and while I would…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. November 2, 2018 Bohemian Rhapsody Premise: From IMDb: “A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen’s legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert in 1985.” Box Office Prospects: $65 M Expectations: Uncertain. There are a lot of Queen fans, but is this movie really something…

Let’s take a look back at our prior preview and see where we were right, wrong, and everything in between. May 4, 2018 Bad Samaritan Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $1.5 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Weak. I don’t see there being a huge audience…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. October 5, 2018 A Star Is Born Premise: From IMDb: “A musician helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.” Box Office Prospects: $120 M Expectations: Excellent. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in a…

Let’s take a look back at our prior preview and see where we were right, wrong, and everything in between. April 6, 2018 Blockers Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $65 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Uncertain. R-rated comedies have had a hit-or-miss relationship with the…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. September 7, 2018 The Nun Premise: From IMDb: “When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they…

There are a lot of potential blockbusters releasing these last four months of the year, but a lot of the major Oscar contenders don’t appear to have been scheduled yet, which could muddy the prognostication waters if they release too late. To introduce you to the upcoming films, there will be two preview articles every…

Let’s take a look back at our prior preview and see where we were right, wrong, and everything in between. March 2, 2018 Death Wish Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Oscar Results: Still None. Box Office Prospects: $60 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Uncertain. The Original film made roughly $108 million adjusted…

Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings. August 3, 2018 Christopher Robin Premise: From IMDb: “A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life.” Box Office Prospects: $100 M Expectations: Good. Disney’s Winnie the Pooh is a beloved figure and them turning A.A.…