Looking at the Weekend: Jun. 24-26, 2022

After a disappointing opening for Lightyear, both of this week’s new releases have a shot at topping the charts with Elvis having a slight edge over The Black Phone. The former tackles the life story of a beloved musical icon. The latter is a horror film. In a sea of disappointing box office returns for horror films, it’s possible it could falter out of the gate. Then again, it looks to be more inventive than a lot of recent disappointments, so it could do well.

Our Highest Rated Films: The Black Phone, Elvis
Our Best Awards Ratings: Elvis (Oscars)

OTHER LIMITED RELEASES

Apples (Limited)
Beba (Limited)
Fireangels 2: A Drifter’s Nightmare (Limited)
The Human Trial (Limited)
Press Play (Limited)

Jun. 24-26, 2022
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Black Phone (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.3 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The concept is somewhat unique and it could be an interesting thriller. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Horror film from a novel by Stephen King’s son looks like one of the better ones. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Horror films are not my thing, but this one looks more intriguing and promising than most.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Elvis (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.3 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	5.3 Wesley Lovell: (7,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (4,Oscars)	Categories: Picture (WL,TL) Director (WL,TL) Actor (WL,TL) Supporting Actor (WL,TL) Original Screenplay (WL) Original Score (WL) Film Editing (WL,PP) Cinematography (WL) Production Design (WL,PP,TL) Costume Design (WL,PP,TL) Makeup (WL) Sound (WL,PP)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m not a fan of Elvis’ music; however, Baz Luhrmann is usually interesting to watch. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Heavily promoted biopic could turn out to be either a big hit or a big bust. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Baz Luhrmann seems like the perfect director of an Elvis Presley biopic, but the trailers feel a bit tame.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Flux Gourmet (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.7 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): While I love the filmmaker’s Berberian Sound Studio, this film looks a bit too odd to be interesting. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Culinary comedy doesn’t look particularly appetizing. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I have no idea what it is about, but it just looks unpleasant.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Marcel the Shell with Shoes (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.7 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (7)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The trailer isn’t as engaging as I would like and it all looks a bit too minor. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Whimsical expansion of an animated short film could be fun it you’re in the mood for it. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I am not totally sure what to make of the trailer, but it looks sweet and the reviewers love it.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Murder at Yellowstone City (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.7 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (5)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): There isn’t much to see in a western that looks so static. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Could be an interesting western with a strong cast. Thomas LaTourette (TL): No one looks at all like anyone I want to spend time with, so this unpleasant film can be seen by someone else.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Olga (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.7 Wesley Lovell: (2) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): This Ukraianian war drama about a gymnast competing for Switzerland may have relevance, but it doesn’t look very appealing. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Set in the Ukraine of 2013-2014, this political sports film provides perspective on the country’s recent past. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This has the makings of a good film, but the bloodless trailer does not make the case for it being a must see film.