Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 11-13, 2022

There’s only one new wide release this weekend and that’s because there is no film that could successfully compete with it. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a sequel to the $700+ million dollar blockbuster Black Panther, is sure to dominate the box office for the next few weeks until the Avatar releases in December. That’s quite a bit of time, though, so whether it can stay at the top of the box office all those intervening weeks, I don’t know. Suffice it to say, reigning 3-week champion Black Adam will hand over its crown to the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry.

Our Highest Rated Films: The Fabelmans, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Our Best Awards Ratings: The Fabelmans, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Son

OTHER LIMITED RELEASES

A Couple (Limited)
Dylan and Zoey (Limited)
Facing Monsters (Limited)
The Great Basin (Limited)
Manifest West (Limited)
The Pay Day (Limited)
Rosé All Day (Limited)
Stutz (Limited)
Uunchai (Limited)

Nov. 11-13, 2022
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	8.0 Wesley Lovell: (10) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (7)	6.3 Wesley Lovell: (7,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (6,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (6,Oscars)	Categories: Picture (TL) Supporting Actress (TL) Adapted Screenplay (TL) Original Score (WL,PP,TL) Original Song (WL,PP) Film Editing (WL,PP) Cinematography (WL,PP,TL) Production Design (WL,PP,TL) Costume Design (WL,TL) Makeup (WL,TL) Sound (WL,PP) Visual Effects (WL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The first film was fantastic and the trailers for this one have been solid. I’m very hopeful this one can live up to its predecessor’s reputation. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Black Panther sequel looks interesting. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The first picture was good, it will be interesting to see where they go without Chadwick Boseman as lead.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Accursed (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	2.7 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (2)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The premise is familiar, but some elements of the trailer make the film look mildly interesting. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Another dumb horror film. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Nothing in the trailer of this horror film inspires me to see it.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Bar Fight! (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	2.7 Wesley Lovell: (2) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): It looks like a generic battle of the sexes movie without a solid rooting interest. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Brainless looking comedy. Thomas LaTourette (TL): A funny film could be made with this premise, but this does not look to be it.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Fabelmans (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	9.3 Wesley Lovell: (10) Peter J. Patrick: (9) Thomas LaTourrette: (9)	10.0 Wesley Lovell: (10,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (10,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (10,Oscars)	Categories: Picture (WL,PP,TL) Director (WL,PP,TL) Actress (WL,PP,TL) Supporting Actor (WL,PP,TL) Original Screenplay (WL,PP,TL) Original Score (WL,PP,TL) Film Editing (WL,PP,TL) Cinematography (WL,PP,TL) Production Design (WL,PP,TL) Costume Design (WL,TL) Sound (WL,PP) Visual Effects (WL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): If you aren’t excited about every new Steven Spielberg film, then you should be. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film should be a major Oscar contender. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This semi-autobiographical film from Steven Spielberg is one of the most looked forward to films of the year. Expect lots of nominations.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Friendship Game (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	3.3 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): While some elements of the premise are interesting, it still somewhat feels like a Hellraiser simulacrum that’s less leathery. Peter J. Patrick (PP): The week’s second dumb horror movie. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This horror film had worn out its welcome before the trailer was done.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Paradise City (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	3.0 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): It looks to be a generic action crime thriller. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Travolta and Willis continue their decline. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Bruce Willis film? This thriller looks okay but probably not much than that. Good for people who like lots of violence.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Resistance: 1942 (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.7 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Could be very intriguing even if only because of the cast. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Poorly reviewed World War II melodrama released internationally as Burning at Both Ends looks like a quick flop. Thomas LaTourette (TL): It could be a decent film about a part of World War II that few of us know, but it may not be good enough to succeed.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Sam & Kate (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): Dustin Hoffman has formally returned to acting, but this doesn’t look like it’s worthy of his talents. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Dustin Hoffman’s son and Sissy Spacek’s daughter supported by their parents seems worth a look. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Casting father/son and mother/daughter combos is a neat gimmick, but it looks like a pretty lame romantic comedy. Sissy Spacek comes off best in the trailer.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Son (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.0 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	5.0 Wesley Lovell: (4,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (6,Oscars)	Categories: Actor (WL,PP,TL) Supporting Actor (WL,TL) Original Screenplay (WL) Adapted Screenplay (TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I wasn’t terribly excited about seeing The Father and this one hasn’t quite piqqued my interests either, but Hugh Jackman’s presence might be worth it. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Early awards favorite now seems down to Hugh Jackman in Best Actor. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I had really liked writer/director Florian Zeller’s last film The Father, and was looking forward to this one. Unfortunately this family drama does not look to be as good a film.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Spirited (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.0 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (5)	1.0 Wesley Lovell: (3,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: Original Song (WL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m not quite sold on the concept, but I’m sold on Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer. Peter J. Patrick (PP): This dumbed down take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is painful to see. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I like new musicals, but this one feels forced and reliant solely on the charms of Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, and that may not be enough for a full length film.