Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 5-7, 2021

With no competition and a third week for Dune that won’t cross $10 million, Etenrals has a clear shot at the top spot, the only question will be is how this first film in the new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will do without a major name in play.

Our Highest Rated Films: Spencer
Our Best Awards Ratings: Spencer (Oscars), Eternals (Oscars)

OTHER LIMITED RELEASES

Christmas Vs The Walters (Limited)
Hell Hath No Fury (Limited)
Hive (Limited)
Ida Red (Limited)
Lantern’s Lane (Limited)
Mark, Mary and Some Other People (Limited)

Nov. 5-7, 2021
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Eternals (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.3 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	5.3 Wesley Lovell: (8,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (8,Oscars)	Categories: Sound (WL,TL) Visual Effects (WL,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): With none of the original MCU characters involved, it will be nice to be introduced to new ones with hopefully a less formulaic approach to filmmaking. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Early word on the latest Marvel film is not good and the trailer does nothing to dispel that. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer looks promising, but the mixed reviews have me wondering how good it will be.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Beta Test (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.0 Wesley Lovell: (2) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (5)	1.7 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Critics) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: Picture (PP) Actor (PP) Supporting Actor (PP)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): It looks poorly acted and that’s enough to generate a pass from me. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Co-written and directed by stars Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, this does look like something different. Thomas LaTourette (TL): It feels like it could grab your attention, but the trailer fizzles rather than sizzles.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Dangerous (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	3.0 Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Any film that employs anti-Semite Mel Gibson is a hard pass for me. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Looks like a standard action thriller. Thomas LaTourette (TL): It looks unnecessarily violent and just not that interesting.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Spencer (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	7.7 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Thomas LaTourrette: (8)	8.0 Wesley Lovell: (6,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (8,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (10,Oscars)	Categories: Actress (WL,PP,TL) Original Screenplay (WL) Original Score (WL,TL) Cinematography (TL) Production Design (TL) Costume Design (TL) Makeup (TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Pablo Larrain’s compelling drama about Jackie Kennedy was good enough to give me high expectations for this film. Peter J. Patrick (PP): I’m not getting the acclaim for Kristen Stewart’s Diana, especially after The Crown: Season 4, but we shall see. Thomas LaTourette (TL): From all I hear, Kristen Stewart deserves an Oscar nomination, even if the film is not quite as good as she is. It will be interesting to see what other noms it can score.