Looking at the Weekend: Oct. 18-20, 2019

The second weekend of Joker was more popular than expected, but the third weekend will be no match for the follow-up to the 2014 $241 million blockbuster. That film opened to $69 million and this film will probably open not far behind.

Our Highest Rated Films: The Lighthouse; Jojo Rabbit
Our Best Awards Ratings: Jojo Rabbit (Oscars); The Lighthouse (Oscars); Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Oscars)

OTHER LIMITED RELEASES

By the Grace of God
The Captain
Serendipity

Oct. 18-20, 2019
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.3 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (5)	2.0 Wesley Lovell: (4,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (2,Oscars)	Categories: Production Design (WL,TL) Costume Design (WL,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I never caught the first film, so I’m only mildly interested in its sequel. Peter J. Patrick (PP): The original wasn’t bad but nothing in it warranted a sequel. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I was not that fond of the original Maleficent, so I am not certain it needed a sequel. It looks beautiful, but I am not certain what else it has to say.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Zombieland: Double Tap (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.3 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (7)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The first film was rather fun, but it’s been so long that I’m not sure a sequel can do the original or itself justice. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Never saw the ten-year-old original, no interest in the sequel. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I am incredibly fond of the first Zombieland, and worry that the sequel will be neither necessary nor as fun, but I will hold out hope.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Cyrano, My Love (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.7 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): It’s not a topic one would expect to have an interest in, but the production design and the trailer make for an eye-catching option. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Biographical comedy-drama looks strained. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This looks like an entertaining if slight look at the creation of the play Cyrano de Bergerac, relying on too many easy laughs.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Greener Grass (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	3.7 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The word that it’s rather bizarre is a bit tantalizing, the trailer is not. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Bizarre comedy looks extremely forced. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This bizarre take on suburbia definitely looks original, but I also think it may wear out its welcome before it is over.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (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 first film was an amusing misfire. I don’t expect more out of a follow-up. Peter J. Patrick (PP): This franchise should have been allowed to die a natural death. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I have never been that fond of Kevin Smith’s films, and this one looks pretty lame.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Jojo Rabbit (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.7 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	6.7 Wesley Lovell: (5,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (6,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (9,Oscars)	Categories: Picture (WL,PP,TL) Director (WL,TL) Supporting Actor (TL) Supporting Actress (PP,TL) Adapted Screenplay (WL,PP,TL) Original Score (WL) Film Editing (WL) Cinematography (WL) Production Design (WL) Costume Design (WL) Makeup (WL) Sound Mixing (WL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The word is strong for this film, but a Wes Anderson-style Holocaust satire doesn’t hold much appeal. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Not sure what to make of this offbeat comedy but it’s been a huge hit at film festivals. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The reviews are all over the place but it was the audience favorite at Toronto, so it might be good or it may just fail. I am not sure which it will do.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Lighthouse (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	7.0 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Thomas LaTourrette: (5)	4.0 Wesley Lovell: (3,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (4,Oscars)	Categories: Picture (PP) Actor (WL,PP) Supporting Actor (WL,PP,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): This black-and-white drama doesn’t have much going for it other than aesthetic and performance, which could be just enough. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Longshot Oscar contender seems to be one of the most unique films of the year. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The critics love it, but I am dubious that audiences will. It may snag a nomination for Willem Dafoe or, less likely, Robert Pattinson.