Oscar 2017: Fox Searchlight Dominates Best Picture Contenders

As of today, November 12, Fox Searchlight claims two of the year’s most interesting films artistically, both of which world premiered at the Venice Film Fest to great acclaim, back in September. 

Suburbicon: Clooney’s Déjà vu Critique of White Americana

With Suburbicon, the multi-talented George Clooney has taken a noirish tale written by the Coen brothers in the 1980s and has reshaped it to his own specifications and temperament.  End result is a sporadically entertaining movie that lacks definite identity.

Last Flag Flying: Linklater’s Weak, Verbose Film

Lacking any dramatic momentum, Linklater’s verbose film tells the story of three Vietnam War vets, who reunite after 30 years to embarking on a bittersweet road trip.

Geostorm: Another Flop Starring Gerard Butler?

Geostorm, a weather disaster thriller starring Gerard Butler and directed by Dean Devlin, is a box office flop.

Boo 2! A Madea Halloween: Tyler Perry’s Latest Chapter in Successful Madea Franchise

Tyler Perry’s most recent chapter in the “Madea” franchise, “Boo 2! A Madea Halloween,” should dominate one of the most torpid October weekends yet with $21 million at 2,388 North locations — nearly double the next highest projected intake from “Geostorm.” “Boo 2,” from Lionsgate, received an A- CinemaScore and should bring in about 30% […]