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% […]








