Scott’s note: September is coming to an end, and the award ceremony has entered its climax. Many promising films continue to climb at the box office, with some of them skyrocketing (DreamWorks’ wild robot Weekend turnover topped $35 million; Sony’s saturday night had the second-best limited debut of the year) and others failed to launch (Lionsgate’s Megacity generated a disappointing $4 million). Disney/Pixar Brain Teasers 2 Hosting the biggest Disney+ premiere of the year. And Warner’s Clown: Pas de deux It premieres Monday night in Los Angeles and opens in theaters next weekend.
Meanwhile, the 62nd New York Film Festival kicked off last Friday with Amazon/MGM nickel boyeliciting a lengthy standing ovation. Then, over the weekend, the feast continues with screenings of Netflix’s critically acclaimed films Mariawith writer/director Pablo Larrain and Angelina Jolie Drag, and neon lights Anorasupported by writer/director Sean Baker and heroine McGee Madison. Movies set to screen there next week include: Netflix’s emilia perezneon Sacred Fig Seedssony classics next door roomBleecker Street cruel truth and searchlight real pain.
Additionally, special screenings and winners have been announced for several upcoming fall film festivals, including Newport Beach, SCAD Savannah and Middleburg. Dozens of countries have confirmed their Oscar nominations for Best International Feature Film ahead of the October 2 submission deadline (they have been added to the chart below), with the most controversial choice coming – not for the first time – from India. it entered Ms. Lapata Winner of Cannes Grand Prix defeating Janus/Sideshow Everything we imagine is light. Competitors in the music category are also becoming more and more active. Kristen Wiig Performing ‘Harper and Will Go West’ at Netflix’s New York Post-Screen will and harper September 24, and Hans Zimmercomposer for Warner Bros. Dune: Part 2 and Apple’s Blitzkriegis scheduled to take part in the Crypto Arena on Tuesday night.
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