Eric Prime

I'm kinda laughing at how they're trying to make it as if Johnny Depp has a big role and is one of the suspects.

I'm honestly shocked at how strong the reviews are. It didn't look awful or anything, but I expected it to be around the 70s on RT, but almost 100%? Instantly interested. Hopefully, I'll have the time to see it soon.

http://deadline.com/2017/09/kingsman-golden-circle-lego-ninjago-1202173819/

I'll admit, the last joke was actually pretty hilarious.

Also, we got a plot summary:

Yo @slambros I know you like some good movie posters.

They're seriously making a sequel to a movie no one remembers 7 years later? K.

The major three fall festivals have all wrapped up, and painted a better picture of the Oscar landscape. What really makes the race interesting is how, Best Actor and Supporting Actress aside, there's no clear frontrunner or obvious contender. Last year, all the attention from the fests were on La La Land and to a lesser extent Moonlight. The year before created a giant frontrunner with Spotlight. This year? I can't think of an obvious winner for a good chunk of the major awards, especially Best Picture, and we still don't know how Last Flag Flying, Wonder Wheel, The Post, or The Phantom Thread will factor into the competition. I'm basically gonna copy what Clay did a couple weeks ago, and analyze each film that has been seen already and its chances and see where they land for the above-the-line categories. If I didn't list a movie, assume that I think it's dead. Battle of the Sexes: The movie has solid reviews and everyone has raved about Emma Stone. The real hurdle the movie will have to face is its September release date, and Fox Searchlight having two frontrunners. It definitely won't get Best Picture, and I'm a little shaky about Best Actress, but it'll rack up a few noms at the Globes Big Sick: Will definitely rack up a few noms at the Globes, and maybe even an Original Screenplay nod at the Oscars. Holly Hunter also seems likely to get into Supporting Actress. Maybe Best Picture, but Amazon's other movies would probably have to bomb in order for that to happen. Breathe: Maybe Garfield gets a nom on account of how awful Best Actor is, but that's really about it. Call Me By Your Name: Picture and Adapted Screenplay are locks. No question about that. Timothee Chalamet is 90% guaranteed to get in, and Director also has a great shot. Supporting Actor is the more interesting one. A lot of people think Michael Stuhlbarg will get in over Armie Hammer, which I don't really get. Hammer has more material and is more important to the story, so it makes more sense, to me at least, he would get the nom. But of course, I haven't seen the movie, so maybe Stuhlbarg really is a scene stealer. Darkest Hour: Oldman's winning this. It's basically like J.K. Simmons in Whiplash. Nobody else comes close to his buzz. Picture is also a lock, as is likely Director and Screenplay (Don't know if it's adapted or original) Disaster Artist: James Franco has been praised for his portrayal as Tommy Wiseau, making him a lock for Best Actor. Sadly, A24 will probably put their money on Lady Bird and Florida Project, so a Best Picture nom is unlikely. Downsizing: As time goes on, the underwhelming "mehness" from most critics and fest-goers, have moved this from contender to a dud. Picture, Director and Screenplay are out, as I doubt Payne has the clout to make that happen. But I still think there's a decent shot Hong Chau could get in. Yes there have been a lot of complaints about her stereotypical character, but the Supporting Actress race is weak. There's three major frontrunners (Janney, Metcalf, Spencer), a likely contender with Hunter, and...not really much else. Maybe Juno Temple will surprise us with Wonder Wheel, maybe Kristin Scott Thomas gets in due to the weak competition, maybe Brooklyn Prince is frauded into supporting, but the pickings are slim, and there seems to be enough passion with Chau's performance she gets sneaked in there. I'm sure I'll be wrong, but I think Chau could still get in there somehow. Dunkirk: Picture and Director? Locks. That's about it though, outside of the technicals. Florida Project: DaFoe? In. Picture? I think A24's #1 will be Lady Bird, since Ronan's joint is more accessible. Get Out: I think this will still get into Best Picture. Not as confident as before, but I can see a lot of Academy voters being passionate towards the film. Original Screenplay is also very likely. I, Tonya: Janney's a lock, possibly for the win. Margot Robbie could get in, but the race is super competitive at the moment and it's hard to pick something.. I think there's an outside chance it could also nab Best Picture, but I don't trust Neon on handling the top prize. Lady Bird: A24's #1 contender. Picture is super likely, and Laurie Metcalf is a lock. I'm not gung-ho on Ronan, because of how competitive the race is, but I wouldn't be shocked if she got in the top 5. Molly's Game: Jessica Chastain is like Ronan and Robbie, where she might not be a total lock, but she's somewhere in the top 7 or 8. Screenplay nom is an obvious one. Roman J. Israel, Esq.: Controversial pick, but I think there's a possibility Denzel might sneak his way into Best Actor. He's beloved by voters, the Best Actor race is super weak, and even the negative reviews praise his work, especially for him playing against type. One could even argue Academy voters don't want a completely white Lead Actor/Actress lineup, and since he's the only real person of color that's a contender for the title...I know I sound crazy, but there's still some decent factors in his favor that I don't want to write him out completely, although I will admit, he isn't in my top 5 at the moment. But if Cranston/Carrell/Day-Lewis/Hanks go down, Denzel might be in there. The Shape of Water: The whole shebang. Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actor (Shannon), Supporting Actress, Original Screenplay. Don't know if it will get a win, but it's secured nominations in all categories. Stronger: Gyllenhall might sneak in there, bc Best Actor race is weak, not completely confident, yadda yadda yadda Three Billboards: Its TIFF Audience win secures another whole shebang for Searchlight. Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actor, Original Screenplay. Don't know if it'll win, but the TIFF love definitely shakes the game and turned everything around. Now, my predictions. Best Picture Call Me By Your Name Darkest Hour Dunkirk Get Out Lady Bird Last Flag Flying The Post The Shape of Water Three Billboards ALT: Wonder Wheel Winner: Um...I guess The Post? Truth be told, all of the contenders have severe advantages and disadvantages that make this a real crapshoot, although the top 4 will probably be some combination of CMBYN, Dunkirk, Post, and Shape of Water. Best Director: Guillermo Del Toro Luca Guadiningo Martin McDonagh Christopher Nolan Steven Spielberg ALT: Joe Wright Winner: Split between Del Toro and Nolan, but gun to my head, I'll choose Del Toro. Best Actor Timothee Chalamet Bryan Cranston/Steve Carell Daniel Day-Lewis Tom Hanks Gary Oldman ALT: Jake Gyllenhaal Winner: Gary Oldman. No doubt about it. Best Actress Sally Hawkins Frances McDormand Margot Robbie Meryl Streep Kate Winslet ALT: Saorise Ronan Winner: Umm...Streep? It's basically her, Winslet, or Hawkins. Best Supporting Actor: Willem DaFoe Laurence Fishburne Armie Hammer Sam Rockwell Michael Shannon ALT: Michael Stuhlbarg Winner: Probably Rockwell. I dunno. Best Supporting Actress: Hong Chau Holly Hunter Allison Janney Laurie Metcalf Octavia Spencer ALT: Kristen Scott Thomas Winner: Janney. No contest. Best Original Screenplay: The Big Sick Darkest Hour (Is it original?) Get Out The Shape of Water Three Billboards ALT: Wonder Wheel Winner: Three Billboards I guess. Best Adapted Screenplay: Call Me By Your Name The Disaster Artist Last Flag Flying Molly's Game The Post ALT: Mudbound Winner: The Post.

To be fair, Hotel Transylvania 2, Peanuts and Kung Fu Panda 3 didn't have Thursday previews and they did fine. (To be honest, I don't really understand why some studios even have previews for some of their kids movies on school nights in the first place)

http://digitalcinema.bydeluxe.com/site/dlxportal/docs/TrailMix_by_Deluxe-_WK_38_US_2.pdf New trailer drops this week, behind Kingsman and Ninjago.

http://digitalcinema.bydeluxe.com/site/dlxportal/docs/TrailMix_by_Deluxe-_WK_38_US_2.pdf New trailer will be in front of Kingsman...although surprisingly much shorter than the first trailer.

Reception seems fine to me. I enjoyed the first one, and this seems to offer a lot of the same things I liked about the first one, so I don't have anything to complain about.

http://www.thewrap.com/kingsman-the-golden-circle-review-colin-firth-channing-tatum/ Negative from TheWrap.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/kingsman-golden-circle-review-1039813 Positive, but there was a "too long" complaint.

Nice of them to have the title drop in the trailer.

Would you say...you're in love with the Coco?

No, but I think it's unfair to chastise them over a Regal deal, when Disney did the same thing...twice (this year, they did the same thing with Guardians, Pirates, and Cars)

Variety posts the top 10 weekly. Just Google "Variety social media buzz", and you'll find them.

Disney did the same thing last year, with Zootopia, Jungle Book, Alice, Dory, BFG and Pete's. Were they desperate?