It was anInside Outspecialty weekend, fairly quiet and with a stream of indies films and more wide releases.
The schedule is starting to recover from a strike-induced slump that, however, provided oxygen to some indies.
Its nice to see major back and the broader box office on a solid footing.
From left: ‘Tuesday’, ‘Treasure’ and ‘I Used to Be Funny’A24; Everett Collection
And theaters dont have space to support indies in a meaningful way.
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Others are heartened by recent wide-release blowouts.
Its still a tough market.
But Im encouraged byInside Out 2andBad Boys: Ride Or Die nos.
1 and 2 at the weekend box office with, respectively, $155 million and $112 million.
A24sTuesdaysaw $292k in a big week 2 expansion on 654 screens for a cume of $324.6k.
Director Dana O. Pusics modern fairy tale starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus will continue to play through the summer.
A24s thoroughly comedic outing with Louis-Dreyfus last year,You Hurt My Feelings, grossed $4.8 million domestic.
The film is looking at an estimated $244k opening weekend on 650 screens.
Ghostlightfrom IFC Films debuted at $38.3k on three screens.
Fresh Killsfrom Quiver Distribution grossed $38.6k on 34 screens.
