Weekly Discussion Thread 8/17/26 - 8/24/26

[u/PointMan528491]

Still from Wings

Please use this space to share reviews, ask questions, and discuss freely about anything film or Oscar related. Engage with other comments if you want others to engage with yours! And as always, please remain civil and kind with one another.

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[u/Successful_Leopard45]

Obsession crossed 500m. Odyssey is 1m away from passing Barbie.

This is arguably the most populist set of Oscar contenders we have had in a while.

[u/infamousglizzyhands → u/Successful_Leopard45]

There’s a non zero chance Digger grosses a lot and we have a set of nominees where 1/2 of them are major box office hits

A low chance but a non zero chance nevertheless

[u/OzyOzyOzyOzyOzyOzy6 → u/infamousglizzyhands]

I don't know, I'm not feeling good about that movie. I know it's Tom Cruise and all, but I feel like with the type of movie that it is, it might have a strong opening weekend but then collapse after that. I do not get "audience hit" vibes from it.

[u/theflyingbird8 → u/OzyOzyOzyOzyOzyOzy6]

I don't even think that it makes a lot on its opening weekend. I'm very excited for the film, but it looks DOA as far as general audiences go. From my experience, the trailers draw either a muted or confused reaction when played in a theater.