Looking at the Weekend: Jun. 24-26, 2016

Can one of the biggest hits of the 1990s turn into a big hit for the 2010s? If you look at Jurassic World for a sign, then the answer would be yes. However, with no advanced screenings for critics and a rather lackluster advertising campaign going on, the film could end up a dud. It may still win the weekend, but it may not top the second week of Finding Dory.

Our Highest Rated Films: Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Kind Words, Weiner-Dog
Our Best Awards Ratings: Independence Day: Resurgence (Oscars), Free State of Jones (Globes)

OTHER LIMITED RELEASES

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
From This Day Forward
Raman Raghav 2.0
Three

Jun. 24-26, 2016
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Free State of Jones (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.5 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (8)	1.0 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (4,Globes)	Categories: Picture (TL) Director (TL) Actor (TL) Screenplay (TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Matthew McConaughey’s ego is far too pervasive for this to look like a good movie. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Dreary looking Civil War drama could turn out to be better than the trailer, but I’m not holding my breath. Tripp Burton (TB): I like the people behind this, but will probably wait to watch it at home. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This looks like an interesting take on a true story that occurred during the Civil War, though the trailer could have given a bit more detail to the story.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Independence Day: Resurgence (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.5 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (7)	3.3 Wesley Lovell: (2,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (3,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (8,Oscars)	Categories: Sound Mixing (TB) Sound Editing (TB) Visual Effects (WL,TB,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I find it hard to believe that the film will be able to live up to its predecessor’s weaknesses, but it might be interesting to give it a try. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Sequel to 20-year-old film opening without screening for critics means trouble. Tripp Burton (TB): I have a lot of nostalgia for the first film, so even if this is unnecessary, I can’t wait for it. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The first film was fun if hokey, and this looks like more of the same. The trailer shows great effects, though it feels odd to have a sequel so much later
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Neon Demon (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.0 Wesley Lovell: (9) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (5)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Even when he’s at his worst, Nicolas Winding Refn is at his visual best. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Potentially good horror film could go either way. Tripp Burton (TB): The word at Cannes sounded like this is something to behold, whether for good or bad. Thomas LaTourette (TL): A very stylish and stylized trailer is interesting to watch, but gives little idea of what this film on the modeling world is really about.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Shallows (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	2.8 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Sharks don’t really do it for me and this movie doesn’t look like it can milk much out of its very confined story. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Dumb looking shark movie – I’ll Pass. Tripp Burton (TB): This feels pointless and boring. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Nothing about the trailer excited me. It doesn’t look terrible, but also not that frightening.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Call Up (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.0 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m sure it won’t be very good, but I’m quite intrigued. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Wan looking sci-fi drama – another one I’ll pass on. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks pointless and boring. Thomas LaTourette (TL): A video game that turns real. It is a concept that has been done before. It might be good, but was hard to tell from the trailer.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Les Cowboys (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.5 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (9) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Another foreign lingo effort that doesn’t nearly look as good as it should. Peter J. Patrick (PP): A contemporary French version of The Searchers looks intriguing. Tripp Burton (TB): I’ve been curious about this for a while, but I will probably wait until it is streaming. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer states that it is an updated version of The Searchers, but the actual trailer says little about what it is actually about.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.5 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (8) Thomas LaTourrette: (7)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The trailer has both charming elements and worrisome ones. Peter J. Patrick (PP): New Zealand-set comedy-drama may be worth a look on home video down the road. Tripp Burton (TB): I’ve heard good things about this and am excited to finally check it out. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer is partly humorous and might denote a good film.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Kind Words (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.3 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Tripp Burton: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The trailer isn’t great, but there’s enough there to give me some interest in seeing it. Peter J. Patrick (PP): This Israeli film about three siblings looks worthy or our time. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks fine, but nothing special and I’ll wait until it is streaming. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer tries too hard for laughs, but the story of three Israeli siblings trying to find their father does show some promise.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Swiss Army Man (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.7 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (N/A) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): Curiosity is the only factor working for this film. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Bizarre narrative, but early reviews suggest that it’s better than it looks so I’d call it a toss-up. Tripp Burton (TB): Not Available. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This looks truly bizarre, but it might be interesting and fun. It has me intrigued as to whether it is any good.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Wiener-Dog (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.3 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I like dachshunds enough to be curious, but the trailer just isn’t very enticing. Peter J. Patrick (PP): It’s been a long time since Todd Solondz had a hit. This quirky comedy could do the trick. Tripp Burton (TB): This promises to be bizarre and I can’t wait. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer is too cutesy and just does not do a good job about making me want to see this film.