Thompson on Hollywood: Arthouse Audit: 'The Way, Way Back' Starts Strong, 'Twenty Feet from Stardom' Expands Well

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Thompson on Hollywood Thompson on Hollywood from IndieWire

Arthouse Audit: 'The Way, Way Back' Starts Strong, 'Twenty Feet from Stardom' Expands Well Jul 7th 2013, 20:29, by Tom Brueggemann Fourth of July holiday weekends aren't great for opening specialized films. But this year Fox Searchlight's "The Way, Way Back" saw the best numbers for a new release in recent memory. And business spread among several new breakouts. Leading the way was RADiUS/TWC's crowd-pleasing documentary "Twenty Feet from Stardom," which continues to show wide appeal for a variety of audiences. Its early $1 million total is just the beginning of a lengthy run. What this year lacks is the strength of ongoing hits at the level as last year's "To Rome With Love," "Moonrise Kingdom" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." On a smaller scale, several films though are finding uneven footing in specialized theaters, led by "Before Midnight." Opening "The Way, Way Back" (Fox Searchlight) - Criticwire: B; Metacritic score: 65; Festivals include: Sundance 2013, Newport Beach 2013, Los Angeles 2013 $575,000 in 19 theaters; PSA (per screen average): $30,263 Fox Searchlight enjoyed its best... Media files: the-way-way-back.jpg (image/jpeg)

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