Though we're still quite early in even the review process (festival bows never tell the whole story) the advanced word on many of the fall contenders is turning out to be quite strong. This is good news for moviegoers of course but not such good news for fans of early releases like Mad Max Fury Road, Inside Out, Straight Outta Compton and more. Oscar voters tends to have short memories IF whatever is in front of them is quite pleasing at the end of the year. So early year releases better hope that the Thanksgiving and Christmas biggies fall a bit flat since it looks like September and October will be beautiful months at movie theaters.
It's premature to update the charts BEFORE Toronto begins or Venice even ends, we realize, but they needed tinkering any way. Some films and even release dates will likely remain mysteries for another month or so but the field is getting clearer with lots of reportedly quality pictures in the mix.
Chart gains for Mad Max Fury Road and spotlight. Losses for Suffragette
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