Matthew SilvermanThe Best of Film in 2017This year, I saw 112 new releases (and also 61 library titles, or films released prior to 2017). There are some notable films I have yet to…Dec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2017
Matthew SilvermanAs Disney deal renders Fox Searchlight’s future uncertain, indie film needs championsI recently attended a New York Times Talk with Guillermo del Toro, film icon and director of Fox Searchlight’s newest release THE SHAPE OF…Dec 14, 2017Dec 14, 2017
Matthew SilvermanThe Savvy of SummitThe story surrounding the past two weekends’ box office returns was largely a negative one, with many crowning it the worst summer weekend…Aug 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017
Matthew SilvermanIn a Post-GoT Market, Can a Fantasy Tentpole Deliver?In the wake of KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD’s (WB) seismic flop on May 8, one can’t help but question the profitability of the fantasy…Jun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2017
Matthew SilvermanWhy the Rihanna-Lupita-DuVernay-Rae Movie is Cannes’ Moment of Reckoning (or Karmic Retribution)Controversy once again graced the Cannes red carpet but this time it wasn’t about a scandalous outfit or Woody Allen’s sexual assault…May 23, 2017May 23, 2017