Awards kudos, critics lists, varied nominations and wins are boosting indie film standouts this weekend.
But many specialty distributors are more upbeat now than at any point this year.
The Last Showgirlfrom Roadside Attractions debuted at $50.3k on one screen.
Pamela Anderson in ‘The Last Showgirl’Roadside Attractions
The opening signals a highly promising national release starting Jan. 10.
The audience reactions this weekend in Century City have been nothing short of spectacular.
As truths unfold, their profound friendship offers transformation and awakens hope.
Also stars Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
Noting two from Sideshow/Janus Films.
It grossed an estimated $57k on 34 screens (adding ten) for a cume of $413.2.
8 spot at the domestic box office and a cume pushing $12.8 million.
Limited studio release: ParamountsSeptember 5by Tim Fehlbaum opened with $89k at 7 theaters.
Stars Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Chaplin, John Magaro and Leonie Benesch.
Bleecker StreetsThe Returnsaw $79.8k in week 2 for a cume of $650.8k.
