peter & ryan talk about the state of the box office and what's contributing to the slow start of theatrical releases.

note: we had some audio issues, please pardon the glitches but it goes with the failed territory :(

references:

• https://variety.com/2025/film/news/movie-theaters-comeback-screens-shut-down-box-office-slump-1236347993/
• https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/hundreds-of-beavers-road-show-releases-1235092140/
• https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-03-25/wide-shot-the-2025-box-office-is-off-to-a-horrendous-start-the-wide-shot
• https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/essays/casual-viewing/
• https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/untapped-market-indie-film-streaming-study-keri-putnam-1235061728/