This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including the debut of Tron: Ares. Daniel Loria speaks to Cinepolis CEO Alejandro Ramirez Magana and Daniela Michel about the Morelia Film Festival, celebrated for its support of independent and global cinema. Rebecca talks to Josh Frank, the creator of Silents Synced about the upcoming Silents Synced release A Woman of the World vs Pearl Jam, arriving in theaters on November 7.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:13 Tron: Ares Review and Discussion

04:00 Upcoming Weekend Forecasts

06:01 Tracking Update: Wicked: For Good

07:03 Genre Releases – Predator: Badlands & The Running Man

07:28 Transition to Independent Cinema Segment

08:01 Interview with Alejandro Ramirez & Daniela Michel – Morelia Int’l Film Festival

09:00 Why Is It Important for Exhibitors to Support Independent Cinema?

11:00 How Did the Morelia Film Festival Begin?

14:00 How Did Mexican Cinema Rebuild Its Industry?

21:00 How Did Cinépolis’ Distribution Arm Emerge from the Festival?

23:00 What Can Audiences Expect from This Year’s Morelia Lineup?

25:55 Transition to Second Interview – Silent Synced

26:00 Who Is Josh Frank and What Is Silent Synced?

27:00 How Did the Idea to Pair Pearl Jam with A Woman of the World Begin?

29:00 What Makes This Silent Film Unique?

33:00 How Do Modern Audiences Respond to Silent Films?

37:00 What Challenges Do Independent Cinemas Face Today?