Hollywood’s About to Change (Again)
Hollywood is experiencing a significant shift in its film landscape, reminiscent of pivotal moments in its history. The success of films like 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' indicates a change in audience preferences and the emergence of young filmmakers. This transition reflects ongoing evolution in the industry, driven by new technologies and changing viewer demographics.
- ▪'Obsession' saw a remarkable 40 percent increase in box office revenue from its opening weekend to its second weekend.
- ▪'Backrooms' is projected to become the highest-grossing film in A24 history with an opening of at least $65 million.
- ▪Both 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' are created by young filmmakers addressing contemporary issues relevant to younger audiences.
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Bulwark Goes to HollywoodHollywood’s About to Change (Again)Plus: A fine-tuned assignment.Sonny BunchMay 29, 2026ShareMichael Johnston and Inde Navarrette in Obsession. (Courtesy of Focus Features)SITTING IN A DALLAS THEATER on Wednesday night for a raucous, packed showing of Obsession, the new hit from YouTube wunderkind Curry Barker, I couldn’t help but wonder if this is what the film industry felt like in 1968.Mark Harris’s Pictures at a Revolution chronicles that key moment in Hollywood history, a hinge point that helped keep the motion picture industry relevant for a new generation of moviegoers. Five films released in 1967 representing Hollywood’s competing self-conceptions were up against each other for the best picture Oscar in 1968: The hopelessly out-of-touch Dr.
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