Oblivion Express: Apparently, Hollywood is evolving itself into the vanishing point

 

Headline:  New York Times, 11/14/2025

Brooks Barnes reports:

“To succeed in theaters today, dramas and comedies must have event status — something truly elevated and special,” said Kevin Goetz, an author of the new book “How to Score in Hollywood,” which looks at film bankability. 

“It’s not a phase,” he added. “It’s an evolution you can’t reverse.”  [emphasis added]

Next up:  Crash and burn.

The most recent 2017-2025 box office comparison report, as of the 11/7-9/2025 weekend, is found here.