Off The Break Podcast

Movie theaters should not worry about Venom 3's box office potential because of Joker, and we have the reasons why. The three hosts also talk about the "masterpiece" Little Nicky and why Sony did not get the rights to Colleen Hoover's next adaptation.

The box office projections of Joker are lowering again, but Ken, Kyle and Alyssa believe in it still, as well as Venom 3 and Terrifier 3. The three also talk about Singing In The Ring and their favorite horror movies!

Alyssa, Shayla and Kyle talk about how the beginning and ending school seasons can be tough for kids movies to find success. They also bring up this week's trailers that show potential signs of 2025's success and discuss the first Cinema Club movie, Dial M For Murder.

After 300 episodes, some things never change. We again discuss why Netflix is wrong about movie theaters, and feel validated after reports that theater chains are finally investing in upgrades. We also introduce our new Cinema Club segment of the podcast, which we recommend watching movies along with us!

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's opening was a huge deal, so Kyle, Codi and Alyssa celebrate its success! Codi and Alyssa also get to tell Kyle just how good the new movie is and if it feels like a return of Tim Burton's style. They also are trying to figure out when the next Spider-Verse movie is being released and why Sony may not renew their deal with producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Plus, the th...

TikTok is still the biggest app in the United States, and it's one of the biggest ways for any small business to advertise. Shayla and Kyle explain why movie theaters benefit from advertising through TikTok and bring a new study to back it up, while Ken's eyes glaze over. They also talk about the Beetlejuice sequel off to a big running start, and despite the new Minecraft movie trailer looking ter...

As we reach the second half of 2024, the crew looks back on a surprising first half of the year. They give credit to the mid-range movies from independent studios and what they did right in terms of marketing. Could the big studios look at the success of others and start returning more mid-budget movies to theaters because of this? They also have thoughts over the first trailer to Lord Of The Ring...

Ken is back to brag about his trip to Ireland, and is joined by Kyle, Alyssa and Shayla in the podcast's first ever four person episode. They discuss how Amazon needs to speed up their plans for releasing more theatrical movies and Rotten Tomato's new plan to encourage going to the theaters. Ken also gives his two cents on the Apple news that was talked about in last week's episode.

Just because Codi and Ken are away on vacation doesn't mean Kyle was left stranded. He is joined this week by newly acquainted film buyers Alyssa and Shayla to share their journey into learning about the business of movie theaters. The three of them also discuss concerns about Apple after their bad news regarding the movie Wolfs, and the drama circling around It Ends With Us that could have helped...

Codi and Ken are currently away on vacation to Ireland, but before they did that, they recorded this episode with Kyle that explains how they have vacation time with the family while running a family business. Also, Ken got Kyle talk about what they liked of M. Night Shyamalan's newest movie Trap after being so excited to see it together.

What is it about Deadpool & Wolverine that has audiences clamoring to see it? Codi, Kyle and Ken have all seen the movie, and will be discussing it's successful opening weekend and what they all thought of the movie. Oh, and Kyle gets to sneak in a little bit of praise for Long Legs and its success.

Now that Codi has returned to the show, the three hosts finally discuss the merger between Paramount and Skydance and what it means for movie theaters. But before they break all that down, they discuss how the successes of Twisters and Deadpool & Wolverine will lead to August being bearable for cinemas.

Despite Kyle enjoying Kevin Costner's Horizon Chapter 1, the water is now murkey for Chapter 2 after it's been pulled from its August 16th release date. Kyle and Ken discuss how Warner Bros. should still release Chapter 2 to theaters as there is no new date for it. They also continue to praise animation coasting movie theaters through summer and how awesome Gladiator 2 looks.

Ken and Kyle have a lot to discuss now that Codi is away for the week. They continue to praise Inside Out 2's success, and give Codi props for nailing her predictions for it. The two of them also discuss how A24 could be on the cusp of shifting away from being an independent studio and becoming a minor one. Plus, some insight into the latest news of Shrek 5 and the importance of franchises for all...

The hosts of the podcast rejoice for Inside Out 2 giving movie theaters everywhere big business as it opens to an astounding $150 million. They contextualize how a big opening happened and what this means for the rest of 2024's summer slate. And speaking of Disney, Codi, Kyle and Ken explain how the studio should listen to one of their favorite directors about what makes movies special. Plus, Ken...

Sony Pictures has shocked the industry by acquiring Alamo Drafthouse, and Codi, Kyle and Ken have no idea why they did it. They break down why this is unheard of, and if it can lead to a chain reaction in our industry. They also talk about the good and the bad of the Bad Boys: Ride Or Die opening weekend, the high anticipation for Inside Out 2, and give praise to Schwarzenegger (no, not that one).

Codi, Ken and Kyle talk about their most recent experiences with website development, and discuss how this investment is worth it for a movie theater. They also rant about Chris Hemsworth leading a G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover movie, the confusion of a theatrically releasing LEGO movie about Pharrell Williams, and Ken's excitement of Bad Boys: Ride Or Die.

The hosts of the podcast are growing tired of the "movies are dead" narrative that has been plaguing the industry. So they decide to lay out the reasons why the entire industry needs to readjust what the new normal looks like, and that it may resemble the 90's & 00's.

Codi, Kyle and Ken take notice of all of the streaming services getting into the bundling business, so they give an update on where they think streaming and the rest of the movie industry is heading towards. They also debate over whether the size of audiences going to the average movie could be, and give insight into the wrong lessons being taken away from IF's opening weekend.

With the US Government threatening to have TikTok be banned in the states, Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss if movie theaters can still use the app to market their business. They also mention if a theater hasn't used it yet, why it could be in their best interest to do so. The hosts also discuss how monster movies like Planet Of The Apes and Godzilla X Kong could be the new trend in Hollywood.

Codi, Kyle and Ken discover a new study that majority of audiences want 90 minute movies. They discuss why the 90 minute movie is perfect for theaters, but also ask why audiences spend their money on long movies despite this study's findings? They also have a few choice words to say about Jerry Seinfeld's thoughts on movies in current culture and give new advice on The Fall Guy after it's disappoi...

The Fall Guy has a lot to offer for audiences, so could it be possible that this opens bigger than anticipated? Kyle gives his thoughts on the movie and how his audience responded to it. Ken and Kyle also shed light on an upcoming Bleecker Street movie called Ezra, while Codi and Kyle get nerdy about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Ken and Kyle got to see Amazon & MGM's upcoming tennis drama Challengers, and give their two cents on whether it's a playable title for all movie theaters or not. But before that, Codi and Ken give their thoughts on how this year's CinemaCon was. The three hosts also play catch up on how the April box office has been going after missing two weeks. Plus, a debate about what elements are needed...

As we get closer to Civil War's April release, questions are rumbling from movie theaters about what to expect from it due to its subject matter. Fortunately, Ken and Kyle got to see the movie early, and discuss what the movie is about and what theaters should expect from it. With Codi back in the studio, the three of them also talk about IMAX planning on showing the opening ceremony of the summer...

Kyle and Ken hold down the fort for Codi while we is away, so it's up to them to "celebrate" the 5 year anniversary of the Disney-Fox merger. It was also a busy week for the industry as they released 6 new trailers, so Kyle and Ken go over which movies show a lot of promise for the rest of 2024. They also discuss who the potential new buyer is for Paramount Pictures, and Kyle gives his thoughts on...