Off The Break Podcast

Codi, Kyle, and Ken give their input about why there has been such a struggle for variable pricing for theaters to utilize. Codi also gives her opinion to Kyle and Ken about why it's important to be aware of the possibiltiy for a movie to be frontloaded, even for a major...

Codi and Ken give a recap of all the presentations from the studios at this year's CinemaCon. They give insight into which movies look to be playable or not for independent theaters while talking about all of the fun and all the emotions that were had at the event. There is...

After losing 200,000 subscribers and their stock falling over 25%, Netflix might finally be realizing that they aren't the top dog in the streaming business. Meanwhile, there are a lot of new movies to talk about, such as The Northman, The Bad Guys, and Everything, Everywhere All At Once. The group...

It was a long time coming, but Codi, Kyle, and Ken went to the theater and saw a movie together! They watched Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore, and talk about what they liked, disliked, and if this movie will bring the franchise back on its feet after it stumbled with...

You may have been noticing us hinting about Screen Insider, but what exactly is it? We break down what Screen Insider will be and what it will offer to our exhibitor friends. But before that, the group discusses what some of the best Viking movies are, and how July is becoming...

Codi, Kyle, and Ken are finally in front of the microphones to discuss the Academy Awards and the infamous slap heard around the world. On top of the Will Smith/Chris Rock beef, Tom Cruise and Paramount are beefing over windowing for Mission: Impossible 7. The group also shares their thoughts on...

Codi and Ken give their stamp of approval to The Lost City, and it seems like the new romantic-comedy is on its way to a great opening weekend. Meanwhile, Kyle gives his thoughts on the landscape of the Academy Awards before the winners are announced. Codi also finally addresses the many...

Now that Kyle has finally seen The Batman, Codi and Kyle spend the whole episode talking about what they liked and disliked about the movie, with plenty of spoilers abound. While they talk about the movie, Ken gives his honest rankings for all things Batman.

Believe it or not, Codi and Ken saw The Batman before Kyle! In between trying to give him fake spoilers for the movie, the three of them discuss whether AMC's decision to bump up Batman ticket prices is awe-inspiring or just common sense. They also discuss the concept of mini theaters...

A mandate for open captioning is becoming more relevant to movie theaters, but is it really necessary to have a mandate when there are other alternatives? Moviepass is also coming back from the dead, but the industry has already moved on to its own subscription services. Other conversations include proposals at...

There is a lot to digest about this year's Oscar nominations, but one question continues to linger over the event: who are the Oscars for? Meanwhile, the Silver Screen Insider crew discusses Batman's full month to himself, the newest trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion, and the crazy success behind the song...

Codi, Kyle, and Ken all rejoice in having wonderful movie theater experiences after they saw Jackass Forever and Moonfall on opening day. But before they talk about the movies, they discuss how Valentine's Day weekend will not be a good one due to the Super Bowl being on the same weekend....

The Batman's long runtime is not ideal for movie theaters, so maybe the studio should've added an intermission to the movie? On top of that, the group discusses that January is lacking options due to the Oscars being pushed back, and why the Netflix stockholders are unhappy with the streaming service...

Codi and Kyle are very excited for all of the 2022 blockbusters. To give movie theaters an idea of what's coming out this year, they break down the 2022 release schedule. They also have a few words about Disney's decision to put another Pixar movie (Turning Red) onto streaming after announcing...

It may be a new year, but the industry remains the same as Sony Pictures pushed back the release of Morbius. Meanwhile, Codi, Kyle & Ken take the time to scold movie theaters that use streaming services as a way to play their movies. They also once again talk about tracking for...

Codi, Kyle, and Ken look back on the highs and the lows of 2021 while congratulating movie theaters on their hard work and perseverance in reopening their doors this year. They continue discussing the successes of Spider-Man: No Way Home, while also addressing how films like Sing 2 and The Matrix:...

The Golden Globe nominees once again don't hold up theatrical releases to a higher standard, as mainly streaming movies are once again nominated. But it seems like it doesn't matter anyway as this year's ceremony will not be televised. Also, the group gives their final prediction for the opening of Spider-Man:...

Codi and Kyle discuss how the $150-200 million domestic box office predictions for Spider-Man: No Way Home seem way too optimistic, but also eat their words and agree that it will easily break $100 million opening weekend. They also discuss what a New York Times articles got right and wrong in...

Codi has risen from the dead after being sick, and just in time to discuss how the December releases will perform for theaters. Kyle and Ken also get Codi up to speed as they rattle off many reviews for November movies. The three of them also discuss the craziness behind the...

After hearing divisiveness between the Rotten Tomatoes scores for critics and audiences for Eternals, Kyle and Ken break down whether these big differences happen often, and whether or not they mean anything for box office success. Kyle also gives a glamorous review for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, but worries about its box office...

As the group discusses the upcoming holiday releases, Ken challenges Codi to a bet that a theatrical movie coming out in the remainder of 2021 will open to $100 million. Kyle also gets uncomfortable while reviewing Eternals.

Are you thinking about the holidays just like we are? We anticipate what the release slate will look like heading into the remainder of 2021 after having such a great October! As Kyle gives his review of Last Night In Soho, the group discusses how it could play heading into November...

While trying to figure out what Dune is actually about, the group rethinks their thoughts on its theatrical success. On top of that, they also discuss Netflix's decision to change how they collect viewership numbers and complain about Disney's 20th Century Fox titles.

Codi, Kyle, and Ken discuss if whether or not No Time To Die had a successful opening, and explain why it may have underperformed. They also get hyped for Halloween Kills based on its simple premise rather than being concerned by its reviews. There is also mention of ShowEast 2021 being...

The Wall Street Journal reports on a movie theater trying out unlimited concessions with higher ticket prices, which leads to a big discussion of whether or not theaters should try new things. Other discussions include how great Venom 2 did for theaters and the high hopes for No Time To Die....

Ken and Kyle are put in charge while Codi is away, so they fill air time by talking about Ridley Scott wanting to make a Gladiator sequel, which leads them to discuss the infamous time-traveling Gladiator sequel that never happened. They also discuss the Wonka prequel movie that is becoming more...

Will a possible strike from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) potentially hurt movie theaters in the process? And how will Hollywood handle the strike if one happens? Not only does the group discuss this, but they also discuss other "hard-hitting" topics such as the new title for the...

Codi, Kyle, and Ken discuss how Paramount's plans to focus heavily on streaming was always a long time coming. They also discuss the great news of Disney's remaining 2021 slate going theater exclusive, while also asking questions of what they will do beyond 2022. They also try to find good things...

An article from The New York Times reminds us how it's becoming hard for the industry to judge what movies are successful on streaming services. If this is coming from The New York Times, does this mean many other people outside our industry are realizing this too? We also discuss how Halloween...

Kyle shares his thoughts on his first experience at CinemaCon and what he liked and disliked from the studio panels. He also gives a quick review for Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings as theaters are hoping for big results for the Labor Day weekend. The group also expresses...

Sony Pictures turned a few heads with their recent release changes, and it's up to the group to break down what it all means for the industry. There are also discussions as to how Covid restrictions can affect movie theaters.

Tread lightly with us as we discuss the idea of exhibitors requiring proof of vaccinations and if the Delta Variant is causing issues for the industry. We also discuss the low opening of The Suicide Squad and how very, very wrong Kyle was with his opening number prediction. Codi and Kyle...

Who better to discuss the theater industry becoming affected by the Delta Variant than Kyle and Ken? The two of them discuss how theaters should maintain their positions as concerns of the Delta Variant weigh over the industry. They also talk about the wide range of box office projections for The Suicide...

Powerhouse actors like Scarlett Johansson and Emma Stone are suing Disney over breaching their contracts, and they are right to do so. Will this be a lesson for studios and actors in regards to how contracts are made?

NATO's intentions for getting after Disney are well and good for all movie theaters, but couldn't they have done this sooner? Kyle also shares his thoughts on Snake Eyes, while Ken helps Kyle understand how Space Jam: A New Legacy works for kids.

Black Widow was successful in theaters but the announcement of its streaming numbers may send the wrong message about day-and-date releasing. Speaking of which, the group criticizes the "data" when it comes to streaming numbers being announced. They also finally ask the question no one is talking about: Why aren't studios...

A frustrated Codi and Kyle discuss how the success of PVOD movies is good for theaters, but also detrimental. They also bound wag their finger at theaters that are not paying back studios on time. And they discuss how F9 made bank on its opening weekend but if its success will...

Netflix signed a massive deal with Steven Spielberg's production company Amblin Entertainment but does buying their names really benefit the service? The group discusses that and its implications to movie theaters and the movie industry as a whole.

After seeing the box office results for In The Heights, will studios finally realize that day-and-date releasing is not the way to go? And there seems to be better news in regards to the SVOG grant as compared to last week's results.

Wall Street points out that AMC's plans of buying more theaters may open a discussion about lowering the number of screens. There also seems to be a significant hiccup with the Shuttered Venues Grant. And In The Heights makes Kyle want to sing and dance.

Does the screenwriter of Skyfall and Spectre make a good point in regards to how Amazon acquiring James Bond could be disastrous for the property? We give our thoughts on the topic, plus a giant trailer roundup and a funny discussion about how movies should be rated. And of course, we...

The Boss Baby 2 changes its release type and Peter Rabbit 2 changes its release date (for the billionth time), but these changes are becoming unhelpful for theaters. There is also a breakdown of the implications of Amazon officially acquiring MGM studios.

Last year, drive-ins saw a boom in their businesses, but now they may need to start relying on newer movies over repertory titles. There is also some hope to have for Warner Bros. now that Discovery has merged with WarnerMedia. But the same may not apply if Amazon buys MGM Studios?...

In a surprising turn of events, Disney has confirmed a 45-day exclusive theatrical window for Shang-Chi and Free Guy. But does this really mean that Disney wants to do it for all of their future titles? Plus, we introduce a new segment with a hilarious story from a theater owner that...

Cinemark makes a deal with all the major studios that could jeopardize the newest theatrical window solution, and all of us (especially Codi) are not happy about it. We also discuss how more movies are being sold to streaming.

While being hesitant at first, Codi, Kyle, and Ken come to terms that it's okay to celebrate a month filled with high-quality movies. They also discuss how things are going when it comes to the SVOG portal. Kyle gives his thoughts on the upcoming movie Here Today, starring Billy Crystal and...

Theaters may be getting an amazing slate of movies starting late August, but is it going to be too much of a good thing? We also give our reactions to Mortal Kombat and talk about how theaters and the Summer Kids Show program will be a good idea, especially for this...

The SSI crew breaks down the advantages of the video game industry and how movie theaters can become a venue for gaming and the benefits they will get out of it. They also discuss writer/director/podcaster Kevin Smith's plans of selling a movie as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and how this could...

Ken and Kyle have taken over the podcast and talk about how amazing Godzilla vs. Kong is to watch and its success for theaters. This also expands into discussing the decision for Warner Bros. to go back to a theatrical-only release model. They also talk about if the newest Netflix/Sony deal...

Codi, Kyle & Ken discuss if Netflix acquiring Knives Out sequels will start a trend of studios releasing movies to theaters in order to sell them to streamers. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat moving back a week could be a good sign for Godzilla vs. Kong. Plus, we give more details about the SVOG...

After being gone for a week, we play catch up to all of the release changes that happened, while also addressing Disney's changes and how it affects theaters. We also give insight into the official Shuttered Venues Operators Grant form that could help theaters receive money. Finally, we decide which trailer...