By Carl DiOrio
1 hour, 21 minutes ago
"The Visitor," a funny drama that TV types would dub
dramedy, is directed by Thomas McCarthy, an actor best known
for his role as an ethically challenged reporter on HBO's "The
Wire." His only previous feature-helming credit was the art
house hit "The Station Agent."
The Overture Films release has been doing solid business as
the distributor adds theaters and markets, feeding off positive
reviews and word-of-mouth. "Visitor" travels north of 125
playdates after adding about 50 playdates Friday.
Elsewhere, IDP unspooled Samuel Goldwyn's "Roman de gare"
in just a pair of New York venues last weekend, fetching more
than $12,000 per engagement and boding well for the thriller's
expansion into five new markets Friday and May 9 in Los
Angeles.
On the other hand, some films get limited runs simply to
fulfill contractual commitments before a quick trip to a DVD
release. MGM's critically panned "Deal" was in 51 theaters last
weekend, but it's hard to see the Burt Reynolds poker film
expanding significantly during future frames.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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