Peter Bart: Finding Movies That Will Galvanize America Has Become A Tough Bet
By Peter Bart
Even as Ryan Gosling launched his “Hail Mary” and Super Mario re-discovered his “Galaxy,” the bets were piling up on Kalshi: Which movie would win the summer?
Or would there be a winner at all? The mega-hits of seasons past reflected a comfy consensus in our pop culture, but today’s audience is splintered by genre and mood. The various Gens, whether in their teens or dotage, seem huddled in their Minecraft or chilling alone at Freddy’s.