Destroyer (2018)

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Originally Posted by Aclea

They probably wouldn't have put it in a prime Oscar consideration release date if they didn't care about it, nor dig deep to outbid Amazon for it. But with low budget indies - especially female-led ones - it's hard to get the mainstream media to give you much coverage. Indie distribution is a real constant uphill battle against indifference from the media, theater chains and audiences alike.

There's an audience for a limited number of smaller movies, but it's fickle. Even a feelgood critical favorite like Stan and Ollie couldn't find a US audience or any awards traction (the reviled Holmes and Watson made six times as much Stateside), and that's a much more audience friendly proposition than a downer like Destroyer. On the Basis of Sex and They Shall Not Grow Old were the closest things to breakouts in December.

It has to do with the studio not paying to promote the Oscar push - that is an expensive thing to do. I say that because I remember reading something where they asked why Boots Riley didn't push to have Sorry To Bother You (my favorite film of 2018, btw) and he said that the there was no money to do so, so he just went to the parties for the free food and drinks.

I'm thinking AnnaPurna didn't have the funds to push for Destroyer.