ROOFMAN Writer/Director Derek Cianfrance

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a statement from the MPA on AI. They also recap the weekend box office performances of AMC Distribution’s number one three-day release of Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl and the disappointing debut of A24’s The Smashing Machine. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Derek Cianfrance, the director and co-writer of Paramount Pictures’ Roofman, which arrives in theaters on October 10. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro  01:00 Box Office Recap: Disappointing Openings 04:25 Industry Outlook & 2025 Forecasts 06:34 Excitement Builds for Wicked for Good 09:00 AI Controversy & Copyright Concerns 12:00 Feature Interview – Derek Cianfrance on Roofman 18:35 Casting Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst 24:00 Rebuilding the 1990s Toy Store World 29:00 Film School Lessons & Artistic Influences 34:00 The Power of Moviegoing & Shared Experience 37:00 Closing & Next Episode Preview