As a seasoned cinephile with decades of movie-watching under my belt, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of admiration for Katie Goodson-Thomas and her team at Searchlight Pictures. In an industry where deep-pocketed streamers often seem to dominate the landscape, it’s heartening to see a company that values human connection and creative collaboration above all else.
Katie Goodson-Thomas, a key executive at Searchlight Pictures in the international division, has openly admitted that their specialty studio often faces tough competition in acquiring projects due to the substantial resources of streaming platforms.
During a discussion at the BFI London Film Festival, Goodson-Thomas, head of international production and development, pointed out that it’s common for companies like Searchlight to be unable to compete financially with streaming platforms on a regular basis.
She added: “But we just can’t be competitive with Netflix of Apple or Amazon.”
Goodson-Thomas highlighted Emerald Fennell, a director she expressed admiration for, and her upcoming “Wuthering Heights” remake, a project that Searchlight wouldn’t be able to fund. She added, “I believe she’s an exceptional filmmaker, and I want her movie to get made. So, I’m content for her to turn to those who can provide the necessary funding.
At Searchlight, however – a company marking its 30th anniversary this year and bringing “A Real Pain” and “Nightbitch” to London – she highlighted the unique aspect as the personal engagement with filmmakers that it provides. Additionally, she praised their distribution and marketing team, stating it to be top-notch in the industry.
She commented, “Check out the transformation of ‘Poor Things,'” referring to Yorgos Lanthimos’ unconventional gothic comedy. Despite its challenging nature, it garnered a staggering $117 million worldwide. She expressed her admiration for the way they handled it and is incredibly proud of their work. Moreover, she doesn’t expect such appreciation for this film in other regions.
Goodson-Thomas unveiled the personal element that Searchlight brings to the table during the process of launching movies, as they’re not just about business but also about people.
After a lunch conversation with Leah Clarke at Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company, SunnyMarch, it was decided that “The Roses” – a new take on the 1989 film “The War of the Roses,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman – came to be. This was prompted by Clarke mentioning that both actors were interested in collaborating on a project, with further discussions planned for later, and she didn’t have any ideas at the time.
Goodson-Thomas mentioned that she strolled off and later pondered, “I’d find it amusing if they were a quarrelsome pair, given their dynamic.” This then led her to remember the 1989 film “The War of the Roses,” starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner as a notoriously contentious married couple. She found out that this movie was under Fox’s ownership, headed at that time by Matthew Greenfield and David Greenbaum. She inquired about the rights to the film, which were indeed available, and presented the idea to Jay Roach, who was renowned for directing “Austin Powers” and “Meet the Parents.
She mentioned that after reaching out, they successfully recruited Tony McNamara, the author of ‘The Favourite,’ for the project. This was due to the fact that his dialogue exchanges during quarrels are unparalleled, she explained.
The production path behind “The Roses,” a film scheduled for release in 2025, although seemingly effortless in its U.S.-U.K. setting, was not as straightforward as it appears according to Goodson-Thomas. He emphasized that the process doesn’t always run so smoothly and neatly.
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2024-10-15 16:20