Anticipation Index

THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD
Opens September 21.

82%
Because it’s the visual pleasure of Brad Pitt in a duster coat…

15%
…versus the underrated Casey Affleck…

3%
…and did we mention the duster?

Best case: A River Runs Through Deadwood.
Worst case: Knock, knock, knockin’ on Heaven’s Gate.

AMERICAN GANGSTER
Opens November 2.

67%
A dose of pre-gentrification nostalgia…

26%
…positioned as the black Godfather

7%
…that might help Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe atone for Virtuosity.

Best case: Superfly Scarface.
Worst case: Hoffa comes to Harlem.

Anticipation Index