In the Shadow of Blockbusters, Smaller Films Wilt.

The article reports on the impact of the move by major movie companies to focus on producing sequels to their blockbuster films on midrange and lower-budget motion pictures, as of November 2019. Topics discussed include the tough competition from streaming services and television industries, the cost of producing major, midlevel, and small movies, and the poor box office performances of several Warner Bros. films like "The Good Liar," "Motherless Brooklyn," and "Blinded by the Light."