optimism

For all the challenges facing the Hollywood economy, the recent proliferation of new players in the awards race brings with it the hope and optimism of a new campaign.

The mix of clear-eyed realism with a dreamer’s optimism might be Brooks’ ultimate trick, the bedrock of his mixed-up style of sincere, bittersweet and funny: comedies with a heavy heart.

Managers expressed optimism that Sonder would soon be on solid ground, according to a recording of the meeting reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

But 43% say they expect to increase investment after it, a sign of possible pent-up optimism.

“There’s just so much optimism built into the pricing of all of this that some sort of correction is almost inevitable.”