I never said that tentpoles are an unlimited source of wealth, but someone needs to put the Studio execs in check because just look at next year's movie slate. If it weren't for COVID, i'd say that there's well over 10 movies that could make over a billion on that slate. And no one wants to just drop them onto streaming because they spent way too much making the movies.
Some did less than expected (TROS), sure, but some did MORE than expected (Endgame, Aladdin, The Lion King, Joker). It's all on word of mouth, really. But were they all profitable? Yes.
Agreed.
Come on we both know that will never happen
$20 is not too much, it's just not worth it if i'm gonna be watching it alone. I'm willing to pay the $18 it costs to see Endgame or something in Dolby with a group of friends. Now that's not where I always go for movies though. Sometimes I just buy an $8 ticket for a regular theater and i'm good.
Agreed.
This is assuming that the current model of theaters is what will survive, its clear its not going to and somebody is going to buy the theaters out, at least thats how I feel. The assumption I working under is that, and that prices to some degree will go down. How do you not adjust a failing business model after this? I just don't see it.
Im working under the assumption the current system is not what will be coming back. I think for virtually every industry, things won't be the way they were before. The theaters themselves I see being bought out, and whoever that buyer is is going to HAVE to create some sort of experience that makes going out to a theatre worth it.
Well, I don't have an answer for your personal restlessness issues. But the most common complaints about going to the movies are cost, too crowded, inconsiderate other guests, and children. I go to early matinees (cheap) mid-week the second week a film is in the theaters. Me and the one other old dude are usually the only ones there. I buy a med popcorn/med coke. And carry in a bag of Reese's Pieces in my pocket. Usually in and out for about $12.
As much as I hate the extra cost, the Dolby seats at my local AMC are fantastic. The screen looks even better than our fake IMAX screen, so when it's a big movie, I book my buddy and me seats there whenever we can. We go to the latest shows and wait a week to miss to the opening rush. We also grab dinner and drinks beforehand so no need for expensive popcorn.
Those "nerds" include people like cinematographers and directors who have to decide compositions for shots, what should and not be included etc. The rule of thumb is a movie is a medium for long distance and medium closeups, while television (including streaming) is a medium to close-up shot range. A film like 'Lawrence of Arabia" was certainly never meant to be experienced on a TV screen. On the other hand, a TV show on a big screen doesn't look right either. Plus on wide-screen films on TV you have two choices - black bands or crop the picture. (The worst "pan-and-scan" of a film ever was of 'The Lion In Winter'. A scene where two of the characters are on oppsoite sides of the screen have ping-pong dialogue. Rather than panning back and forth the edit just stayed in the middle... so NO ONE was on screen during the scene!).
Try the Cinemark at Festival Bay/Artegon. They have great seats and $5 Tuesdays. Their XD theater is great.
