Moviecide- 07/080/05
Welcome to Moviecide, a continueing dissection of the crappy selection presented to American moviegoers and why this is the reason for the continual downward spiral of film sales. As usual, we are using Evansville, IN for the most theatres within a sane driving range.
Returning from last week: Adventures Shark (Kiddie, no), Batman Begins (Saw it, Cool), Bewitched (Boo!), Cinderella Man (Boo!), Land of the Dead (Saw it, Cool), Herbie (Boo!), Longest Yard (Boo!), Madagascar (Boo!), Mr and Mrs Smith (Boo!), Perfect Man (Boo! Also, winner of the "Why is this still consuming valuable theatre space?" Award), Rebound (Boo!), Star Wars 3 (Saw it twice, cool), War of the Worlds (Saw it, meh).
New This Week:
Dark Water: Oh boy, another Japanese creep film. Yawn. I like my horror with more blood and guts and whatnot. The chick is hot, but I just can't bring myself to get freaked out over a film where the big menace is H2O. Maybe on DVD.
Fantastic Four: Welp, I was kinda wanting to watch this one (Jessica Alba, pant!pant! (Have I mentioned I'm a pig lately?)), but this is the absolute worst week in the world for me to go film hopping. I might catch this one in another week or so. Maybe. As far as my prediction goes, I'm saying it won't flat out suck, but it won't be a truly kick ass 4 film either.
Howl's Moving Castle: Howl's Moving Castle is out?!?! This week!? I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO SEE THIS FILM BY ANY MEANS NECCESSARY! Now, how do I drive across state lines, watch the movie, and return home while spending virtually no money. Conundrum.
Returning from last week: Adventures Shark (Kiddie, no), Batman Begins (Saw it, Cool), Bewitched (Boo!), Cinderella Man (Boo!), Land of the Dead (Saw it, Cool), Herbie (Boo!), Longest Yard (Boo!), Madagascar (Boo!), Mr and Mrs Smith (Boo!), Perfect Man (Boo! Also, winner of the "Why is this still consuming valuable theatre space?" Award), Rebound (Boo!), Star Wars 3 (Saw it twice, cool), War of the Worlds (Saw it, meh).
New This Week:
Dark Water: Oh boy, another Japanese creep film. Yawn. I like my horror with more blood and guts and whatnot. The chick is hot, but I just can't bring myself to get freaked out over a film where the big menace is H2O. Maybe on DVD.
Fantastic Four: Welp, I was kinda wanting to watch this one (Jessica Alba, pant!pant! (Have I mentioned I'm a pig lately?)), but this is the absolute worst week in the world for me to go film hopping. I might catch this one in another week or so. Maybe. As far as my prediction goes, I'm saying it won't flat out suck, but it won't be a truly kick ass 4 film either.
Howl's Moving Castle: Howl's Moving Castle is out?!?! This week!? I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO SEE THIS FILM BY ANY MEANS NECCESSARY! Now, how do I drive across state lines, watch the movie, and return home while spending virtually no money. Conundrum.
1 Comments:
Howl's has been up here for almost two months. Yet another advantage in the string I point out in a vain attempt to get my Dogs closer...
But that's neither here nor there. I read an article about the downturn in cinema profits. Know who it's hurting? Indy film companies and mom/pop cinemas. The big movie companies and Hollywood owned cineplexes are still making their usual 20+% profit returns across the board, even on the crap that's out there now. As a general rule, though, the Indy guys really only score big when their flick scores BIIIIG, so the loss of sales to Tivo and the like is really only affecting the little local theaters like that in Olney.
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