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10/13/09
10/12/09
I think that misses the point that executives and marketers (the money side) are focusing on. The budget of Blair Witch was 60,000. That it grossed 2,333 times what it cost to make is what all the excitement was about. THAT is the "trend" that gets the industry salivating. They could care less if it is "good" or what people in general think about it.
10/12/09
"In the end, while countless trees will be killed for stories about about power of the blogs, Twitter, Facebook and social media to propel a film to stardom.
'But more important than the money is the effect these films have on the minds of entertainment reporters, who seem them flipping the dominant paradigm; to redefining the way films are sold and turn the show biz establishment on its head'
Aaaargh!!!!
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What is the thesis here? Isn't the whole point of low-budget films the net receipts?
10/12/09
A key point is the number of screens--prints and the shuttling to and from theaters--is not cheap. A blowout opening weekend of 3000 theaters usually means the moviemakers are trying to drain every drop before word of mouth kills them.
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The producers of Paranormal should send "Thanks for Sucking" presents to the studios.
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Who needs to make fun of his fat when you can make fun of that hair?
09/03/09
Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock Knock!
Who's there?
A guy with Parkinson's!
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Just plain ole common sense!