Lightwizard wrote:Not going to see a film because "it's getting too much publicity" is a peculiar reaction to me. This is some sort of weird backlash?
Why does it come across as weird? I think it happens a lot. I refused to see the 1st Star Wars movie for almost 3 years until the hype finally died down. Maybe it's my own aversion to crowds but I seldom go to see movies that generate crowds. Why bother fighting for a seat next to some clown that's going to talk through the movie and end up dumping their coke into your lap? Blech! No thanks.
I haven't seen it yet and probably won't until it gets onto my Netflicks list at some point down the road. I don't see why it would be any more or less objectionable than the lesbianism in the background in "Songcatcher" was.
If people are talking through every movie you go to and spilling cokes in your lap, I would be adverse to go out to a theater. Hope that isn't a commentary on the area you live in. "Brokeback" isn't quite big enough to cause lines unless you might be in a metropolitan area on a Friday or Saturday night at one of the limited theaters the film was originally shown at. The theater in Fashion Island showing the film is near the gallery but I don't have time to go and check for those who are attending who talk through movies or spilling cokes on someone's lap.
The so-called hype is from 90% favorable reviews, the reluctance of the right wing religious zealots to keep their mouths shut and all the awards it has so far accumulated. Wake up and smell the coffee.
Nobody goes to (insert popular restaurant/bar) it's too crowded.
Yogi Berra
I can understand delaying going to a film because it might be crowded.
I don't understand not going to a film because it's getting good reviews and publicity.
But I don't have to understand. <shrug>
The Oscar nominations and the Oprah appearance by the cast seems to have propelled to film back into second place yesterday and awaiting today's figures which might place it a No.1!
1. Big Momma's House 2 $1,068,964
2. Brokeback Mountain $790,000
3. Underworld: Evolution $766,139
4. Nanny McPhee $539,125
5. Annapolis $455,
Who said they were going to see "Underworld: Evolution?" A new film being beat out on a weekday by one that has been out for nearly two months is remarkable. Not remarkable for "Underworld," of course.
2nd weekday in a row. No. 2:
WEDNESDAY BOX OFFICE
1. Big Momma's House 2 $964,019
2. Brokeback Mountain $830,000
3. Underworld: Evolution $715,673
4. Nanny McPhee $518,625
5. Annapolis $415,363
Lightwizard wrote:
Who said they were going to see "Underworld: Evolution?"
Underworld was a very entertaining movie and I may even view it again.
Well, good for you -- it hasn't come close to its cost and is easily a candidate for this year's Razzies and on the ten worst lists of bad films:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/underworld_evolution/
I made clear before, I don't see movies based on what other people think. You probably didn't like The Dorm That Dripped Blood either.
No, I can't say as how I have seen Figures. Was it a good film?
Yes, that's all fine and well Lightwizard; however it does not tell me what you thought of the film...and did you mean Round Figures with Jackie Cooper, or Figures In A Landscape with Robert Shaw and Tariq Yunus?
Good as I wouldn't want Roxxxane to think her thread is being hijacked. It's about "Brokeback Mountain."
(Although I realize there are essentially three "Brokeback Mountain" threads featured at the present time -- just more hype...jeeezzz).
