In Reply to: Re: "...sworn off going to the theaters." posted by Bruce from DC on October 17, 2001 at 16:17:25:
Hi Bruce,
yes, it's Dennis. Some weeks ago, I read an article in the WSJ. It was about how Hollywood forces theaters to show movies indefintely. They filmmakers desperately want to get the gross high enough to justify notice at the Oscars. This shuts out literally dozens of small movies; a few of which in earlier years would have been quite successful. The result is a nauseating predictability most years.
And most definitely I agree this is the beginning of a death spiral for theaters. No theater in Maine has a better sound system than what I have. The only one I go to actually has a very nice sound; but there is not much I want to go see. A couple years ago, Hollywood was hot; and I went to see movie after movie. But I think theaters must face the facts. I am not just a customer; I am a mortal enemy :)
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