Bourne five adds that terrorists killed his dad and the Treadstone program basically showed up with a sign up sheet at the funeral to take advantage of his grief and get him to sign up. I forget whether it says they caused the hit directly, false flag style, that seems far fetched...
I'm glad I never saw that film. That is the stupidest fucking thing.
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That_GuyI don't wanna be that guyRegistered Userregular
edited June 2018
I think it's funny how so many people bitch and moan about squeal/reboot burnout but than never go see new original movies when they come out. Upgrade is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It's a fantastic original movie that no one saw because they were too busy watching Avengers for the 3rd time.
I think it's funny how so many people bitch and moan about squeal/reboot burnout but than never go see new original movies when they come out. Upgrade is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It's a fantastic original movie that no one saw because they were too busy watching Avengers for the 3rd time.
Is it the same people watching the sequels they bemoan?
I think it's funny how so many people bitch and moan about squeal/reboot burnout but than never go see new original movies when they come out. Upgrade is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It's a fantastic original movie that no one saw because they were too busy watching Avengers for the 3rd time.
That tends to happen with indies vs blockbusters, unfortunately. Blockbusters get a lot more hype, promotion and access to theatres then they do.
I think it's funny how so many people bitch and moan about squeal/reboot burnout but than never go see new original movies when they come out. Upgrade is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It's a fantastic original movie that no one saw because they were too busy watching Avengers for the 3rd time.
The problem, for me, is that cinema tickets have gotten so expensive that I'd prefer to see a known quantity (even if it's not special) over a film that might turn out to be utterly terrible.
On a whim, for instance, I went to see The Bye Bye Man when it was in cinemas. That was a harsh lesson.
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Inquisitor772 x Penny Arcade Fight Club ChampionA fixed point in space and timeRegistered Userregular
I think it's funny how so many people bitch and moan about squeal/reboot burnout but than never go see new original movies when they come out. Upgrade is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It's a fantastic original movie that no one saw because they were too busy watching Avengers for the 3rd time.
The problem, for me, is that cinema tickets have gotten so expensive that I'd prefer to see a known quantity (even if it's not special) over a film that might turn out to be utterly terrible.
On a whim, for instance, I went to see The Bye Bye Man when it was in cinemas. That was a harsh lesson.
It's also a little unfair to compare the unprecedented success of the MCU and other franchises (or attempted franchises). If someone chose Infinity War over Upgrade then I don't blame them. If they chose Justice League or Taken 27: The Takening over Upgrade then yeah, maybe you have a point.
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AstaerethIn the belly of the beastRegistered Userregular
edited June 2018
There was a Twitter thread the other day talking about movies that are good to see knowing nothing going in, and several people mentioned a 2017 film I hadn’t heard of called Brigsby Bear.
So I put it on without any further research. That was the right call and it was a pretty interesting movie. I recommend y’all do the same.
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AstaerethIn the belly of the beastRegistered Userregular
On a completely different note, AMC has announced their Moviepass style competing service:
For $20/month you get three movies a week, which can be the same movie, can be back to back, can be 3D, etc, plus the AMC rewards program (normally $15/year).
AMC threw some shade at Moviepass by pointing out you can start AMC’s service the day you sign up, rather than waiting days or weeks (or longer) for Moviepass to mail you a card.
I wonder how easily you can subscribe/cancel with that. If you want to see 2-3 movies in July, that's worth grabbing the AMC pass.
The ability to repeat a movie is a big one too. I would absolutely have used Moviepass more than once for Infinity War if I could have, and I believe Black Panther saw a lot of repeat business because Moviepass was allowing repeats at the time. They're not gonna knock Moviepass out of business with this, but they might carve out a niche group.
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Inquisitor772 x Penny Arcade Fight Club ChampionA fixed point in space and timeRegistered Userregular
It's a good deal, especially if it's month-to-month like has been reported. It makes me wonder why AMC would do it, though. They are literally offering a better deal than MoviePass but aren't getting paid for the tickets - they are actually eating those costs themselves.
It's also a bit sad for the small and independent theaters (and movies) who are getting caught in the middle. To be perfectly honest, I've gone to my local independent theater a half-dozen times since I picked up MoviePass, and I absolutely would not go otherwise because the cost frankly isn't worth it.
It's a good deal, especially if it's month-to-month like has been reported. It makes me wonder why AMC would do it, though. They are literally offering a better deal than MoviePass but aren't getting paid for the tickets - they are actually eating those costs themselves.
It's also a bit sad for the small and independent theaters (and movies) who are getting caught in the middle. To be perfectly honest, I've gone to my local independent theater a half-dozen times since I picked up MoviePass, and I absolutely would not go otherwise because the cost frankly isn't worth it.
Because AMC would like to have people in to the movies more often and has little bottom line on the margin.
The issue with movie pass for them is that movie pass wanted to squeeze them for revenue as a middle man monopoly.
It's a good deal, especially if it's month-to-month like has been reported. It makes me wonder why AMC would do it, though. They are literally offering a better deal than MoviePass but aren't getting paid for the tickets - they are actually eating those costs themselves.
It's also a bit sad for the small and independent theaters (and movies) who are getting caught in the middle. To be perfectly honest, I've gone to my local independent theater a half-dozen times since I picked up MoviePass, and I absolutely would not go otherwise because the cost frankly isn't worth it.
Because AMC would like to have people in to the movies more often and has little bottom line on the margin.
The issue with movie pass for them is that movie pass wanted to squeeze them for revenue as a middle man monopoly.
MoviePass wants to squeeze them out for revenue as the man-in-the-middle. They haven't been able to yet, and by most accounts will never have the leverage to do so in the future.
The main issue that big chains like AMC have is with MoviePass is that it is essentially lowering the value of their product. People will be unwilling to spend $20 on a movie ticket if they are used to the idea of paying $20 a month to see as many movies as they want. Even if people don't take advantage of the deal, they will refuse to spend current retail prices because of the psychological devaluing of the product in question.
So the question becomes whether or not that ship has sailed and MoviePass has already altered the public consciousness, or if there is enough time to wait out their (supposedly-inevitable) failure and let things go back to the status quo.
The fact that AMC is actually coming out with their own competing product is an interesting tack that I'm not sure makes sense unless they believe that ship has already sailed and that MoviePass has a viable business model (when altered for AMC), and are getting out in front of the market by providing a chain-specific alternative.
If this is the future, then to your point they are likely banking on people going to the movies more often but spending more on concessions in general. Which is risky but entirely plausible - I, for one, have been willing to buy popcorn because my ticket was already paid for.
long story short, Gotti has a 0% critic review score, but was 70+ with fans. Then you notice that Gotti had more fan reviews than Oceans 8 and almost as many as Incredibles 2 and you start to clutch your pearls at the idea of astroturfing.
Still, that's like a 60$ commitment. With summer rolling around I will definitely spend more than 60$ and with this, I would see stuff that generally I would wait for video.
The AMC deal is pretty sweet for me. The wife and I go to the movies once a week and this last week went three times, including to see Rifftrax SPace Mutiny! Considering two tickets in a months exceeds the cost of the service and has no real restrictions and i earn the stubs stuff as well. Probably not great for most people but it's tailored for me.
TexiKenDammit!That fish really got me!Registered Userregular
AMC stands for Always Missing Classiness, boom nailed it bingle bangle.
Although I feel like going to one based on what was mentioned in the trailer thread about them now having the arrogance to put Grinch mini clips in between trailers, just to see how they can justify that (because fuck you, that's why, I know)
She looks good, though I'm disappointed Emilia Clarke isn't coming back.
ok, look, this time.....
Seriously, I am a firm believer in the concept that terminator 1 and 2 said everything there is to say about that universe and idea that was compelling enough to make for a great film, but I just know Ill keep coming back with stupid hope. Even as someone who absolutely fucking loathed Genysis
Aliens as a series is dead to me, they could announce one with sigourney weaver and I wouldnt care.
I can't remember how Genysis ended. There was a betrayal or something ... time travel ... Sarah Connor died of cancer in between T2 and T3 but now she's alive again ...
I can't remember how Genysis ended. There was a betrayal or something ... time travel ... Sarah Connor died of cancer in between T2 and T3 but now she's alive again ...
Cameron gets rights to the franchise back next year, and he's co-producing. Since 3 was already not canon and they're ignoring the TV series, Salvation and Genisys, Sarah Connor being alive requires no time travel fuckery, it's just a straight line from 2 to this. I am cautiously optimistic.
Cameron gets rights to the franchise back next year, and he's co-producing. Since 3 was already not canon and they're ignoring the TV series, Salvation and Genisys, Sarah Connor being alive requires no time travel fuckery, it's just a straight line from 2 to this. I am cautiously optimistic.
Me too, I liked the despite early episodes Nolan was a rather nuanced moderately "good" person in that he was and he wasn't. You don't see that much with heroes in scifi settings.
I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
The first Terminator was just a slasher horror flick with a robot and I liked Genisys
*flees*
I think that Genisys was really fucked over by the marketing crew.
If they had left that twist a secret instead of throwing it in the first trailer for the movie...
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Probably won't even touch it, I'm betting. In his prime, at least.
He'd touch it, after he hopped over it, and then proceed to beat up 20 people with it in hilarious ways
Dang, now I wanna see Jackie Chan beat up people with a fence.
I'm glad I never saw that film. That is the stupidest fucking thing.
Is it the same people watching the sequels they bemoan?
That tends to happen with indies vs blockbusters, unfortunately. Blockbusters get a lot more hype, promotion and access to theatres then they do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RenEI-Tydo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRjHUhBOKK0
The problem, for me, is that cinema tickets have gotten so expensive that I'd prefer to see a known quantity (even if it's not special) over a film that might turn out to be utterly terrible.
On a whim, for instance, I went to see The Bye Bye Man when it was in cinemas. That was a harsh lesson.
It's also a little unfair to compare the unprecedented success of the MCU and other franchises (or attempted franchises). If someone chose Infinity War over Upgrade then I don't blame them. If they chose Justice League or Taken 27: The Takening over Upgrade then yeah, maybe you have a point.
So I put it on without any further research. That was the right call and it was a pretty interesting movie. I recommend y’all do the same.
For $20/month you get three movies a week, which can be the same movie, can be back to back, can be 3D, etc, plus the AMC rewards program (normally $15/year).
AMC threw some shade at Moviepass by pointing out you can start AMC’s service the day you sign up, rather than waiting days or weeks (or longer) for Moviepass to mail you a card.
Moviepass responded in kind:
The ability to repeat a movie is a big one too. I would absolutely have used Moviepass more than once for Infinity War if I could have, and I believe Black Panther saw a lot of repeat business because Moviepass was allowing repeats at the time. They're not gonna knock Moviepass out of business with this, but they might carve out a niche group.
It's also a bit sad for the small and independent theaters (and movies) who are getting caught in the middle. To be perfectly honest, I've gone to my local independent theater a half-dozen times since I picked up MoviePass, and I absolutely would not go otherwise because the cost frankly isn't worth it.
Because AMC would like to have people in to the movies more often and has little bottom line on the margin.
The issue with movie pass for them is that movie pass wanted to squeeze them for revenue as a middle man monopoly.
MoviePass wants to squeeze them out for revenue as the man-in-the-middle. They haven't been able to yet, and by most accounts will never have the leverage to do so in the future.
The main issue that big chains like AMC have is with MoviePass is that it is essentially lowering the value of their product. People will be unwilling to spend $20 on a movie ticket if they are used to the idea of paying $20 a month to see as many movies as they want. Even if people don't take advantage of the deal, they will refuse to spend current retail prices because of the psychological devaluing of the product in question.
So the question becomes whether or not that ship has sailed and MoviePass has already altered the public consciousness, or if there is enough time to wait out their (supposedly-inevitable) failure and let things go back to the status quo.
The fact that AMC is actually coming out with their own competing product is an interesting tack that I'm not sure makes sense unless they believe that ship has already sailed and that MoviePass has a viable business model (when altered for AMC), and are getting out in front of the market by providing a chain-specific alternative.
If this is the future, then to your point they are likely banking on people going to the movies more often but spending more on concessions in general. Which is risky but entirely plausible - I, for one, have been willing to buy popcorn because my ticket was already paid for.
https://news.avclub.com/gottis-weird-anti-critic-campaign-is-spawning-some-very-1826986693
long story short, Gotti has a 0% critic review score, but was 70+ with fans. Then you notice that Gotti had more fan reviews than Oceans 8 and almost as many as Incredibles 2 and you start to clutch your pearls at the idea of astroturfing.
Still, that's like a 60$ commitment. With summer rolling around I will definitely spend more than 60$ and with this, I would see stuff that generally I would wait for video.
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I use my MoviePass at the Regal. The 2 companies are not associated though.
Although I feel like going to one based on what was mentioned in the trailer thread about them now having the arrogance to put Grinch mini clips in between trailers, just to see how they can justify that (because fuck you, that's why, I know)
Tom Reagan's Hat is your huckleberry, apparently
She looks good, though I'm disappointed Emilia Clarke isn't coming back.
ok, look, this time.....
Seriously, I am a firm believer in the concept that terminator 1 and 2 said everything there is to say about that universe and idea that was compelling enough to make for a great film, but I just know Ill keep coming back with stupid hope. Even as someone who absolutely fucking loathed Genysis
Aliens as a series is dead to me, they could announce one with sigourney weaver and I wouldnt care.
Sarah wound up on Westeros and has dragons now.
*flees*
I mean, yeah. That was the concept. It's a really lean and mean movie with a killer idea.
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Me too, I liked the despite early episodes Nolan was a rather nuanced moderately "good" person in that he was and he wasn't. You don't see that much with heroes in scifi settings.
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I think that Genisys was really fucked over by the marketing crew.
If they had left that twist a secret instead of throwing it in the first trailer for the movie...