Comments on: Box Office Draw at All Time High in 2007 http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007 The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:14:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Will http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124668 Will Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:51:28 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124668 8 bucks/movie sounds like a steal to me. I live in Vancouver and the local multi-plex charges $10.75/movie more if it's an IMAX. Despite this astronomical fee I've gone to more movies this year than last. The biggest reason for that is probably that fewer movies this year looked horrible. I think transformers got me excited about movies again, and Indiana Jones may keep it up. Not to mention cinematic gold like Super Bad and it's ilk. 8 bucks/movie sounds like a steal to me. I live in Vancouver and the local multi-plex charges $10.75/movie more if it’s an IMAX. Despite this astronomical fee I’ve gone to more movies this year than last. The biggest reason for that is probably that fewer movies this year looked horrible. I think transformers got me excited about movies again, and Indiana Jones may keep it up. Not to mention cinematic gold like Super Bad and it’s ilk.

]]> By: Mr Stay Puft http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124639 Mr Stay Puft Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:51:41 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124639 I just read that while attendance only slightly declined from 2006, there was 200 million less tickets sold than in 2002. That doesn't bode well for theater owners who rely on the flow at the concession stand for their revenue. I just read that while attendance only slightly declined from 2006, there was 200 million less tickets sold than in 2002. That doesn’t bode well for theater owners who rely on the flow at the concession stand for their revenue.

]]> By: sfsilver http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124624 sfsilver Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:34:11 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124624 My theater going habits have not really changed much in the last 15 years. I regularly see 2 movies a week in theaters. I do watch more mives at home than I ever did before becasue of improved technology -I have a large 200+ title DVD collection, always have 3 Netflix DVDs laying in wait and watch many films that I record on DVR from cable (particularly classics on TCM). Nothing, however will ever replace seeing a move in the theater. I love the big screen and the communal experience of seeing a film with other people in the theater. I do go to early matinées on Saturday and Sunday (unless it's an event movie for which I try to get a group together for opening night) and this saves me money (one major chain here in San Francisco has $6 screenings before noon on weekends). The crowds are less unruly at these screenings too. I also think San Francisco audiences tend to be more civilized and respectful than audiences I've seen in Chicago, New York and LA. My theater going habits have not really changed much in the last 15 years. I regularly see 2 movies a week in theaters. I do watch more mives at home than I ever did before becasue of improved technology -I have a large 200+ title DVD collection, always have 3 Netflix DVDs laying in wait and watch many films that I record on DVR from cable (particularly classics on TCM). Nothing, however will ever replace seeing a move in the theater. I love the big screen and the communal experience of seeing a film with other people in the theater. I do go to early matinées on Saturday and Sunday (unless it’s an event movie for which I try to get a group together for opening night) and this saves me money (one major chain here in San Francisco has $6 screenings before noon on weekends). The crowds are less unruly at these screenings too. I also think San Francisco audiences tend to be more civilized and respectful than audiences I’ve seen in Chicago, New York and LA.

]]> By: Jesse http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124602 Jesse Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:19:26 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124602 OK. YEAH, I STILL WENT TO MOVIES. BUT I ONLY STOOD IN LINE FOR THE REALLY BIG MOVIES. OTHER THAN THAT, I'LL BUY ONE TICKET AND SNEAK INTO ANOTHER. THAT WAY IF IT SUCKED, I AT LEAST PAYED FOR ONE. AND IF IT DIDN'T SUCK, I'LL BUY THE MOVIE ON DVD. OK. YEAH, I STILL WENT TO MOVIES. BUT I ONLY STOOD IN LINE FOR THE REALLY BIG MOVIES. OTHER THAN THAT, I’LL BUY ONE TICKET AND SNEAK INTO ANOTHER. THAT WAY IF IT SUCKED, I AT LEAST PAYED FOR ONE. AND IF IT DIDN’T SUCK, I’LL BUY THE MOVIE ON DVD.

]]> By: calviin http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124590 calviin Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:24:25 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124590 Yeah, I'm gonna have to join in with a few of the others and say, I've seen more movies this year than last, but I haven't had to pay for most of them. Yeah, I’m gonna have to join in with a few of the others and say, I’ve seen more movies this year than last, but I haven’t had to pay for most of them.

]]> By: probitionate http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124549 probitionate Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:27:54 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124549 One of the things I find most fascinating about reading this thread is noting how much viewing habits have changed...and how this reinforces the facts as they exist right now regarding studio revenues. It seems that many people of all ages are no longer that interested in having 'the cinematic experience'. That the reference points have changed. Whereas it used to be that a) the only way you could watch a movie was at a cinema, and b) it was a 'night out' to go, a special event, it had cachet to see a movie in a cinema, now people seemingly aren't interested in seeing movies this way because a) of the expense, b) the rudeness of fellow patrons and/or c) they've ensconced themselves in their home theatre setup and prefer THAT experience. The big question...sometime down the road...is going to be 'What happens when the paradigm REALLY shifts?" What's going to happen when the theatrical release of a film is no longer the primary means of 'getting the word out' and begin the generating of receipts? Because that's where we're headed. In a way, I'm always shocked by peoples' comments about how few films they see each year at the cinema...but then a) I refuse to watch films anywhere other than a cinema and b) I regularly see an average of 200 films per year. I think this topic would make a great series for John and Doug to explore, 'Where are we headed in movie-watching?' Just my inflation-battered 2 cents' worth. One of the things I find most fascinating about reading this thread is noting how much viewing habits have changed…and how this reinforces the facts as they exist right now regarding studio revenues.

It seems that many people of all ages are no longer that interested in having ‘the cinematic experience’. That the reference points have changed. Whereas it used to be that a) the only way you could watch a movie was at a cinema, and b) it was a ‘night out’ to go, a special event, it had cachet to see a movie in a cinema, now people seemingly aren’t interested in seeing movies this way because a) of the expense, b) the rudeness of fellow patrons and/or c) they’ve ensconced themselves in their home theatre setup and prefer THAT experience.

The big question…sometime down the road…is going to be ‘What happens when the paradigm REALLY shifts?” What’s going to happen when the theatrical release of a film is no longer the primary means of ‘getting the word out’ and begin the generating of receipts? Because that’s where we’re headed. In a way, I’m always shocked by peoples’ comments about how few films they see each year at the cinema…but then a) I refuse to watch films anywhere other than a cinema and b) I regularly see an average of 200 films per year.

I think this topic would make a great series for John and Doug to explore, ‘Where are we headed in movie-watching?’

Just my inflation-battered 2 cents’ worth.

]]> By: probitionate http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124530 probitionate Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:34:37 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124530 "...studios will think ticket prices are fine and will mark it up again later." There's no relationship between the studios and cinemas. None. Other than a contentious business relationship. : ) Think of the studios as the supplier...and the cinemas as the pusher. But for many, they're getting their 'fix' from another source entirely. 'Home-grown', in a way: DVDs and downloading. “…studios will think ticket prices are fine and will mark it up again later.”

There’s no relationship between the studios and cinemas. None.

Other than a contentious business relationship. : )

Think of the studios as the supplier…and the cinemas as the pusher.

But for many, they’re getting their ‘fix’ from another source entirely. ‘Home-grown’, in a way: DVDs and downloading.

]]> By: Roguepirate http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124527 Roguepirate Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:13:15 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124527 I went to a lot less movies at the theatre this year. With ticket prices in Los Angeles being almost $10, unless it's some blockbuster or a film I really desperately want to see, I'll wait for DVD. There Will Be Blood, Michael Clayton, and No Country are good films, but I don't feel that there is much benefit to spend $10 to see that on the big screen. As for the rising ticket prices, Rodney is right theres nothing that can be done. People can stop going to the theatres but rather than blaming ticket prices the studios will blame piracy then raise prices more, if people continue to go, studios will think ticket prices are fine and will mark it up again later. I went to a lot less movies at the theatre this year. With ticket prices in Los Angeles being almost $10, unless it’s some blockbuster or a film I really desperately want to see, I’ll wait for DVD. There Will Be Blood, Michael Clayton, and No Country are good films, but I don’t feel that there is much benefit to spend $10 to see that on the big screen.

As for the rising ticket prices, Rodney is right theres nothing that can be done. People can stop going to the theatres but rather than blaming ticket prices the studios will blame piracy then raise prices more, if people continue to go, studios will think ticket prices are fine and will mark it up again later.

]]> By: nbakid2000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124512 nbakid2000 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:52:26 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124512 Less. I usually don't go to a theater unless it's a MUST SEE movie, and even then half the time I don't go. That and the fact that most people I know don't like going to the movies. I usually just wait for the DVD, because I can usually get 2 or 3 movies for the price of one movie ticket. Less. I usually don’t go to a theater unless it’s a MUST SEE movie, and even then half the time I don’t go.

That and the fact that most people I know don’t like going to the movies.

I usually just wait for the DVD, because I can usually get 2 or 3 movies for the price of one movie ticket.

]]> By: Ricci http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124505 Ricci Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:47:26 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/box-office-draw-at-all-time-high-in-2007#comment-124505 I've been to more than usual, mainly because there have been so many films in the past year that to me were, must see big screen movies. I’ve been to more than usual, mainly because there have been so many films in the past year that to me were, must see big screen movies.

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