Weekend Box Office 4/13-4/15 - Grindhouse drops out of top 10 in 2nd weekend
04-15-07, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackskeleton
That's what the general masses like. You don't have to agree with it but then again, you shouldn't have to insult it either. They are just films that have much more wilder appeal than a film like Grindhouse.
It's like saying that people don't know how to enjoy a theater experience because they aren't at a Rocky horror picture show midnight screening. That only appeals to certain people. Certain people that don't make up the majority of those going out to the movies.
The majority think that Olive Garden is good italian food. McDonalds is the number one fast food joint for burgers. Does it mean the burgers are great? Doubtful. But they get the job done for those folks. Much like Blades of Glory and Wild Hogs gets the job done for an entertaining evening for whomever is into those films.
It's like saying that people don't know how to enjoy a theater experience because they aren't at a Rocky horror picture show midnight screening. That only appeals to certain people. Certain people that don't make up the majority of those going out to the movies.
The majority think that Olive Garden is good italian food. McDonalds is the number one fast food joint for burgers. Does it mean the burgers are great? Doubtful. But they get the job done for those folks. Much like Blades of Glory and Wild Hogs gets the job done for an entertaining evening for whomever is into those films.
04-15-07, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
Had Q. Tarintino released DEATH PROOF by itself we would be talking end of carreer, because the numbers would really have been bad.
That said, it would have had a better first week than the final gross of Grindhouse, and would still be a critically acclaimed film that you didn't like.
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04-15-07, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
Had Q. Tarintino released DEATH PROOF by itself we would be talking end of carreer, because the numbers would really have been bad.
04-15-07, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Apone
Well I know nothing about Grindhouse
The fact that Blades of Glory, Are We Done Yet, Wild Hogs, Perfect Strager, Red Line, and The Reaping all outdid Grindhouse is not only shocking and offensive, but the WORST commentary on modern American culture.
Jesus, I'm ashamed to be both a (student) filmmaker and an American at the same time.
04-15-07, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ReduxGuy
WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!
The fact that Blades of Glory, Are We Done Yet, Wild Hogs, Perfect Strager, Red Line, and The Reaping all outdid Grindhouse is not only shocking and offensive, but the WORST commentary on modern American culture.
Jesus, I'm ashamed to be both a (student) filmmaker and an American at the same time.
The fact that Blades of Glory, Are We Done Yet, Wild Hogs, Perfect Strager, Red Line, and The Reaping all outdid Grindhouse is not only shocking and offensive, but the WORST commentary on modern American culture.
Jesus, I'm ashamed to be both a (student) filmmaker and an American at the same time.
04-15-07, 10:09 PM
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ReduxGuy was obviously joking. His dvd collection consists of the same shit he's "ashamed" of America for liking.
04-15-07, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
No, I did not see the movie.
04-15-07, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by the big train
... and how many of the people taking a shit on Blades of Glory and Wild Hogs have actually seen them?
04-15-07, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by the big train
... and how many of the people taking a shit on Blades of Glory and Wild Hogs have actually seen them?
04-16-07, 01:11 AM
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But they weren't directed by Tarantino! Or Rodriguez! And they're making money. They must SUCK!!!
I like a fare share of Tarantino movies but I have no intrest in seeing Grindhouse at all.
They have promoted the movie like hell on late night talk shows and im guessing daytime talk shows as well. Personally being in the minority that doesn't go to the theaters at all (to save money) & just buy the movies on DVD when they come out (its cheaper in my opinion and for me more convenient).
I althrough like smarter movies i actually would like to see Wild hogs, blades of glory & Disturbia (David Morse rocks!). I have no intrest in seeing are we done yet? even through John C. McGinley is in it.
Shooter went away fast.
04-16-07, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
But they weren't directed by Tarantino! Or Rodriguez! And they're making money. They must SUCK!!!
04-16-07, 03:18 AM
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I still have no idea what Grindhouse is about. Zombies? Cool, I WOULD have seen that had I known it. All I know is the guy from Six Feet Under gives a cute girl a gun on her leg. Thats its. Seriously.
04-16-07, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
No, I did not see the movie. After seeing numerous trailers and TV spots I decided I had no interest in seeing "what they were trying to do" a cheesy exploitation double feature. Perhaps the movie is decent but I am not going to see it just because QT did it. (Even though I think in a previous thread I think I said I'd see anything QT directed) So, I will commence bashing the film because I haven't seen it. But I think I've seen enough from the trailers, plot details, and reviews to have a good idea. Guess I'll be waiting for the dvd.
I really enjoyed the movie, but I acknowledge that it was right up my alley and am not bitter with the world for its lack of performance. I'm actually really grateful that something like this could even get a theatrical release in this day & age. And that someone with enough Hollywood clout & muscle power shares my nostalgia and had the desire to make it.
If the free market wants Bad Boys 3 or a Will Ferrell movie for every sport and boardgame known to man or whatever, so be it. I voted with my $9. If I'm in the minority, oh well, I've got plenty of dvds to watch.
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04-16-07, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by onebyone
So, I guess the Grindhouse will have legs and hang around for a long time argument has been all shot to hell.
04-16-07, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Coral
It's funny that you're criticizing the average movie-goer for not flocking to see an homage to schlock filmmaking. We're not talking about Citizen Kane or a Bergman film here.
04-16-07, 12:02 PM
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I still have no idea what Grindhouse is about. Zombies? Cool, I WOULD have seen that had I known it. All I know is the guy from Six Feet Under gives a cute girl a gun on her leg. Thats its. Seriously.
04-16-07, 12:14 PM
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People who find DEATH PROOF having the the best carchase ever seen haven't seen enough movies like THE DRIVER, MAD MAX, ROAD WARRIOR, BLUES BROS. BULLITT etc. I can people being impressed with this movie, but someone like me who has watched this type of films don't impress me much. Kinda like when I saw MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME's carchase left me unimpressed after being wowed by THE ROAD WARRIOR.
04-16-07, 12:21 PM
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I'm not sure what this has to do with box office, but I've seen all those films, and I still think the "Death Proof" chase was fantastic. I'm assuming, of course, that they used real stunts and not a lot of CGI, etc.
04-16-07, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
People who find DEATH PROOF having the the best carchase ever seen haven't seen enough movies like THE DRIVER, MAD MAX, ROAD WARRIOR, BLUES BROS. BULLITT etc. I can people being impressed with this movie, but someone like me who has watched this type of films don't impress me much. Kinda like when I saw MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME's carchase left me unimpressed after being wowed by THE ROAD WARRIOR.
People can like different things than you. It doesn't mean they suck.