No end to box office slump this weekend

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the current state of the box office and the perceived lack of appealing movie releases. Participants express their thoughts on recent films, their viewing preferences, and the factors influencing their decisions to go to theaters.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the quality of recent movies, suggesting that the latest releases are not compelling enough to draw audiences to theaters.
  • There is a mention of a CNN poll regarding movie preferences, with some participants indicating they would have voted against the current crop of films.
  • One participant shares a nostalgic view of movie theaters as places to escape the heat, referencing past practices of using air conditioning to attract viewers.
  • Another participant notes that they rarely feel compelled to see movies in theaters, indicating a preference for waiting for DVD releases.
  • Confusion is expressed regarding the relevance of certain movie titles, suggesting a disconnect with current trends in film releases.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express dissatisfaction with the current movie offerings, but there is no consensus on specific films or the reasons behind the box office slump.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal circumstances, such as power outages, that influence their decisions to visit theaters, which may not reflect broader trends.

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roflmao, great wording!
 
Moonbear said:
:smile: Wish I'd seen that poll while it was still open. I'd have added my vote to the majority there. :biggrin:
The poll is still open, actually, you just have to go to the cnn.com home page and look for it in the lower right corner.
 
I'd like to see Bewitched, but can surely wait till it comes out on DVD. But if my power goes out one more time, I may go to the show just to stay cool.

I recall when movie houses used "conditioned" air to draw people in on hot summer nights. They just don't have that much to offer that's better then my own sofa.
Expect frozen Coke.
 
hypatia said:
I'd like to see Bewitched, but can surely wait till it comes out on DVD. But if my power goes out one more time, I may go to the show just to stay cool.
I agree that once in a while something comes out that I'd watch, but it's rare that I feel compelled to run to see something in the theater. I haven't even turned on my A/C yet (probably will need to do so this weekend though), so even that's not a compelling reason to head to the theater yet.
 
Bewitched, Herbie, The Honeymooners, Batman. I'm confused - what year is this?
 

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