tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post2600806210084039916..comments2023-08-01T09:20:49.475-04:00Comments on Wide Screen World: Freeze Frame: The WSW RoundtableRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-50777661870484142842011-06-24T22:35:04.401-04:002011-06-24T22:35:04.401-04:00Well, regarding the questions I posed, I was absol...Well, regarding the questions I posed, I was absolutely referring to the majors. But even when material is available for an adult audience, sometimes the response still isn't there. Look at this article on how an art house theater has had to deal with audience backlash against 'Tree of Life':<br /><br />http://www.movieline.com/2011/06/connecticut-movie-theater-wont-refund-tree-of-life-walkouts.php<br /><br />And don't forget that adult movies often times play fewer theaters and are harder to reach if you're not in a major market like NY or LA.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-31842992536864900842011-06-24T18:51:57.728-04:002011-06-24T18:51:57.728-04:00"I consider this my version of a podcast disc..."I consider this my version of a podcast discussion without an actual podcast."<br /><br />Haha - that's what I was thinking. It's a very cool idea.<br /><br />Clarifying question for everyone: when we say "Hollywood," are we excluding indies (and so-called indies made by the big studios' smaller production houses)? Because it's very general and convenient to blame Hollywood for this or that or claim how dumb all of the movies are, but if the entire field theatrical releases is to be included, aren't adults served just as much as - if not more than - kiddies?Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337478312308606554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-34661687784823222342011-06-16T15:11:57.512-04:002011-06-16T15:11:57.512-04:00I dunno. It seems like the competition on televisi...I dunno. It seems like the competition on television is fiercer than ever these days. There's always gonna be some shows that don't get the audience they deserve.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-11607604381464334462011-06-15T20:46:14.087-04:002011-06-15T20:46:14.087-04:00I could have sworn I'd commented, but oh well ...I could have sworn I'd commented, but oh well - here goes. I think all the questions are quite provocative but I especially love the final one. With the mention of shows like MAD MEN thought it only makes me think how unfortunate that television and film execs only think about the money. Sure, MAD MEN continues to continue strong but good shows like PUSHING DAISIES for example never got the chance to thrive and that's because audiences aren't watching. At what point do we start blaming them for their own laziness?Andrew K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104647944747041277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-5578820164919993152011-06-13T14:05:38.264-04:002011-06-13T14:05:38.264-04:00Thanks. I consider this my version of a podcast di...Thanks. I consider this my version of a podcast discussion without an actual podcast.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-54700158632751903782011-06-13T12:10:47.471-04:002011-06-13T12:10:47.471-04:00This is a really cool idea, Rich! Interesting ques...This is a really cool idea, Rich! Interesting questions and discussion. I found myself agreeing with pretty much everything Clara said, though I of course enjoyed Univarn's and Andrew's comments as well.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471664551639091150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-55074477009618671302011-06-13T11:28:18.814-04:002011-06-13T11:28:18.814-04:00Joel, I checked the settings and I didn't see ...Joel, I checked the settings and I didn't see a problem with the comments, but I'm glad you're able to use it now!<br /><br />Castor, I personally think it's more due to the better opportunities to be found in TV and (yikes!) even video games. The interviews I've read on the subject with many film directors bear this out.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-8694831996782962452011-06-12T21:51:34.450-04:002011-06-12T21:51:34.450-04:00There is a lot of risk taking in TV and video game...There is a lot of risk taking in TV and video games that is missing in Hollywood filmmaking. Whether it's due to declining attendance and the recession is questionable.Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/movies/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-64469563610392261442011-06-12T07:19:43.471-04:002011-06-12T07:19:43.471-04:00I loved reading this! Great discussion.I loved reading this! Great discussion.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189120682398421108.post-75010969473786245692011-06-11T19:56:22.382-04:002011-06-11T19:56:22.382-04:00Now the comments work! It was something wrong earl...Now the comments work! It was something wrong earlier. Great idea for a discussion Rich!Joel Burmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281348576195211447noreply@blogger.com