DAJK Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Get On Up isn't even playing anywhere near me. It's an hour and a half drive to the nearest theater that has it... waiting for it to be on demand now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Turtles is opening up against GOTG in Mexico this weekend. Truly a scheduling disaster. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandrew Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Get On Up isn't even playing anywhere near me. It's an hour and a half drive to the nearest theater that has it... waiting for it to be on demand now How can a theater drop a movie after 1 week? I thought there was a 2 week limit rule?Edit: nvm i thought you said its not playing near you "anymore" Edited August 9, 2014 by Jandrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmscholar Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I don't get the logic that if a Film with a Black Cast doesn't do well it's cause Blacks didn't show up. Actually it's the opposite, the money these films made are mostly cause of Black Audiences. The truth is sadly other races don't show up. It should not be on Black People only to see Black Cast films. I see White cast all the time and I'm black. Why should the standard not be for everyone to see this Historical Black films? "Malcolm X" and "Rosewood" flopped cause honestly Whites skipped out on them. I know racism in America is a terrible history to be reminded of but if we can get a ton of History movies about Presidents and other White figures than Black History should be supported too. James Brown music appealed to all races. It should not be on Black Audiences only to make "Get on Up" a hit. I challenge other races to give Black Historical films a chance and learn about the horrors of America's past. I thought "42" did very well for it's budget. "12 Years" also did pretty good as well as a few others. Again my final point is simple, A films success should not have to be determined only by 1 race. When "Guardians" and "Turtles" broke out its' cause All Races supported them. I understand Demographics and Yes a Black Cast film will appeal mostly to minorites and a white cast film will appeal to whites. But "Bad Boys" and "Fast and Furious' were blockbuster with diverse cast that appealed to more than one group. Edited August 9, 2014 by filmscholar 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Binoche Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) MALEFICENT Domestic: $235,514,974 32.1% + Foreign: $497,240,000 67.9% = Worldwide: $732,754,974 XMEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Domestic: $231,799,370 31.3% + Foreign: $509,652,463 68.7% = Worldwide: $741,451,833 X-Men is not safe! Edited August 9, 2014 by Boogie Nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2k Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 By Sunday GotG will edge past TF4's total at the same point, with stronger dailies. Should go past it to take the summer crown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 /clinteastwoodglare.gif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkelf Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 /clinteastwoodglare.gif ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 That gif means Tele is nodding his head in approval at every single post in this thread, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accursed Arachnid!™ Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I don't get the logic that if a Film with a Black Cast doesn't do well it's cause Blacks didn't show up. Actually it's the opposite, the money these films made are mostly cause of Black Audiences. The truth is sadly other races don't show up. It should not be on Black People only to see Black Cast films. I see White cast all the time and I'm black. Why should the standard not be for everyone to see this Historical Black films? "Malcolm X" and "Rosewood" flopped cause honestly Whites skipped out on them. I know racism in America is a terrible history to be reminded of but if we can get a ton of History movies about Presidents and other White figures than Black History should be supported too. James Brown music appealed to all races. It should not be on Black Audiences only to make "Get on Up" a hit. I challenge other races to give Black Historical films a chance and learn about the horrors of America's past. I thought "42" did very well for it's budget. "12 Years" also did pretty good as well as a few others. Again my final point is simple, A films success should not have to be determined only by 1 race. When "Guardians" and "Turtles" broke out its' cause All Races supported them. I understand Demographics and Yes a Black Cast film will appeal mostly to minorites and a white cast film will appeal to whites. But "Bad Boys" and "Fast and Furious' were blockbuster with diverse cast that appealed to more than one group. I love James Brown and I'm white, but whether it is the lack of marketing or lack of stars, the film looks uninteresting to me. I may catch it on video though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accursed Arachnid!™ Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 /clinteastwoodglare.gif 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Also, Lucy had the lowest drop in the top 10. That's pretty surprising! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 /clinteastwoodglare.gif 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Also, Lucy had the lowest drop in the top 10. That's pretty surprising! Yes. My predicted drop off a cliff didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hercules had a surprisingly good hold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hercules had a surprisingly good hold. Probably because of Drive-Ins/Fudging with Turtles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXtacy Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Replace missiles with explosions and you'v got Michael Bay in a nutshell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hercules had a surprisingly good hold. Well is WAS a lot better than most of us were expecting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Yes. My predicted drop off a cliff didn't happen. After seeing it myself I have no idea why audiences aren't hating it. Edited August 9, 2014 by Jack Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey ghost Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hercules had a surprisingly good hold. Enough to make the top 15 for BSG? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
