tonytr87 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 1 minute ago, MCKillswitch123 said: Cause it's basically a giant theatre play/comic book come to life? The appeal to me isn't about the men pretending to fight in thongs (just saying that makes me feel question my own purpose in this world), but the storytelling and the entertainment that it provides. Everybody knows it's fake. I like to watch it simply because of it's narrative, larger than life characters style. I understand all of that. I know the fans know it's fake. But the acting isn't even good, nor are the stories. The drama in combat sports is not only real (most of the time), but it's just as entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 5 minutes ago, CJohn said: You prefer what has been happening so far on the Daily threads? I kinda do. Literally everyone's embarrassing themself, it's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 3 hours ago, langer said: Not all books are great, but there is definitely a lot of material that can/could be transferred to movies. The first book in the Legacy series "Betrayal" shows how a Jedi decides to become a Sith. I'm not talking about turning to the dark side, because Jacen had already turned to the dark side I'm talking about making a thoughtful decision to become a Sith even if the logic is twisted. The X-wings series is great even though Jedi/Sith/Force have very limited presence. So far I'm not impressed by the new EU novels. They are so insanely interesting to me. These are the first SW books I read, all based on the idea of a Jedi turning dark. It resembled Anakin's journey, which is far and away the best thing in all the movies for me. And it is just beautifully done. Yesterday I began and finished the 6th book. Today I think I'll finish or come close to finishing the 7th one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannastop Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 1 minute ago, SWXII said: Nope. The Joker is great but Gordon gives the movie gravitas and soul. Yeah, everyone was really hyped for that Gary Oldman supporting role. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 8 minutes ago, tonytr87 said: Hey just so you guys know...you can experience basically the same thing, but, you know...it's real...if you watch boxing or especially MMA. That's right. There's a super masculine soap opera for men where big personalities fight each other for glory. The only difference is it's all real and it takes technical skills and actual athletic prowess to accomplish it. Sorry, I just don't understand pro wrestling's appeal when there's the real thing on another channel. I can't laugh with that. Also, there aren't people flying in that either. No fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heat Vision Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 OS numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKillswitch123 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 1 minute ago, tonytr87 said: I understand all of that. I know the fans know it's fake. But the acting isn't even good, nor are the stories. The drama in combat sports is not only real (most of the time), but it's just as entertaining. Well, if that's what you feel, I won't judge you. I'm not overly interested in combat sports myself - I like boxing and some of the martial arts, but MMA I always found pretty boring. Many of my friends told me to get into UFC and I couldn't do it. But I get why it's so beloved and all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 3 minutes ago, Chewy said: I kinda do. Literally everyone's embarrassing themself, it's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytr87 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 1 minute ago, CJohn said: I can't laugh with that. Also, there aren't people flying in that either. No fun. There's plenty to laugh at. Believe me. But I get that some people just wont ever be able to take combat seriously as a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannastop Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Those numbers for Everybody Wants Some are way below Boyhood's. $34k to $63k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWXII Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 4 minutes ago, cannastop said: Yeah, everyone was really hyped for that Gary Oldman supporting role. Without him the movie fails. Dry as dirt. With a clown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytr87 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, johnboy3434 said: I'm sorry, but did you just imply that being a professional wrestler takes no athletic prowess? On what basis do you make this accusation? Because I can tell you right, it's not even remotely accurate. The fact that it's not a real competition doesn't make the laws of momentum hurt any less. It's all relative. Yeah, they have to be in shape and they have to have a strong measure of physical resilience, but it's nothing compared to what boxers or MMA fighters go through. Combat sports is the best of both worlds for me. It's athletic competition and it's ridiculous theatrics. People watch sports for heroes mostly. I can't get that from pro wrestling. Edited March 31, 2016 by tonytr87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannastop Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 1 minute ago, SWXII said: Without him the movie fails. Dry as dirt. With a clown. Why the fuck are you even trying to argue about this 8 years after the fact? Is is because we're so far removed from the avalanche of Heath Ledger media coverage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfran43 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 TD YD Title (Click to View) Studio Daily Gross % +/- YD / LW Theaters / Avg Gross To-Date Day 1 1 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice WB $8,102,420 -34% - 4,242 $1,910 $201,330,426 6 2 2 Zootopia BV $2,881,556 -22% -20% 3,670 $785 $252,738,048 27 3 3 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Uni. $1,622,125 -27% - 3,133 $518 $23,734,510 6 4 4 Miracles from Heaven TriS $1,045,592 -28% -21% 3,047 $343 $38,186,710 15 5 5 The Divergent Series: Allegiant LG/S $836,403 -27% -50% 3,740 $224 $49,752,243 13 6 6 10 Cloverfield Lane Par. $637,677 -18% -41% 2,802 $228 $58,146,993 20 7 7 Deadpool Fox $500,516 -13% -40% 2,336 $214 $351,076,195 48 8 8 London Has Fallen Focus $328,698 -21% -47% 2,173 $151 $56,857,177 27 9 9 Hello, My Name is Doris RAtt. $260,000 -8% +132% 485 $536 $4,006,704 20 10 10 Star Wars: The Force Awakens BV $126,362 -2% -5% 552 $229 $934,072,722 104 11 11 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Par. $107,349 -14% -62% 847 $127 $21,669,304 27 12 12 Eye in the Sky BST $101,736 -16% +170% 123 $827 $1,994,051 20 - - Kung Fu Panda 3 Fox $79,345 -12% -23% 480 $165 $139,713,922 62 - - The Perfect Match LGF $67,829 -27% -56% 658 $103 $8,979,092 20 - - Risen Sony $53,534 -17% -68% 634 $84 $36,229,012 41 - - The Revenant Fox $52,408 -15% -55% 506 $104 $182,251,062 97 - - Kapoor & Sons - Since 1921 FIP $39,017 -38% -47% 153 $255 $2,079,230 13 - - Gods of Egypt LG/S $34,440 -22% -69% 473 $73 $30,341,006 34 - - Everybody Wants Some!! Par. $33,544 - - 5 $6,709 $33,544 1 - - The Young Messiah Focus $28,610 -17% -81% 874 $33 $6,357,090 20 - - Eddie the Eagle Fox $27,385 -5% -60% 262 $105 $15,292,830 34 - - How to Be Single WB $20,160 -21% -53% 188 $107 $46,457,287 48 - - Daddy's Home Par. $20,089 -13% -45% 208 $97 $150,166,306 97 - - Spotlight ORF $18,400 -17% -57% 206 $89 $44,401,887 146 - - Race (2016) Focus $18,367 -12% -60% 180 $102 $18,876,535 41 - - The Brothers Grimsby Sony $17,144 -3% -90% 198 $87 $6,781,364 20 - - Midnight Special WB $14,652 +17% -22% 5 $2,930 $401,270 13 - - Triple 9 ORF $13,520 -13% -23% 86 $157 $12,515,058 34 - - Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Fox $12,962 -14% -20% 147 $88 $85,627,369 104 - - Ride Along 2 Uni. $12,130 -12% -46% 156 $78 $90,739,070 76 - - Brooklyn FoxS $11,671 -17% -39% 86 $136 $38,104,170 148 - - Marguerite Cohen $6,588 +0% +23% 17 $388 $146,676 20 - - The Boy (2016) STX $6,042 +1% -40% 78 $77 $35,813,025 69 - - The Big Short Par. $5,485 -9% -57% 67 $82 $70,172,601 111 - - El Clan Fox $5,484 +8% +293% 17 $323 $85,990 13 - - The Choice LGF $5,101 -7% +128% 105 $49 $18,724,866 55 - - Zoolander 2 Par. $3,335 +52% -64% 60 $56 $28,846,044 48 - - Rams (Hrútar) Cohen $1,627 +44% -52% 10 $163 $131,274 57 - - Mustang Cohen $160 -70% -94% 7 $23 $824,982 132 - - Ktown Cowboys Free $156 +37% -87% 1 $156 $18,786 13 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fake Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Wow.... every day is getting worse and worse..... Even 350M may be in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subzero Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 http://comicbook.com/2016/03/31/kevin-smith-found-the-heart-in-batman-v-superman-on-his-second-v/ Kevin Smith backtracks after his second viewing, he found the heart ... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWXII Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 4 minutes ago, cannastop said: Why the fuck are you even trying to argue about this 8 years after the fact? Is is because we're so far removed from the avalanche of Heath Ledger media coverage? Because BvS has a similar weightiness. It is what separates it from the typical CBM fare. That is why it is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJaros Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I wonder what the marketing costs with BvS are? I don't recall ever seeing more commercials and propaganda for any film ever. It started months and months ago. The marketing costs must be astronomical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 4 minutes ago, Subzero said: http://comicbook.com/2016/03/31/kevin-smith-found-the-heart-in-batman-v-superman-on-his-second-v/ Kevin Smith backtracks after his second viewing, he found the heart ... LOL must've gotten the offer to host their next superhero special. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyRiggins Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Marketing costs probably paid for with all the partners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
