AniNate Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) I think smaller movies will thrive better in environments where they're the primary focus. My local arthouse theater actually just raised enough funds to build an extra screen next year and they do pretty good business. Might see more "mid-budget" adult fare aim to focus on those kinds of venues. Edited December 29, 2023 by AniNate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanic2187 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 please gkids, add more locations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M37 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Looking back on the year Films with Multiple Weeks at #1 Avatar 2 - 4.5* Barbie - 4 Mario - 4 Nun II - 3 (lol September) 2 each: AMWQ, GOTG3, ATSV^, Swift ERAS, FNAF, HG:Boss, Wonka^ *Depending on whether you count the 12/30-1/01 weekend as 2022 or 2023 ^Only non-back to winners, in weeks 4 and 3 (estimated) respectively 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanic2187 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) Edited December 29, 2023 by titanic2187 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfitclock Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 That boys on the boat number really surprises me considering it was selling way better yesterday that it was Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, titanic2187 said: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Is The Color Purple even doing 10M this weekend? Friday should be mostly flat and Sunday is half of a day. Spoiler Am I doing this right now? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 People can hate all they want on people checking their phones and talking during the movies (to be very clear, I do neither of these things in a movie ever), but the fact is, sad or not, checking their phone is a hell of a lot more important to the vast, vast majority of Americans in 2023 than the movie theater experience. Either we adapt the movie theater experience to the desires of the 2023 audience, or we accept a reality that is diminished more and more each year. Basically, we are heading for a world where 10 big movies and a few specialty arthouse places are capable of being exhibited, and the other 95 percent of movies being currently released are played to increasingly empty houses. I mean, I guess that already is reality, but given that this is box office theory, I don't know why we would accept that instead of fighting against the dying of the light for solutions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanic2187 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 People are clearly horny all year round. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borobudur Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 1 minute ago, titanic2187 said: People are clearly horny all year round. Clearly people like sexy people on big screen., 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Cmasterclay said: People can hate all they want on people checking their phones and talking during the movies (to be very clear, I do neither of these things in a movie ever), but the fact is, sad or not, checking their phone is a hell of a lot more important to the vast, vast majority of Americans in 2023 than the movie theater experience. Either we adapt the movie theater experience to the desires of the 2023 audience, or we accept a reality that is diminished more and more each year. Basically, we are heading for a world where 10 big movies and a few specialty arthouse places are capable of being exhibited, and the other 95 percent of movies being currently released are played to increasingly empty houses. I mean, I guess that already is reality, but given that this is box office theory, I don't know why we would accept that instead of fighting against the dying of the light for solutions. I take the position that we still don't know what the future is. Box office revenue has been on a steady annual upward trend since the pandemic. Yes I know prospects are looking grim for next year, but as an outside observer I don't see much reason to despair until that bridge has truly been crossed. People have been bemoaning the death of cinema pretty much ever since I joined the old BOM board, but things have a way of pleasantly surprising us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingonaName Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, Cmasterclay said: People can hate all they want on people checking their phones and talking during the movies (to be very clear, I do neither of these things in a movie ever), but the fact is, sad or not, checking their phone is a hell of a lot more important to the vast, vast majority of Americans in 2023 than the movie theater experience. Either we adapt the movie theater experience to the desires of the 2023 audience, or we accept a reality that is diminished more and more each year. Basically, we are heading for a world where 10 big movies and a few specialty arthouse places are capable of being exhibited, and the other 95 percent of movies being currently released are played to increasingly empty houses. I mean, I guess that already is reality, but given that this is box office theory, I don't know why we would accept that instead of fighting against the dying of the light for solutions. Ban Smartphones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M37 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 22 hours ago, M37 said: Most films should be basically flat with Wed (+/-5%). There’s not much difference between these two days if they are between Boxing Day and NY Eve So far the only films to buck this expectation are Anyone But You +7% TCP -15% 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMisfits Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Borobudur said: Clearly people like sexy people on big screen., Speaking of sexy people, I finally watched Barbie on streaming yesterday. A very fresh movie. I struggle to see how it made so much, but then I tell myself I thought the movie worked on many age levels, with the best level working for age 8. So, a summer movie that works best for 8 year olds vs 28 year olds or 48 year olds, but isn't off-putting to either of the latter, can sky high. I thought the best parts of the movie were in Barbieland with "the play" - I thought the worst parts were real life. And I don't think anyone knew what to do with Will Ferrell and Mattel. I'd give it a B b/c I'd grade higher for the freshness, and the "all-in" for showing how Barbie and Ken would live in Barbie world. Not sad I watched it...not sad I didn't pay to watch it:). Good holiday viewing... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanic2187 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I believe there are tons of people Boy on the boat should be a straight-to-streaming movie after a mid review but the BO run so far has been good and remind me of a man called otto last year. likewise for anyone but you that many claim the movie look cheap and should either released on VD or dumped it to streaming. Both prove they are wrong and evidently there are demand for them in cinema. I always detest the idea of “this should go straight-to-streaming”. No movie should ever be straight to streaming. A movie belong to cinema, as simple as that. Just like how every child should be entitled for eduction. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interiorgatordecorator Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, CJohn said: Is The Color Purple even doing 10M this weekend? Friday should be mostly flat and Sunday is half of a day. Hide contents Am I doing this right now? fences did +45% from thursday I imagine that given the pretty terrible legs so far and the demos it targets it can behave somewhat similarly to it but I cant see a path for a weekend beyond 15 million, probably 13 max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Cine Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, titanic2187 said: People are clearly horny all year round. Very good run for Anyone But You , the movie will make a 7M 2nd Weekend , maybe 8M if it's up again this Friday . I think he could be very good on streaming like No Hard Feelings and Sony release in digital on Valentine's Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannastop Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 51 minutes ago, AniNate said: I think smaller movies will thrive better in environments where they're the primary focus. My local arthouse theater actually just raised enough funds to build an extra screen next year and they do pretty good business. Might see more "mid-budget" adult fare aim to focus on those kinds of venues. yep. Mid budget adult fare is niche now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Cine Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Finally the 60M mark is passed a total a little behind KOTFM (67,2M) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, Cmasterclay said: People can hate all they want on people checking their phones and talking during the movies (to be very clear, I do neither of these things in a movie ever), but the fact is, sad or not, checking their phone is a hell of a lot more important to the vast, vast majority of Americans in 2023 than the movie theater experience. Either we adapt the movie theater experience to the desires of the 2023 audience, or we accept a reality that is diminished more and more each year. Basically, we are heading for a world where 10 big movies and a few specialty arthouse places are capable of being exhibited, and the other 95 percent of movies being currently released are played to increasingly empty houses. I mean, I guess that already is reality, but given that this is box office theory, I don't know why we would accept that instead of fighting against the dying of the light for solutions. I am OK with becoming a streaming hoe if this is the path. I already avoid going to the movies with my girlfriend because I know it is always mostly an uncomfortable experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...