DoctorWho Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Maybe they should start paying more than minimum wage... What's the minimum wage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoguy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) Exactly Shawn, Theater jobs pay really cheap which is why they hire teens, it's a Start-up job like working for Blockbuster or fast food. I'm not saying you can't have a career at a theater cause obviously management pays better but the people running projections, consessions, ripping tickets and cleaning are mostly teens. My 1st job was at Blockbuster and they paid 5.15 an hour, I was 16 in 96'.I wonder, do theaters still survive soley on consession sales these days?1000 POSTS! :D Edited July 21, 2012 by Mojoguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcelFTW Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The shootings were a huge buzzkill; the enthusiasm went from epic proportions to minimal in the blink of an eye. This is going to be a very interesting run because i think many people will still be seeing it. I don't forsee a large dorp next weekend at all.I am confident this would have broken the record & topped 100 million opening day had the shootings not happened, but geez did they really dampen the enthusiasm surrounding the movies opening.This weekend is going to be hard to judge, anything over 170 million would have been excellent anyway; factoring in the shootings prob. cost this 30 million in sales, its a great number.This will be the most interesting run to follow in a long time. Extremely hard to predict where this movie is headed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTF Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) This smiley describes this whole weekend very well:I'd go with Edited July 21, 2012 by FTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 That I am. Never been in person before.Also, can someone tell me why I can't seem to get tickets for TDKR at the Leicester Odeon? They have all the showtimes listed, but I can't seem to click one to order. Are they all sold out? And holy crap at the BFI Imax.The websites down for some reason. But the 1700 seater sold out yesterday and today at 15:15 and 19:30. Fukcing insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) What's the minimum wage?It's like 8 bucks an hour in BC. EDIT: They increased it to 10.25 recently. Used to be 8 bucks for adults, and 6 bucks an hour for people on work experience. Edited July 21, 2012 by riczhang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder / Operator Shawn Robbins Posted July 21, 2012 Founder / Operator Share Posted July 21, 2012 I wonder, do theaters still surive soley only consession sales these days?1000 POSTS! :D Not solely, but predominately for sure. Without concessions, most theaters in the country would go out of business in this day and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmscholar Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) What's the minimum wage?In the U.S. federal mininum wage is 7.25 an hour, in 2012. When I was starting work in 96, it was 5.15. So in 16 years it's only gone up 2.10 cents. And the U.S. wonders why so many people are broke, SMH. It is extremely diffcult to survive off 7 bucks in hour in this day an age in the U.S. I know in other countries 7.25 would be a lot but the U.S. ecomony is different, food is expensive here. To put that in perspective, an Hour of work doesn't even get into a maitnee film and it barely pays for a combo at Burger King or Mcdonalds. Edited July 21, 2012 by filmscholar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The websites down for some reason. But the 1700 seater sold out yesterday and today at 15:15 and 19:30. Fukcing insane.Looking forward to seeing TDKR there next week, if I can get my hands on a ticket. Same with the BFI IMAX, if there are any tickets left for any show at a sane hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 In the U.S. federal mininum wage is 7.25 an hour, in 2012. When I was starting work in 96, it was 5.15. So in 16 years it's only gone up 2.10 cents. And the U.S. wonders why so many people are broke, SMH. It is extremely diffcult to survive off 7 bucks in hour in this day an age in the U.S. I know in other countries 7.25 would be a lot but the U.S. ecomony is different, food is expensive here. To put that in perspective, an Hour of work doesn't even get into a maitnee film and it barely pays for a combo at Burger King or Mcdonalds.Not as bad in the UK, if I worked minimum wage there, I'd be paid less than 4 quid an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm56 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 In the U.S. federal mininum wage is 7.25 an hour, in 2012. When I was starting work in 96, it was 5.15. So in 16 years it's only gone up 2.10 cents. And the U.S. wonders why so many people are broke, SMH. It is extremely diffcult to survive off 7 bucks in hour in this day an age in the U.S. I know in other countries 7.25 would be a lot but the U.S. ecomony is different, food is expensive here. To put that in perspective, an Hour of work doesn't even get into a maitnee film and it barely pays for a combo at Burger King or Mcdonalds.I'm pretty sure I made 3.80 an hour back in 1989 or so....at a grocery store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Looking forward to seeing TDKR there next week, if I can get my hands on a ticket. Same with the BFI IMAX, if there are any tickets left for any show at a sane hour. There aren't until next Monday at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I would love to see the opening ceremony in person. You lucky bastard, richzang! Plus I would love to visit London again, a divine city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Dee, I would put it on par with TDK but slightly below BB. Hands down best third act of trilogy. There were two scenes near the end where I teared up. I don't remember ever tearing up in a theater before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoguy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Not solely, but predominately for sure. Without concessions, most theaters in the country would go out of business in this day and age.Thanks for the info.It's really crazy how important popcorn sales can be for a movie theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddddeeee Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Dee, I would put it on par with TDK but slightly below BB. Hands down best third act of trilogy. There were two scenes near the end where I teared up. I don't remember ever tearing up in a theater before.I'd rank it third but I agree that the last act was generally brilliant. I cried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmscholar Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm pretty sure I made 3.80 an hour back in 1989 or so....at a grocery store.Wow, I can believe it. I just don't understand why things are getting more expensive like movies and food. If the ecomony is bad, things should be cheaper not expensive but they are charging more cause people aren't spending as much as they use to, to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Dee, I would put it on par with TDK but slightly below BB. Hands down best third act of trilogy. There were two scenes near the end where I teared up. I don't remember ever tearing up in a theater before.Glad you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) There aren't until next Monday at least.That's a long, long wait. Suppose seeing a movie at 00:40 isn't too bad, be like 4 o'clock for me with jet lag. Edited July 21, 2012 by riczhang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travod Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yesterday I paid $9.75 for a small popcorn and Buncha Crunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
