Our Twitter pal Ryan Hoffman has found an announcement that War Horse will pop up in 7 theaters across the country over the next three days. Click here for further details, and check the list of cities after the cut. (If you live in or near one of these towns, keep an eye out for details in your local newspaper.)
Tue Nov 1, 2011 in Bellevue, WA
Tue Nov 1, 2011 in Leawood, KS
Tue Nov 1, 2011 in Cleveland Heights, OH
Wed Nov 2, 2011 in Beaverton, OR
Wed Nov 2, 2011 in Bethesda, MD
Wed Nov 2, 2011 in Plymouth Meeting, PA
Thu Nov 10, 2011 in Olathe, KS
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There was a screening in Denver on November 1st. I’m attending a screening on November 9th in Denver at Cherry Creek. Can’t wait!
There was a screening in Denver on November 1st. I’m attending a screening on November 9th in Denver at Cherry Creek. Can’t wait!
I saw it tonight and substantially agree with guany, who explains it better than I could 🙂
I’m not so sure on its lock status for Oscars though. Sometimes you see something sappy and know people are going to eat it up, but I didn’t really feel that with War Horse.
I saw it tonight and substantially agree with guany, who explains it better than I could 🙂
I’m not so sure on its lock status for Oscars though. Sometimes you see something sappy and know people are going to eat it up, but I didn’t really feel that with War Horse.
Rufus, I hate you.
The next time I see you on a War Horse thread – I just stop reading.
Fuck.
Rufus, I hate you.
The next time I see you on a War Horse thread – I just stop reading.
Fuck.
Ok, I’m going to post my full thoughts (already posted on the forums and Hollywood Elsewhere).
There are spoilers, btw.
There are two core problems with War Horse. The first is that we are told on several occasions by multiple characters that Joey, the War Horse, is special, amazing, brave, etc. However, we are never actually shown anything from the horse that warrants this admiration from the humans. The only time during the film in which I actually believed it was the very beginning when Albert, who is enamored and fascinated with Joey, gains the horse’s trust and teaches him how to ride and plough among other things. Albert, however, is a lonely child who lives on a farm and apparently only has one friend. So it makes sense that he would be obsessed with Joey.
The other problem is that the story itself has no plausibility nor believability. In the hell that was World War I, this horse would have been shot dead on multiple occasions without anyone batting an eye. So many moments ring false, including a brotherly encounter between a Brit and German as they work together to free the horse in no man’s land, or when dozens of British soldiers pool their money together so that Albert can buy back Joey at the end of the war. Why do any of these people care? Why should they? It’s not realistic. Another ridiculous scene is when about 30 or so German soldiers are retreating due to an oncoming British tank, which then decides to turn right and chase the horse instead and back it into a corner… because God knows that is how one wins a war.
It is such a shame that with a cast of this caliber, there is not one noteworthy performance in the film. Every single character is one-dimensional: the wide-eyed kid and his goofy sidekick of a best friend; the tough yet fragile mother; the drunk and constantly disappointing father; the “evil” landlord and his entitled son; the blue-eyed, blond haired Captain who promises to return the horse; the arrogant and competitive Major who leads his men to a massacre; the lovable grandfather and his sickly granddaughter; the “evil” German soldiers who shoot horses with no remorse, accompanied by the one sole “good” German who cares for the horses and eventually sets them free; the kind Major who plays his generosity close the chest. I guess Arestrup gives the best performance, but he’s not getting nominated.
I cannot believe that Michael Kahn actually edited this? Not only was the pacing dreadful (especially for the first 30 mins), but many of the cuts themselves are cheap. The first 5 minutes of the film is a series of fade-ins and fade-outs, and there is one especially egregious edit from goes from a close-up of Watson’s knitting wool to the family’s crops. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. On that note, when I wasn’t laughing, I was rolling my eyes. I don’t know if I’ve ever rolled my eyes more at a film.
There are a lot of problems with Spielberg’s direction too. Not only was the tone all wrong, but he made a lot of lazy decisions. I don’t know how many more sweeping pans around the horses I could have stomached. The first battle sequence, in which the British calvary ambushes some Germans is basically the polar opposite of the horror in the opening sequence of Saving Private Ryan. I was actually laughing at images of a German soldier getting slashed by a sword and knocking over a kettle of boiling water as well as two clueless Germans inside a tent before it gets torn away. Between this, the orgasm/terrorism flashback in Munich, and everything about the latest Indiana Jones, it appears that he’s lost his touch. And it really is too bad.
As for John William’s score, it is nothing to write home about. While that main theme we all know from the trailer is beautiful, it loses all of its emotional impact because of how many times it is used. Like, 80% of the score seems to be that one track. Everytime the horse does something “inspirational”, that track plays. Joey stands up–cue music–Joey walks–cue music–Joey runs–cue music–Albert rides Joey–cue music–Joey finally ploughs–cue music, etc. By the time they finally get to the war, that theme did nothing for me…. and that’s when it should have the most impact!
The film will of course go over gangbusters with the Academy and be recognized with a plethora of nominations. The majority of AD, on the other hand, is going to hate this. You thought the trailer was bad? Just wait.
As for its Oscar potential, Picture and Director nominations are practically locked, as are Editing, Cinematography, and Score. Art Direction and Costumes are very likely, but I’m not sure about Adapted Screenplay or the Sound categories. I could see it getting one of Mixing or Editing, but not both.
When it comes to wins, I personally don’t think this will win Best Picture, but with the Academy one never knows. Editing isn’t likely unless it wins BP, and Score probably won’t happen because of The Artist. Even if this wins Best Picture, I would be kind of surprised if this won Screenplay; at this point, before we know more about Extremely Loud and Dragon Tattoo, I would say that The Descendants is the best bet in that category. War Horse’s best shot at a win is Cinematography, and while it is good, it is anything but inspired and far from Janusz Kaminski’s best work. Yet it will likely be the “prettiest” of the nominees, and considering how the Academy always goes for the “prettiest”, it will probably win.
Oh, and two more things: this is only playing in a number of smaller cities this week. It didn’t play in Seattle, but in Bellevue. It didn’t play in Portland, but in Beaverton (where?). That, coupled with the fact that the announcement of these screenings were practically last minute, indicates to me that Dreamworks is trying to avoid the critics.
The other thing is that four people walked out of my screening during the first hour…
Ok, I’m going to post my full thoughts (already posted on the forums and Hollywood Elsewhere).
There are spoilers, btw.
There are two core problems with War Horse. The first is that we are told on several occasions by multiple characters that Joey, the War Horse, is special, amazing, brave, etc. However, we are never actually shown anything from the horse that warrants this admiration from the humans. The only time during the film in which I actually believed it was the very beginning when Albert, who is enamored and fascinated with Joey, gains the horse’s trust and teaches him how to ride and plough among other things. Albert, however, is a lonely child who lives on a farm and apparently only has one friend. So it makes sense that he would be obsessed with Joey.
The other problem is that the story itself has no plausibility nor believability. In the hell that was World War I, this horse would have been shot dead on multiple occasions without anyone batting an eye. So many moments ring false, including a brotherly encounter between a Brit and German as they work together to free the horse in no man’s land, or when dozens of British soldiers pool their money together so that Albert can buy back Joey at the end of the war. Why do any of these people care? Why should they? It’s not realistic. Another ridiculous scene is when about 30 or so German soldiers are retreating due to an oncoming British tank, which then decides to turn right and chase the horse instead and back it into a corner… because God knows that is how one wins a war.
It is such a shame that with a cast of this caliber, there is not one noteworthy performance in the film. Every single character is one-dimensional: the wide-eyed kid and his goofy sidekick of a best friend; the tough yet fragile mother; the drunk and constantly disappointing father; the “evil” landlord and his entitled son; the blue-eyed, blond haired Captain who promises to return the horse; the arrogant and competitive Major who leads his men to a massacre; the lovable grandfather and his sickly granddaughter; the “evil” German soldiers who shoot horses with no remorse, accompanied by the one sole “good” German who cares for the horses and eventually sets them free; the kind Major who plays his generosity close the chest. I guess Arestrup gives the best performance, but he’s not getting nominated.
I cannot believe that Michael Kahn actually edited this? Not only was the pacing dreadful (especially for the first 30 mins), but many of the cuts themselves are cheap. The first 5 minutes of the film is a series of fade-ins and fade-outs, and there is one especially egregious edit from goes from a close-up of Watson’s knitting wool to the family’s crops. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. On that note, when I wasn’t laughing, I was rolling my eyes. I don’t know if I’ve ever rolled my eyes more at a film.
There are a lot of problems with Spielberg’s direction too. Not only was the tone all wrong, but he made a lot of lazy decisions. I don’t know how many more sweeping pans around the horses I could have stomached. The first battle sequence, in which the British calvary ambushes some Germans is basically the polar opposite of the horror in the opening sequence of Saving Private Ryan. I was actually laughing at images of a German soldier getting slashed by a sword and knocking over a kettle of boiling water as well as two clueless Germans inside a tent before it gets torn away. Between this, the orgasm/terrorism flashback in Munich, and everything about the latest Indiana Jones, it appears that he’s lost his touch. And it really is too bad.
As for John William’s score, it is nothing to write home about. While that main theme we all know from the trailer is beautiful, it loses all of its emotional impact because of how many times it is used. Like, 80% of the score seems to be that one track. Everytime the horse does something “inspirational”, that track plays. Joey stands up–cue music–Joey walks–cue music–Joey runs–cue music–Albert rides Joey–cue music–Joey finally ploughs–cue music, etc. By the time they finally get to the war, that theme did nothing for me…. and that’s when it should have the most impact!
The film will of course go over gangbusters with the Academy and be recognized with a plethora of nominations. The majority of AD, on the other hand, is going to hate this. You thought the trailer was bad? Just wait.
As for its Oscar potential, Picture and Director nominations are practically locked, as are Editing, Cinematography, and Score. Art Direction and Costumes are very likely, but I’m not sure about Adapted Screenplay or the Sound categories. I could see it getting one of Mixing or Editing, but not both.
When it comes to wins, I personally don’t think this will win Best Picture, but with the Academy one never knows. Editing isn’t likely unless it wins BP, and Score probably won’t happen because of The Artist. Even if this wins Best Picture, I would be kind of surprised if this won Screenplay; at this point, before we know more about Extremely Loud and Dragon Tattoo, I would say that The Descendants is the best bet in that category. War Horse’s best shot at a win is Cinematography, and while it is good, it is anything but inspired and far from Janusz Kaminski’s best work. Yet it will likely be the “prettiest” of the nominees, and considering how the Academy always goes for the “prettiest”, it will probably win.
Oh, and two more things: this is only playing in a number of smaller cities this week. It didn’t play in Seattle, but in Bellevue. It didn’t play in Portland, but in Beaverton (where?). That, coupled with the fact that the announcement of these screenings were practically last minute, indicates to me that Dreamworks is trying to avoid the critics.
The other thing is that four people walked out of my screening during the first hour…
My point, Rashad, is that this reviewer didn’t seem overwhelmed by how good this film was. Sure, he was gushing, but nowhere in the review did he rank this among the best Spielberg films. And this is a guy who readily admits that Spielberg is his favorite director. All he could muster was an A-.
Doesn’t bode will for “Best Picture” status.
I have to wonder if, at this point, Spielberg’s films need to be even better than his past films to undergo serious consideration for a Best Pic win. He’s won two directing awards already. It reminds me of Meryl Streep, in a way. People say she needs to be even better in order to win a third. Will the same hold true for Spielberg? I don’t know. But if that’s the case, then it seems like, based on this one review, that this is not the movie that will win another Best Director nor a Best Pic.
It’s obviously way too early to tell about the awards prospects for War Horse. But this review is really all we have to go on with regards to this film. But that’s more than we’ve had before.
This is about what I’ve expected, though. The book and the play can anthropomorphise (is that a word?) the horse, but that’s extremely hard to do with a horse on film. I was in a horse-owning family for years, and I can say that horses are not dogs. It’s hard to find human qualities, and human thought processes, in them. And, thus, I imagine it will be hard to get humans to empathize with the horse in this film, something the audience will need to do in order for this film to be in the top tier of Oscar contenders.
My point, Rashad, is that this reviewer didn’t seem overwhelmed by how good this film was. Sure, he was gushing, but nowhere in the review did he rank this among the best Spielberg films. And this is a guy who readily admits that Spielberg is his favorite director. All he could muster was an A-.
Doesn’t bode will for “Best Picture” status.
I have to wonder if, at this point, Spielberg’s films need to be even better than his past films to undergo serious consideration for a Best Pic win. He’s won two directing awards already. It reminds me of Meryl Streep, in a way. People say she needs to be even better in order to win a third. Will the same hold true for Spielberg? I don’t know. But if that’s the case, then it seems like, based on this one review, that this is not the movie that will win another Best Director nor a Best Pic.
It’s obviously way too early to tell about the awards prospects for War Horse. But this review is really all we have to go on with regards to this film. But that’s more than we’ve had before.
This is about what I’ve expected, though. The book and the play can anthropomorphise (is that a word?) the horse, but that’s extremely hard to do with a horse on film. I was in a horse-owning family for years, and I can say that horses are not dogs. It’s hard to find human qualities, and human thought processes, in them. And, thus, I imagine it will be hard to get humans to empathize with the horse in this film, something the audience will need to do in order for this film to be in the top tier of Oscar contenders.
The only good thing I have to say about this is that it’s nice to look at.
The only good thing I have to say about this is that it’s nice to look at.
Sasha – you’ve still got War Horse with a 28 December opening date on the side bar >>>>>>>>>>>>>. It was changed to 25 December over a month ago!
Sasha – you’ve still got War Horse with a 28 December opening date on the side bar >>>>>>>>>>>>>. It was changed to 25 December over a month ago!
Going tonight! So excited… Yesterday it appeared as full and now I just got a ticket, so keep trying.
Going tonight! So excited… Yesterday it appeared as full and now I just got a ticket, so keep trying.
Yes, rufus, no one loves Spielberg’s movies for more than just visuals. Sure.
Yes, rufus, no one loves Spielberg’s movies for more than just visuals. Sure.
Actually, that review encapsulates everything about this film that I think will be terrible. All surface, no substance. Maybe it’s the fault of the reviewer (well, he does admit that Spielberg is his favorite director).
If his top praise is that the horse is unbiased, then I fear for the movie. Nothing about how the characters or horse moved him emotionally, made him see things in a new way, or made him think about things differently (well, except he wanted to hug a horse afterwards) At least in Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan his technical expertise is overwhelming emotionally – it isn’t until you think about them afterwards until their flaws become apparent.
Much what one would expect from a Spielberg film (“Looks great, sounds great”) but that’s about it.
Actually, that review encapsulates everything about this film that I think will be terrible. All surface, no substance. Maybe it’s the fault of the reviewer (well, he does admit that Spielberg is his favorite director).
If his top praise is that the horse is unbiased, then I fear for the movie. Nothing about how the characters or horse moved him emotionally, made him see things in a new way, or made him think about things differently (well, except he wanted to hug a horse afterwards) At least in Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan his technical expertise is overwhelming emotionally – it isn’t until you think about them afterwards until their flaws become apparent.
Much what one would expect from a Spielberg film (“Looks great, sounds great”) but that’s about it.
Nice review from one of the Nov 1 previews here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35opLS6MhQ&feature=player_embedded
Nice review from one of the Nov 1 previews here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35opLS6MhQ&feature=player_embedded
This was AWFUL. Nothing but Oscar bait. I’m very disappointed.
This was AWFUL. Nothing but Oscar bait. I’m very disappointed.
Here’s an early compilation of first reactions:
http://www.movieparliament.com/campaign-articles.html
Here’s an early compilation of first reactions:
http://www.movieparliament.com/campaign-articles.html
I really wanna go to the DC one, but unfortunately I can’t make it. I’d love to hear what the people who are able to see it think of it afterward, though.
I really wanna go to the DC one, but unfortunately I can’t make it. I’d love to hear what the people who are able to see it think of it afterward, though.
Beaverton, Oregon? Why not Chicago or Minneapolis?
Beaverton, Oregon? Why not Chicago or Minneapolis?
There’s a screening in Houston on Thursday…there is a big city in the mix, just FYI.
There’s a screening in Houston on Thursday…there is a big city in the mix, just FYI.
Plymouth Meeting, PA (one of the seven places it was showing) is a suburb of Philly and is definitely in my sphere of activity. Sadly, the show was sold out.
I was thinking of stalking the exits, but then I realized I would rather watch The Big Bang Theory in syndication.
On a happier note, I am listening to Sophia by Laura Marling on her latest CD, it’s wonderful
I also just watched Crazy, Stupid, Love and I enjoyed it thoroughly (yes, of course it’s unrealistic, it wasn’t an exercise in realism, people!) I loved the emotions at the core of the story. They felt incredibly real. What a set of four leads, all of them were completely strong. Sadly, none has a shot at a nomination.
Carrell is such a subtle actor and does this character perfectly. I really love this guy when he plays a character in the milieu. Dan in Real Life was extremely good. It’s hard to believe Tom Hanks, who is more fake than Bruce Jenner’s face, has two Oscars and Steve Carrell is never even in the mix. Oh Well.
I also like Gosling a great deal. Sure, it was no Half Nelson (my fave performance by anyone in the last decade) but he played out of his safe zone and transitioned nicely into the final scenes without a problem.
This wasn’t Julianne Moore’s best performance by a long shot (Safe is my fave) but it was nice to see the Twilight joke in the proper context and it’s an ingeniously written sequence.
Emma Stone is a major star waiting to happen. I’m looking forward to seeing her for many years. Some may say she is a major star already, but I mean MAJOR.
Plymouth Meeting, PA (one of the seven places it was showing) is a suburb of Philly and is definitely in my sphere of activity. Sadly, the show was sold out.
I was thinking of stalking the exits, but then I realized I would rather watch The Big Bang Theory in syndication.
On a happier note, I am listening to Sophia by Laura Marling on her latest CD, it’s wonderful
I also just watched Crazy, Stupid, Love and I enjoyed it thoroughly (yes, of course it’s unrealistic, it wasn’t an exercise in realism, people!) I loved the emotions at the core of the story. They felt incredibly real. What a set of four leads, all of them were completely strong. Sadly, none has a shot at a nomination.
Carrell is such a subtle actor and does this character perfectly. I really love this guy when he plays a character in the milieu. Dan in Real Life was extremely good. It’s hard to believe Tom Hanks, who is more fake than Bruce Jenner’s face, has two Oscars and Steve Carrell is never even in the mix. Oh Well.
I also like Gosling a great deal. Sure, it was no Half Nelson (my fave performance by anyone in the last decade) but he played out of his safe zone and transitioned nicely into the final scenes without a problem.
This wasn’t Julianne Moore’s best performance by a long shot (Safe is my fave) but it was nice to see the Twilight joke in the proper context and it’s an ingeniously written sequence.
Emma Stone is a major star waiting to happen. I’m looking forward to seeing her for many years. Some may say she is a major star already, but I mean MAJOR.
^Jealous.
I found a comment I had written on another forum the moment I heard about War Horse. I was like “Is he serious? A movie about a horse? Spielberg, come oooon!”
Never doubt that guy.
^Jealous.
I found a comment I had written on another forum the moment I heard about War Horse. I was like “Is he serious? A movie about a horse? Spielberg, come oooon!”
Never doubt that guy.
Ended up getting a ticket; waiting in line right now!!
Ended up getting a ticket; waiting in line right now!!
@The Great Dane
“My two hardest, longest movie cries ever was during The Color Purple and A.I., so even if the film is not perfect, and even if Spielberg manipulates the SHIT out of my, I know I’m gonna sob like a baby.”
I’m with you 200% on The Color Purple.
@The Great Dane
“My two hardest, longest movie cries ever was during The Color Purple and A.I., so even if the film is not perfect, and even if Spielberg manipulates the SHIT out of my, I know I’m gonna sob like a baby.”
I’m with you 200% on The Color Purple.
Jay Leno monologue pitch: “Have you heard this? Have you guys heard about this?? There’s a movie, ehhhhhhh, called War Horse coming out this Christmas. Yeah. It’s a, uh, remake of Braveheart starring Sarah Jessica Parker! Hehehehe.”
Jay Leno monologue pitch: “Have you heard this? Have you guys heard about this?? There’s a movie, ehhhhhhh, called War Horse coming out this Christmas. Yeah. It’s a, uh, remake of Braveheart starring Sarah Jessica Parker! Hehehehe.”
I was tempted to boot it across the border to catch it in Bellevue, but saner thoughts took over. Looking forward to the early reports, though – hope we see some soon.
I was tempted to boot it across the border to catch it in Bellevue, but saner thoughts took over. Looking forward to the early reports, though – hope we see some soon.
out of my = out of me
🙂
out of my = out of me
🙂
Any word yet?? From ANYONE who has seen it?
My two hardest, longest movie cries ever was during The Color Purple and A.I., so even if the film is not perfect, and even if Spielberg manipulates the SHIT out of my, I know I’m gonna sob like a baby. Can’t wait. 🙂
Any word yet?? From ANYONE who has seen it?
My two hardest, longest movie cries ever was during The Color Purple and A.I., so even if the film is not perfect, and even if Spielberg manipulates the SHIT out of my, I know I’m gonna sob like a baby. Can’t wait. 🙂
WTF, never would I have thunk that a major movie would have an early screening in Beaverton Oregon of all places (where I live). And OF COURSE the impossible would happen while I’m at school two hours south.
WTF, never would I have thunk that a major movie would have an early screening in Beaverton Oregon of all places (where I live). And OF COURSE the impossible would happen while I’m at school two hours south.
thank you rashad, thank you. you speak truth!
sash, could you compile opinions when they start coming in!!!????
THANKS! 🙂
thank you rashad, thank you. you speak truth!
sash, could you compile opinions when they start coming in!!!????
THANKS! 🙂
Billionaire Beard doesn’t give a shit about awards. He saw the play, loved it, and wanted to make the movie.
Billionaire Beard doesn’t give a shit about awards. He saw the play, loved it, and wanted to make the movie.
When I saw The Rum Diaries this weekend, they showed the trailer for War Horse. I’m not really feeling it. I believe the Academy will eat it up, but it looks Spielberg (again) is trying to get another award. I love the man, he has made so many great films that his legacy is damn near untouchable, but this doesn’t appeal to my tastes. The cinematography looks great though. Pushing this film for awards is fine, but I worry it could have an effect on Spielberg’s more anticipated work, Lincoln.
When I saw The Rum Diaries this weekend, they showed the trailer for War Horse. I’m not really feeling it. I believe the Academy will eat it up, but it looks Spielberg (again) is trying to get another award. I love the man, he has made so many great films that his legacy is damn near untouchable, but this doesn’t appeal to my tastes. The cinematography looks great though. Pushing this film for awards is fine, but I worry it could have an effect on Spielberg’s more anticipated work, Lincoln.
Would The Help be anything if it hadn’t made any money? No it wouldn’t.
Would The Help be anything if it hadn’t made any money? No it wouldn’t.
Any actual critics seeing this today? of course, the public will love this.
OT: RIP Gil Cates.
Any actual critics seeing this today? of course, the public will love this.
OT: RIP Gil Cates.
“Why would they choose 1) two theaters in Kansas and 2) a theater in Washington AND Oregon? Spread the love! Nothing in the deep south and nothing in the Northeast?”
I’m guessing they are certain they have a big hit on their hands and aren’t bothering with building WOM in the northeast or Dixie, with their built-in massive PG audiences. Strong endorsements from both the heartland and the more jaded Pacific Northwest will simply light the rocket.
“Why would they choose 1) two theaters in Kansas and 2) a theater in Washington AND Oregon? Spread the love! Nothing in the deep south and nothing in the Northeast?”
I’m guessing they are certain they have a big hit on their hands and aren’t bothering with building WOM in the northeast or Dixie, with their built-in massive PG audiences. Strong endorsements from both the heartland and the more jaded Pacific Northwest will simply light the rocket.
I live in Cleveland Heights, but I go to college in New York!!! NOOOOOOO
I live in Cleveland Heights, but I go to college in New York!!! NOOOOOOO
They’re getting it out early because they KNOW they have a huge hit on their hands. Why else play it so soon? Bad movies are kept under wraps but when you have something good, you want to yell it from the rooftops.
WAR HORSE, the billion dollar baby.
They’re getting it out early because they KNOW they have a huge hit on their hands. Why else play it so soon? Bad movies are kept under wraps but when you have something good, you want to yell it from the rooftops.
WAR HORSE, the billion dollar baby.
So, just about a few hours and we should search “War Horse” on Twitter.
So, just about a few hours and we should search “War Horse” on Twitter.
Why would they choose 1) two theaters in Kansas and 2) a theater in Washington AND Oregon? Spread the love! Nothing in the deep south and nothing in the Northeast?
Why would they choose 1) two theaters in Kansas and 2) a theater in Washington AND Oregon? Spread the love! Nothing in the deep south and nothing in the Northeast?
I don’t see how this means they’re doomed. Could be an excellent strategy. Nothing like word of mouth. I mean isn’t that done here and at other blogs all the time? What better press is there than an audience who has seen a film and then spreads the word about how much they liked it, how much it wrenched at their cold little hearts, how it brought a tear to their eyes? This is a difficult economy and feeding the sharks may just be the right ploy. And could also be a great way to fix any last minute questions [ie problems] before that wide Christmas release.
I don’t see how this means they’re doomed. Could be an excellent strategy. Nothing like word of mouth. I mean isn’t that done here and at other blogs all the time? What better press is there than an audience who has seen a film and then spreads the word about how much they liked it, how much it wrenched at their cold little hearts, how it brought a tear to their eyes? This is a difficult economy and feeding the sharks may just be the right ploy. And could also be a great way to fix any last minute questions [ie problems] before that wide Christmas release.
Uh oh.. this means that War Horse’s chances at Best Picture are doomed… Doooooooooooomed!! 🙂
Uh oh.. this means that War Horse’s chances at Best Picture are doomed… Doooooooooooomed!! 🙂
Finally we’re gonna hear something about this film!
Finally we’re gonna hear something about this film!
Ugh, the one near me tonight is already full.
Ugh, the one near me tonight is already full.