Regarding this kind of piracy, the whole sense of entitlement and wanting something for nothing" attitude, always prevalent in our society and culture, began to get worse when Ronald Reagan took office, and, when the SCOTUS under Ronald Reagan, voted to allow movies to be made into VCR videos by one vote, that got the ball rolling, and it hasn’t stopped rolling since, unfortunately, if you all get the drift.
Obviously, at least part of that $400 million made here in the USA alone by “Transformers 2” and other movies like it was due to this kind of piracy. The question is; why was this kind of piracy ever even allowed to begin, in the first place? So, yes, it is a big deal, in a way.
I don’t know, KingBiscuits. There’s such a sense of entitlement in our culture today that an awful lot of people want something for nothing, and movies are among them. I fear that this kind of piracy can only go on, and will be another way to just kill the movie business and drive movie theatres, including and especially Indy movie theatres out of business entirely. This is scary to me, because I like going to movies., and, btw, ALAlvarez, although I’m well over 30, I don’t consider myself a “geriatric”.
What I find even more frightening is the fact that movie piracy (the act of downloading movies illegally into computers, iPods, etc. ) is not only happening at all, but seems to be on the increase. The fact that so many people are getting away with this kind of piracy is outrageous…and disgusting to me. It’s yet another indication of the sense of entitlement that so many people, particularly many of today’s younger people, have. It’s the belief that they can have “something for nothing”, which began in the Reagan years and has been continuing since. Why, oh why should this be allowed to happen?
Robert C; You nailed it, right on the head! It’s very true that movie production/projection is no longer about art, but about business and making money hand over fist.
Thanks for the info, hollywood90038. Since I admittedly know nothing about cinematic cameras, let alone any type of movie projection(s), it’s hard for me to interpret the pictures, however.
That’s unfortunate, especially since the Columbus Theatre looks like a very beautiful theatre, with lots of potential. Here’s hoping that the problems get fixed soon so that the Theatre doesn’t remain shuttered for TOO long.
That’s a shame, although it’s leave it to AMC and other franchise chains like it to make it a point not to show classics at such theatres once these chain companies take them over. How sad.
That’s agreed, BWChicago.
Sounds like you’re right on the mark, CWalczak.
Your points are also well-taken, Robert C.
Regarding this kind of piracy, the whole sense of entitlement and wanting something for nothing" attitude, always prevalent in our society and culture, began to get worse when Ronald Reagan took office, and, when the SCOTUS under Ronald Reagan, voted to allow movies to be made into VCR videos by one vote, that got the ball rolling, and it hasn’t stopped rolling since, unfortunately, if you all get the drift.
I, too wish you guys luck!! As they say in showbusiness: Break a leg.
Hey CinemarkFan!
I wish there was something like this:
:http://www.in70mm.com/festival/2009/index.htm
here in Boston.
Although I admittedly know little to nothing about the movie business, I think you’re probably right about that, movie534.
Obviously, at least part of that $400 million made here in the USA alone by “Transformers 2” and other movies like it was due to this kind of piracy. The question is; why was this kind of piracy ever even allowed to begin, in the first place? So, yes, it is a big deal, in a way.
I don’t know, KingBiscuits. There’s such a sense of entitlement in our culture today that an awful lot of people want something for nothing, and movies are among them. I fear that this kind of piracy can only go on, and will be another way to just kill the movie business and drive movie theatres, including and especially Indy movie theatres out of business entirely. This is scary to me, because I like going to movies., and, btw, ALAlvarez, although I’m well over 30, I don’t consider myself a “geriatric”.
Sounds like a pretty cool movie. However, I’ll probably end up waiting until it comes to our area, before seeing it.
I’m looking forward to seeing the full schedule. Thanks, Peter Apruzzese
What I find even more frightening is the fact that movie piracy (the act of downloading movies illegally into computers, iPods, etc. ) is not only happening at all, but seems to be on the increase. The fact that so many people are getting away with this kind of piracy is outrageous…and disgusting to me. It’s yet another indication of the sense of entitlement that so many people, particularly many of today’s younger people, have. It’s the belief that they can have “something for nothing”, which began in the Reagan years and has been continuing since. Why, oh why should this be allowed to happen?
Robert C; You nailed it, right on the head! It’s very true that movie production/projection is no longer about art, but about business and making money hand over fist.
Thanks for the info, hollywood90038. Since I admittedly know nothing about cinematic cameras, let alone any type of movie projection(s), it’s hard for me to interpret the pictures, however.
Good points well taken, all of you!!
Thanks.
That’s unfortunate, especially since the Columbus Theatre looks like a very beautiful theatre, with lots of potential. Here’s hoping that the problems get fixed soon so that the Theatre doesn’t remain shuttered for TOO long.
This’ll be the first Fanthom Event that I’ve attended, especially since I’d never heard of Fanthom until now.
Okay….Thanks, PeterApruzzese.
When is the new Classic Films schedule coming up? Just curious.
Uh-oh! That doesn’t sound so good.
What a gorgeous-looking theatre—it looks just like old times!
Thanks for the info, bolorkay.
That’s funny. Thanks for the nighttime laughs, JSA.
The Lafayette Theatre really is an old-fashioned theatre at heart! Cool!!
Glad it was such a great show! Too bad that there were so many empty seats, though
Glad everybody enjoyed the “Mad, Mad World” screening!
Hi, Lost Memory! Love that nighttime photo of the Lafayette Theatre! What a beautiful marquee—how it glows at night! Thanks for posting the photo.
That’s a shame, although it’s leave it to AMC and other franchise chains like it to make it a point not to show classics at such theatres once these chain companies take them over. How sad.