[lbo-talk] The machine hive mind of the right

[Curtiss Leung]

I think the most interesting innovation was the release schedule:
a worldwide, simultaneous release.  I understand the gross receipts
for the first few days of a film's release are extremely important, 
and if studios know they have a stinker on their hands, they look to
maximize initial box office before word of mouth and reviews kill
interest.

Yes, I saw it.  Yes, I was extremely disappointed.  Then I went to 
see _The Seven Samurai_.  If you need to see a grand battle
in the rain, you might as well go with that one.  And you know 
that Kikuchiyo isn't going to broker some lame deal with the bandits.

Curtiss


>... they pony up millions to ensure that the films (esp "Revs") 
> dazzle the jaded eyes of filmgoers, banking on the fact that 
> with worldwide release, ad tie-ins and DVD Special Editions, 
> they would reap a hefty profit.