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    From Jimmy Anderson@1:116/18 to August Abolins on Tue Feb 9 10:57:00 2021
    August Abolins wrote to All <=-

    Has anyone here enjoyed a film that was deemed a financial failure at
    the box-office?

    Yep! And I don't care what the critics say either - that does NOT tell me whether *I* will enjoy it or not. :-)





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  • From August Abolins@2:460/256 to Jimmy Anderson on Wed Feb 10 18:03:32 2021
    August Abolins wrote to All <=-

    Has anyone here enjoyed a film that was deemed a financial failure at the box-office?

    Yep! And I don't care what the critics say either - that does NOT tell me whether *I* will enjoy it or not. :-)





    ... To get back on your feet, just miss two car payments.

    For me, although there is a fine element of surprise to be enjoyed with a film that hasn't bared any scrutiny since it might be a new release, most of the time those occassions are few. Meanwhile, I've come to appreciate the commentaries of respected critics who communicate enough details so that I can decide whether a certain film is a waste of time and money or not.

    Over time, I have found that Leonard Maltin does a very good job describing the pluses and minuses of a film. From that, I can decide if it I want to try it.His "ratings" have been quite consistent with my opinions too.


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  • From Jimmy Anderson@1:116/18 to August Abolins on Wed Feb 10 18:30:00 2021
    August Abolins wrote to Jimmy Anderson <=-

    Has anyone here enjoyed a film that was deemed a financial failure at the box-office?

    Yep! And I don't care what the critics say either - that does NOT tell me whether *I* will enjoy it or not. :-)


    For me, although there is a fine element of surprise to be enjoyed with
    a film that hasn't bared any scrutiny since it might be a new release, most of the time those occassions are few. Meanwhile, I've come to appreciate the commentaries of respected critics who communicate enough details so that I can decide whether a certain film is a waste of time
    and money or not.

    Over time, I have found that Leonard Maltin does a very good job describing the pluses and minuses of a film. From that, I can decide if
    it I want to try it.His "ratings" have been quite consistent with my opinions too.

    I know 'time is money,' but sometimes with all the streaming services I
    will just 'stumble' on something. I have no problem turning something
    off that's just not hitting it, and I've found a few good ones that
    way too!

    But I guess if it were a decision about spenidng time and money going
    to the theater... That's a different story...




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  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Jimmy Anderson on Thu Feb 11 18:40:00 2021
    Hello Jimmy Anderson!

    ** On Wednesday 10.02.21 - 18:30, Jimmy Anderson wrote to August Abolins:

    I know 'time is money,' but sometimes with all the
    streaming services I will just 'stumble' on something. I
    have no problem turning something off that's just not
    hitting it, and I've found a few good ones that way too!

    Yes.. if you're paying a fixed fee per month for unlimited
    streaming, then you are good to go and browse and sample as the
    mood strikes. There is no freedom like that for me. I have
    better make darn sure that the hours I spend producing a dvd or
    converting a file for offline viewing will count for something.

    :(

    But I guess if it were a decision about spenidng time and
    money going to the theater... That's a different story...

    There was a time when it seemed fun to see a film for the first
    time after an initial release and make it an event with friends
    or family. But for me, I'm not interested to squeeze into
    theater seats and deal with the smells of popcorn and the noises
    of people drinking from staws and crunching their fast-food
    packaging.

    My home is my theatre. ;) And I may as well make it
    worthwhile. I'll take all the recommendations and reviews I can
    get for any film or series.

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  • From Jimmy Anderson@1:116/18 to August Abolins on Sun Feb 14 01:36:00 2021
    August Abolins wrote to Jimmy Anderson <=-

    I know 'time is money,' but sometimes with all the
    streaming services I will just 'stumble' on something. I
    have no problem turning something off that's just not
    hitting it, and I've found a few good ones that way too!

    Yes.. if you're paying a fixed fee per month for unlimited
    streaming, then you are good to go and browse and sample as the
    mood strikes. There is no freedom like that for me. I have
    better make darn sure that the hours I spend producing a dvd or
    converting a file for offline viewing will count for something.

    Exactly! Paying a fixed fee, so it's 'not costing anything extra'
    to browse and surf...

    There was a time when it seemed fun to see a film for the first
    time after an initial release and make it an event with friends
    or family. But for me, I'm not interested to squeeze into
    theater seats and deal with the smells of popcorn and the noises
    of people drinking from staws and crunching their fast-food
    packaging.

    When there is something I want to see bad enough to go to the
    theater to see it, I don't buy popcorn or drinks. I don't want to
    have to interupt to go to the bathroom or get refills. :-)




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