logo Sign In

Things we don't hate... — Page 8

Author
Time
Post link
I was just commenting on that people will go to see it again, recut or not. I've heard since last february that it would be re-released every Easter in theatres. Whether every Easter is true or not, I can't say, but I doubt it will be a bust at the box office this year.

4

Author
Time
Post link
I don't think it will. Those who wanted to see it, already did it. Too much time has passed since it was released in video. The whole hype around this movie is gone, specially now, after the oscars, where it got little to no mentions. It won't have a large distribution, so it'll be confined to a small selected theaters distribution. And after people realize it's a cut version... well, I predict it won't go well.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
Author
Time
Post link
Maybe; but somehow I doubt that it's no-show at the oscars would have anything to do with whatever lack of sucsess it encounters.

4

Author
Time
Post link
I just read recently about how some groups want it rereleased in theaters every Easter just like Chaltab said. But this, of course, would be dependent on demand. I get the feeling that any repeated rerelease will only happen in maybe a few select cities and that's it for like one or two weeks around Easter for one or two showings a day on a single screen and that's it. It will likely be a case where the theater itself actually purchases a copy of the film to keep. Kinda like that theater in Atlanta that always shows Gone With the Wind each year. It won't be enough to really affect its overall theatrical gross. Beyond this year, that is. This year's rerelease will bring in some cash, like I said. But only enough to bring it to #2 overall.

What would be funny is if Cameron decides, upon reading this plan, to go ahead and release his upcoming DVD recut of Titanic in theaters first to bring up the overall take to secure its lead on Passion. I know he's got a new DVD set of the film prepped for this year. It would be funny if he pushed back the retail release and put it in theaters. Maybe go IMAX or something.
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
-------------------------
Kevin A
Webmaster/Primary Cynic
kapgar.typepad.com
kapgar.com
Author
Time
Post link
Heh.

I also heard that it would never be released on video, but we all know how that turned out.

4

Author
Time
Post link
Quote
Originally posted by: Bossk
I just read recently about how some groups want it rereleased in theaters every Easter just like Chaltab said. But this, of course, would be dependent on demand. I get the feeling that any repeated rerelease will only happen in maybe a few select cities and that's it for like one or two weeks around Easter for one or two showings a day on a single screen and that's it.


So, maybe "The Passion of the Christ" will be the religious version of "Rock Horror Picture Show"?
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
Author
Time
Post link
Quote
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
What's the Rock Horror Picture show?
I've not seen it.
All I know about it is Tim Curry in drag.

Author
Time
Post link
Quote
Originally posted by: starkiller
Quote
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
What's the Rock Horror Picture show?
I've not seen it.
All I know about it is Tim Curry in drag.


That's all I need to know.

4

Author
Time
Post link
Here's a link to the official site for "The Passion Recut": Official Site. It includes a QuickTime clip of Mel explaining why he decided to do the recut and release it to theatres, and there are links to get supplementary DVDs and other information for church groups, which is clearly Mel's target with this rerelease.



On a completely unrelated note, for those Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven fans out there, Canada is the only place to see the R-rated cut of Cursed, with the exception of BC and Saskatchewan. The US got the neutered PG-13 cut.

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author
Time
Post link
Doesn't bother me any, considering I've heard that cursed is abysmal.

4

Author
Time
Post link
Quote
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Quote
Originally posted by: starkiller
Quote
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
What's the Rock Horror Picture show?
I've not seen it.
All I know about it is Tim Curry in drag.


That's all I need to know.


* sigh *
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
Author
Time
Post link
No hope for him is there Ric?
"I don't mind if you don't like my manners. I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad. I grieve over them during the long winter evenings."
Author
Time
Post link
Actually I don't have any idea who Tim Curry is, but if he's in drag, then I'm staying away.

4

Author
Time
Post link
Quote
Originally posted by: TheSessler
No hope for him is there Ric?


Nope.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
Author
Time
Post link
You'd recognize him if you saw his face:
Hunt for Red October, Clue, Muppet Treasure Island, Spamalot, McHale's Navy


IMDB Page
Author
Time
Post link
Quote
Originally posted by: ricarleite
Quote
Originally posted by: TheSessler
No hope for him is there Ric?


Nope.


Why is there no hope? I wan't my hope back!

BTW, starkiller; I know who that is! He's the "Evil Hotel Guy" in Home Alone 2...
Hm... I can imagine him in drag. Not that I'd like to see it, still...

4

Author
Time
Post link
Quote
Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
Here's a link to the official site for "The Passion Recut": Official Site. It includes a QuickTime clip of Mel explaining why he decided to do the recut and release it to theatres, and there are links to get supplementary DVDs and other information for church groups, which is clearly Mel's target with this rerelease.



On a completely unrelated note, for those Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven fans out there, Canada is the only place to see the R-rated cut of Cursed, with the exception of BC and Saskatchewan. The US got the neutered PG-13 cut.


So, do you think think that Mel pull all the original edition DVDs off the Shelf, release the Recut on DVD and then pretend that the original no longer exists?
Author
Time
Post link
Not unless george lucas Overshadows him and irreversably alters his thought process.

4

Author
Time
Post link
Could happen. Lucas is very powerful in the dark side of the force.