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Apple Said to Have Declined Offer From Sony to Host 'The Interview' on iTunes
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Still, there are many knuckleheads out thre that actually enjoyed this trash, but hey, that's what makes diversity, right?
More than a movie
This was more than a movie, it will go down in history as the start of a new era. As far as I know, it is the first widely available, big budget movie to be released online at the same time or even before the theatrical release. I'm not counting the "See it before in theaters" for small movies on AppleTV or even DirecTV. This one was hyped up way more than those.
Years from now, this movie will be the answer to a trivia question on what movie ushered in a new era of VOD and the decline of theaters.
In less than 10 years from now, theaters will go the way of record and book stores.
This was more than a movie, it will go down in history as the start of a new era. As far as I know, it is the first widely available, big budget movie to be released online at the same time or even before the theatrical release. I'm not counting the "See it before in theaters" for small movies on AppleTV or even DirecTV. This one was hyped up way more than those.
Years from now, this movie will be the answer to a trivia question on what movie ushered in a new era of VOD and the decline of theaters.
In less than 10 years from now, theaters will go the way of record and book stores.
Ya I'm so ignorant . L o L
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Really?
Here's a direct quote from one the industry trade papers reviewing today....
"Well, I dont remember being enlightened by any stolen Sony e-mails on the subject of The Interview, though I imagine they were along these lines. Its an awfully stupid movie, and by stupid, I dont mean good-stupid, the kind that makes you laugh so hard you forget to be embarrassed. The Interview is so drenched in flop sweat that anyone seeing it for reasons of patriotism should be saluted."
Enough said.
Why would the movie studios want/encourage that sort of thing though. Right now, their is revenue from films being in theaters at 10-15 per person, as well as revenue when it comes out for digital streaming/DVD. The straight to streaming effectively allows two people to pay 5-10 dollars total to watch a film versus 20-30. It's a loss.. I just dont see the motivation for change.. But maybe I'm missing something
Ya just as strange to cry free speech foul about one company on earth refusing to get caught up in the lamest idiocy of a competing company. Ya we are so strange aren't we..
Btw. Why are you in this forum. Perhaps your thoughts better align with Google.?
Ya I'm so ignorant . L o L
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Really?
Here's a direct quote from one the industry trade papers reviewing today....
"Well, I dont remember being enlightened by any stolen Sony e-mails on the subject of The Interview, though I imagine they were along these lines. Its an awfully stupid movie, and by stupid, I dont mean good-stupid, the kind that makes you laugh so hard you forget to be embarrassed. The Interview is so drenched in flop sweat that anyone seeing it for reasons of patriotism should be saluted."
Enough said.
Did you watch the film? I did. There is a reason the North Koreans didn't want this film to come out... It's effective in a subtle way, and I also think it was pretty damn funny at times. I don't think the makers of these films make them for people like you anyways. The best movie I saw this year was Birdman, but I'm also a fan of the movies Serh Rogan writes and stars in. I think his comedies can be really funny and clever.. I guess that doesn't make me "sophisticated" enough in the eyes of some reviewers who have forgotten how to laugh.
I purchased this movie on Google Play with the intention on watching it. I purchased the HD rental for $5.99. Then I discover that if you buy it on a computer, you can BUY the HD version, but you can't watch the HD version on a web browser, you have to watch the SD version.
How ridiculous is that???! On iTunes, you click and it's done, and you can play HD or SD, whatever you prefer. Apparently Google or Sony is trying to prevent piracy, but stupid moves like this are the reason piracy exists in the first place! What a bunch of morons!
How ridiculous is that???! On iTunes, you click and it's done, and you can play HD or SD, whatever you prefer. Apparently Google or Sony is trying to prevent piracy, but stupid moves like this are the reason piracy exists in the first place! What a bunch of morons!
Lol! I so bad just want you know I work in the biz. Oooooo. Ahhhh!
Read this review carefully...
"Well, I dont remember being enlightened by any stolen Sony e-mails on the subject of The Interview, though I imagine they were along these lines. Its an awfully stupid movie, and by stupid, I dont mean good-stupid, the kind that makes you laugh so hard you forget to be embarrassed. The Interview is so drenched in flop sweat that anyone seeing it for reasons of patriotism should be saluted."
Rogen and co-director Evan Goldberg let the film sag noticeably in the middle of its 112 minutes, as if they really had nothing more than two jokes and an exploding head to pitch. The films final third takes a sharp turn from the good-natured if crude slapstick comedy of these bumbling buddies to a drippy morality tale ginned up with some horror-film violence as Kim meets his fiery end (Spoiler? Like, whereve you been the last few weeks?)
The Interview has the earmarks of a corporate concoction gone wildly awry. Jokes dont land, scene shifts jerk us through the threadbare plot and only Bang, as the mouthpiece-turned-freedom-fighter seems to have had any fun. When the sage said its not the high ground democracy needs to protect, its the low-hanging fruit, The Interview is what he had in mind."
Gee -- gosh maybe the "biz" I'm so proud to be a part of and brag about it just might be RIGHT ON in this summation of a review posted at DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD.
Gosh could it be right? Yea it was pretty right on.
The more I've thought about this, the less sympathy I have for Sony and the people involved with this movie. The film has nothing to do with actually alleviating the plight of millions of North Koreans. Only in bizarro-world (Hollywood) is an assassination funny. This movie would never be made if it threatened Sony's profits in a major market. Appeals to defending free speech are pretty hollow when talking about vaccuous "entertainment". Hollywood moguls virtually forbid films with themes of patriotism, Christianity or traditional morality. The shocking revelations that the IRS was used to suppress conservative political organizations has been buried. Shame on Sony for funding a film that has antagonized a madman who could order the killings of Americans. I have little in common with Hollywood elites and I know they'd never come to my aid, screw them and their snarky, sick "humor".
LOL! Have you actually seen the movie to proclaim it "horrible and aggressive"? Calling for state terrorism?!
And how is an Asian-controlled company racist by poking fun at a comical Asian dictator (granted, not comical at all if you happen to live in NK)? Or do you mean the email mentioning President Obama, which is rather innocuous?
The point is NOT whether the movie is good or bad, but rather that threats of retribution should not silence the non-violent free expression, in bad taste or not. I doubt very much you will ever get it.
Check under the bed....
1. A movie that jokes about killing another state leader is promoting state terrorism or ac act of aggression.
2. The racism I was talking about comes from the email content.
If you think a pothead comedy, detached from any foundation of serious facts critical to informing an enslaved population, will have an impact on North Korea's future, you're delusional. The only message that was sent is that Hollywood elites are totally detached from reality, they are dangerous and liable to destroy many lives in pursuit of mindless provocations in search of profit.
For anyone serious about helping the North Koreans, your first step should be to inform yourself about the most evil idea in history, and the foundation of the NK government, communism. The bloodshed resulting from that ideology is monumental and unmatched. The irony is that most Hollywood elites are a mix of far-leftists, socialists and communists. At the end of the day they'd support a police state, like that one in North Korea, to achieve their goals.
Come to think of it, the only evidence you need to reveal the hypocrisy and mendacity of Hollywood and the current presidential administration, is the reaction to the short film "Innocence of Muslims", uploaded to YouTube in 2012. The film was removed from YouTube in numerous countries for being offensive to Muslims and was even ordered taken down by the Ninth Circuit Court in California. The film was also used as a convenient excuse by president 0 for why our ambassador was murdered in Libya during a "spontaneous" hours-long, coordinated terrorist attack. Where were the "progressive" defenders of free speech then? You can't say you support free speech and then only support speech you agree with, while censoring what you don't like. I guess you shouldn't expect honesty from totalitarian, police-state cheerleaders.
For anyone serious about helping the North Koreans, your first step should be to inform yourself about the most evil idea in history, and the foundation of the NK government, communism. The bloodshed resulting from that ideology is monumental and unmatched. The irony is that most Hollywood elites are a mix of far-leftists, socialists and communists. At the end of the day they'd support a police state, like that one in North Korea, to achieve their goals.
Come to think of it, the only evidence you need to reveal the hypocrisy and mendacity of Hollywood and the current presidential administration, is the reaction to the short film "Innocence of Muslims", uploaded to YouTube in 2012. The film was removed from YouTube in numerous countries for being offensive to Muslims and was even ordered taken down by the Ninth Circuit Court in California. The film was also used as a convenient excuse by president 0 for why our ambassador was murdered in Libya during a "spontaneous" hours-long, coordinated terrorist attack. Where were the "progressive" defenders of free speech then? You can't say you support free speech and then only support speech you agree with, while censoring what you don't like. I guess you shouldn't expect honesty from totalitarian, police-state cheerleaders.
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The movie 'Zoolander' had similar censorship issues.
It centered around the assassination of the Malaysian Prime Minister... with accusations of Malaysia being impoverished and dependent on sweatshops.
The movie was banned and/or edited in certain countries.
But nothing like this.
It centered around the assassination of the Malaysian Prime Minister... with accusations of Malaysia being impoverished and dependent on sweatshops.
The movie was banned and/or edited in certain countries.
But nothing like this.
I just wanted to thank you for conveying my thoughts exactly, so that I didn't have to lol.
The movie was ridiculous. It was supposed to be. Obviously that doesn't mean any one person has to have enjoyed it, but it did exactly what it set out to do.
I like how you self identified with the Applefan poster comment.... but I think I can articulate when this became more than the lamest idiocy of a competing company. It was when a threat of a violence against a general population was levelled. It was when individuals who have every right to exercising the choice to see a ridiculous and stupid movie were threaten in an attempt to coerce them.
At that point, I would hope even a self identified Applefan could see the seriousness of the situation. What if every psycho who took offence to something in a movie decided to threaten entire populations... I could care less about Sony to be honest, and Sony should be ashamed they don't take there customers security seriously, even after previous hacks.
That being said, I probably won't see the movie as it really does sound childish. It's really trying to start a fire that is unnecessary and offensive to some people. But that is my choice to make.
Who cares if the movie is stupid. Just annoy Kim by making it popular. It's a big middle finger and that's all.
I'm glad I see things for myself and form my own opinions, rather than listen to the critics. My girlfriend and I completely enjoyed this film tonight. Given how much negativity I heard prior to seeing it, I expected it to be awful. In the end, it made it that much more enjoyable by being so much better than I anticipated.
I seriously wonder what's wrong with some of these alleged "Hollywood insider" critics, who seem to have no idea what it means to enjoy a film. If you've actually seen the film and didn't like it... well, I'm glad I'm not you.
I seriously wonder what's wrong with some of these alleged "Hollywood insider" critics, who seem to have no idea what it means to enjoy a film. If you've actually seen the film and didn't like it... well, I'm glad I'm not you.
...They went on further to say, they went on further to say they werent showing the movie because of terrorist threats, just because Seth Rogen sucks