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In response to "Tentpoles keep the lights on. -- nm" by David

I agree for the most part, but that's not the argument you made.

Posted by Inigo (aka Inigo) Sep 27 '22, 13:50

You said people don't go to see mediocre product as much anymore, and that mid-range films should go multiplatform.

I'd argue that the multi-platform mid-range releases are the ones bordering on losing money (Marry Me for example), and aren't substantially helping their streaming companies.

There's no way theaters can stay afloat with just tentpole releases. They need the mid-range films I linked and more.

I think it's telling that Disney is trying to fill the gap with small releases (Avatar re-release, Barbarian, See How They Run, Brahmastra Part One) until the big releases come out. They're trying to take advantage of a market bereft of films, but also throwing theater owners a bone. Disney needs theaters still, and still wants to make them happy.

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Tentpole and Oscar-bait to theaters, mid-range to exclusive streaming -- nm - rollo Sep 27, 16:05 1
- as inigo (correctly) points out, that won't get it done for theaters to exist as a going concern. and studios can't afford to silo their $250m movies - hollywood big shot Sep 27, 16:18
Bring this up again when I’m not writing ten thousand words. -- nm - The Allfather Sep 27, 14:30 2
- In a row? -- nm - Todd Manning Sep 27, 17:53 1
  - Try not to write any words in the parking lot! -- nm - Qale Sep 27, 22:28

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I agree for the most part, but that's not the argument you made.

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