Following (or not) with our wallets
Read an interesting article today about the new Basic Instinct movie that opened this past weekend. Seems that it didn't quite do as well as expected, and some recent directors from this genre ('erotic thriller' - their words, not mine) are coming up with every excuse in the book; everything from 'we've become a puritanical nation' to blaming the people at the top of our government. I can understand wanting to blame president Bush for many things, but blaming him for people's lack of interest in erotic movies seems a bit of stretch.
Here is a reason that these directors perhaps haven't thought of: Movies like this have never been big at the box office. In the list of the top 25 movies of all-time in both the Unites States and Worldwide, both lists contain only one (1) that is rated 'R'! As you continue through the list, the same trend continues.
I think this is a great example of the importance of listening and understanding those that purchase our products. While certainly not a big fan of these types of cinematic features, if people want to make movies such as Basic Instinct, that is their choice and I'm proud to live in a nation where those choices are allowed. Just don't complain if nobody pays to see it.
Here is a reason that these directors perhaps haven't thought of: Movies like this have never been big at the box office. In the list of the top 25 movies of all-time in both the Unites States and Worldwide, both lists contain only one (1) that is rated 'R'! As you continue through the list, the same trend continues.
I think this is a great example of the importance of listening and understanding those that purchase our products. While certainly not a big fan of these types of cinematic features, if people want to make movies such as Basic Instinct, that is their choice and I'm proud to live in a nation where those choices are allowed. Just don't complain if nobody pays to see it.
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