The Unofficial Ongoing Current Movies in Theaters thread

[dookeyXXX]

Saw Emma and Invisible Man released straight to streaming. Probably the right call for any non-blockbuster.

A wee bit confused by this as both of those films were playing in at least 3 of the 5 first run theaters this week In Reno (the cineplexes closed after last night)..

"Released straight to streaming" implies that they did not get a theatrical release. Yet both of those films were released theatrically back in February, so they got close to a month on screens.

It will be interesting to see how long it takes films like Wendy, Bloodshot, The Hunt, and Portrait of a Lady on Fire to hit DVD and streaming, since they got wide releases just last week in the theaters.

It will also be interesting to see what other films get shelved to be released later and which ones opt for streaming and DVD...

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Just read an article that said both Emma and The Invisible Man, as well as The Hunt are getting an early streaming release this Friday, 3/20, but will run you $19.99 to stream!?!

[dookeyXXX]

LA Times piece on which movies have new release dates:

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-03-12/coronavirus-movies-cancelled-postponed

Most of the films included in the article merely say TBD in terms of a new release date. However, F9 has been pushed back a full year to 2021!

[sb]

My extensive dvd/BR movie and concert library is gonna get a work out soon.

[Supermoon]

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Just read an article that said both Emma and The Invisible Man, as well as The Hunt are getting an early streaming release this Friday, 3/20, but will run you $19.99 to stream!?!

Yeah, just heard they were streaming, and didn’t realize they were already released theatrically.

$20 seems steep but cheaper than going to see it in a theater.

[dookeyXXX]

Yeah, just heard they were streaming, and didn’t realize they were already released theatrically.

$20 seems steep but cheaper than going to see it in a theater.

Yeah, $20 does seem steep when I think that it costs between $5 and $9 to see a movie in Reno. But when you factor in the gas for the 70 mile r/t to/from the theater it comes out to be pretty close to $20. But then you are getting the theater experience. I dunno if I want to see something so much as to drop $20 to watch it at home...

[plugboots]

$20? OK, whatever. I walked to see Emma, so no gas involved. BTW, it was good. I like droll, understated, English humor, and this had a lot of it. Not sure which of the 3 Emmas is the best, though.

[Supermoon]

Yeah, $20 does seem steep when I think that it costs between $5 and $9 to see a movie in Reno. But when you factor in the gas for the 70 mile r/t to/from the theater it comes out to be pretty close to $20. But then you are getting the theater experience. I dunno if I want to see something so much as to drop $20 to watch it at home...

Not sure I’d pony up $20 for any of those three, but at $13 a ticket in PDX it is cheaper. Plenty of good stiff for free or cheap rentals to get through first.

[dookeyXXX]

Bloodshot going to VOD on 3/24.

$19.99 price tag, which they are saying is going to be the industry standard.

Granted, that gives you a copy of the movie, but I really don't need to own a copy of Bloodshot or The Invisible Man or The Hunt. I just want to watch the film once, for which I'd be willing to pay $4.99 In a pinch...

https://collider.com/vin-diesel-bloodshot-digital-vod-release-details/

[PB]

$20? OK, whatever. I walked to see Emma, so no gas involved. BTW, it was good. I like droll, understated, English humor, and this had a lot of it. Not sure which of the 3 Emmas is the best, though.

She of the steamed/jade egged vagina totally ruined the second.

[plugboots]

I just want to watch the film once, for which I'd be willing to pay $4.99 In a pinch...

Right? Why own a movie now?

[toast2266]

Bloodshot going to VOD on 3/24.

$19.99 price tag, which they are saying is going to be the industry standard.

Granted, that gives you a copy of the movie, but I really don't need to own a copy of Bloodshot or The Invisible Man or The Hunt. I just want to watch the film once, for which I'd be willing to pay $4.99 In a pinch...

https://collider.com/vin-diesel-bloo...lease-details/

A $20 price tag pretty much just means they're not going to make any money. The "industry" is once again demonstrating that they really have no clue how people use / want to receive their product.

[dookeyXXX]

Emma, The Invisible Man, and The Hunt just popped upon on Prime in the Rent or buy - Trending movies section.
They are labeled "Early Access" and are charging $19.99 for a 48-hour rental. That hefty price tag doesn't even get you a copy of the film, just a 2-day rental!

[4matic]

Not still in theaters, but I thought Parasite was outstanding, 5/5. An art film that any adult should be able to enjoy. The metaphors and themes are so over the top, but somehow they don’t feel cheesy or pretentious. I didn’t know a single thing about the movie going into watching it— do that, if you can.

I thought it was ok. Glad it won BP compared to the typical movies we get now. "Ash is Purist White" is, imo, a much better movie and deserved far more recognition than it got.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ash_is_purest_white

[dookeyXXX]

The local theater in Tahoe City has turned into a virtual cinema.

Prior to shutting down due to Covid concerns, they primarily showed first run major studio films.
The irony of the situation is that now they are actually screening bonafide arthouse films!

They have some interesting fare coming up:

Screening 3/27 - 4/2


Full Calendar Here:

https://tahoearthauscinema.com/

Support your local cinema!

[dookeyXXX]

The Roxie in San Francisco is also running as a virtual cinema at the moment:

https://www.roxie.com/