MADness—the Blog
This front-page article in today’s L.A. Daily News says, “The future is finally here.” Sounds like somebody’s watch is running fast. I think the future is still in the future. But this is not about time, or time travel. It’s about video-on-demand, or how we can watch movies and be more lazy than ever before. Never again will we need to go to the theater, or the video store, or even the mailbox. Welcome to the world of VOD.
Actually, I like going to to the theater. Though, I admit, it’s not always convenient, especially with a four-year-old at home. So I’m all for the idea. Sort of. Day-and-date (VOD and theatrical opening the same day) is likely to be only for independent films for some time, not the big Hollywood releases, and I don’t blame the studios. They don’t want to cannibalize their own business. And I don’t want the theaters to go out of business, either. As I said, I like going to them.
Here’s your Oscar trivia question of the day: What’s the first day-and-date release to be nominated for an Academy Award?
Your Oscar trivia answer here.
Categories: Awards, In the News, Moviegoing, Movies
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