movies

movies to watch

Stille Sehnsucht (this fri)

Hero (from 22 Nov)

very slim chance of watching:

aishiteru no sain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvewK1t87zI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjIBxWX8fOE

closed note

die Aufschneider

Wer frueher stirbt ist laenger tot
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i do think that while on one hand the internet presents a big problem to record companies and film studios, it may actually yield signs of the industry's future. we will know in due course how viable an online music store(Itunes) actually is. but i think film studios have less to worry about, as long as their films are good. i think going to the cinema is actually an experience in itself, an experience that is difficult to replicate. i think given a choice, many viewers would rather spend the money to watch a really good film at the cinema. it is sort of a social activity as well. so i think a crucial factor is the quality of the film itself.

of course if society becomes ever more withdrawn, if home entertainment systems become even more advanced, then perhaps things might change. but until then, i think film studios have less to worry than the record companies.

the bottom line is that as long as your product is good, people will pay for it.