Eat.Sleep.Movie.Repeat
A Podcast about Movies from Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri And Lido Cinema Hamilton. Brent Harbour and Industry Insider Ross Churchouse talk about Classic Movies, New Releases and make Box Office Predictions!
Eat.Sleep.Movie.Repeat
Why Are We Still Afraid of Snow White?
The magic of cinema continues to thrive despite economic challenges, as Ross and Brent explore in this captivating episode examining the current state of moviegoing. When looking at cinema affordability, they reveal a surprising fact - while nearly everything else has dramatically increased in price over 25 years, movie tickets have seen relatively modest increases. In 2000, tickets ranged from $9-15, while today they typically cost between $17-25 - making movies still one of the most accessible forms of entertainment compared to concerts or major events.
The duo celebrates a prediction victory as Brent's $450,000 estimate for Mickey 17 came remarkably close to the actual $423,000 box office result. This leads to a thoughtful discussion about audience behaviors during challenging economic times, where people become more selective about their entertainment choices but will still flock to films with powerful word-of-mouth momentum.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn when exploring Disney's Snow White and the surrounding controversy. Social media storms brewing around political statements made by stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot have potentially overshadowed the film itself, highlighting a troubling trend where movies become judged less on their merits and more on peripheral issues. Ross and Brent question whether we've lost the simple joy of escaping into a story without bringing along all the baggage of online discourse.
Meanwhile, the New Zealand film Tina continues its remarkable winning streak, crossing $3.2 million at the box office and maintaining the #1 position for three consecutive weeks. This homegrown success story demonstrates that authentic storytelling still powerfully connects with audiences when given the chance to shine. Whether you're looking for ballet with Swan Lake, horror with The Rule of Jenny Penn, historical drama with Firebrand, or family entertainment with Snow White, there's something for everyone at your local cinema this week.
Join us next week as we continue exploring the ever-evolving world of film and see whether Snow White defies the controversy to become a box office success!
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