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glad it had an impact on you and your friends and nice to hear about your transacting in multiple windows.

Posted by: Moviesnob on Aug 22, 11:55 in response to lobogotti's post well before I showed them that post...

thats really the key. Some of netflix shows are produced by studios like Lionsgate (Orange is the New Black) and Sony (House of Cards) so those series are available in other windows and other revenue streams. Most arent, which is again, bad for the whole ecosystem.

Netflix intentionally downplayed the theatrical of Beast of No Nation and made it very difficult for Bleecker Street to get bookings beyond Landmark. This came back to bite them as they spent millions and millions on an oscar campaign that didnt get much traction due to its lack of theatrical engagement.

Netflix wont let their employees call a theatrical release a theatrical release. They call it "screens" internally. They are determined to change behavior so consumers watch movies on TV and not in theaters. They wont let most their movies play in festivals except for when the producers want to and the producers will handle delivery. They look for a big premiere fest and then thats it.

But the two factors that drive consumers the most for movies - convenience and price - are the two factors that netflix excels at. Its natural for consummers to enjoy netflix for this reason. The issue I have is that Netflix is now dedicated to destroying the other two windows. Then didnt use to be this way and that's what I object to.

Lobo, we've quit Stranger Things after episode 4 Moviesnob Aug 18, 12:06

doh! sorry to hear it wasn't for you. both movies you're rewatching are great for nostalgia though. {nm} lobogotti Aug 18, 13:47

i should have {nm} slipping jimmy Aug 18, 18:31

The Get Down is well worth it, however slipping jimmy Aug 18, 18:32

problem is i dont have netflix, so I only can see their shows if I know someone from production {nm} Moviesnob Aug 18, 18:40

interesting. I don't know many people that don't have it. any reason? {nm} lobogotti Aug 18, 19:28

1) I prefer to own (i have about 8k movies on various formats) 2) its complicated but I believe Netflix is bad for the industry Moviesnob Aug 18, 21:51

YEAH, Disney has been Rocked Big-Time ever since Netflix showed up. Captain Obvious Aug 18, 22:02

I wrote this about Netflix a little over a year ago which helps explain what I'm saying. If you try being polite, we can discuss further Moviesnob Aug 18, 22:26

Please identify which industry companies have suffered catastrophic losses due solely to the Netflix arrival. {nm} Captain Obvious Aug 18, 22:46

its affecting every indie. You should read what I wrote, it will give you a greater understanding than the question you're asking. Moviesnob Aug 18, 23:00

Read what you wrote. The Numbers undermine your Argument & your Conclusion. <INSIDE>. Captain Obvious Aug 19, 01:08