Posted by snootchednstl at 63.101.223.10 on August 27, 2001 at 16:37:10:
In Reply to: Close, but no cigar posted by Kevin on August 27, 2001 at 13:32:55:
: First off, the day we mourn an 11.1 million dollar opening is the day I want out of this business.
: Yes - first place would've been nice. Shit, it was almost do-able. But it wasn't in the cards, apparently, and that's okay. Opening to double digits with a movie this inside is a-okay in my book.
: And the real tale, anyway, will be told next week. Let's just pray it doesn't repeat the 'Dogma' second week drop (51%), and instead, hold in there with a 30% or less drop.
: But remove the figures and all (because, let's face it - the movie's going to make it's money back and then some; especially with video) and concentrate on what really matters...
: Were you entertained?
: I've been combing through the last few boards (good Lord, we're going through them quickly lately, aren't we?), and the majority of you were, indeed, happy with the flick. Some cats weren't (hey, what do you want me to say? No flick's for everyone), but largely, folks dug it. That makes us here at the home office very happy.
: Many thanks to those who did double and triple duty (hell, even single duty). You're posters are waiting for you when you send in your stubs.
: If you feel so inclined, hit the flick again next weekend. That'd be nice.
: So please - no long faces. We've done well. I'm happy. Very, very happy.
: And while it was nice to have the number one movie in the country for a night, to be honest, it didn't alter my existence. All I cared about was if you guys dug the flick, and beyond that, if *I* dug the flick.
: And I did. Very much. Always have, and always will.
: But now it's no rest for the weary, and right back to the drawing board. If all goes smoothly, we'll be shooting again in Feb/March - just as 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' should be hitting the video stores (unless Bob decides to go for the Christmas release).
: And then, of course, there's the cartoon flick next year.
: Which, if you think this movie was for the fans...
: Hoo-boy, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
Kevin, Thank you and all at View Askew for bustin' your asses to get this movie done and for promoting the HELL out of it !! You all must be exhausted ! I believe it was truely worth it and to quote Bartelby " Time will tell...." You'll see that this was genuinely a movie that many people can wrap their brains around not just the "in-crowd". This is NO "Crush Groove" ! I can tell you that rentals of your previous flicks have gone through the roof. There was hardley anything at 3 different video stores I went to. I'm proud to have been there from the start. ( I saw "Clerks" at the theatre !) Cool piece in the NYT. Maybe this will bring a renewed interest in the comics by the "adult crowd" watch ya think?
Becky in STL