Will you be fine if movies are never made again? - Blu-ray Forum

toddly6666 · 04-04-2020, 02:15 AM

Who knows how this Coronavirus will change things or continue on.

But I would be fine if movies were never made again, as big as a fan as I am, because there is an infinite amount of older movies from the past 120 years to watch - not even enough time to see all the amazing films from the past in one lifetime.

Would you be okay or not okay with the end of new films being produced?

theEXORCIST · 04-04-2020, 02:22 AM

Far from fine Butch

Kaiju · 04-04-2020, 02:22 AM

Nah, I need new stuff. I can only re-watch movies every so often. Then again, there are plenty of older films I still need to watch.

Red Dragon · 04-04-2020, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddly6666

Who knows how this Coronavirus will change things or continue on.

But I would be fine if movies were never made again, as big as a fan as I am, because there is an infinite amount of older movies from the past 120 years to watch - not even enough time to see all the amazing films from the past in one lifetime.

Would you be okay or not okay with the end of new films being produced?

Gacivory · 04-04-2020, 02:27 AM

No, because that’s the business I’m working in and working towards trying to direct my own movies.

Bn43 · 04-04-2020, 02:28 AM

I'd be fine. Almost all the movies I watch are already several years or decades old, and I watch seven to nine a week.

drb999 · 04-04-2020, 02:28 AM

No. I love older movies but I need newer ones. I can only watch the same movie so many times.

Cremildo · 04-04-2020, 02:28 AM

Why wouldn't movies be made again due to Covid-19? Maybe if there's a worldwide nuclear Holocaust or if an asteroid hits the Earth, but the pandemic will eventually pass.

InuYashaCrusade · 04-04-2020, 02:30 AM

I'd survive. I would miss comic and horror movies though.

Monterey Jack · 04-04-2020, 02:33 AM

What an asinine question. I would be HEARTBROKEN if I could never see a new movie in a proper theater.

Astro Zombie · 04-04-2020, 02:36 AM

If I can’t watch the end of the Fast saga I dunno what I’ll do tbh

The Sovereign · 04-04-2020, 02:42 AM

No, wouldn’t be fine, but I’m not under the belief that it’s a valid concern from this particular pandemic. We will persevere.

wallendo · 04-04-2020, 02:50 AM

What is a "movie"?
Do made-for-TV movies count?
Do direct to disc/digital movies count?
What about Netflix/Hulu/Disney+/AppleTV?

Without theatrical movies, there will never be enough sales to produce multi-hundred-million dollar blockbusters. An entire category of movies will be lost.

Even my decent home setup of a 100" inch projected screen, Atmos 5.1.2, dedicated room, and comfy recliners, there is still something about seeing a movie on the big screen, away from the distractions of home. Going to the movies, at least to me, is still an event.

I could live in an environment where new "movies" are shown on Netflix and other streaming services, but there is still a social aspect of new movies in the theater where people can come together and become excited about the same movie. Who really gets excited about the next Netflix movie?

steve_dave · 04-04-2020, 03:03 AM

Plays have survived thousands of years, countless wars, endless struggles, and numerous pandemics.

From campfire tales to elaborate, multi-milliion dollar events.

Movies, plays, and music will always be needed. They may take a break or they may change to fit the current situation.

Late night TV and news went from studios to the anchors in ther homes. Comedians and entertainers are using TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to deliver new content.

DR Herbert West · 04-04-2020, 03:35 AM

No.

IndyMLVC · 04-04-2020, 03:37 AM

No way. I need new films to remind me of why older movies were so good.

MattJ1991 · 04-04-2020, 03:42 AM

I'd be okay with it. There's more then enough entertainment around to last me many lifetimes.

Jay H. · 04-04-2020, 03:43 AM

Yes. There are an infinite amount of older films I haven't seen, and I don't get excited by most new films anymore. It's a combination of seeing a ton of movies in my life (everything new reminds me of something old), plus a near-death experience in 2014 has put things in perspective for me. Losing my sister and her husband to a drunk driver this past October really hammered that point home.

I'll always love movies, but there are other things that are far more important.

Mystic · 04-04-2020, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

No way. I need new films to remind me of why older movies were so good.

fighthefutureofhd · 04-04-2020, 05:02 AM

I would not be fine not being able to see a movie in a theater, but I could survive. Music, on the other hand, would be a deal killer. Surprisingly, I've 27 CD's and vinyl waiting on me to listen to right now. And I just opened The Blue Album. And I got the new Phish album that was surprised dropped a couple of days ago that I just downloaded today along with Fetch the Bolt cutters coming next week. AND the New RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Unfollow The Rules, streets physically April 27th. So oddly, I'm musically rich right now. Though most of what I have is '90s albums I haven't heard or haven't heard in ages.

04-04-2020, 02:15 AM	#1
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Will you be fine if movies are never made again? Who knows how this Coronavirus will change things or continue on. But I would be fine if movies were never made again, as big as a fan as I am, because there is an infinite amount of older movies from the past 120 years to watch - not even enough time to see all the amazing films from the past in one lifetime. Would you be okay or not okay with the end of new films being produced?

04-04-2020, 02:22 AM	#2
theEXORCIST Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Minneapolis Mn 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:930	Far from fine Butch

04-04-2020, 02:22 AM	#3
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:449 Blu-ray collection:1234 Trading Score:102	Nah, I need new stuff. I can only re-watch movies every so often. Then again, there are plenty of older films I still need to watch.

04-04-2020, 02:27 AM	#5
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:5618 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	No, because that’s the business I’m working in and working towards trying to direct my own movies.

04-04-2020, 02:28 AM	#6
Bn43 Banned Member since:Mar 2016 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:320 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:13	I'd be fine. Almost all the movies I watch are already several years or decades old, and I watch seven to nine a week.

04-04-2020, 02:28 AM	#7
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:710 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:77 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	No. I love older movies but I need newer ones. I can only watch the same movie so many times.

04-04-2020, 02:28 AM	#8
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:51	Why wouldn't movies be made again due to Covid-19? Maybe if there's a worldwide nuclear Holocaust or if an asteroid hits the Earth, but the pandemic will eventually pass.

04-04-2020, 02:30 AM	#9
InuYashaCrusade Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:17	I'd survive. I would miss comic and horror movies though.

04-04-2020, 02:33 AM	#10
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	What an asinine question. I would be HEARTBROKEN if I could never see a new movie in a proper theater.

04-04-2020, 02:36 AM	#11
Astro Zombie Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:733 Blu-ray collection:1327 DVD collection:87 Digital collection:394 iTunes collection:394 Trading Score:3	If I can’t watch the end of the Fast saga I dunno what I’ll do tbh

04-04-2020, 02:42 AM	#12
The Sovereign Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:290 Blu-ray collection:3344 Trading Score:1	No, wouldn’t be fine, but I’m not under the belief that it’s a valid concern from this particular pandemic. We will persevere.

04-04-2020, 02:50 AM	#13
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	What is a "movie"? Do made-for-TV movies count? Do direct to disc/digital movies count? What about Netflix/Hulu/Disney+/AppleTV? Without theatrical movies, there will never be enough sales to produce multi-hundred-million dollar blockbusters. An entire category of movies will be lost. Even my decent home setup of a 100" inch projected screen, Atmos 5.1.2, dedicated room, and comfy recliners, there is still something about seeing a movie on the big screen, away from the distractions of home. Going to the movies, at least to me, is still an event. I could live in an environment where new "movies" are shown on Netflix and other streaming services, but there is still a social aspect of new movies in the theater where people can come together and become excited about the same movie. Who really gets excited about the next Netflix movie?

04-04-2020, 03:03 AM	#14
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Plays have survived thousands of years, countless wars, endless struggles, and numerous pandemics. From campfire tales to elaborate, multi-milliion dollar events. Movies, plays, and music will always be needed. They may take a break or they may change to fit the current situation. Late night TV and news went from studios to the anchors in ther homes. Comedians and entertainers are using TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to deliver new content.

04-04-2020, 03:35 AM	#15
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	No.

04-04-2020, 03:37 AM	#16
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	No way. I need new films to remind me of why older movies were so good.

04-04-2020, 03:42 AM	#17
MattJ1991 Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Trading Score:11	I'd be okay with it. There's more then enough entertainment around to last me many lifetimes.

04-04-2020, 03:43 AM	#18
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	Yes. There are an infinite amount of older films I haven't seen, and I don't get excited by most new films anymore. It's a combination of seeing a ton of movies in my life (everything new reminds me of something old), plus a near-death experience in 2014 has put things in perspective for me. Losing my sister and her husband to a drunk driver this past October really hammered that point home. I'll always love movies, but there are other things that are far more important.

04-04-2020, 05:02 AM	#20
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	I would not be fine not being able to see a movie in a theater, but I could survive. Music, on the other hand, would be a deal killer. Surprisingly, I've 27 CD's and vinyl waiting on me to listen to right now. And I just opened The Blue Album. And I got the new Phish album that was surprised dropped a couple of days ago that I just downloaded today along with Fetch the Bolt cutters coming next week. AND the New RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Unfollow The Rules, streets physically April 27th. So oddly, I'm musically rich right now. Though most of what I have is '90s albums I haven't heard or haven't heard in ages.

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