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[Gee]

 

[DarkKnight88]

Art will never be enough for some.

 

[NotSoLongAgo]

Well-made, passionately made, love the Latino representation. But I thought ultimately that In the Heights was a little weak on story and a bit too long. I think, story-wise at least, that it definitely felt like Lin's first foray into writing.

 

[flickchick85]

Unfortunately, seems In the Heights is floundering in both theatres and HBO Max. Maybe word of mouth will save it?





‘In The Heights’ Draws Low Viewership On HBO Max After Bad Box Office – Samba TV – Deadline

Non-Disney, Broadway-based musicals are always a risky gamble. Every now and then one comes a long that catches fire, but most them don't. That's why we don't get nearly as many of them annually as the other genres (though this year feels relatively musical-packed). Seems like for every Mamma Mia!, you get a few Rock of Ages, Nine, Jersey Boys, Annie, Cats, etc. Until recently I never even considered this one being a hit. With the good buzz I started to think it had a shot, but I guess not. Shame as I think it deserves better, but it is what it is. Word of mouth could pull it up to a respectable number, but that feels like a long shot, imo. I think the lack of catchier songs will probably prevent it from pulling a Greatest Showman.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

Just watched In The Heights and while it is an admirable musical, I can see why it’s underperforming and why it’s facing some backlash.

This production does not look like Washington Heights at all. Pushing all of those lighter skinned Puerto Rican and Mexican actors and calling them Dominican was a slap in the face and there was no excuse to exclude darker Latinos in the film. I have lived in New York City all of my life and as a native himself, LMM should have known better.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Non-Disney, Broadway-based musicals are always a risky gamble. Every now and then one comes a long that catches fire, but most them don't. That's why we don't get nearly as many of them annually as the other genres (though this year feels relatively musical-packed). Seems like for every Mamma Mia!, you get a few Rock of Ages, Nine, Jersey Boys, Annie, Cats, etc. Until recently I never even considered this one being a hit. With the good buzz I started to think it had a shot, but I guess not. Shame as I think it deserves better, but it is what it is. Word of mouth could pull it up to a respectable number, but that feels like a long shot, imo. I think the lack of catchier songs will probably prevent it from pulling a Greatest Showman.

Those do not exist in that movie.

Just watched In The Heights and while it is an admirable musical, I can see why it’s underperforming and why it’s facing some backlash.

This production does not look like Washington Heights at all. Pushing all of those lighter skinned Puerto Rican and Mexican actors and calling them Dominican was a slap in the face and there was no excuse to exclude darker Latinos in the film. I have lived in New York City all of my life and as a native himself, LMM should have known better.

I haven't watched it yet. I have been up to a lot, but when I heard about this I was quite sad about it. That said, I think it has little to do with the box office issues.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

Those do not exist in that movie.


I haven't watched it yet. I have been up to a lot, but when I heard about this I was quite sad about it. That said, I think it has little to do with the box office issues.

Releasing it now when people like me are iffy about going to theaters and getting it on this service didnt do it any favors. I would’ve waited and released it in October (only in theaters) during Hispanic Heritage Month with a big campaign like they have been doing now.

 

[NotSoLongAgo]

This production does not look like Washington Heights at all.

I wish they had gotten it right so this wasn't the narrative around one of the biggest Latino movies to date.

 

[CaptainWagner]

Those do not exist in that movie.

"Catchy" does not equal "good."

The Greatest Showman soundtrack may not be brilliantly written, but its songs are still getting played on the radio three years later and were hugely popular. I feel like that qualifies them as "catchy."

I wish they had gotten it right so this wasn't the narrative around one of the biggest Latino movies to date.

Yeah, it's really unfortunate, especially when the Latino community remains one of the least-represented groups in Hollywood. I'm definitely worried that this will turn off the suits to both Latino representation and adapting new musicals.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

"Catchy" does not equal "good."

The Greatest Showman soundtrack may not be brilliantly written, but its songs are still getting played on the radio three years later and were hugely popular. I feel like that qualifies them as "catchy."

Yeah, it's really unfortunate, especially when the Latino community remains one of the least-represented groups in Hollywood. I'm definitely worried that this will turn off the suits to both Latino representation and adapting new musicals.

We don't exist. Even as we have the biggest popstars in North America. It just doesn't make sense.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

On another note, why did they release a musical in the summer? Aren't they more fall/winter films at this point?

 

[DarkKnight88]

Yeah, it's really unfortunate, especially when the Latino community remains one of the least-represented groups in Hollywood. I'm definitely worried that this will turn off the suits to both Latino representation and adapting new musicals.

No, there will always be Latino representation because it's money to be made from Hollywood. But Hollywood can't just rely on diversity being the reason why people should see a movie. Crazy Rich Asians didn't make all that money because it was the first big all Asian-American led romantic comedy. It made all that money because people wanted to see that story with those people first and foremost. Being inclusive is a definite benefit, but the marketing/reviews won't interest people on that alone.

La La Land and The Greatest Showman were slow-burns that became blockbusters. And they had movie stars in the lead. This had no names. This needed a slow-burn. WB sold it as the Event of the Summer, but it needed time for people to discover it first and why. That's where a Christmas release definitely helps.

 

[Drizzle]

On another note, why did they release a musical in the summer? Aren't they more fall/winter films at this point?

I'm guessing it was done to avoid competition with Spielberg's West Side Story.

 

[CaptainWagner]

On another note, why did they release a musical in the summer? Aren't they more fall/winter films at this point?

I mean, it's a very summer-oriented story, so that always made sense to me. Also, as others pointed out, Spielberg's 'West Side Story' would be huge competition in the winter. 'Dear Evan Hansen' hits in the fall, as well.

 

[Prison Mike]

Did anyone else receive some weird integration test email from HBOMax?

 

[flickchick85]

Did anyone else receive some weird integration test email from HBOMax?

Yep.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Did anyone else receive some weird integration test email from HBOMax?

Yep.

 

[Dr.]

 

[samsnee]

Thought it was just me

HBO Max Subs Confused, Amused By Mysterious Integration Test Email #1 – Deadline

 

[LoganPool]

 

[Asr]

A lot of things leaving in July: Everything Leaving HBO Max in July 2021

A whole lot of horror films are leaving: the Conjuring-verse movies (including the latest The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), Nightmare on Elm Street series, The Prophecy series, et al.

Will probably binge the NOES series over a weekend.

 

[Prison Mike]

Yesterday I sat down and said to myself, “okay, I’m going to finally watch the Harry Potter films.”
I opened HBOMAX and then saw all the movies leave in 2 days. Damnit.

 

[samsnee]

A lot of things leaving in July: Everything Leaving HBO Max in July 2021

A whole lot of horror films are leaving: the Conjuring-verse movies (including the latest The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), Nightmare on Elm Street series, The Prophecy series, et al.

Will probably binge the NOES series over a weekend.

It weird they have every NOES movie except Dream Warriors, which was the best one.

Yesterday I sat down and said to myself, “okay, I’m going to finally watch the Harry Potter films.”
I opened HBOMAX and then saw all the movies leave in 2 days. Damnit.

I tried earlier this month and only made it to the third one. Having not read the books, they just seem derivative and boring to me.

 

[Primal Slayer]

A lot of things leaving in July: Everything Leaving HBO Max in July 2021

A whole lot of horror films are leaving: the Conjuring-verse movies (including the latest The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), Nightmare on Elm Street series, The Prophecy series, et al.

Will probably binge the NOES series over a weekend.

They need to get together. Losing The Conjuring-verse sucks. Im tired of things coming and going.

Yesterday I sat down and said to myself, “okay, I’m going to finally watch the Harry Potter films.”
I opened HBOMAX and then saw all the movies leave in 2 days. Damnit.

That was quick. Its still on Peacock so im guessing they paid them again for their own films again lol

 

[DarthSkywalker]

That was quick. Its still on Peacock so im guessing they paid them again for their own films again lol

They made the deal with Universal before they decided to do HBO MAX. Basically what we are seeing is how Potter use to come and leave HBO proper all the time.