[MOPO] ROBERT B. SHERMAN

2012-03-07 Thread Kirby McDaniel
NY Times obit for Robert B. Sherman printed today:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/07/arts/music/robert-b-sherman-songwriter-for-disney-dies-at-86.html


The Sherman Brothers were the subject of the 2009 documentary THE BOYS: THE 
SHERMAN BROTHERS' STORY. 
This film details one of the most interesting stories in show business, the 
story of the in-house Disney musical team.

 


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[MOPO] Universal's New 100th Anniversary Logo

2012-03-07 Thread Cory Glaberson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=E98iTbFqRuM


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Re: [MOPO] Universal's New 100th Anniversary Logo

2012-03-07 Thread Kenwick Cook

 

 cool! obviously designed for 3D

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=E98iTbFqRuM


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[MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Cory Glaberson
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/


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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Kirby McDaniel
Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
producers for 
unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
years.  A few percentage points
in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a box. 
 Or some such price.

Kirby


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 http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/
 
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[MOPO] OT- Re: [MOPO] 1/2 a Tank Only

2012-03-07 Thread Joseph Bonelli
Hi, John, from Joe.
 
Looks like a case of Damned if you Do; Damned if you Don't.  Arghh!
Joe
PS-- How I miss decent, reliable, all-covering Public Transportation!!!  
 


 From: John Waldman jhnwald...@yahoo.com
To: Joseph Bonelli joebom...@yahoo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] 1/2 a Tank Only
  

Joe, 
When the tank is full of gas there is less chance for evaporation. 
Gas is heavy, so your car will get better gas mileage with less weight (only 
filling to half a tank).  But the gas will have more room to evaporate 
into that half of a tank. 
I've heard that filling up in the morning is best when it is cooler. 
My two cents. 
  
John 
 


From: Joseph Bonelli joebom...@yahoo.com
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Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] 1/2 a Tank Only


We in New Orleans are given different advice re fillups. It is recommended that 
we DO remain filled up or close to it at certain times of the year.  Otherwise, 
gasoline evaporates in the tank do to excessive heat in summertime.   
Which is the correct method??  Since I've personally almost evaporated in 
summer around here, I think I'll try to follow that advice. 

Joe B in NOLA 

This is really interesting!

At 09:28 PM 3/5/2012, Classic Movies wrote:
Thanks!  That's partially true, but here are some additional comments from an 
expert on how to save:

  * Fill the tank full. If you need to fill up, fill up all the way. The more 
money you try to save by adding $10 today and then $20 tomorrow will be wasted 
since each time you will have to travel to the station and wait for a pump. 
Instead, do it all at once to save time and money.
  * Don't top up your tank between fills. It is wasted money and bad for the 
environment because it invariably forces liquid fuel into the evaporative 
emissions system where it overwhelms circuits that are supposed to only route 
fuel tank vapors to the engine while it is running and can be burned.
  * Wait until you have a quarter tank but don't push this any further. Doing 
this can extend your gas mileage because you
 are hauling a lighter fuel load. It also gives you the opportunity to buy more 
gas if you run across a bargain. However, in cold weather, you run an increased 
risk of condensation in the fuel tank. Running a car with less than a quarter 
tank can shorten the life of the electric fuel pump and running on empty will 
often destroy the pump.

Brad


At 02:38 PM 3/3/2012, filmguy2...@aol.com wrote:

Hi.
8-)
..

Do you want to DO something about our oil/energy problem?.
:-\
.

Fill up the gas tank on your car ONLY half way...EVERY time.

There is NO need for your car to expend the energy of the WEIGHT of a half a 
tank of gas all the while you
 drive...
:-(
...This increases your gas mileage a small amount.

You will have to get gas twice as often...but you will pay only half as 
much each time you get gas..
:-$
.( Not really..but it feels like it)

PLEASE PASS this idea on...!!

Can you imagine the amount of energy saved if MILLIONS of Americans do 
this.
O:-)
.
:-D
each in their own small way.

                                    Thanks!...
8-)
...

Dick Clark



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[MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread Sean Linkenback
Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and give us a 
try.
www.MoviePosterExchange.com

I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who look like they 
are going to run stories about our site and the Metropolis 3-sheet.
If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't usually look 
at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items have been 
added to the site in that time, but obviously we would love to see a lot more.

A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the 
offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users, where if 
you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an email letting you 
know the minute someone lists something that matches it.

Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've received for our 
new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been checking us out.

Sean


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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Steve
Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food and 
drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the concessions 
they should stay away from them.   How about the cost of the video games?  When 
I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity with mostly school 
age students spending lots of money for a minute or two worth of play.  Big 
bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free refills.  Certain 
nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  




From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
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Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks


Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
producers for  
unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
years.  A few percentage points 
in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a box. 
 Or some such price.

Kirby



On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Cory Glaberson wrote:

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/


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[MOPO] FA: Heritage has Yankee Doodle Dandy, Madam Satan, Bohemian Girl, Destroy All Monsters, 2001, Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde, From Russia with Love, more

2012-03-07 Thread Carteron, Bruce - 1551
Heritage has 585 lots of some of the Best of vintage movie posters closing this 
Sunday evening, March 11th, at 10pm CT!
www.ha.com/161211http://www.ha.com/161211


Featuring a great selection of affordable posters, lobby cards, photos, press 
books, and related Memorabilia!

Heritage has offered over 150,000 lots (all searchable with images, 
descriptions and prices in our free permanent auction 
archive)http://movieposters.ha.com/common/search_results.php?N=54+790+231+showHall=1ic=Center-Archives-althome1-102009
  of some of the very rarest and most desirable in the hobby. Serving over 
600,000 collectors, including 40,000 Movie Poster bidder-members, HA.com is the 
place to go to buy and sell your vintage movie posters!

Great Highlights this week include:

Madam Satan (MGM, 1930). CGC Graded Lobby Card
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53376

Yankee Doodle Dandy (Warner Brothers, 1942). Six Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53576

The Bohemian Girl (MGM, 1936). Lobby Cards (2)
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53078

The Bride Came C.O.D. (Warner Brothers, 1941). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53088

Destroy All Monsters (Toho, 1968). Japanese B2
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53171

2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). Special Poster
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53004

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount, 1931). Uncut Pressbook
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53192

Raging Bull (United Artists, 1980) Advance One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53447

Indestructible Man (Allied Artists, 1956). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53316

From Russia with Love (United Artists, 1964). One Sheet Style A
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53243

Exodus (United Artists, 1960). Six Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53213

Alien (20th Century Fox, 1979). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53018

The Empire Strikes Back (20th Century Fox, 1980). One Sheet Advance
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53207

The New Frontier (Republic, 1935). Lobby Cards (3)
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53410
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53411

All Quiet on the Western Front (Universal, 1930). Swedish One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53019

The Searchers (Warner Brothers, 1956). Japanese B2
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53470

The Godfather (Paramount, 1972). Italian 2 - Foglio
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53263

Indiscreet (Warner Brothers, 1958) Cary Grant Autographed One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53318

San Francisco (MGM, 1936). Midget Window Card
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53464

Gone with the Wind (MGM, R-1961). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53269

Imagine: John Lennon (Warner Brothers, 1988). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53312

From Hand to Mouth (Pathé, R-1920s). Title Lobby Card
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53242

Gimme Shelter (20th Century Fox, 1970). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53251

Fantastic Voyage (20th Century Fox, 1966). Japanese B2
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53217

The Girl in 419 (Paramount, 1933). Keybook Photos (119) in Original Keybook 
Binder
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53253

Doctor Zhivago (MGM, 1965). One Sheet Style C
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53181

The Great Gatsby (Paramount, 1949). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53274

Man from Music Mountain (Republic, 1943). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53379

The Adventures of Don Juan (Warner Brothers, 1948). Six Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53010

Hell's Angels '69 (American International, 1969). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53288

Jimi Plays Berkeley (New Line, 1971). Special Poster
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53338

Dracula vs. Frankenstein (Independent International Pictures, 1971). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53189

Colt Comrades (United Artists, 1943). Lobby Cards (3)
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53136

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Paramount, 1962). Italian 2 - Foglio
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53382

The Man with the Golden Gun (United Artists, 1974). One Sheet
http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161211lotNo=53384

Live and Let 

Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread Johnson Tom
Sean-

If the listing says lobby cards but not set is it always just the
single card pictured?  I see some listings with insanely high prices
for not-at-all rare cards, (eg: $1650 for a card from When World's
Collide.) I'm thinking, this has to be a error with an extra zero in
the price, or a price for the set (though here even that would be way
way overvalued). So is this just someone trolling for a sucker?  I
like the site and there's some great stuff there--can;'t wait to see
it grow. But the first time through I stopped looking after seeing so
many not just high but nutso-high prices.  -Tom


 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sean Linkenback
 s...@platinumposters.com wrote:
 Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and give us
 a try.
 www.MoviePosterExchange.com

 I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who look like
 they are going to run stories about our site and the Metropolis 3-sheet.
 If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't usually
 look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

 We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items have been
 added to the site in that time, but obviously we would love to see a lot
 more.

 A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the
 offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
 I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users, where
 if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an email letting
 you know the minute someone lists something that matches it.

 Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've received for
 our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been checking us out.

 Sean


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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread Michael Greenwood
I made an offer too but I failed!  I think I must be a tightwad some  
times!  Oh well...


I agree though, it's a great site and I will be back often as I  
always welcome anything that can expand and add to the hobby.  I  
consigned stuff with Sean a few years ago and was very happy so if I  
need to make some money in order that I may make an offer that  
matters...maybe I'll be listing!


All the best,
M

On 7-Mar-12, at 11:29 AM, James Gresham wrote:


Hey Sean.  I just wanted to let you know that I have gone to your site
frequently.  I really have enjoyed it, as I never know what might pop
up there.  It represents a great alternitive to existing sites.  I
have tried your offer option several times  have even succeeded with
it.  Thanks and keep up the great work.  Jim Gresham

On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sean Linkenback
s...@platinumposters.com wrote:
Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings  
and give us

a try.
www.MoviePosterExchange.com

I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who  
look like
they are going to run stories about our site and the Metropolis 3- 
sheet.
If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't  
usually

look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items  
have been
added to the site in that time, but obviously we would love to see  
a lot

more.

A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the
offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for  
users, where
if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an  
email letting

you know the minute someone lists something that matches it.

Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've  
received for

our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been checking us out.

Sean


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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread MICHAEL ARCHIBALD
Hi Sean,

I picked up the Dark Passage title card and had a very nice conversation on 
the phone with Pete last night.

When I paid the invoice there were 2 charges for shipping - which I assumed was 
shipping plus a handling/processing fee.  After I paid - within 10 minutes - 
Pete called to say that there was a bug in the checkout logic and he was 
reversing one of the charges.  


Bruce has mentioned many times on MOPO the importance of customer service vs. 
the quick buck;  eMoviePoster has become a site that I not only check every 
week but also recommend to my friends.

MoviePosterExchange is a well designed site with nice materialbut when I 
feel I can trust the people I'm dealing with...that engenders a type of loyalty 
that lasts far beyond any one sale.

Great job Sean and all the best on the new site.

Mike




 From: Sean Linkenback s...@platinumposters.com
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 10:49:27 AM
Subject: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...
 

 
Now might be a good time to take advantage of our 
free listings and give us a try.
www.MoviePosterExchange.com
 
I just did two interviews today with mainstream 
publications who look like they are going to run stories about our site and the 
Metropolis 3-sheet.
If you'd like to get your poster out in front of 
eyes that don't usually look at posters, this could be an excellent 
opportunity.
 
We've had several people sign up this past week and 
over 100 items have been added to the site in that time, but obviously we would 
love to see a lot more.
 
A few sales have happened and I see lots of people 
using the offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
I would also like to point out we have a Want List 
system for users, where if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will 
get an email letting you know the minute someone lists something that matches 
it.
 
Peter and I have been very pleased with all the 
support we've received for our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been 
checking us out.
 
Sean
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread Sean Linkenback
Hi Tom,
Great question and the answer is a definite it depends.

Lobby cards of course is the size indicator and pulling up the listing, I can 
see from the description it is a complete set. There is also an indicator below 
the photo that says 8 images which you can click on to see large scans of 
alll the cards.

Is it expensive? Perhaps, but i've certainly seen sales that I thought were 
even crazier.
It is certainly true we have some great singles and sets listed right now - 
Abbott amp; Costello Meet Frankenstein, King Kong, and many others. Definitely 
worth checking out.




On Mar 7, 2012 12:21 PM, Johnson Tom lt;tmjbr...@gmail.comgt; wrote: 

Sean-



If the listing says lobby cards but not set is it always just the

single card pictured?  I see some listings with insanely high prices

for not-at-all rare cards, (eg: $1650 for a card from When World's

Collide.) I'm thinking, this has to be a error with an extra zero in

the price, or a price for the set (though here even that would be way

way overvalued). So is this just someone trolling for a sucker?  I

like the site and there's some great stuff there--can;'t wait to see

it grow. But the first time through I stopped looking after seeing so

many not just high but nutso-high prices.  -Tom



gt;

gt; On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sean Linkenback

gt; lt;s...@platinumposters.comgt; wrote:

gt;gt; Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and 
give us

gt;gt; a try.

gt;gt; www.MoviePosterExchange.com

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like

gt;gt; they are going to run stories about our site and the Metropolis 
3-sheet.

gt;gt; If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't 
usually

gt;gt; look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

gt;gt;

gt;gt; We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items 
have been

gt;gt; added to the site in that time, but obviously we would love to see a 
lot

gt;gt; more.

gt;gt;

gt;gt; A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the

gt;gt; offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.

gt;gt; I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users, 
where

gt;gt; if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an email 
letting

gt;gt; you know the minute someone lists something that matches it.

gt;gt;

gt;gt; Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've received 
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gt;gt; our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been checking us out.

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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread James Gresham
I think Tom had a good point.  I would say it is sometimes difficult
to know if the price is for one lobby or multiple lobbies.  I think
each refers to lobby cards.  Yet sometimes there is just one and other
times there is a set.  This is probably an easy fix, but I too found
that a little confusing.  No criticism meant, just a little tweaking
needed.  Jim

On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Michael Greenwood swan...@sympatico.ca wrote:
 I made an offer too but I failed!  I think I must be a tightwad some times!
  Oh well...

 I agree though, it's a great site and I will be back often as I always
 welcome anything that can expand and add to the hobby.  I consigned stuff
 with Sean a few years ago and was very happy so if I need to make some money
 in order that I may make an offer that matters...maybe I'll be listing!

 All the best,
 M


 On 7-Mar-12, at 11:29 AM, James Gresham wrote:

 Hey Sean.  I just wanted to let you know that I have gone to your site
 frequently.  I really have enjoyed it, as I never know what might pop
 up there.  It represents a great alternitive to existing sites.  I
 have tried your offer option several times  have even succeeded with
 it.  Thanks and keep up the great work.  Jim Gresham

 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sean Linkenback
 s...@platinumposters.com wrote:

 Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and give
 us
 a try.
 www.MoviePosterExchange.com

 I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who look
 like
 they are going to run stories about our site and the Metropolis 3-sheet.
 If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't usually
 look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

 We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items have
 been
 added to the site in that time, but obviously we would love to see a lot
 more.

 A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the
 offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
 I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users,
 where
 if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an email
 letting
 you know the minute someone lists something that matches it.

 Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've received
 for
 our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been checking us out.

 Sean


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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread Neil Jaworski
I think the site is interesting and should be welcomed.  I wince at it all 
being pegged to the news that there is a Metropolis 3sheet for sale at 
$850,000.  Is this not the same Metropolis 3sheet that was for sale at Majestic 
posters (and indeed on Ebay) for $2m?  And, if so, shouldn't the news be that 
a rare poster has apparently halved in value?

For me, this is not any kind of news until someone pays for it.

But I will monitor the site and hope that it's a success for everyone involved 
and for the hobby.

Neil



 From: Sean Linkenback s...@platinumposters.com
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 15:49
Subject: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...
 

 
Now might be a good time to take advantage of our 
free listings and give us a try.
www.MoviePosterExchange.com
 
I just did two interviews today with mainstream 
publications who look like they are going to run stories about our site and the 
Metropolis 3-sheet.
If you'd like to get your poster out in front of 
eyes that don't usually look at posters, this could be an excellent 
opportunity.
 
We've had several people sign up this past week and 
over 100 items have been added to the site in that time, but obviously we would 
love to see a lot more.
 
A few sales have happened and I see lots of people 
using the offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
I would also like to point out we have a Want List 
system for users, where if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will 
get an email letting you know the minute someone lists something that matches 
it.
 
Peter and I have been very pleased with all the 
support we've received for our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been 
checking us out.
 
Sean
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Kirby McDaniel
Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
and lower the cost of those concessions.
I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
this point.  Of course, they have their
reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.

Kirby
On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:

 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food and 
 drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
 concessions they should stay away from them.   How about the cost of the 
 video games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity 
 with mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two 
 worth of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
 refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
 producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Cory Glaberson wrote:
 
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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread peter contarino
Hi Mike. Thanks so much for the kind words. I enjoyed our conversation as
well. I honestly feel that although we deal in product(s), at the end of the
day this really is a service business and should be approached as such.
FYI-The logic has already been fixed by our programmers. 

 

-Peter

 

 

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ARCHIBALD
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 12:53 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

 

Hi Sean,

 

I picked up the Dark Passage title card and had a very nice conversation
on the phone with Pete last night.

 

When I paid the invoice there were 2 charges for shipping - which I assumed
was shipping plus a handling/processing fee.  After I paid - within 10
minutes - Pete called to say that there was a bug in the checkout logic
and he was reversing one of the charges.  

 

Bruce has mentioned many times on MOPO the importance of customer service
vs. the quick buck;  eMoviePoster has become a site that I not only check
every week but also recommend to my friends.

 

MoviePosterExchange is a well designed site with nice materialbut when I
feel I can trust the people I'm dealing with...that engenders a type of
loyalty that lasts far beyond any one sale.

 

Great job Sean and all the best on the new site.

 

Mike

 

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From: Sean Linkenback s...@platinumposters.com
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 10:49:27 AM
Subject: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

 

Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and give us
a try.

www.MoviePosterExchange.com

 

I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who look like
they are going to run stories about our site and the Metropolis 3-sheet.

If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't usually
look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

 

We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items have been
added to the site in that time, but obviously we would love to see a lot
more.

 

A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the
offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.

I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users, where
if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an email letting
you know the minute someone lists something that matches it.

 

Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've received for
our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been checking us out.

 

Sean

 

 

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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread peter contarino
Hi Jim-None taken. We most certainly welcome feedback. I would ask that
anyone who has any interest please give us feedback and help us improve the
site as much as possible. Regarding the lobby cards, we set the size
description as Lobby Cards rather than having two size descriptions Lobby
Cards and Lobby Card Sets. As sean points out, if you select the item there
is a fairly prominent link in red that states the number of images. It
obviously is in the description as well. It is up to the consignor to put
LCS in the item title. You raise a good point however and sean and I will
discuss. If you have some specific suggestions let me know. Thanks to
everyone for your support.

-peter



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From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of James
Gresham
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 1:12 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

I think Tom had a good point.  I would say it is sometimes difficult to know
if the price is for one lobby or multiple lobbies.  I think each refers to
lobby cards.  Yet sometimes there is just one and other times there is a
set.  This is probably an easy fix, but I too found that a little confusing.
No criticism meant, just a little tweaking needed.  Jim

On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Michael Greenwood swan...@sympatico.ca
wrote:
 I made an offer too but I failed!  I think I must be a tightwad some
times!
  Oh well...

 I agree though, it's a great site and I will be back often as I always 
 welcome anything that can expand and add to the hobby.  I consigned 
 stuff with Sean a few years ago and was very happy so if I need to 
 make some money in order that I may make an offer that matters...maybe
I'll be listing!

 All the best,
 M


 On 7-Mar-12, at 11:29 AM, James Gresham wrote:

 Hey Sean.  I just wanted to let you know that I have gone to your 
 site frequently.  I really have enjoyed it, as I never know what 
 might pop up there.  It represents a great alternitive to existing 
 sites.  I have tried your offer option several times  have even 
 succeeded with it.  Thanks and keep up the great work.  Jim Gresham

 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sean Linkenback 
 s...@platinumposters.com wrote:

 Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and 
 give us a try.
 www.MoviePosterExchange.com

 I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who 
 look like they are going to run stories about our site and the 
 Metropolis 3-sheet.
 If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't 
 usually look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

 We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items 
 have been added to the site in that time, but obviously we would 
 love to see a lot more.

 A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the 
 offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
 I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users, 
 where if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an 
 email letting you know the minute someone lists something that 
 matches it.

 Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've 
 received for our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been 
 checking us out.

 Sean


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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread James Gresham
OK, I just tried that on the War of the Worlds lobby set.  Yes, that
works.  However, is it possible to maybe have the 8 images displayed
without clicking on it?  Anyway, I didnt realize that feature was
there.  It makes more sense now.  Thanks Peter.  Jim

On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM, peter contarino
pcontar...@triad.rr.com wrote:
 Hi Jim-None taken. We most certainly welcome feedback. I would ask that
 anyone who has any interest please give us feedback and help us improve the
 site as much as possible. Regarding the lobby cards, we set the size
 description as Lobby Cards rather than having two size descriptions Lobby
 Cards and Lobby Card Sets. As sean points out, if you select the item there
 is a fairly prominent link in red that states the number of images. It
 obviously is in the description as well. It is up to the consignor to put
 LCS in the item title. You raise a good point however and sean and I will
 discuss. If you have some specific suggestions let me know. Thanks to
 everyone for your support.

 -peter



 -Original Message-
 From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of James
 Gresham
 Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 1:12 PM
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

 I think Tom had a good point.  I would say it is sometimes difficult to know
 if the price is for one lobby or multiple lobbies.  I think each refers to
 lobby cards.  Yet sometimes there is just one and other times there is a
 set.  This is probably an easy fix, but I too found that a little confusing.
 No criticism meant, just a little tweaking needed.  Jim

 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Michael Greenwood swan...@sympatico.ca
 wrote:
 I made an offer too but I failed!  I think I must be a tightwad some
 times!
  Oh well...

 I agree though, it's a great site and I will be back often as I always
 welcome anything that can expand and add to the hobby.  I consigned
 stuff with Sean a few years ago and was very happy so if I need to
 make some money in order that I may make an offer that matters...maybe
 I'll be listing!

 All the best,
 M


 On 7-Mar-12, at 11:29 AM, James Gresham wrote:

 Hey Sean.  I just wanted to let you know that I have gone to your
 site frequently.  I really have enjoyed it, as I never know what
 might pop up there.  It represents a great alternitive to existing
 sites.  I have tried your offer option several times  have even
 succeeded with it.  Thanks and keep up the great work.  Jim Gresham

 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sean Linkenback
 s...@platinumposters.com wrote:

 Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and
 give us a try.
 www.MoviePosterExchange.com

 I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who
 look like they are going to run stories about our site and the
 Metropolis 3-sheet.
 If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't
 usually look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

 We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items
 have been added to the site in that time, but obviously we would
 love to see a lot more.

 A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the
 offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
 I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users,
 where if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an
 email letting you know the minute someone lists something that
 matches it.

 Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've
 received for our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been
 checking us out.

 Sean


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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Phillip W. Ayling
I'm much fatter than I would like to be. 
Generally, thank God!, I am somehow able to resist the temptation of $13 
popcorn and $8 hot dogs. I don't know if I could do the same with $2 
concessions. I might be fatter than I am if that changes. Meanwhile everybody 
buying those inflated snacks is underwriting the cost of my movie ticket... I 
kind of like that. 
  - Original Message - 
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  Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 10:20 AM
  Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks


  Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
and lower the cost of those concessions.
  I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
this point.  Of course, they have their
  reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.


  Kirby

  On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:


Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food 
and drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
concessions they should stay away from them.   How about the cost of the video 
games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity with 
mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two worth of 
play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free refills.  
Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  



From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks



Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
producers for  
unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way 
for years.  A few percentage points 
in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
box.  Or some such price.


Kirby




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Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

2012-03-07 Thread Harry Caul
I would agree with Jim... would it be possible to have all the images simply
load at the bottom of the page?  Or if that would take too much bandwidth,
maybe just small versions so it is clear buyers that there are more images?
I know you have a big read link to the additional images that, in theory,
should be obvious.  However, I missed it myself when I uploaded a second
image to one of my auctions.  It took me a bit to realize why it wasn't
showing up and how to find it...

Just nitpicks though... great site!  I already listed a few items and I'll
be putting up more soon.  Thanks!

  

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Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 1:51 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] If you were thinking about selling a poster...

OK, I just tried that on the War of the Worlds lobby set.  Yes, that
works.  However, is it possible to maybe have the 8 images displayed
without clicking on it?  Anyway, I didnt realize that feature was
there.  It makes more sense now.  Thanks Peter.  Jim

On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM, peter contarino
pcontar...@triad.rr.com wrote:
 Hi Jim-None taken. We most certainly welcome feedback. I would ask that
 anyone who has any interest please give us feedback and help us improve
the
 site as much as possible. Regarding the lobby cards, we set the size
 description as Lobby Cards rather than having two size descriptions Lobby
 Cards and Lobby Card Sets. As sean points out, if you select the item
there
 is a fairly prominent link in red that states the number of images. It
 obviously is in the description as well. It is up to the consignor to put
 LCS in the item title. You raise a good point however and sean and I will
 discuss. If you have some specific suggestions let me know. Thanks to
 everyone for your support.

 -peter



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 Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 1:12 PM
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 I think Tom had a good point.  I would say it is sometimes difficult to
know
 if the price is for one lobby or multiple lobbies.  I think each refers to
 lobby cards.  Yet sometimes there is just one and other times there is a
 set.  This is probably an easy fix, but I too found that a little
confusing.
 No criticism meant, just a little tweaking needed.  Jim

 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Michael Greenwood swan...@sympatico.ca
 wrote:
 I made an offer too but I failed!  I think I must be a tightwad some
 times!
  Oh well...

 I agree though, it's a great site and I will be back often as I always
 welcome anything that can expand and add to the hobby.  I consigned
 stuff with Sean a few years ago and was very happy so if I need to
 make some money in order that I may make an offer that matters...maybe
 I'll be listing!

 All the best,
 M


 On 7-Mar-12, at 11:29 AM, James Gresham wrote:

 Hey Sean.  I just wanted to let you know that I have gone to your
 site frequently.  I really have enjoyed it, as I never know what
 might pop up there.  It represents a great alternitive to existing
 sites.  I have tried your offer option several times  have even
 succeeded with it.  Thanks and keep up the great work.  Jim Gresham

 On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Sean Linkenback
 s...@platinumposters.com wrote:

 Now might be a good time to take advantage of our free listings and
 give us a try.
 www.MoviePosterExchange.com

 I just did two interviews today with mainstream publications who
 look like they are going to run stories about our site and the
 Metropolis 3-sheet.
 If you'd like to get your poster out in front of eyes that don't
 usually look at posters, this could be an excellent opportunity.

 We've had several people sign up this past week and over 100 items
 have been added to the site in that time, but obviously we would
 love to see a lot more.

 A few sales have happened and I see lots of people using the
 offer/counter-offer system and trying to make deals.
 I would also like to point out we have a Want List system for users,
 where if you add titles/keywords to your want list, you will get an
 email letting you know the minute someone lists something that
 matches it.

 Peter and I have been very pleased with all the support we've
 received for our new venture, so thanks to everyone who has been
 checking us out.

 Sean


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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Evan Zweifel
I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes.  The 
price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate.  They would 
charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it.  Certainly you 
don't believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the theaters would 
charge less, do you??  Really??

Evan

- Original Message -
From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
and lower the cost of those concessions.
I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
this point.  Of course, they have their
reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.

Kirby
On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:

 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food and 
 drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
 concessions they should stay away from them.   How about the cost of the 
 video games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity 
 with mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two 
 worth of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
 refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
 producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Kirby McDaniel
I learned this in econ classes:  I don't pay thirteen bucks for popcorn!

And I think that the exhibitors would sell a lot more of it if it was cheaper.

And a more equitable split between the producers and the exhibitors would allow 
them to shift the
price point on popcorn, drinks and everything to increase their volume.   The 
sweet spot, Evan, the sweet spot.

K.


On Mar 7, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Evan Zweifel wrote:

 I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes.  
 The price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate.  They 
 would charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it.  
 Certainly you don't believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the 
 theaters would charge less, do you??  Really??
 
 Evan
 
 - Original Message -
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
 Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
 and lower the cost of those concessions.
 I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
 this point.  Of course, they have their
 reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.
 
 Kirby
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:
 
 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food 
 and drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
 concessions they should stay away from them.   How about the cost of the 
 video games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity 
 with mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two 
 worth of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
 refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
 producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
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 http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/
 
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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art
I agree with Evan, they never lower prices, they just hook larger 
profits when their costs go down


if the film companies did an 80/20 split, they would raise the cost 
of the distribution to cover the 10% loss and tickets would be 
another dollar or two and you would still be getting screwed.


it is a no-win situation

I would think you guys to understand corporate monetary policy by now

I stopped eating concession stand food a long time ago..

Rich


At 12:23 PM 3/7/2012, Kirby McDaniel wrote:

I learned this in econ classes:  I don't pay thirteen bucks for popcorn!

And I think that the exhibitors would sell a lot more of it if it was cheaper.

And a more equitable split between the producers and the exhibitors 
would allow them to shift the
price point on popcorn, drinks and everything to increase their 
volume.   The sweet spot, Evan, the sweet spot.


K.


On Mar 7, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Evan Zweifel wrote:

 I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ 
classes.  The price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of 
the gate.  They would charge $100 for a small popcorn if the 
audience would pay it.  Certainly you don't believe that if the 
studios reduced their percentage, the theaters would charge less, 
do you??  Really??


 Evan

 - Original Message -
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
 Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

 Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the 
ticket price and lower the cost of those concessions.
 I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios 
are greedy on this point.  Of course, they have their

 reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.

 Kirby
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:

 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The 
cost of food and drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals 
cannot afford the concessions they should stay away from 
them.   How about the cost of the video games?  When I go to the 
theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity with mostly school 
age students spending lots of money for a minute or two worth of 
play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.


 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone 
should sue the producers for
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been 
this way for years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make 
popcorn $2.00 a box.  Or some such price.


 Kirby


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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread John Waldman
Actually, I think a large popcorn and drink here is around $20.
I see a lot of people buying high priced snacks when we go to the movies.  I 
guess if you can afford it, why not?
JW


From: Evan Zweifel evanzwei...@comcast.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes.  The 
price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate.  They would 
charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it.  Certainly you 
don't believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the theaters would 
charge less, do you??  Really??

Evan

- Original Message -
From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
and lower the cost of those concessions.
I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
this point.  Of course, they have their
reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.

Kirby
On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:

 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food and 
 drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
 concessions they should stay away from them.  How about the cost of the video 
 games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity with 
 mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two worth 
 of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
 refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
 producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread jbohmss

 In the UK we get shafted just as much at the concessions, the answer is to 
bring your own...bit tough to smuggle a fresh hot dog covered in jalapeno's in 
the front door though!

 

 This never happened to the other fella.

 

 

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From: John Waldman jhnwald...@yahoo.com
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Sent: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:00
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks



Actually, I think a large popcorn and drink here is around $20.
I see a lot of people buying high priced snacks when we go to the movies.  I 
guess if you can afford it, why not?
JW

 


From: Evan Zweifel evanzwei...@comcast.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks


I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes.  The 
price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate.  They would 
charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it.  Certainly you 
don't believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the theaters would 
charge less, do you??  Really??

Evan

- Original Message -
From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
and lower the cost of those concessions.
I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
this point.  Of course, they have their
reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.

Kirby
On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:

 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food and 
 drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
 concessions they should stay away from them.  How about the cost of the video 
 games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity with 
 mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two worth 
 of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
 refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
 producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Cory Glaberson wrote:
 
 http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/
 
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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Roland Lataille
We don't even go to the movies anymore. The only reason we would go was to see 
a 3D movie which we couldn't at home at that time. Now I have a 55 inch 3D TV - 
(I got it for free, worked in retail and was one the top salesman) so, no 
reason for that anymore. In fact, the cost of a 3D Blu-ray disc is cheaper than 
for two people to see the movie. I also plan on getting a 3D 1080p front 
projector when my bulb dies on my 720p front projector (that is not 3D). But, I 
am flying to LA in September to see 60 year old Cinerama movies. I know. I'm 
crazy. 





 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
I learned this in econ classes:  I don't pay thirteen bucks for popcorn!

And I think that the exhibitors would sell a lot more of it if it was cheaper.

And a more equitable split between the producers and the exhibitors would allow 
them to shift the
price point on popcorn, drinks and everything to increase their volume.   The 
sweet spot, Evan, the sweet spot.

K.


On Mar 7, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Evan Zweifel wrote:

 I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes.  
 The price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate.  They 
 would charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it.  
 Certainly you don't believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the 
 theaters would charge less, do you??  Really??
 
 Evan
 
 - Original Message -
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
 Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
 and lower the cost of those concessions.
 I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
 this point.  Of course, they have their
 reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.
 
 Kirby
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:
 
 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food 
 and drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
 concessions they should stay away from them.   How about the cost of the 
 video games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity 
 with mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two 
 worth of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
 refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
 producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Cory Glaberson wrote:
 
 http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/
 
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2012-03-07 Thread rodxmorgan
Karl Malden

 

Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin---24---1020---dla

all fall down---7---com8

beyond the poseidon adventure---12---100k4

beyond the poseidon adventure---2---1sh

billion dollar brain---10---com6/us307.JPG

bombers b52---18---com7

boomerang---12---2035---g9

cheyenne autumn---8---2040---g6/wes10.JPG

cincinnati kid---12---2545---g12

come fly with me---15?---com2

dead ringer---12---com12/us568.JPG

diplomatic courier---18---com3

great imposter---8---com2

gunfighter---18---125250---g2

halls of montezuma ‘50---15---com13

hanging tree---11---1530---gc/gc4.JPG

hotel---18---100k3

meteor---14---1020---sf4

nevada smith---33---com12

on the waterfront---15---200350---mb/mb1.JPG

one eyed jacks---17---150300---mb

operation secret---14---com4

parrish---12---com3

phantom of the rue morgue---10---50100---sf2

Pollyanna---7---3050---dla

ruby gentry---7---com1

streetcar named desire---18---200400---mb/mb2.JPG

summertime killer---28---100k22

take the high ground---7---com10

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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Joseph Bonelli
Right on all counts!!  Joe

 


 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
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Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
  
I learned this in econ classes:  I don't pay thirteen bucks for popcorn!

And I think that the exhibitors would sell a lot more of it if it was cheaper.

And a more equitable split between the producers and the exhibitors would allow 
them to shift the
price point on popcorn, drinks and everything to increase their volume.   The 
sweet spot, Evan, the sweet spot.

K.


On Mar 7, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Evan Zweifel wrote:

 I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes.  
 The price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate.  They 
 would charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it.  
 Certainly you don't believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the 
 theaters would charge less, do you??  Really??
 
 Evan
 
 - Original Message -
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
 Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
 and lower the cost of those concessions.
 I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
 this point.  Of course, they have their
 reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.
 
 Kirby
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:
 
 Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets.  The cost of food 
 and drinks keep them going.  If families/individuals cannot afford the 
 concessions they should stay away from them.   How about the cost of the 
 video games?  When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity 
 with mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two 
 worth of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free 
 refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But, honestly, someone should sue the 
 producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Cory Glaberson wrote:
 
 http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/
 
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Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

2012-03-07 Thread Joseph Bonelli
When I was going to movies as a kid under 12 (I turned that in 1955), I went to 
the two first-run theatres in town and paid 25 cents for admission.  At the 
second-run theate that played double features and had our Saturday kiddie 
matinee it was 10 cents for the movie, 10 cents for the popcorn and 5 cents for 
a coke.  With the same 5 cents for bus fare each way, I could spend Saturday at 
the movies for a total of 35 cents!!!  And believe me, those Roy Rogers and 
Jungle Jim movies were worth it!  Along with the cartoon, the obligatory 
serial (everything from Rocket Man to Clyde Beatty), the occasional short, 
previews (loved 'em!) and even the newsreel.  
Were those better days at the movies  Well, I think so.  No stereo, special 
effects and still boisterous kids- but NO flashing lights and silly 
ring-tones from the then unheard-of cell phones.  
But when CinemaScope came along, I became a grown-up moviegoer.  
Those were indeed the days!
 
Joe B
 
PS-  The fresh-popped popcorn was sooo much better!!   Just the smell could 
draw you in from a block away.
 
Joe
 


 From: John Waldman jhnwald...@yahoo.com
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
  

Actually, I think a large popcorn and drink here is around $20. 
I see a lot of people buying high priced snacks when we go to the movies.  I 
guess if you can afford it, why not? 
JW 

  


From: Evan Zweifel evanzwei...@comcast.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes.  The 
price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate.  They would 
charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it.  Certainly you 
don't
 believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the theaters would 
charge less, do you??  Really??

Evan

- Original Message -
From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 - (UTC)
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks

Yes, that's my point, Steve.  They should make something on the ticket price 
and lower the cost of those concessions.
I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years.  The studios are greedy on 
this point.  Of course, they have their
reasons but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view.

Kirby
On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote:

 Theaters make next to nothing on the
 admission tickets.  The cost of food and drinks keep them going.  If 
families/individuals cannot afford the concessions they should stay away from 
them.  How about the cost of the video games?  When I go to the theaters I see 
those rooms filled to capacity with mostly school age students spending lots of 
money for a minute or two worth of play.  Big bucket of popcorn and largest 
sodas usually include free refills.  Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn 
for one price.  
 
 From: Kirby McDaniel ki...@movieart.net
 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
 Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM
 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks
 
 Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs?  But,
 honestly, someone should sue the producers for 
 unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors.  It's been this way for 
 years.  A few percentage points
 in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a 
 box.  Or some such price.
 
 Kirby
 
 
 On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Cory Glaberson wrote:
 
 http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/
 
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