Banning movies in the villages

[hulababy]

thousands of people want to see the movie coming out this Friday called 2016. Hundreds have called Rialto theater because they were told it's being released Friday and they have told us they don't know if they will show it.

Since when do we ban movies being shown in the villages??? This is a politcal movie and this is America where we should have the RIGHT to see what we choose to see. We should NOT have to travel to theaters such as Orlando, Ocala, Gainsville etc.. to see popular movies.

I am a conservative so I want to see this movie as it is about the destruction of america by this President. I also feel though that the democrats and or liberals have a right to see their movies. Bring them all in if they are popular. why were we not allowed to see "The Hunger games"

I love the villages but do not want to live in a country (no less a retirement community) where movies / books etc... are banned!!

Bring in 2016!! Everyone call Rialto and express your opinion. Everyone has a right to see what they choose to see and the box office receipts will determine if it is successful. This movie is brought to us by the same producers of Shindlers List. Instead of playing spiderman in two theaters bring in 2016. Instead of Marigold which has been out for months now bring in 2016.

With all the "garbage movies" playing out there and/ or the movies for kids they need to make sure movies made for adults are always shown. Others opinions??

[pooh]

Why do you think the movie is banned? Movie theaters don't always show what you think they should...and it is the same in other parts of the country. If they decide not to show it, and it is their right, you may have to drive to another city where the movie is being shown.

[justjim]

Hulababy: Certain people control the movies shown in TV. Also the Newspaper, Squares, Type of houses built, etc. etc. and I could go on. And that is the way it is because they took the necessary "risks" involved in making TV what it is today. Its a wonderful and beautiful retirement community. Enjoy! If the movie we want to see isn't shown here then I guess we will have to go to Leesburg, or Ocala to see it.

[hulababy]

it is too much of a coincidence that what is popular ex 2016, The hunger games, and I'm sure others can think of more movies have NOT been shown while 2, 3 movie theaters carry batman or for ex marigold forever!! Don't you think?? I do know for a fact HUNDREDS have called and requested the movie so why NOT play it. I head Ted is so bad many have walked out on it?? Let's see what others have to say about the topic. My point is just do NOT keep out of a retirement community adult movies we can decide for ourselves whether to see or not. Atlas shrugges is another to be released in Oct and will be a block buster. Will that be shown???

[Moderator]

It's going to be very difficult to keep from moving this thread to the Political forum, but, please try to stay on topic of the Theatre owner's policy for deciding what movies to show.

[Taltarzac725]

Why do you think the movie is banned? Movie theaters don't always show what you think they should...and it is the same in other parts of the country. If they decide not to show it, and it is their right, you may have to drive to another city where the movie is being shown.

It is playing next week in several theaters nearby including Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Oldsmar, etc.

Do think it is kind of funny though. I saw Savages last week at the Old Mill Playhouse and had the whole auditorium to myself. An Old Mill Playhouse employee who stick his head in every once in a while to see if anyone was still in the theater; that's all the company I had.

[hulababy]

Hulababy: Certain people control the movies shown in TV. Also the Newspaper, Squares, Type of houses built, etc. etc. and I could go on. And that is the way it is because they took the necessary "risks" involved in making TV what it is today. Its a wonderful and beautiful retirement community. Enjoy! If the movie we want to see isn't shown here then I guess we will have to go to Leesburg, or Ocala to see it.

The point of my post is going completely over your head!! Don't think your getting the message I am trying to convey. Let's see if others do. I'm on everyone's side on this one. We all need to be concerned about what is being kept away and more importantly WHY???

[hulababy]

It's going to be very difficult to keep from moving this thread to the Political forum, but, please try to stay on topic of the Theatre owner's policy for deciding what movies to show.

am STAYING ON TOPIC of banning movies in villages (both sides of fence) the theaters decision on what and what NOT to show and WHY??

[Taltarzac725]

The point of my post is going completely over your head!! Don't think your getting the message I am trying to convey. Let's see if others do. I'm on everyone's side on this one. We all need to be concerned about what is being kept away and more importantly WHY???

Doubt if there is anything more than a contract dispute here. The Villages movie theaters often have to show all the movies of a certain distributor even if they only want to show one or two of them.

[pooh]

Well, you might consider that they can't get the movie, at least right now.

[2catsmeow]

Hunger Games was not shown here because the Villages theaters does not have an agreement with Lionsgate Films (see other Hunger Games posts). 2016 is an 'Independent Film' from Rocky Mountain Pictures. Maybe the way to go if you want to see this film here is to contact the Independent Film Club and have them show it at one of their next scheduled meetings. Maybe the film is not 'banned' but the theaters do not have a contract with the independent film distributor to show their moview here. Just a thought.....

[hulababy]

Well, you might consider that they can't get the movie, at least right now.

If all the other theaters can get it they can too. also hundreds called and NO one was told they CANNOT get the movie. Other thoughts??

[pooh]

It is playing next week in several theaters nearby including Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Oldsmar, etc.

Do think it is kind of funny though. I saw Savages last week at the Old Mill Playhouse and had the whole auditorium to myself. An Old Mill Playhouse employee who stick his head in every once in a while to see if anyone was still in the theater; that's all the company I had.

Sometimes, it's like that isn't it, though I've never had the entire auditorium to myself....sort of like a private viewing just for you! We've been to some of the popular movies and have had maybe a dozen to 30 people.....guess it just depends on how long the movie has been playing and what time of the day.

All by yourself you say?.....they should have given you a remote so you could pause the movie if you needed to get popcorn...there was no one else to fill you in on what you would miss if you stepped out for food or a pit stop... :D

[Mikeod]

If all the other theaters can get it they can too. also hundreds called and NO one was told they CANNOT get the movie. Other thoughts??

Sure. The movie theaters are not part of your amenities. They are a private business that can conduct its operation as it sees fit. They do not owe you the opportunity to see a movie you want to see. Now, if they ignore "hundreds" of callers requesting a particular film, and they can get it, but decline to do so, they risk going out of business.

[pooh]

If all the other theaters can get it they can too. also hundreds called and NO one was told they CANNOT get the movie. Other thoughts??

Who is the distributor? Again, they may not have been able to get it right now. And I'll say once again, if it's important for you or others to see it, it will be playing in other theaters in the area. We can go outside of TV for things.

[lovesports]

Probably many protested when the Michael Moore movies weren't shown. Or were they?

[pooh]

Hunger Games was not shown here because the Villages theaters does not have an agreement with Lionsgate Films (see other Hunger Games posts). 2016 is an 'Independent Film' from Rocky Mountain Pictures. Maybe the way to go if you want to see this film here is to contact the Independent Film Club and have them show it at one of their next scheduled meetings. Maybe the film is not 'banned' but the theaters do not have a contract with the independent film distributor to show their moview here. Just a thought.....

Thank you for this information, very helpful.

[Moderator]

am STAYING ON TOPIC of banning movies in villages (both sides of fence) the theaters decision on what and what NOT to show and WHY??

Hulababy... this was a general comment, not directed at you. We're on your side, trying to keep the posts on topic so that a lively discussion can continue in the main forum.

[buzzy]

There is no place on Earth where you can always get everything that you want or think that you are entitled to. I don't know why some people think that only in The Villages is there a conspiracy to deprive us of the truth.

[mulligan]

I could be way off base, but could there be a profit motive in there somewhere??

[EdV]

It’s no secret that developer Gary Morse (who owns the two theaters in TV) is a staunch supporter of the Republican party and he and his family are heavy contributors to that party and have hosted numerous Republican candidate rallies in TV.

2016 was produced, directed, and narrated by conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza, a former Reagan staff member and author of such books as Obama's America: Unmaking the American Dream and The roots of Obama's Rage.

So if your suspicions proved to be correct, what motive would they have for suppressing this film in TV.

Trying to stay on track and not get political, might it be that the developer has been accused sometimes of suppression when it was purely a business decision based on the expected box office take of a film or contractual issues as 2catsmeow pointed out.

[gerryann]

There is no place on Earth where you can always get everything that you want or think that you are entitled to. I don't know why some people think that only in The Villages is there a conspiracy to deprive us of the truth.

Maybe a bit of paranoia???

[lovesports]

It’s no secret that developer Gary Morse (who owns the two theaters in TV) is a staunch supporter of the Republican party and he and his family are heavy contributors to that party and have hosted numerous Republican candidate rallies in TV.

2016 was produced, directed, and narrated by conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza, a former Reagan staff member and author of such books as Obama's America: Unmaking the American Dream and The roots of Obama's Rage.

So if your suspicions proved to be correct, what motive would they have for suppressing this film in TV.

Trying to stay on track and not get political, might it be that the developer has been accused sometimes of suppression when it was purely a business decision based on the expected box office take of a film or contractual issues as 2catsmeow pointed out.
Good post!

[gomoho]

If the movie theatre can't get the movie than they should simply tell those requesting it "we can't get it" and that would put an end to all this speculation. The idea of censorship for our own good scares me to death and I certainly hope that isn't what is going on here. And please don't respond that the folks answering the phones don't know what is going one - they should make a point of finding out if there are that many calls coming in.

[2BNTV]

I would like to know the reel story. :smiley:

Sounds like a contractual issue as twocatsmeow pointed out.

[lightworker888]

Didn't know about contractual issues until we moved to Stratford ON, a city of 35,000 with one 6 screen movie theatre. We talked to the owner, who also sits in the box office and we asked him about a particular movie that we were interested in. He said that he would love to show it but he couldn't get it as it was not with the distributor that he was contracted with. So it could easily be a contractual issue with 2016. At least Ocala isn't so far. From Stratford, we have to drive an hour to get to another theatre, but when we get there, there are 3 other theatres and two of them get indies so there is lots of choice and lots of driving. Maybe we'll go to 2016 before we come down in case it doesn't get to TV.


LW888

[hulababy]

I'm going to go down to Rialto tonight and see if I can speak to a manager. Maybe I can get some more info to keep us informed. With 80,000 plus we should not have to drive to orlando , gainsville or even ocala to see a movie!! We're the only theaters in the area.

[BarryRX]

I'm going to go down to Rialto tonight and see if I can speak to a manager. Maybe I can get some more info to keep us informed. With 80,000 plus we should not have to drive to orlando , gainsville or even ocala to see a movie!! We're the only theaters in the area.
Maybe you should have spoken to the manager before you started making accusations.

[golf2140]

am STAYING ON TOPIC of banning movies in villages (both sides of fence) the theaters decision on what and what NOT to show and WHY??

Take a cold shower !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrsanborn]

Hey, OP. I walked out on Ted twice! The first time was after the credits rolled and the second time after my uncontrolled laughter subsided or maybe it was when my depends dried out. Not exactly sure but the people you say walked out may have walked the same way.

[hulababy]

just reporting what I heard about Ted. People said they hated it and walked out. I didn't see it, have NO idea what's its about so of course no comment other than what people told me.

[hulababy]

Maybe you should have spoken to the manager before you started making accusations.

I'm sure the manager tonight will be about 20 yrs old (ha) and no accusations were made. Only suggestions made that ALL moves be shown in the villages as we are all adults and can pay and not pay for what we choose to see.
that's the great thing about America!! choices to be made!! Bring in ALL the movies and the box office receipts should determine what stays and goes.
off to square now.

[bimmertl]

I'm going to go down to Rialto tonight and see if I can speak to a manager. Maybe I can get some more info to keep us informed. With 80,000 plus we should not have to drive to orlando , gainsville or even ocala to see a movie!! We're the only theaters in the area.


Save yourself a trip. Just turn on Fox every night and you'll get the same thing as what is in the movie in a never ending loop.

[Bogie Shooter]

thousands of people want to see the movie coming out this Friday called 2016. Thousands,Hundreds have called Rialto theater because they were told it's being released Friday and they have told us they don't know if they will show it. Really, hundreds??
Since when do we ban movies being shown in the villages??? This is a politcal movie and this is America where we should have the RIGHT to see what we choose to see. We should NOT have to travel to theaters such as Orlando, Ocala, Gainsville etc.. to see popular movies. Banned, Really??I am a conservative so I want to see this movie as it is about the destruction of america by this President. I also feel though that the democrats and or liberals have a right to see their movies. Bring them all in if they are popular. why were we not allowed to see "The Hunger games" Democrats rights in TV, Really??
I love the villages but do not want to live in a country (no less a retirement community) where movies / books etc... are banned!! There's that word again, Really??Bring in 2016!! Everyone call Rialto and express your opinion. Everyone has a right to see what they choose to see and the box office receipts will determine if it is successful. This movie is brought to us by the same producers of Shindlers List. Instead of playing spiderman in two theaters bring in 2016. Instead of Marigold which has been out for months now bring in 2016. What about the folks that like these movies, Really??
With all the "garbage movies" playing out there and/ or the movies for kids they need to make sure movies made for adults are always shown. Others opinions?? A critic's view. Really??


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[Bogie Shooter]

Save yourself a trip. Just turn on Fox every night and you'll get the same thing as what is in the movie in a never ending loop.
Over and over! :a20:

[Pturner]

I'm sure the manager tonight will be about 20 yrs old (ha) and no accusations were made. Only suggestions made that ALL moves be shown in the villages as we are all adults and can pay and not pay for what we choose to see.
that's the great thing about America!! choices to be made!! Bring in ALL the movies and the box office receipts should determine what stays and goes.
off to square now.

By that logic, all the stores that people want should have to locate in TV and all activities people here want should have to be provided. Afterall, "that's the great thing about Americal!! choices can be made!!"

I suspect that more than 100 people have requested indoor pools and performing arts center in the annual surveys. How dare TV not make them available right here in America, even though people want those choices.

Oh wait, America has free enterprise too. :oops: So a hundred of us can't just demand that a business proprietor contract with distributors as necessary to give us all the choices we want. :rant-rave: And if said business proprietor has negotiated an affordable deal with other distributors by agreeing to show all of their movies, or has negotiated other affordable (to him) terms we don't like, we can't demand that said entrepreneur break his contract and possibly his profit margin because one group organized a phone bank to demand other choices at his expense. :rant-rave:

Darn, don't you just hate it when freedom cuts both ways.

[mulligan]

I think we should have golfcart access to saltwater fishing.

[Bosoxfan]

It’s no secret that developer Gary Morse (who owns the two theaters in TV) is a staunch supporter of the Republican party and he and his family are heavy contributors to that party and have hosted numerous Republican candidate rallies in TV.

2016 was produced, directed, and narrated by conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza, a former Reagan staff member and author of such books as Obama's America: Unmaking the American Dream and The roots of Obama's Rage.

So if your suspicions proved to be correct, what motive would they have for suppressing this film in TV.

Trying to stay on track and not get political, might it be that the developer has been accused sometimes of suppression when it was purely a business decision based on the expected box office take of a film or contractual issues as 2catsmeow pointed out.:agree::BigApplause:

[quirky3]

By that logic, all the stores that people want should have to locate in TV and all activities people here want should have to be provided. Afterall, "that's the great thing about Americal!! choices can be made!!"

I suspect that more than 100 people have requested indoor pools and performing arts center in the annual surveys. How dare TV not make them available right here in America, even though people want those choices.

Oh wait, America has free enterprise too. :oops: So a hundred of us can't just demand that a business proprietor contract with distributors as necessary to give us all the choices we want. :rant-rave: And if said business proprietor has negotiated an affordable deal with other distributors by agreeing to show all of their movies, or has negotiated other affordable (to him) terms we don't like, we can't demand that said entrepreneur break his contract and possibly his profit margin because one group organized a phone bank to demand other choices at his expense. :rant-rave:

Darn, don't you just hate it when freedom cuts both ways.

:agree:

[NotGolfer]

I too am a conservative....that being said...Up North we knew a family who ran a movie theater in our community. It was a 4-plex. They didn't have a "say" in what movies came or not. The movie companies make those decisions from what we were told.

[2catsmeow]

For what it is worth - 2016 is not playing in Leesburg, Belleview or Crystal River either (that is all I checked - I would bet I could find other areas if I was so inclined) - and I wouldn't say it is 'Banned' from playing in any of those locations. I still think it has to do the the agreement with the distributor. The theater that it IS playing at in Ocala is very nice - not too long of a drive - and then you can stop for a nice dinner after (or lunch before) - and make a pleasant day of it. Not all theaters show all movies. We are also not getting Expendables 2 which I would like to see - it is a Lionsgate film - but I will either wait until it is on cable or red box - or drive to Ocala.

[Skybo]

For what it is worth - 2016 is not playing in Leesburg, Belleview or Crystal River either (that is all I checked - I would bet I could find other areas if I was so inclined) - and I wouldn't say it is 'Banned' from playing in any of those locations. I still think it has to do the the agreement with the distributor. The theater that it IS playing at in Ocala is very nice - not too long of a drive - and then you can stop for a nice dinner after (or lunch before) - and make a pleasant day of it. Not all theaters show all movies. We are also not getting Expendables 2 which I would like to see - it is a Lionsgate film - but I will either wait until it is on cable or red box - or drive to Ocala.

Hush Catsmeow....you must not inject logic into this discussion. Even though numerous folks have explained the concept of distributor contracts throughout this thread ... that doesn’t matter. It must, must, must be some kind conspiracy theory that has to be resolved via berating a theater “manager” who has absolutely no control over what is played in his theater.

[gerryann]

Hush Catsmeow....you must not inject logic into this discussion. Even though numerous folks have explained the concept of distributor contracts throughout this thread ... that doesn’t matter. It must, must, must be some kind conspiracy theory that has to be resolved via berating a theater “manager” who has absolutely no control over what is played in his theater.

So true!! I guess some folks feel they need to blame someone.

[BarryRX]

I'm sure the manager tonight will be about 20 yrs old (ha) and no accusations were made. Only suggestions made that ALL moves be shown in the villages as we are all adults and can pay and not pay for what we choose to see.
that's the great thing about America!! choices to be made!! Bring in ALL the movies and the box office receipts should determine what stays and goes.
off to square now.
Sorry, but you did state that the movie was banned in The Villages. That was an over the top statement that has no basis in reality. The movie theaters are already ballot boxes where box office receipts determine what stays or goes. But what gets on the ballot must be limited. That decision is made both contractually with the distributors, and by the owners who are always trying to maximize profits. If any of those decisions conflict with your personal wishes, you have the right to go elsewhere or to voice your displeasure as you have done on TOTV. However, baseless accusations are most definitely not the way to get your point across and will only result in a whole bunch of folks pointing that out to you.

[ijusluvit]

By that logic, all the stores that people want should have to locate in TV and all activities people here want should have to be provided. Afterall, "that's the great thing about Americal!! choices can be made!!"

I suspect that more than 100 people have requested indoor pools and performing arts center in the annual surveys. How dare TV not make them available right here in America, even though people want those choices.

Oh wait, America has free enterprise too. :oops: So a hundred of us can't just demand that a business proprietor contract with distributors as necessary to give us all the choices we want. :rant-rave: And if said business proprietor has negotiated an affordable deal with other distributors by agreeing to show all of their movies, or has negotiated other affordable (to him) terms we don't like, we can't demand that said entrepreneur break his contract and possibly his profit margin because one group organized a phone bank to demand other choices at his expense. :rant-rave:

Darn, don't you just hate it when freedom cuts both ways.

Insightful. Damn near profound.
No wonder this poster is listed as a Sage!

[gomoho]

Hush Catsmeow....you must not inject logic into this discussion. Even though numerous folks have explained the concept of distributor contracts throughout this thread ... that doesn’t matter. It must, must, must be some kind conspiracy theory that has to be resolved via berating a theater “manager” who has absolutely no control over what is played in his theater.

Lighten up - no one knows the true reason the movie isn't being shown. Until we know no accusations should be made either way.

[2catsmeow]

Hush Catsmeow....you must not inject logic into this discussion. Even though numerous folks have explained the concept of distributor contracts throughout this thread ... that doesn’t matter. It must, must, must be some kind conspiracy theory that has to be resolved via berating a theater “manager” who has absolutely no control over what is played in his theater.

I took this as I hope it was intended, and had a chuckle :laugh:

[justjim]

it is too much of a coincidence that what is popular ex 2016, The hunger games, and I'm sure others can think of more movies have NOT been shown while 2, 3 movie theaters carry batman or for ex marigold forever!! Don't you think?? I do know for a fact HUNDREDS have called and requested the movie so why NOT play it. I head Ted is so bad many have walked out on it?? Let's see what others have to say about the topic. My point is just do NOT keep out of a retirement community adult movies we can decide for ourselves whether to see or not. Atlas shrugges is another to be released in Oct and will be a block buster. Will that be shown???

:rant-rave: Really, Hundreds have called requesting this movie! Wow!

No such movie in TV. Drive to Orlando, catch an early plane for $398.00 round trip to Chicago, take a taxi to catch the movie matinee near O'Hare International, return by taxi to O'Hare, get a quick bite in one of the many restaurants, and catch your return flight to Orlando. Depending which way the wind is blowing you may get a quick peek at one of the most beautiful skyline's in the world. Pay the parking and return to TV. You can do all of this in less than 12 hours and for just $497.00. PRICELESS! :beer3:

[Bogie Shooter]

I too am a conservative....that being said...Up North we knew a family who ran a movie theater in our community. It was a 4-plex. They didn't have a "say" in what movies came or not. The movie companies make those decisions from what we were told.

Not sure what being a conservative has to do with which movies come to town.

[Bogie Shooter]

We should hear tomorrow about the meeting with the manager.....................

[buzzy]

We should hear tomorrow about the meeting with the manager.....................

You mean on the six o'clock news??????

[784caroline]

A "true" conservative would get the movie at REDBOX and only pay $1....free popcorn at home!!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Saying that the Villages is "banning" this, or any movie because they choose to show other movies is like saying that they are "banning" Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream because they don't have a store here or that Publix is 'banning" Bird Eye because they choose to carry other lines.

If it's not showing here, find out where it's showing and go there. If the Villages Theaters don't show it, they won't get your business.

I'm sure that this is simply a business decision. There are a number of movies that they have to choose from. They are either tied to a contract which requires them to show some movies or the distributor doesn't carry this particular or they are choosing to show other movies because they think that they will attract a larger audience.

[Skybo]

I took this as I hope it was intended, and had a chuckle :laugh:

You took it correctly. :)

[createquilts]

I was thinking after reading this whole thread that maybe the solution would be to open a movie theater close to the villages. There have to be a bunch of people that know how to open businesses in this population, and some people willing to invest.

With all of these people close by in the villages and surrounding developments and towns I would think it might be a good investment. I am not a business person and maybe some people will tell me I don't know what I am talking about but it seems to me that if you build it, they will come if there is truly a need.
I have no desire to see this movie but if the selection is as abysmal as some people think it makes sense a better selection of movies would be profitable. We went to see Bourne Legacy today, in the middle of a beautiful day (house still being shown) and the theaters were well attended.

Although we are looking forward to moving to TV I don't expect it to fullfill my every wish, desire and whim. I expect there will be many people far more conservative than I am and many people far more religious, but the world would be boring if we were all the same.

Also, since there is no indoor pool and people want it has anyone thought about trying to attract a YMCA closeby? Or another private facility like golds gym closeby? Not everything has to be within TV limits.

[Schaumburger]

:rant-rave: Really, Hundreds have called requesting this movie! Wow!

No such movie in TV. Drive to Orlando, catch an early plane for $398.00 round trip to Chicago, take a taxi to catch the movie matinee near O'Hare International, return by taxi to O'Hare, get a quick bite in one of the many restaurants, and catch your return flight to Orlando. Depending which way the wind is blowing you may get a quick peek at one of the most beautiful skyline's in the world. Pay the parking and return to TV. You can do all of this in less than 12 hours and for just $497.00. PRICELESS! :beer3:

I'm only about 14 miles from O'Hare -- I can be your dinner and movie companion. And there is now a casino near O'Hare; we can play the slots after the movie! If I win big at the slot machine I can buy a house in TV right away. :)

[Bogie Shooter]

I'm sure the manager tonight will be about 20 yrs old (ha) and no accusations were made. Only suggestions made that ALL moves be shown in the villages as we are all adults and can pay and not pay for what we choose to see.
that's the great thing about America!! choices to be made!! Bring in ALL the movies and the box office receipts should determine what stays and goes.
off to square now.

So, what did you find out???

[rp001]

I really doubt the decision was political...Purely money..After all there was a great movie shown by a club last week called "The Koch Brothers Exposed"... I doubt that will be shown at the theaters either...No money or interest in it here..Was a great movie though.

[NotGolfer]

Have any of the folks that think there might be a conspiracy heard "Shown in selected theators"? It's the distributors that make the decisions...they look for where the biggest audiences might be as they're in the business to make money. There have been movies I'd have loved to have seen but they didn't make it to our market here---and even in our area up north.

Speak to the managers, they may tell you the same things you've been reading on this link.

[mgjim]

I think if you go to this movie's website, 2016: Obama's America | Official Movie Site (http://2016themovie.com/) you'll find that the film is being shown in a very limited number of theaters nationwide and for a short run in each of those theaters. That's not unusual for a documentary.

[gerryann]

I don't really know why anyone would think that this movie would be a top priority for ANY theater. I haden't looked at what movie was being discussed until now...what a bunch of wasted space. Doesn't matter who it's about. It's a documentary with a VERY limited audience.

[graciegirl]

I don't really know why anyone would think that this movie would be a top priority for ANY theater. I haden't looked at what movie was being discussed until now...what a bunch of wasted space. Doesn't matter who it's about. It's a documentary with a VERY limited audience.

I agree with you once more Gerryann.
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A movie theater is a place for ENTERTAINMENT, not enlightenment, or study or education.

[gerryann]

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A movie theater is a place for ENTERTAINMENT, not enlightenment, or study or education.

I really didn't mean that it wouldn't be a good documentary, or wouldn't be enlightening, or wouldnt be a good movie for educating. I just meant that it isn't going to be a blockbuster that most theaters would pick up the first week of release. I'm sure it will have its place for those that are looking for that form of "entertainment".

[graciegirl]

I really didn't mean that it wouldn't be a good documentary, or wouldn't be enlightening, or wouldnt be a good movie for educating. I just meant that it isn't going to be a blockbuster that most theaters would pick up the first week of release. I'm sure it will have its place for those that are looking for that form of "entertainment".


I forgot the I agree part. I was agreeing with you.

Sometimes movies do make us change our political views, but we don't go to the movie theater usually to find political documentaries.

[justjim]

I'm only about 14 miles from O'Hare -- I can be your dinner and movie companion. And there is now a casino near O'Hare; we can play the slots after the movie! If I win big at the slot machine I can buy a house in TV right away. :)

:beer3: I assume you live in Schaumburg which is close to O'Hare. Hey, that's a pretty nice burg to live in! If you depend on your slot winnings to buy you a house in TV, a new snowblower might be a good idea while they are on sale this summer.

Schaumburger did you ever read so much to do about a documentary movie that may not be shown in TV? I guess I'm just not one to get that :shrug: excited about any movie ----especially a documentary.

I wonder if the manager of the Rialto has run away from home yet? I'm still waiting to hear what he had to say!

[Bogie Shooter]

still waiting to hear the results of that meeting with that young manager.....OP how did it go??

[PPreu]

Well this has certainly turned embarassing. A little red-faced are we? Or is the crimson from anger at not being able to unearth the conspiracy that has befallen us weak minded folk?

Much ado about nothing.

My doctor says in order to keep my blood pressue under control, I should disavow any knowledge of conspiracies, even though, as my rabbit friend Harvey once told me, "They're out to get me ya know."

The Sky Is Falling.

I really do prefer to spend my time worrying about the health of my friends and family, rather than wasting it on the rants and raves of the verbal minority.

My name is Paul, and I approve this message!

[graciegirl]

Well this has certainly turned embarassing. A little red-faced are we? Or is the crimson from anger at not being able to unearth the conspiracy that has befallen us weak minded folk?

Much ado about nothing.

My doctor says in order to keep my blood pressue under control, I should disavow any knowledge of conspiracies, even though, as my rabbit friend Harvey once told me, "They're out to get me ya know."

The Sky Is Falling.

I really do prefer to spend my time worrying about the health of my friends and family, rather than wasting it on the rants and raves of the verbal minority.

My name is Paul, and I approve this message!

I don't understand the point of your post. Or at least how you feel about the movie being shown or not at the local theaters.

I don't know whether I would enjoy the movie, but generally one doesn't go to the local theaters to view documentary type movies. Or perhaps this is not such a movie?

You are new to the forum. Are you new to The Villages, Paul?

[Schaumburger]

:beer3: I assume you live in Schaumburg which is close to O'Hare. Hey, that's a pretty nice burg to live in! If you depend on your slot winnings to buy you a house in TV, a new snowblower might be a good idea while they are on sale this summer.

Schaumburger did you ever read so much to do about a documentary movie that may not be shown in TV? I guess I'm just not one to get that :shrug: excited about any movie ----especially a documentary.

I wonder if the manager of the Rialto has run away from home yet? I'm still waiting to hear what he had to say!

Yes, I have lived in Schaumburg since 1994. And since I didn't win the Powerball jackpot of $320 million yesterday, and I had to spent $1,800 on dental work this week, I won't be buying in TV this year :(

As far as the documentary, 2016 Obama's America -- it is playing at the AMC theater about 15 minutes from my home. If anyone wants to fly to O'Hare, I will pick you up and we can go see the movie together. And I will watch you eat the expensive movie popcorn that I cannot eat as I had a tooth pulled on Thursday, and will be getting a dental implant in about 6 months from now so it will probably be awhile until I can eat popcorn again. Probably too much information. TGIF.

[quirky3]

still waiting to hear the results of that meeting with that young manager.....OP how did it go??

Bogie - we may be waiting a while to hear from the OP. I don't see her listed as a member under "Community" today, unless I am not browsing correctly.

[graciegirl]

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oh.

I had better watch what I say. I like it here.

[Challenger]

Why do you think the movie is banned? Movie theaters don't always show what you think they should...and it is the same in other parts of the country. If they decide not to show it, and it is their right, you may have to drive to another city where the movie is being shown.

:BigApplause:
Enough said

[Barefoot]

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[BobKat1]

Bogie - we may be waiting a while to hear from the OP. I don't see her listed as a member under "Community" today, unless I am not browsing correctly.

I guess the OP has left the building???

[Barefoot]

I guess the OP has left the building???

I'd assume that's the case. I think HB enjoyed expressing her political views, so perhaps she has moved on to a Political Forum somewhere else.

[Bogie Shooter]

I'd assume that's the case. I think HB enjoyed expressing her political views, so perhaps she has moved on to a Political Forum somewhere else.

Still posting on other threads..................just avoiding the movie banning thread.

[quirky3]

Still posting on other threads..................just avoiding the movie banning thread.

Has not posted since before 7:30pm last night

[Barefoot]

Still posting on other threads..................just avoiding the movie banning thread.

As Quirky pointed out, if you do a member search, she is no longer a member.

[EdV]

.....A movie theater is a place for ENTERTAINMENT, not enlightenment, or study or education.

There's no reason why a movie cannot be both, there's just not enough of them. Apollo 13 as an example, especially for anyone under the age of 40 who didn't experience the drama of it first hand.

[Golfingnut]

I would think since this movie is more of a fantasy type movie, you would not find a large audience in The Villages due to our age and maturity. Underground cult movies due better in cities with large populations of younger people that like being involved in conspiracy theories.

[lovesports]

Has not posted since before 7:30pm last night

Hulahips and Hulababy is the same person. She is the head of the Tea party club and the True crime book club. Still on board and posted this morning.

By the way the book club is closed. Tea party club looking for more members.

[Bogie Shooter]

Oh, now I am beginning to understand.

[BobKat1]

Hulahips and Hulababy is the same person. She is the head of the Tea party club and the True crime book club. Still on board and posted this morning.

By the way the book club is closed. Tea party club looking for more members.

I just searched for Hulahips and nothing came up.

[lovesports]

Bob, You might be right now. I'll change the verb. Hulahips and Hulababy were the same person.

[Moderator]

Issue addressed. Now off topic.