Andrew is a comedian, podcaster, film programmer, writer, physical media collector, husband, and human father to one adorable rescue mutt. You probably know him best as “that guy from We Hate Movies.”
This is of course nothing more than totally soulless, corporate bullshit thinking, and definitely the dumbest “how to bring people back to theaters” idea since AMC’s “certain titles like The Batman will cost more money to see” debacle, which was over before it started.
Read MoreLast Sunday, I had myself a nice double feature in downtown Manhattan, with a raucous, wild Giants’ play-off game wedged right in the middle. Plus, some drunk Taco Bell.
Read MoreI strolled into the Film Forum lobby and 1) didn’t burst into flames or 2) have some sort of break down. Instead, it was just like it’s been 100 times before. It was a Friday afternoon so the lobby wasn’t packed. I was instantly reminded of what a fantastic institution it is—all of the upcoming programs listed, posters hung, literature out for all to see—FF does such an incredible job both with first run art titles and repertory programs and nothing reminds you of that better than standing in the middle of the lobby where it all happens.
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