Comments on: ThinkFilm in Trouble? http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/ Where Cinema is more than just $100 Million productions Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:49:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jack http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-13288 Jack Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:40:00 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-13288 I am reasonably sure that their operation will indeed be shutting down unfortunately and I expect with a whole lot of filmmakers/producers NOT getting paid. Indie biz is a tough one indeed, even when one is "at the top of their game". I am reasonably sure that their operation will indeed be shutting down unfortunately and I expect with a whole lot of filmmakers/producers NOT getting paid. Indie biz is a tough one indeed, even when one is “at the top of their game”.

]]> By: Marina Antunes http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-11943 Marina Antunes Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:45:47 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-11943 I'm not sure about that Movie Fan, mostly because I tend to like what ThinkFilm distributes *because* it's stuff I'd likely not get to see or even hear about otherwise. I think there's a place for indie distributors alongside the big studios because they're 1) distributing different films and 2) catering to a different audience. If we want the "populist touch", just look at WB or Paramount or any of the other major distributors. I’m not sure about that Movie Fan, mostly because I tend to like what ThinkFilm distributes *because* it’s stuff I’d likely not get to see or even hear about otherwise. I think there’s a place for indie distributors alongside the big studios because they’re 1) distributing different films and 2) catering to a different audience.

If we want the “populist touch”, just look at WB or Paramount or any of the other major distributors.

]]> By: Movie Fan http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-11909 Movie Fan Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:19:08 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-11909 The problem with the indie distributors is they buy films 'they' like rather than what 'the public' likes. They need to hire people who have the 'populist touch'. It's that simple. The problem with the indie distributors is they buy films ‘they’ like rather than what ‘the public’ likes.

They need to hire people who have the ‘populist touch’.

It’s that simple.

]]> By: Marina Antunes http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-10142 Marina Antunes Thu, 29 May 2008 22:25:36 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-10142 <a href="http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/david-bergsteins-thinkfilm-sued-for-fraud/" rel="nofollow">More problems for ThinkFilm</a> More problems for ThinkFilm

]]> By: Film Junk Weekend Wrap-Up: May 18, 2008 - Film Junk http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-9436 Film Junk Weekend Wrap-Up: May 18, 2008 - Film Junk Sun, 18 May 2008 19:33:35 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-9436 [...] in Men Who Stare At Goats Goosebumps: The Movie Original Faces of Death Getting Re-Released on DVD Is ThinkFilm in Financial Trouble? Cronenberg to Direct Timecrimes Remake? Fahrenheit 9/11 Sequel Finally Moves Ahead Adrian Grenier [...] [...] in Men Who Stare At Goats Goosebumps: The Movie Original Faces of Death Getting Re-Released on DVD Is ThinkFilm in Financial Trouble? Cronenberg to Direct Timecrimes Remake? Fahrenheit 9/11 Sequel Finally Moves Ahead Adrian Grenier [...]

]]> By: Kurt Halfyard http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-9204 Kurt Halfyard Wed, 14 May 2008 15:18:40 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-9204 Note that Warner Independent Pictures (Good Night And Good Luck, Funny Games US, A Scanner Darkly) and Picture House (Pan's Labyrinth, King of Kong, La Vie en Rose) were both shuttered by Warner Brothers earlier. A bad time for Indie Distribs (and the Print Critics that champion this type of niche film to the masses) for sure. Note that Warner Independent Pictures (Good Night And Good Luck, Funny Games US, A Scanner Darkly) and Picture House (Pan’s Labyrinth, King of Kong, La Vie en Rose) were both shuttered by Warner Brothers earlier.

A bad time for Indie Distribs (and the Print Critics that champion this type of niche film to the masses) for sure.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-9175 Kurt Tue, 13 May 2008 21:52:49 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-9175 I like both Mongrel and Thinkfilm. Sad that the niche business doesn't seem to have much of a place in the theatre any more. Seems like it's DVD or direct download for most of these...outside of festivals that is. There is a reason for the growth of festivals over the past few years. Increasingly it is the best place to see niche stuff and as a bonus, usually cast/crew do a Q&A or discussion afterwards. I like both Mongrel and Thinkfilm. Sad that the niche business doesn’t seem to have much of a place in the theatre any more. Seems like it’s DVD or direct download for most of these…outside of festivals that is. There is a reason for the growth of festivals over the past few years. Increasingly it is the best place to see niche stuff and as a bonus, usually cast/crew do a Q&A or discussion afterwards.

]]> By: Marina Antunes http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-9173 Marina Antunes Tue, 13 May 2008 21:29:39 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-9173 No. Mongrel has been around for much longer than that but the expansion of Mongrel from the DVD market to also include theatrical distribution may have had something to do with ThinkFilm's move to the US. No. Mongrel has been around for much longer than that but the expansion of Mongrel from the DVD market to also include theatrical distribution may have had something to do with ThinkFilm’s move to the US.

]]> By: Colleeny http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-9171 Colleeny Tue, 13 May 2008 21:17:01 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-9171 @Marina Was Thinkfilm the candian distributor, that after being bought out by american interests forced the start of Mongrel Media? @Marina Was Thinkfilm the candian distributor, that after being bought out by american interests forced the start of Mongrel Media?

]]> By: roman http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-9170 roman Tue, 13 May 2008 20:48:53 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-9170 No big loss. Small indies like this fold all the time. Their slates are all acquisitions anyway and will now just get bought by someone else. (How long does 'Then She Found Me' or 'Taxi To The Dark Side' play fests without getting picked up?) New Line going down? Now that's a major calamity that will adversely effect everyone who reads this site and all cinephiles the world over. RIP NLC. No big loss. Small indies like this fold all the time. Their slates are all acquisitions anyway and will now just get bought by someone else. (How long does ‘Then She Found Me’ or ‘Taxi To The Dark Side’ play fests without getting picked up?)

New Line going down? Now that’s a major calamity that will adversely effect everyone who reads this site and all cinephiles the world over. RIP NLC.

]]> By: rot http://www.rowthree.com/2008/05/13/thinkfilm-in-trouble/#comment-9169 rot Tue, 13 May 2008 20:22:49 +0000 http://www.rowthree.com/?p=2109#comment-9169 Gerry Bus 174 Primer 5x2 Half Nelson Lake of Fire impeccable taste, I'm like you Marina, ThinkFilm is credentials for quality. Gerry
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impeccable taste, I’m like you Marina, ThinkFilm is credentials for quality.

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