Carnahan & Smith pissed at America over Grindhouse

Basically it didn't do so hot in the box office for many many reasons, but mainly because it was released on fucking Easter-family-holiday weekend (people said if 300 was released Easter weekend it wouldn't have done so hot either), despite getting sick reviews. Anyway, "Directors Joe Carnahan and Kevin Smith have spoke out about their disgust at American audiences for not flocking to see something as innovative as Grindhouse." Carnahan said on his blog:

What is wrong with American moviegoers? Is there nothing NEW that they’re willing to embrace? Jesus, it’s the worst kind of erosion. We’re making dumber and dumber films and they’re becoming cash cows. God Bless ‘300′, at least it’s got balls and the director WENT for it. THAT movie is good for the business, it’s good for everybody. But some of these other flicks don’t even TRY because they know in the end, EXACTLY the age range and demographic driving ticket prices these days. Those monstrosities (the names of which I won’t mention) are pure pieces of commerce, marketed to perfection.

I hope ‘Grindhouse’ recovers. It’s an audacious idea that I wish would’ve been given a bigger break. Maybe as they separate the two films, they’ll pry some sunshine out of the situation and the Weinstein’s will save the day. It bums me the f*ck out though when something like that, a really cool idea that looks like a great time at the movies, made by real talent– can’t push past.

It’s just dead wrong kids…and we ALL pay the price when those don’t work.

Kevin Smith chipped in with his two cents…

“What’s Costner’s line in J.F.K. again? ‘God, I’m ashamed to be an American today…’”

“I’d say the problem was America most definitely was at the movie theaters this week - which is why the stuff that grossed higher than Grindhouse… grossed higher than Grindhouse,” Smith wrote. “That’s the third fantastic film of the year which has failed to attract the audience it richly deserved in its opening week. Add Grindhouse to a list that includes Black Snake Moan and Zodiac.”

I saw Black Snake Moan and Zodiac, both fantastic movies, i didn't realize they didn't do that well either. I also didn't know film enthusiasts were so pissed at box office results, great movies rarely see good box office sales, fucking "Are We Done Yet?" beat Grindhouse opening weekend, and no one with a normal IQ can tell me that movie is better than Grindhouse.
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