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- From: spencer@der.Princeton.EDU (S. Spencer Sun)
- Subject: Re: free movies
- Message-ID: <1993Jan2.074047.23261@Princeton.EDU>
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- References: <1992Dec31.183109.1195@scott.skidmore.edu>
- Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1993 07:40:47 GMT
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- Am quoting entire article because the original article had limited
- distribution, and some of the ensuing discussion should be seen by
- everyone, IMO.
-
- In article <1992Dec31.183109.1195@scott.skidmore.edu> dbullard@scott.skidmore.edu (deryl bullard) writes:
- >To all the people who ever been taken for a ride at the movies.
- >After years in the film industry, I am now ready to reveal the deep
- >dark secrets that the theaters use to bluff and abuse the public.
- >If you believe that you were given a song and dance about a problem,
- >or if you have a question about why prices are so high and why some
- >films look larger on some screens and small on others, you can now
- >find out the real reason. I can tell you the many ways and excuses
- >that are used to cover up the theaters mistake, and also when you are
- >entitled to a free pass, and how to get it. The following are standard
- >examples that are used on the public, and if any of these have
- >happened to you, you were most likely a victim of theater abuse, and
- >deserve compensation.
- >
- > "The film sent to us was bad"
- > "This is the first time I've heard of that"
- >
- > Yes, from bad focus problems, to scenes missing and sound going in
- >and out. I will tell you what theaters are best for certain types of
- >films, and what phrase puts fear in the heart of every theater
- >manager.
- >
- >e-me !!
-
- As a theater manager, I'd be very interested to hear some of these
- "real reasons," "excuses," and phrases that will put fear in my heart.
-
- This does not belong in e-mail, because anything you have to say about
- cinemas deserves to be discussed in public, if you care about showing
- both sides of the story.
-
- I am also very curious about your qualifications.
-
- 1. What exactly do you mean by "film industry"? What position(s) have
- you held that entitle you claim knowledge about the operation of
- cinemas? For whom do you and have you worked?
-
- 2. Precisely how many years experience do you have? "Years in the film
- industry" could mean anything between 2 and infinity.
-
- 3. What do you mean, "when you are entitled to a free pass"? There are
- no hard and fast rules about giving out passes. The manager exercises
- his or her judgement. Usually if there is a legitimate problem there
- should be no difficulty getting passes.
-
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