Episode 95 : The New Cinema Idea In Kuwait
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by admin in Podcast
most of us have been seating on Kuwait Cinema Company chairs for years now forced to their offering, their own way of hospitality, their own way of introducing flicks to us, and without thinking outside their way of doing all of that. This week in Deera Chat we explore new possible ways we can watch new, old, and current flicks that would satisfy new, old, and current audience. So listen us and enjoy.
Bashar
26. Jan, 2010
Hi folks… You’ve been quite busy with your own venture (or as parents prefer to call it… doing nothing!)
Excellent topic. Sadly, after 50 years of monopoly, add to it the established links and political power of the current cinema owner, it has become a rather loosing gamble to go head to head with the current Cinema, for reasons you mostly nailed out, but I emphasize on:
1- Location: Cinescape have all the good spots, and won’t let go of any new coming. They can afford it more financially and politically. Building your own place is quite a big investment, and while it has it’s advantages, investors in Kuwait are usually looking for much shorted pay back period.
2- Links and power: Say you build your cinema and want to compete. I bet it’s easy for Cinescape to gain exclusive rights for all blockbuster movies. And if you see, only a couple of movies every week gain public attention. (Speaking of Hollywood movies only here)
I would have to strongly argue about the established fan base, as I and many others are quite ready to try any alternative. I have already cut down my visits to Kuwait cinema greatly. I go when there is blockbuster movie I cant wait to see, or am too afraid someone will spoil it! Otherwise I have large LCD screen, home theater system, and Bluray movies to enjoy at home.
I’m sure there is a fan base for old movies, and I for one would love to see Godfather trilogy on the big screens. Not only that old, but I fancy watching Pirates of Caribbean trilogy once more in higher quality, or even the same. I had this thought for years… why not give time for old movies rather than bring 2/10 rated IMDB ones that nobody goes to.
But the fact is, fanbase in that case will be limited. For example, I think seats would be empty during the week for such marathons or old classics, but would get crowded on weekends. Each show is an added extra cost on the company. I usually go to movies at noon and it’s relatively quite because people consider it early. 9 or 10 AM would suit me alright, but it won’t pay their bills I’m afraid.
But a small start, with some focused attention on customers, unlike how Cinescape treats them, have taste in movies, and why not provide a decent censorship. Have you seen One and MBC movie censoring? It’s quite nicely done, whereas in Cinescape, you see talking scenes censored, and even the transition from one scene to the other feels like it’s been cut before, and then glued back. And lastly, you must’ve seen Avatar in IMAX. How did you like the censorship?
VIP or not, I’d rather pay a bit more to get a decent movie version, and if a company is welling to take that responsibility, and have dignity in doing it, I bet many people would choose it over Cinescape.
Sorry for the long comment, but it’s lovely topic
Bashar
26. Jan, 2010
Hi folks… You’ve been quite busy with your own venture (or as parents prefer to call it… doing nothing!)
Excellent topic. Sadly, after 50 years of monopoly, add to it the established links and political power of the current cinema owner, it has become a rather loosing gamble to go head to head with the current Cinema, for reasons you mostly nailed out, but I emphasize on:
1- Location: Cinescape have all the good spots, and won’t let go of any new coming. They can afford it more financially and politically. Building your own place is quite a big investment, and while it has it’s advantages, investors in Kuwait are usually looking for much shorted pay back period.
2- Links and power: Say you build your cinema and want to compete. I bet it’s easy for Cinescape to gain exclusive rights for all blockbuster movies. And if you see, only a couple of movies every week gain public attention. (Speaking of Hollywood movies only here)
I would have to strongly argue about the established fan base, as I and many others are quite ready to try any alternative. I have already cut down my visits to Kuwait cinema greatly. I go when there is blockbuster movie I cant wait to see, or am too afraid someone will spoil it! Otherwise I have large LCD screen, home theater system, and Bluray movies to enjoy at home.
I’m sure there is a fan base for old movies, and I for one would love to see Godfather trilogy on the big screens. Not only that old, but I fancy watching Pirates of Caribbean trilogy once more in higher quality, or even the same. I had this thought for years… why not give time for old movies rather than bring 2/10 rated IMDB ones that nobody goes to.
But the fact is, fanbase in that case will be limited. For example, I think seats would be empty during the week for such marathons or old classics, but would get crowded on weekends. Each show is an added extra cost on the company. I usually go to movies at noon and it’s relatively quite because people consider it early. 9 or 10 AM would suit me alright, but it won’t pay their bills I’m afraid.
But a small start, with some focused attention on customers, unlike how Cinescape treats them, have taste in movies, and why not provide a decent censorship. Have you seen One and MBC movie censoring? It’s quite nicely done, whereas in Cinescape, you see talking scenes censored, and even the transition from one scene to the other feels like it’s been cut before, and then glued back. And lastly, you must’ve seen Avatar in IMAX. How did you like the censorship?
VIP or not, I’d rather pay a bit more to get a decent movie version, and if a company is welling to take that responsibility, and have dignity in doing it, I bet many people would choose it over Cinescape.
Sorry for the long comment, but it’s lovely topic
Ali
27. Jan, 2010
We lost many comments during the feed problem … sorry for those who wrote ….
Ali
27. Jan, 2010
We lost many comments during the feed problem … sorry for those who wrote ….