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re: MoviePass on its last legs?

Posted on 8/2/18 at 6:45 pm to
Posted by MF Doom
I'm only Joshin'
Member since Oct 2008
11937 posts
Posted on 8/2/18 at 6:45 pm to
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They are counting The Meg as a major release?


I read somewhere that any movie with 1000+ Screenings is gonna be considered a major release to MP. Which Means A LOT of movie will be affected
Posted by UnluckyTiger
Member since Sep 2003
43120 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 12:51 pm to
This service really sucks now. Was on my way to watch blindspotting at 2 at a theater nearby and they took it down. Go to reserve ticket for ant man at 4 and it says I have to buy ticket within 30 minutes. So I guess when 3:50 rolls around I can expect Ant Man to be off the board too. Went to check Fandango for blindspotting in the same theater, no seats taken for the 2:00 show. This is the first time I’ve been pissed off at this service.
Posted by Fewer Kilometers
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
38430 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 1:33 pm to
At this point MoviePass is acting like a landlord under orders to run out every tenant who is paying rent and expecting access to their apartment. They want renters who pay their rent but live elsewhere.
Posted by UnluckyTiger
Member since Sep 2003
43120 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 6:38 pm to
I think they ran out of money again. “No more screenings” at every theater.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
68037 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 6:46 pm to
quote:

I think they ran out of money again. “No more screenings” at every theater.


yep
Posted by A Menace to Sobriety
Member since Jun 2018
32528 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 6:46 pm to
Yeah it stopped working for me a week ago, then started doing more screenings, then stopped them again. They're completely out of money. About to cancel them sometime today or tomorrow. Their honeymoon phase is over
Posted by TouchedTheAxeIn82
near the Apple spaceship
Member since Nov 2012
7380 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 7:48 pm to
quote:

I think they ran out of money again. “No more screenings” at every theater.

They've been doing this every day. They will list the movies in the morning, but they will leave out some show times. Then it appears that when a certain amount of tickets are purchased, they remove all the listings. They are limiting the amount of cash they will spend each day, so if now if you want to see a movie with MoviePass, you have to go to the theater in the morning to buy a ticket for an evening show.
Posted by MF Doom
I'm only Joshin'
Member since Oct 2008
11937 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 7:53 pm to
Another weekend
Another shut down

They could at least let me pay the shitty 5 dollar surge charge
Posted by Tackle74
Columbia, MO
Member since Mar 2012
5494 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 9:00 pm to
Yep they are shut down and considering I watch almost all my movies at night when the rest of the family is in bed this means I am off this ship. It was good for a few months now i am out.
Posted by jg8623
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2010
13533 posts
Posted on 8/4/18 at 9:11 pm to
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considering I watch almost all my movies at night when the rest of the family is in bed this means I am off this ship


You put the family to bed then head out to go see a movie?
Posted by TouchedTheAxeIn82
near the Apple spaceship
Member since Nov 2012
7380 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:36 am to
Another MoviePass press release:

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180806005321/en/


Three movies a month for $9.95.

Surge pricing and ticket verification go away.

Popular movies still blocked (for how long not announced)

New plan upon renewal, so annual plan members still get original deal (except the movie-blocking part) for a lot longer.

Looks like they are finally facing reality. It's more like Sinemia now. I still think it's a great deal. I can do Stubs $5 Tuesdays for the blocked movies.
This post was edited on 8/6/18 at 9:42 am
Posted by VinegarStrokes
Georgia
Member since Oct 2015
14183 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:39 am to
I cancelled my subscription after having it for about a year. I probably only get to one movie a month on average, but it was still worth it for me since most movies in Atlanta are over $10 anyways.

The surge pricing by itself meant that it was no longer a deal, and to place restrictions on new/popular movies was the last straw.
Posted by Upperdecker
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2014
33502 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:41 am to
I think it’s time we admit MoviePass has completely failed. Not sure why they’re still trying at this point
Posted by TouchedTheAxeIn82
near the Apple spaceship
Member since Nov 2012
7380 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:45 am to
quote:


I think it’s time we admit MoviePass has completely failed. Not sure why they’re still trying at this point.

As others have said, for $10 a month, I can stick with this until they are dead and buried. As long as surge pricing disappears and all the showtimes return, I can live with it.
Posted by Fewer Kilometers
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
38430 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:48 am to
quote:

The new plan will include many major studio first-run films.


Nope. That's a deal breaker. I see major releases the opening Thursday or Friday.
Posted by Byron Bojangles III
Member since Nov 2012
52279 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:48 am to
I'm still cool with 3 movies a month
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83729 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:52 am to
just canceled my moviepass
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
68037 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 9:59 am to
quote:

Three movies a month for $9.95.


that's the problem. there aren't 3 good movies out per month

typically, there's 1 good movie out per month. at this rate, you're breaking even on the year. occasionally, there are 2 good movies out in the same month, which is where you see the real value.

quote:

Popular movies still blocked (for how long not announced)


Lololol



garbage garbage garbage
This post was edited on 8/6/18 at 10:00 am
Posted by Byron Bojangles III
Member since Nov 2012
52279 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 10:05 am to
quote:

that's the problem. there aren't 3 good movies out per month 
on the Carson scale sure
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
68037 posts
Posted on 8/6/18 at 10:09 am to
quote:

on the Carson scale sure


not everyone wants to go see remakes,sequels, and schlocky popcorn movies.

enjoy Spy Who Dumped Me and Skyscraper
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