Why We See Movies Multiple Times, Ludwig Up For Composer Of The Year And Tomorrow's Disney Announcements - TJCS Newsletter

Aug 08, 2024

I mentioned on the show yesterday that I’ve now gone to see Deadpool and Wolverine 5 times in theaters. I just love the film. Even after 5 times, I’m still picking out little details or lines that I hadn’t caught before. I know some of you guys have seen it more times than me (someone even wrote in that they’ve seen it 10 times already!).

I assume this is what elicited one of our viewers to write to me asking why on earth I go to see ANY movie multiple times. To quote them: “I mean maybe twice if the movie is fantastic, like best picture of the year, but why waste your money and time on something you’ve already seen? You know everything that’s going to happen!”

This highlights to me the fundamental misunderstanding of what movie-going is (although in truth it can be anything to anyone). Some people, like this viewer, seem to think going to a movie is about just finding out what happens. What does this person say to that person, what does this villain do to this village, how does this hero save the world? That sort of thing.

I’ve never understood people who approach movies this way. If all you’re looking for is INFORMATION, then just have someone send you a 1-page note after they’ve seen the movie and save yourself some time.

To me, movies are EXPERIENTIAL EVENTS. They are an EXPERIENCE. Yes, if it’s a film you’ve already seen once, then you already know what’s going to happen. BUT THAT’S NOT THE POINT. It’s the experience of it that you go for.

Have you already ridden that roller coaster? What’s the point of riding it again? You already know it climbs, then turns left, then drops, then loops. What’s the point of wasting your time getting on it again? Well, you do it because you love the experience of it. It’s not about knowing when it’s going to turn, it’s about EXPERIENCING THE TURN.

Had sex before? Why do it again? You already know what it feels like, and dare I say… already know how it ends. So why do it again?

Eaten in that restaurant before? Why eat there again? You already know what they serve. You already know what it tastes like. You already know the dessert options. Why go in there again?

The point is, like all these things, movies are experiences. And if you do something that gives you a good experience, then you want to experience it again. Movies are designed to give us an experience, and each movie gives us specific mixtures of experiences unique from others. Fear, laughter, thought, anxiety, scares, thrills, joy, sorrow, introspection, etc etc etc.

So why have I seen Deadpool and other movies multiple times? Because I loved whatever unique experience each one gave me. And it’s part of why I love the movies so much. ~John

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tomorrow night (Friday) we go live at 6:30pm as we cover, discuss, react to and talk about the big Disney Entertainment presentation happening at D23 where they’ll be making announcements for Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and more. Hope you join us.
There haven’t been any Open Mics this week because while I’m feeling much better, I’m still not 100% and I don’t want to push my voice or throat too much. Hopefully we can get back to Open Mics and our Channel Members Town Hall Meetings next week.

OTHER INTERESTING STORIES WE’RE NOT COVERING ON THE SHOW

1) Superhero Comics Are Being Hurt by the Movies They Inspire

The relationship between superhero comics and their expanded media is often unbalanced, with comics feeling like stepping stones to more expensive live-action adaptations.
Marvel, in particular, prioritizes brand uniformity, often aligning comic storylines with upcoming movies, which can feel repetitive and detract from the comics' originality.
This synergy emphasis can make characters feel smaller and like toys in a larger corporate game, ultimately devaluing the comics.
While Marvel and DC have allowed some characters, like Venom and Joker, to diverge from their cinematic counterparts, the overall trend of aligning comics with movies can hurt the comics' creative potential.
The success of animated series like X-Men: Evolution and Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, which were not beholden to cinematic universes, suggests that comics can thrive when given more creative freedom.
The current transmedia approach, where comics are treated as test kitchens for movies, risks diminishing the value of comics and potentially harming the entire transmedia ecosystem.

2) Ludwig Göransson and Hans Zimmer Lead World Soundtrack Awards Nominees

The Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy have announced the first round of nominees for the 24th World Soundtrack Awards, which will take place on October 16th.
The awards recognize the contributions of global film and television composers.
Ludwig Göransson, Jerskin Fendrix, and Hans Zimmer are nominated for Composer of the Year.
Martin Phipps is nominated for Television Composer of the Year for his work on "The Crown."
Lenny Kravitz and Jon Batiste are nominated for Best Original Song for "Road to Freedom" from "Rustin" and "It Never Went Away" from "American Symphony," respectively.
The second round of nominations will be announced on September 13th.
Elliot Goldenthal will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

3) Josh Hartnett Reflects on Meeting Wife While Co-Starring in “Worst Movie Either of Us Has Ever Made”

Josh Hartnett met his wife, Tamsin Egerton, on the set of the movie "The Lovers" in 2011. He never names the movie.
Hartnett jokingly described their meeting as "the most Hollywood way imaginable" because they played husband and wife in a movie they both consider to be "the worst movie either of us has ever made."
Despite both being in relationships at the time, they realized they had feelings for each other and eventually broke up with their respective partners.
After filming wrapped, Hartnett and Egerton began dating, eventually getting married in 2021 and having four children together.

4) Hunter Schafer Has ‘No F—ing Idea What’s Going On’ With ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: ‘If We Do Go Back, That’s Going to Be Tough’

Hunter Schafer, who plays Jules in HBO's "Euphoria," expressed uncertainty about the upcoming third season, stating that she has "no fucking idea what’s going on."
Schafer acknowledged the impact of the deaths of her co-star Angus Cloud and producer Kevin Turen, stating that returning to filming would be "tough" due to the grief experienced by the cast and crew.
She revealed that she initially kept her "Euphoria" audition a secret due to her Christian upbringing and concerns about her parents' reaction to the show's content, particularly the graphic scenes in the first episode.
Schafer shared that Zendaya, her co-star and close friend, helped her navigate the transition to fame after "Euphoria" catapulted her to global recognition.

5) Sony’s ‘Red Eye’ Takes Flight Globally

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has secured distribution agreements for its action thriller "Red Eye" in over 120 territories worldwide.
The series, produced by Bad Wolf, has been licensed to various platforms and channels across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
"Red Eye" premiered on ITV1 and ITVX in the U.K., becoming the channels' second most-watched new drama of the year with over 8 million viewers.
The series, created by Peter A Dowling, follows the intertwined stories of police inspector Hana Li, journalist Jess Li, and MI5 agent Madeline Delaney as they investigate the arrest of British doctor Matthew Nolan for murder.

6) ‘A Different World’ Sequel Series About Whitley & Dwayne’s Daughter From Felicia Pride In Works At Netflix

Netflix is developing a sequel series to the popular sitcom "A Different World," focusing on the daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert.
The series, in early development, will be a single-cam, half-hour comedy written and executive produced by Felicia Pride.
Original cast members, including Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Reggie Bythewood, are involved as executive producers.
The sequel will follow the daughter's experience at Hillman College, the fictional historically Black college featured in the original series.
Conversations with original cast members have taken place regarding their interest and availability for the sequel.
The sequel series is inspired by the success of "That '90s Show," a sequel to "That '70s Show" that also focuses on the daughter of the original characters.