Re:It's hard to say who's winning the streaming wars, but cu...
by bryanrasmussen on Friday November 19, 2021 @04:45PM
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>Arguably, the current state of movies is a direct result of studios realizing that well-produced, middle of the road content is the most profitable.
yes, if streaming movies well-produced, middle of the road, not terribly expensive is most profitable - as per this recent discussion https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29247571 on red notice
if cinema, big expansive events most profitable (currently)
if shows, high quality addictive, dramatic, character driven, etc. is most profitable
why is quality series more profitable than middle of road? because you have to get people to make the investment of spending 10+ hours.
why are medium quality competence streaming movies most profitable? because many people are willing to spend 90 minutes passing the time with something mildly enjoyable, despite the many draws on our time it's still not seen as a serious investment.
why are big events blah blah blah - because it costs a lot to go out it is a hassle compared to staying home, I tend to go to restaurant as well when I do it so for me at least it definitely has to have been a night worth it at the end, and something big is more likely to make everyone like whoa I had an experience I can't have at home.
yes, if streaming movies well-produced, middle of the road, not terribly expensive is most profitable - as per this recent discussion https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29247571 on red notice
if cinema, big expansive events most profitable (currently)
if shows, high quality addictive, dramatic, character driven, etc. is most profitable
why is quality series more profitable than middle of road? because you have to get people to make the investment of spending 10+ hours.
why are medium quality competence streaming movies most profitable? because many people are willing to spend 90 minutes passing the time with something mildly enjoyable, despite the many draws on our time it's still not seen as a serious investment.
why are big events blah blah blah - because it costs a lot to go out it is a hassle compared to staying home, I tend to go to restaurant as well when I do it so for me at least it definitely has to have been a night worth it at the end, and something big is more likely to make everyone like whoa I had an experience I can't have at home.