Six Days in August D.O.A.?

[Doctor Scratch]

My wife buried her head in my arm when they were pouring the hot tar over Joseph’s face. She was also surprised that Joseph the next day had the very slightest amount of blush on his face after the ordeal. Presumably there would have been a lot more damage- maybe yet another Mormon miracle?

An account describes Joseph’s “flesh” as “all scarified and defaced,” so I assume he had more than a blush.

I presume the Proprietor will edit his post to reflect that you were referring to your wife rather than Emma Smith.

I would be more surprised if this happened than if the movie were to make back its production budget.

[Tom]

An account describes Joseph’s “flesh” as “all scarified and defaced,” so I assume he had more than a blush.

I presume the Proprietor will edit his post to reflect that you were referring to your wife rather than Emma Smith.

I would be more surprised if this happened than if the movie were to make back its production budget.

If he does admit his mistake, I hope he jokes about how he always knew he was bound to make an error at some point in his life. That—surprise!—it turns out that he’s not infallible after all. That should get the high priests who hang out at the DMOB chuckling.

[drumdude]

I’d say the film is a success for its main purpose. DCP wanted to have a high quality LDS film produced, and he did. It doesn’t matter how many people see it in cinemas. That doesn’t determine its value.

DCP has pivoted a bit into saying Mormons are the exclusive intended audience. With that in mind, I think he should keep making these with donor money, with zero expectation of huge box office success. Maybe even cancel the theatrical release and move to some sort of YouTube premiere.

If he untethers himself from the expectations of moviegoing audiences, he will be free to make a movie with zero compromises. And I’d love to see that film.

[I Have Questions]

Monday, October 21

Gross: $15,700
Theaters: 56
Average per theater: $280
Total domestic gross to date: $249,790
Days: 11

On the equivalent day Witnesses took $28,178
Cumulatively at Day 11 $359,345

[I Have Questions]

DCP has pivoted a bit into saying Mormons are the exclusive intended audience. With that in mind, I think he should keep making these with donor money, with zero expectation of huge box office success. Maybe even cancel the theatrical release and move to some sort of YouTube premiere.

There is either a financial imperative driving the decision to give it a general theatrical release, or perhaps the production team and cast wouldn’t want to be associated with a film that didn’t get a general theatrical release, or it’s because DCP’s ego wants the limelight associated with a general theatrical release. It could be all of the above. But a general theatrical release does seem counter productive to the ambition that as many people as possible see the movie.

[drumdude]

Today continues to be another bad day for Interpreter, with ticket sales down about 30 percent from last week.

Each screening is averaging about 1-4 tickets. That’s a lot of empty seats. I’m not sure it covers the electricity cost at that point.

[Tom]

Today continues to be another bad day for Interpreter, with ticket sales down about 30 percent from last week.

Each screening is averaging about 1-4 tickets. That’s a lot of empty seats. I’m not sure it covers the electricity cost at that point.

Tuesday, October 22

Gross: $21,859
%+/- YD: +33.2
%+/- LW: -28.2
Theaters: 58
Average per theater: $376
Total domestic gross to date: $272,354
Days: 12

I expect the number of theaters will drop to 47 or so on Friday. There is no sign it will open in Parowan. It will be opening in Panguitch.

[Doctor Scratch]

It looks like the Executive Producer is throwing in the towel--opting to go on a vacation rather than stick around and watch the film go down in flames. You have to wonder if this will hasten its exit from theaters: if he is not around to keep promoting it on social media, what will happen?

[Kishkumen]

I am very sad. I was hoping this would do better than it has. I am still hopeful that I will get to see it. If not now, then maybe on Blu-ray.

[drumdude]

It’s a good thing Dan is in the holy land (of Central America ) and away from the Internet, so he doesn’t have to see yesterday’s dismal numbers:

Wednesday $9,346 -57.2% vs yesterday -44.5% vs last Wednesday

Maybe Dan will have more luck down there and discover the lost metropolis of Zarahemla!