Movie business!
Monday, January 04, 2010 Posted by Eric Tenin
Paris is a heaven for cinema lovers. Not only are there 95 theaters within Paris, but on top of that they don’t all show the latest blockbuster (you can see a lot of old good movies too). Moreover you can see most movies in their original language (version originale). There are 2 main networks (UGC and Gaumont) plus smaller ones like this one (Pathé) or MK2 and many independent theaters (visit Allocine to know more). A movie ticket costs about 10 €, but you can have cheaper deals if you buy a card or subscribe to a year plan that allows you to go as often as you want for 20 € a month (that's what I have). Despite piracy and VOD, the movie theater business is still doing pretty well : it increased by 4% this year (almost 200 million tickets sold).
January 4, 2010 12:09:00 AM GMT+01:00
20 uros a month see as many movies as I want! That seals it- I'm moving to Paris!
The availability of older films interests me. Dvd and VOD are no match for watching on the big screen.
I'm glad enjoy film as much as I want to. ;-)
January 4, 2010 12:09:00 AM GMT+01:00
Euros- where did that e go?
January 4, 2010 12:10:00 AM GMT+01:00
Can anyone tell I'm really sick? Hence the writing much like that of someone with more limited English skills. ;-)
January 4, 2010 1:23:00 AM GMT+01:00
Great!
What movie did you see?!
January 4, 2010 2:45:00 AM GMT+01:00
cool photo Eric, your composition is so creative.
I love going to the movies.
Do you get to see many foriegn films?
January 4, 2010 5:47:00 AM GMT+01:00
Cool shot. I'm glad to hear the business is doing so well. Hollywood also had a great year in 2009--at least one American business that's doing well.
January 4, 2010 6:42:00 AM GMT+01:00
What would I give...
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January 4, 2010 7:13:00 AM GMT+01:00
HAPPY NEW YEAR, ERIC! Always great to check in on your site for a slice of beautiful Paris :)
January 4, 2010 7:13:00 AM GMT+01:00
LOL Wren where did that "e"?!
You know what? I could not have forgotten this "e" speaking of e-Pathé movies ;-) Am I qualified for another comment? :-)
Thank you Eric for these information... I just love movies and I never have enough time to watch all these I'd like to watch. At least, I love sharing view with other people about movies.
January 4, 2010 7:16:00 AM GMT+01:00
*go (I had to forget something though!!)
January 4, 2010 7:53:00 AM GMT+01:00
Hardly ever go to the movies any more (though I did manage to see Julie and Julia 5 times). But I went all the time when I lived in Paris many many years ago, so I tend to associate Paris avec le cinoche and—donc—love this post!
January 4, 2010 7:58:00 AM GMT+01:00
P.S., Carrie -- I did get your message from day before yesterday, and same to you!
from Cali -- if you do begin to carry a map of Paree, you'll be amazed at how often you find an occasion to consult it.
January 4, 2010 6:23:00 PM GMT+01:00
The last movie I saw in a theater involved computer-generated chipmunks. The trip to the theater before that involved raining meatballs. I think you are getting my drift.
What exactly are we looking at here? Are we outdoors or inside the theater?
January 4, 2010 6:46:00 PM GMT+01:00
What a funny photo. It made me smile. Something about it looks happy. Maybe it is the type-face of the word Pathé.
I'm glad to hear that the movie biz picked up 4% last year. I love a good film -- but, hey, doesn't everyone.
I have been watching erotic classic French and Italian films made during the 60's to mid 70's lately. I did not see them when they came out because I was too young. So, I have had some catching up to do. The films because of age are getting faded, and I do not know if anyone is going to take the trouble to restore them.
January 4, 2010 6:55:00 PM GMT+01:00
Suzy, that's a cute profile photo -- it's so you.
Wren, Get well soon.
January 5, 2010 12:04:00 AM GMT+01:00
Yes that's a funny photo! And it reminds me of your superb 10 december 2008 shot showing a MK2 theater... Such a remember.
Speaking of movies, I watched Julie and Julia a few months ago. Well..., apart from Meryl Streep performance, which is excellent, I must admitt I was a bit disappointed by this movie... I'm very picky, I guess. Never seen 'Paris' movie so far but I'll rent it asap.
What else?
Hmm ... maybe some catching up to do too ;-) Or maybe not LOL! :))
January 5, 2010 12:04:00 AM GMT+01:00
Yes that's a funny photo! And it reminds me of your superb 10 december 2008 shot showing a MK2 theater... Such a remember.
Speaking of movies, I watched Julie and Julia a few months ago. Well..., apart from Meryl Streep performance, which is excellent, I must admitt I was a bit disappointed by this movie... I'm very picky, I guess. Never seen 'Paris' movie so far but I'll rent it asap.
What else?
Hmm ... maybe some catching up to do too ;-) Or maybe not LOL! :))
January 6, 2010 2:15:00 AM GMT+01:00
Great photo!
I'm a huge cinema lover, and it was a treat when I visited Paris last year, not only because I could visit a bunch of locations from my favorite French movies (Breathless, The Fire Within, Amelie), but also because of the simple pleasure of seeing films in Parisian theatres. I ended up seeing two during my stay: There Will Be Blood, and Hitchcock's Notorious.
January 14, 2010 5:14:00 PM GMT+01:00
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