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I thank you for your emails! 

Responders have resoundingly agreed with me on the lack of quality of today's American films.  Most do not let that stop them from going to the movies as often as they usually do, although many of you have said that the frequency of your attendance is less than in years past.  As far as your tastes in films as well as other entertainment - your responses were about as diverse as possible.

Generally you did not object to sequels, prequels as much as you did to remakes.  I agree with you that some of the remakes of the last half dozen years or so have been - in some cases - of poor original films.  Not only did most of you not mind adaptations, over half the respondents expressed curiosity to view the original film or TV program.  The frequency of the same actors showing up on screen also bothered about a third of you, but as with most of my "Questions" - so long as the quality of the films are high, you all did not really mind.

Your requests to producers most often reflected the desire for new, less predictable storylines.  You have strong desires to see foreign films.  Those of you who often view foreign films admit that on few occasions, you pass on foreign films for not wanting to read subtitles.  I'll admit, after a long work week, I am hesitant to "read" a film, but I do not hestitate to see foreign films otherwise.  Letterboxing is never a problem, but dubbing always is!

Most of you did not want to see short films before features, but would not object to short film programs being offered at your local cinema.  Objections to what is shown before features included commercials and too many previews.  I must add that commercials and other advertising have generated great amounts of income for theaters, allowing many to remain in business.  If you have to wait on line to see a film, you have no choice of when you'll be let in to the auditorium.  When you take your seat, simply chat (not too loudly!) with whom you went to the cinema or fiddle with whatever electronic device you carry - but please, silence it and don't handle it during the film.  Otherwise, I suggest showing up to the ticker-taker 10-15 minutes before your film is about to begin.  I live in NYC, and I always get a perfectly good seat. 

Thank you once again for your responses.  If you wish to respond, please email me at: LGMench@optonline.net, LGMench@BetterFlicks.com, or go to the CONTACT US page of this website.

- Louis Menchise