So what are the chances of a small, independently produced movie doing well on the same opening weekend as a massively marketed media darling?
Let’s just say that the odds are not exactly in its favor.
October Baby is an excellent movie with unfortunate timing. For that reason I am asking you to wait before going to The Hunger Games–wait a few weeks for the sake of life. Go instead to October Baby (#OctoberBabyFilm). Go to October Baby and bring your friends.
Bring your friends, your parents, your teenagers, and your wallet.
Will it make a difference? In your own heart, yes, unless you’re blind to the truth and unwilling to admit it. (Chris Hewitt of The St. Paul Pioneer Press? I am thinking of you as I write those words. Chris Hewitt, you disappoint me.)
I went to a special screening of October Baby in February–my friends and I went then and are going again this weekend. At last count, there were over thirty of us! We are going because it’s a beautiful movie–beautifully acted, funny, real–but we are going, too, because it’s the opening weekend.
And those filmmakers will be paying attention.
They’ll be watching the numbers from The Hunger Games, yes, but they will also note the success of October Baby. Let’s give the little guy with the rock some momentum. Let’s spend our money on a message that matters.
Thinking of taking one young adult and one mid-teen. What say you, my dear? Ok?
I'm made a mom-daughter date with Rose. We plan to see the movie on Sat. with another mom-daughter couple. I'm praying that I can get through the movie without becoming too big of a mess. I could barely watch the trailers. It's a very touching story.
It's not playing anywhere near me, I'm afraid. But I wouldn't go see the Hunger Games, either. I read the books on behalf of a teenage daughter and found them utterly devoid of any humanity whatsoever. And movies are usually worse. š
Definitely okay, Barbara. Most of the moms are bringing their teenaged daughters.
I may be the odd one out, however, and bring my teenage sons.
Looks great!
Too bad this writer Chris Hewitt, feels lectured….I guess people don't want to think about anything when watching movies, they want mindless things.
Will see that movie but in rental version. Thanks for promoting it. I need to read that Hunger Games book and see what exactly that is all about.
I love your blog so much, but it sounds like you are indirectly supporting The Hunger Games which is about kids killing kids.
Hopeing this movie comes to the big screen here in Alberta eh! I will then treat my 20 something daughter to a movie with popcorn š
Saw "October Baby" today with *my* mom. It was wonderful! Beautiful! Definitely a "must see."
What a wonderful movie! Went this weekend with a few ladies. Hope to see more from these producers! Cheri