Movie Theaters and Movie Attendance

Variety suggests movie theaters should allow pot smoking and texting to attract more customers, but the idea is criticized for being ridiculous and not addressing the real issue of poor movie quality affecting attendance.

Decline in Box Office Revenue and Quality of Movies

The box office in the U.S. and Canada is down 7% from last year, with March expected to be down 50%. The decline is attributed to a lack of quality and quantity in movies, not solely due to the pandemic. The article criticizes Hollywood for producing unappealing, divisive, and preachy content.

Decline in Domestic Box Office Revenue

The domestic box office is down significantly compared to previous years, and the article criticizes Hollywood for blaming external factors instead of acknowledging that movie quality is the main issue. It suggests that the decline in moviegoing habits is due to the poor quality of films released in recent years, particularly those that are perceived as woke or preachy.