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.
Key Points
Box office revenue in the U.S. and Canada down 7% from last year
March expected to end down 50% year over year
Streaming is not the sole reason for the decline in movie theater attendance
John Fithian points out the decline in quality and quantity of movies pre-pandemic
Audience preference for different genres and mid-budget films highlighted
Pros
Highlighting the importance of quality and variety in movies for audience engagement
Addressing the decline in box office revenue and its potential causes
Cons
Suggesting that Hollywood's content is divisive and unappealing
Blaming the movie industry for its lack of quality and quantity in film production