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Straw Man

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7. See what it is NEXT week.

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 03:32 AM

Feb 2

There was a lot of pre-release press on this one, and, no doubt, a lot of box-office boosting through bulk buys. The true test will be when that all fades away and the stinking pile of shit is revealed for what it truly is.

I read an article once about PR firms that specialize in ad campaigns to rescue failing movies. The real warning signal is a massive drop in sales between the first week and the second week.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Feb 2 OP

Tickets were sold, but were seats filled? Fiendish Thingy Feb 2 #1

Exactly. Some entity (like Heritage or somebody) no doubt bought tons of tickets. Liberal In Texas Feb 2 #11

it's bullshit Skittles Feb 2 #2

It's revenue. Laffy Kat Feb 2 #3

If this is even real, and I'm not convinced, but let's just say it is AZJonnie Feb 2 #4

Saw Craig's list ads...could believe UAE money bought a ton of tickets JT45242 Feb 2 #5

Religious orgs & super rich people love boosting ticket sales of movies SunImp Feb 2 #6

See what it is NEXT week. Straw Man Feb 2 #7

CNBC online was pimping for Tramp this morning touting it as a big success. It's fake. 617Blue Feb 2 #8

Bulk buying. That's what they do with shitty books they want to get on the bestseller list. Vinca Feb 2 #9

$75 Million spent for a doc that brought in $7 Million at the Box Office....... ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2 #10

Meh. I'm not surprised. These are loyal Trump voters (cultists) who enjoy trolling the country... QueerDuck Feb 2 #12

Who gives a rat fart about this bullshit movie ornotna Feb 2 #13

Mildly curious... are you going to self-delete this OP like the other one you started on this topic? demmiblue Feb 2 #14

What do you conclude from all this...? Torchlight Feb 2 #15