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A "Flawless" movie, at home, before it hits theaters
Flawless is available now on Movies on Demand from Time Warner  
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What is a blog?  For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us.  It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be. Published March 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Tags: flawless, movies on demand, time warner, dvd, new releases, michael caine, demi moore

Last night I downloaded and watched "Flawless," from Time Warner Cable's Movies On Demand.

Starring Michael Caine and Demi Moore, it's a 1960 crime / drama about a heist from the London Diamond Corporation. It's a good movie with a solid plot, good acting and a good message.

Moore plays Laura Quinn, a driven executive at the London Diamond Corporation. The movie opens with Moore, current day, meeting with a young reporter. Quinn tells the reporter her London Diamond story. Michael Caine plays Hobbs, a nighttime janitor who has a bone to pick with his employer. As he develops trust with Quinn, a master diamond heist plan is put in place.

I won't spoil the story for you, and frankly it's not the plot that influenced this blog. It's the fact that, finally, I can watch a movie in the comfort of my own home before it hits the theaters. Thank you, Time Warner. Thank you.

"Flawless" arrives in theaters March 28, but maybe, just maybe, Blue Rider Entertainment read my bio (written years ago, in case you were wondering) pleading for all movies to be released in all formats at the same time (exact language: "He also thinks, for what it's worth, that all new movies should be released in theaters, on demand, online and on DVD simultaneously").

I have nothing against watching flicks at the theaters. The OnMilwaukee.com movie guide makes finding show times very easy and, there are many great theaters in the area -- even if our Downtown still lacks one.

Regardless, it's the age of options and I want every option possible to fulfill my movie watching desires. If I want to pay $9.99 for a "before-its-in-the-theaters" download, I should be able to. If I want to go to the theater, I will. Frankly, all movies should also be released on DVD the same day as they drop in theaters. Options create more revenue for movie companies and more opportunities for us to watch what we want, when we want.

I was thrilled to see this "early" option from Time Warner and encourage the company to expand the number of "pre-release" titles now. For now, though, check out "Flawless" before those who choose to see it in the theaters can.



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Posted by Myke & Debbi on March 10, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. (report)

We used to go out to movies weekly. We found much more often than not, it was getting to be not really enjoyable. Except for avoiding frequent distractions from rude theater patrons,watching at home is not much better. If we are going to have our intelligence and/or values insulted (90% of the time), we certainly don't want to pay for that.A "great movie" has become something of an oxymoron. For the last nine years we have found being active in life activities is much more rewarding than vegetating in front of a movie.

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Posted by Movie Man on March 10, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (report)

Think of it this way .... the Brewers put most of their games on TV. I still want to go to see them live. Movies are no different. By limiting choice and not releasing in all formats on the same day, you actually hurt the theaters because marketing and word of mouth are limited. To keep the theaters relevant and vibrant, release movies in all formats at the same time. I'll watch some at home, some in theaters, but over all ... like baseball, I end up consuming more of the movie product.

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Posted by hardgeminiguy on March 10, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (report)

i, totally, 100% disagree--movies must be shown in theatres first and until theatre runs have completed before anywhere else. by far, the best way to see a movie is in a theatre--not at home with tiny screens, interuptions, talking, etc. plus, if shown everywhere same time, many theatres would have to close for decreased business. long live movie theatres! thank-you--jerry johnson

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Posted by alba on March 10, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (report)

I would rarely go to the movies at all if I could watch the same film in my home. Bring it on!

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Posted by High_Life_Man on March 10, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. (report)

With home theaters in HD, high-speed Internet and rising fuel and ticket/concession prices, the modern day movie theater will be no longer in 10 years. Plus, people are rude. Why put up with that?

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