1. easy to become involved in 2. it seems real 3. part of our culture/influences thoughts 4. a good escape 5. Entertaining and captivating
Is the Most Popular movie the BEST movie?
NOT REALLY! There are a lot of factors: * quantity of release * distribution * timing * audience size * promotional items * marketing * licensing and merchandizing
Profile of movie-goers
1. ages 12 and older 2. 51% of teens go once a month 3. most under 40/85% of yearly admission 4. Adults with children go more than those without 5. More males than females 6. movie going increases with higher education
How do academy awards work?
A film must come out by December 31st of the considered year. Academy members vote.