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Thank you | 11:48 a.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Thanks to Mr. Miller and his fine company for drawing the line somewhere. Its
funny that this is controversial to some. These are the same people that want
there to be no standards of decency in this world.
James | 12:02 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Good on them. It's their theater, they can show or not show what they
want. If people want to see it there's plenty other theaters to go to.
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New Yorker | 12:07 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
This is not a story that is worth writing about. Must be a slow news day.
HSFAN | 12:08 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Good for Larry.....you want to watch porn movies, move to San Francisco!
typical hypocrisy | 12:10 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Accidentally showed some of the movie 'Sex Drive' for a 'High
School Musical' audience? LOL!! That is too funny! I bet that audience is
still washing their eyes and ears out! I will, however, never go to a movie at
one of these theaters due to their complete hypocrisy as far as what to show and
what not to show. I can't wait to see this movie!
uncannygunman | 12:14 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Thank you: Taking Miller at his word, he has not drawn a line for decency but
for profitability. According to Miller's expressed standard, he would show
the rankest porn imaginable if it would make him a buck.
(Of course, I don't take Miller at his word and it sounds like you do not either)
(Of course, I don't take Miller at his word and it sounds like you do not either)
Robert Johnson | 12:14 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I find it rather interesting that Larry Miller has decided that he is the new
"morality czar" for the Wasatch Front.
Without Mr. Miller deciding what are appropriate and not appropriate films for us to see how could be possibly as adults make that decision ourselves?
Without Mr. Miller I might have made the mistake of believing that Zack and Miri was ok for me to see and missed out on a masterpiece like "Sex Drive" that Mr. Miller has decided is appropriate for our community.
Without Mr. Miller deciding what are appropriate and not appropriate films for us to see how could be possibly as adults make that decision ourselves?
Without Mr. Miller I might have made the mistake of believing that Zack and Miri was ok for me to see and missed out on a masterpiece like "Sex Drive" that Mr. Miller has decided is appropriate for our community.
Why | 12:16 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
My question is why do the "critics" care. Get a life and worry about
something that has some value. I applaud anyone who will stand up for a good
cause, it takes courage. This critic just wants the media attention. Get a
life.
Yes!! | 12:17 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Glad to hear someone is standing up to the mainstream entertainment world...
Ultraviolence Forever! | 12:21 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Well, his spokesperson claims it's because the film wouldn't be
popular enough, not because he finds it morally unacceptable. But if Miller
does in fact think he's showing some sort of "moral fortitude"
with this decision, well... He's really just revealing his own
hypocrisy.
Remember back in 2006 when he refused to show "Brokeback Mountain" - but deemed the juvenile, R-rated drug comedy "Grandma's Boy" and the ultra-violent torture porn "Hostel" acceptable to be shown in his theaters? Well, this time you can take a look at his website and find that his theaters are currently playing yet another ultra-violent torture porn - "Saw V". Not to mention "Sex Drive". Apparently there is enough of an audience for those films.
Anyways - anyone wanting to see the film can drive an extra few miles to find a theater that is showing it. And Miller absolutely has the right to do this - but to hold this up as some sort of display of protecting our standards and "drawing the line" is foolishly ignorant, since he's had no problem, in the past, and now, showing films that are at least as corrupt as this one.
Remember back in 2006 when he refused to show "Brokeback Mountain" - but deemed the juvenile, R-rated drug comedy "Grandma's Boy" and the ultra-violent torture porn "Hostel" acceptable to be shown in his theaters? Well, this time you can take a look at his website and find that his theaters are currently playing yet another ultra-violent torture porn - "Saw V". Not to mention "Sex Drive". Apparently there is enough of an audience for those films.
Anyways - anyone wanting to see the film can drive an extra few miles to find a theater that is showing it. And Miller absolutely has the right to do this - but to hold this up as some sort of display of protecting our standards and "drawing the line" is foolishly ignorant, since he's had no problem, in the past, and now, showing films that are at least as corrupt as this one.
Bat5 | 12:25 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
While Miller is at it, could he not show Saw 5 or movies like it?
News? | 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Is this story really newsworthy?
Congratulations | 12:36 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I think Mr. Miller, and the officers of his corporation(s) should be thanked and
congratulated for exercising their constitutional rights to show they movies
they like to show at their own theaters. I almost hate to write this post
because posters at on-line newspapers are generally whiners and complainers. I
hope the whiners and complainers stay over at the Tribune, and those who wish to
make positive statements join us here at the Deseret News.
Christa | 12:37 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Good for Mr. Miller!
nothing new | 12:39 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
this behavior was news . . . two years ago. everybody knows the LHM group
allows certain offensive material while filtering out other equally offensive
material. they lose some profits, people see the movie somewhere else. nobody
cares.
Jake | 12:39 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
This is great... Now if Miller's car dealerships could dig into their souls
and find some values they would probably be worth doing business with.
Ray | 12:40 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Porn is porn whether its called "Sex Drive" or whether its called
"Zach and Miri make a porno". Larry Miller needs to wake up and smell
the coffee. Lets call a spade a spade here. After exposing young kids to
"Sex Drive" last weekend enough is enough! According to Screenit.com
the opening sequence in "Sex Drive" shows a girl performing oral sex
on a boy in his bedroom. Just the kind of stuff I want my young or ever older
kids to see. If you are going to show porn in your theatre you better make sure
it is on the right screen. Somebody needs to pay the price for this. And we
wonder why sex/porn addiction is becoming the norm in this country. Of course it
doesn't hurt anybody. There are no victims from porn. Just ask Ted Bundy,
John Gacy, Jeffery Dahmer or Richard Ramirez and about 30 other serial killers
in this country. They all had 2 things in common. They were murderers and they
were all ADDICTED TO PORN!
Robert | 12:44 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I don't understand why Miller's decision to show some films but not
others should be an issue. A private theatre business has the right to show the
films it decides to show, so long as there is no law against showing the filem.
It is not required, by government or any other authority, to show what it
decides, in its own discretion, not to show.
Tammy | 12:45 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I applaud his decision to draw a line somewhere, but I think it should have a
more universal application, so he doesn't set a double standard. I have to
agree with the article that I think it's somewhat hypocritical to bar this
movie and yet show "Sex Drive" which sounds just about as raunchy.
Oppressed | 12:54 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Thanks to Mr. Miller for shoving your moralistic values down the throats of
everybody just to satisfy your moralistic beliefs. Pathetic...
Censorship | 12:55 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I'm just waiting for the many to opine about this being censorship...
Ken | 12:58 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
This is obvious prejudice against porn lovers everywhere. I think all porn
lovers should boycott the megaplex theaters.
Choice | 1:03 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Its really not that big of a deal. I guess I could understand the idea of the
title being a little offensive. However, there is a choice on whether or not you
want to see the movie. Megaplex is just being silly about the whole situation.
Its not like you walk into the theatre and see this movie up on the screen. You
have to buy the ticket for it. Its up to the viewer. Taking away the choice is
just stupid at this point. I am sure there have been worse movies that are rated
R playing. I really think that people or just flipping out because the title
says porno. Heaven forbid we say porno out in public. People have standards and
just because you see a rated R movie doesnt mean you are a bad person. Get over
it!
nottyou | 1:17 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
You own the business. You make the decisions. Thanks for making this decision.
Too Funny! | 1:19 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
He's just mad the movie is about the making of a porno! Glad to know Larry
Miller appoints himself as big brother for the Salt Lake County area. Mr. Miller
is in the business of movies and he needs to hold regard for ALL movies. If Mr.
Miller doesn't like this movie than I suggest he move away from showings of
Saw movies, Superbad & any other rated R movies. Be fair Larry, isn't
that what your known for?
Anonymous | 1:19 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
AUDIENCES.. which AUDIENCES? Shall they continue to be the censors of Utah,
since the failure of Clean Flicks and the such...? Well, atleast we still have
our 10 dollars to use on other... appetites. Well, 9 dollars after tithing is
taken from it for the infamous Utah Corporate enterprise which I am quite sure
supports this insanity completely. Please join the 21st Century, Utahns, please.
Hilarious | 1:26 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Am I the only one who found this story hilarious? Newsworthy? Probably not.
Funny as heck? Absolutely. The guests wanted trash (HSM3) and they got trash.
Just came in a different form.
who cares! | 1:28 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
If you don't want to see it, don't see it,
Re: Robert Johnson | 1:31 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Hey toolbag, Larry Miller is running HIS business. It isn't the
public's theater and he never said anything about being the "morality
czar" as you put it. He simply isn't playing a movie that he
doesn't want to. Deal with it, or go back to work in your cubicle while he
counts his money. Stop drinking the hater-ade!!
Anonymous | 1:31 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
While I plan to see the movie because I think it looks funny. Who cares if
Miller's theaters won't play it. They own their theaters they can play
whatever they want for whatever reason. If you don't like it then
don't support their business. I still will support his theaters because it
doesn't bother me that they want to run their business the way they want it
to be run.
Bishop Rick | 1:36 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I can't believe that anyone would pay to see this movie in a theater.
It's a DVD rental or wait until it comes to cable at best.
re: Ray | 1:39 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
You forgot to mention Dr. James Dobson. You could ask him too because he is so
knowledgable about everything. We should give porn the electric chair because
it is responsible for so many murders. All those kids who accidentally caught a
glimpse of 'sex drive' - Utahns beware - one day they will all become
serial killers.
Thanks | 1:40 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Thank you Larry Miller! I'm glad someone will stand up for values in our
world. You do a lot of good for our community.
By the way...
GO JAZZ
By the way...
GO JAZZ
This is Utah | 1:56 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Show 'em who's in Charge.
Vet for Freedom | 1:58 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Larry's theater = Larry's choice of what to show, when to show it and
how much to charge.
If you like his selection, schedule and price, feel free to attend.
If you don't like his choice, then YOU are welcome to invest your own hard earned money and open a theater to show what you want, when you want and at prices you want to charge.
It's called freedom and capitalism.
It works every time.
If you don't like it, shut up or move.
If you like his selection, schedule and price, feel free to attend.
If you don't like his choice, then YOU are welcome to invest your own hard earned money and open a theater to show what you want, when you want and at prices you want to charge.
It's called freedom and capitalism.
It works every time.
If you don't like it, shut up or move.
Re: Vet for Freedom | 2:31 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I don't think I can improve on what you said, especially "Shut up or
move."
Go Larry!!!
Go Larry!!!
sfw | 2:41 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
This is the same guy who pulled Brokeback Mtn but did not know what it was
about. Somehow, I think the movie going public is wiser than Larry.
I did not see BBM for the same reason I won't see Zack & Miri or go to a Jazz game; They don't appeal to me.
It starts w/ one well meaning businessman deciding whats best and where does that end. Hmmmmm? Hillary's healthcare? Bailing out Wall St? please let me know.
Is it just me or is anyone missing the big issue which is give the consumer an option & let them decide?
Libertarian views in repressed Utah; what the deuce was I thinking?
I did not see BBM for the same reason I won't see Zack & Miri or go to a Jazz game; They don't appeal to me.
It starts w/ one well meaning businessman deciding whats best and where does that end. Hmmmmm? Hillary's healthcare? Bailing out Wall St? please let me know.
Is it just me or is anyone missing the big issue which is give the consumer an option & let them decide?
Libertarian views in repressed Utah; what the deuce was I thinking?
Larry will show what he wants | 2:42 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Obviously he doesn't care if you want to go watch that movie somewhere
else.
Go ahead.
If you don't like Larry, don't support him, but I'll continue.
Go ahead.
If you don't like Larry, don't support him, but I'll continue.
re: Ray | 2:45 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I am not defending porn, but your insinuation that porn addicts will go on to
become serial killers is a bit extreme. Keep your overblown hyperbole out of the
discussion.
Re: Vet for Freedom | 2:52 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
I think that's what bothers Miller's critics the most: He has the
freedom to show whatever movies he wants to at his theatres.
Only in the warped world of the Left would a business decision by a private entity be seen as censorship.
Only in the warped world of the Left would a business decision by a private entity be seen as censorship.
utah | 2:55 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Hm that movie appeals to me and I am a woman!! whats wrong with watching a porn
once in awhile. Larry Miller just doesnt get it, does he :0
helllo | 2:59 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Didnt God give us Free agency Whoo is Larry Miller to think he can take that
away from me ???? when did he become God? He may think he is
Larry's in the hospital. | 3:00 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
So quit blaming the decision on him. Remember he has given the reigns over to
his son, Greg. So quit blaming Larry.
re:Ray's critic | 3:26 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Ray is correct. Keep your melodramatic posts where only you can read them!
MIller Retired | 3:31 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Larry Miller has stepped down from the Miller Group, and his son Greg is running
the show now.
Prude and Proud | 3:36 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
Thanks LHM for showing some moral courage in our world of "anything for a
buck." This movie is an example of the lowest common denominator.
David O | 3:40 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
"Thanks to Mr. Miller and his fine company for drawing the line somewhere.
Its funny that this is controversial to some. These are the same people that
want there to be no standards of decency in this world."
You obviously don't pay attention to all the other R rated movies he profits off of.
You obviously don't pay attention to all the other R rated movies he profits off of.
Stick to it Larry! | 3:45 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
My only disappointment is the fact that Larry apologized for not showing Broke
Back Mountian. If a business doesn't want to show a show or sell a product,
They have that right. Quit worrying about being "Politically Correct".
Go ahead and say , I don't want to show this movie, because it has the word
porno in it. Say, I don't want to show this movie ,because it promotes a
gay lifestyle. I don't want to open on Sunday, because it is against my
religion. I wish Larry Miller and other business owners would do more. I think
they would be suprised at the level of support they would get from the public.
So a few wacko's don't come to a Jazz game, and a few Gay people
don't come to a movie because they are sticking to their standards. At
least they are sticking to their standards. That is where the Hypocrisy is in
this situation. If you choose not to show it. Don't show it, If somebody
ask why, Tell them the truth. This movie violates my moral standards ( or) This
movie is bad for business, because people will think I show porno's at my
theaters.
Dennis | 3:47 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008
It's Larry's theater... he can show whatever he wants. If you
don't like what he is showing, go someplace else... PLEASE!
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