Just before the fireworks starting banging and the puke starts flying, I'd just like to take a very brief moment to wish all of you a very happy and prosperous 2017. And of course a huge thanks to you for dropping by the site on a regular basis! Speaking of thanks, a huge thanks to Tom White for the incredible work that he does here, and the new chap, Martin, well, goddammit, he's doing a mighty fine job too!
It's been a great year at The Movie Bit. Granted, movie wise, the quality was hit and miss. We only gave out our highest rating of 5 stars, eleven times this year. We dished out our lowest ratings of one and two stars a combined 34 times.
Tragically, 2016 was a year that saw many sites hit a wall, with some movie studios favouring portal sites (encompassing everything from sport and cat pictures to movies) over dedicated movie sites. Unfortunately, content suffered because of this for lots of people as interviews and exclusive content got lost in a sea of sludge in these portal sites. Hollywood has always been a numbers game. It's a pity the studios don't take a look at these portal sites more closely. But it's not my money they're spending.
That said, some of the dealings we've had with certain studios this year including Disney, Warner and Paramount have been exceptional. They seem to recognise where their audience is and what readers of dedicated movie sites want! And we say a huge thanks to the folks at Disney, Warner and Paramount! We really appreciate the continued support.
The list of celebs that passed away has been nothing short of jaw dropping. Sadly, Hollywood lost some amazing greats this year, none more so than a Queen and a Princess, in Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher.
But, I won't finish on a sad note. Let's finish on a positive note! Life has a strange way of kicking people when they're down. I know lots of you reading this are miserable. It's like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. There's always light! And if movies provide you that light and escape then keep watching movies! The bad ones, the good ones, the epic ones! Stay strong and fight for yourself! You deserve it!! Have a great 2017!
It's been a great year at The Movie Bit. Granted, movie wise, the quality was hit and miss. We only gave out our highest rating of 5 stars, eleven times this year. We dished out our lowest ratings of one and two stars a combined 34 times.
Tragically, 2016 was a year that saw many sites hit a wall, with some movie studios favouring portal sites (encompassing everything from sport and cat pictures to movies) over dedicated movie sites. Unfortunately, content suffered because of this for lots of people as interviews and exclusive content got lost in a sea of sludge in these portal sites. Hollywood has always been a numbers game. It's a pity the studios don't take a look at these portal sites more closely. But it's not my money they're spending.
That said, some of the dealings we've had with certain studios this year including Disney, Warner and Paramount have been exceptional. They seem to recognise where their audience is and what readers of dedicated movie sites want! And we say a huge thanks to the folks at Disney, Warner and Paramount! We really appreciate the continued support.
The list of celebs that passed away has been nothing short of jaw dropping. Sadly, Hollywood lost some amazing greats this year, none more so than a Queen and a Princess, in Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher.
But, I won't finish on a sad note. Let's finish on a positive note! Life has a strange way of kicking people when they're down. I know lots of you reading this are miserable. It's like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. There's always light! And if movies provide you that light and escape then keep watching movies! The bad ones, the good ones, the epic ones! Stay strong and fight for yourself! You deserve it!! Have a great 2017!
