I Am A Sex Addict opened in Los Angeles this weekend at the Sunset 5, which used to be one of the more frequented cinemas in the city but has recently fallen on harder times ever since the Arclight and the Grove cinemas opened, with much deeper pockets and a more mall-like experience.
The numbers were underwhelming. They say L.A. is a tough town for an independent film to open in, and that seemed very true (although I'm sure the negative L.A. Times review didn't help matters).
The good news is that the nights are warmer in L.A., so the Q and A's were especially pleasant, despite the lower attendance. Actually, I'm getting used to smaller turnouts and am no longer as discombobulated by not breaking box office records. As a result, it has been a lot easier to enjoy the process, which is remarkably unglamorous.
Also, I'm getting used to negative reviews, and no longer feel as compelled to respond. I will quote from one though:
"Maybe it's time for Zahedi to consider joining another support group: Narcissists Anonymous."
posted by Caveh Zahedi at
2:49 AM
