Amazon Requests Theater to Stop Screening Mocking Melania Documentary: A Humorous Turn of Events
Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos are both known for their ability to take a joke, which is why it was surprising when Amazon requested a theater in Oregon to stop screening a movie that gently mocked the film. The Lake Theater and Cafe in Lake Oswego had creatively advertised the release of Amazon MGM’s controversial documentary, Melania, on its marquee. However, after receiving a call from Amazon asking them to pull the film, the theater changed its marquee to humorously address the situation. Despite some backlash from local moviegoers, the theater had only sold $196 worth of tickets for the film during its single weekend.
The theater's manager, Jordan Perry, explained that he booked Melania for the theater as a humorous gesture, considering the left-leaning nature of the area and the lack of new movie releases at the time. The decision to screen Melania was meant to be funny and quirky, but it ultimately led to the film being pulled due to Amazon's request. The theater's management expressed disappointment at the premature end of the screenings, noting that the decision was made by a corporate executive rather than due to public outcry.
Despite the controversy surrounding the screening of Melania at the theater, the film had performed well nationally, becoming the best showing in a decade for a documentary, despite receiving negative reviews from critics. The theater's attempt to inject humor into its marketing strategy for the film was met with mixed reactions, with some finding it amusing and others expressing disapproval. In the end, the decision to pull Melania from the theater was made by Amazon, leaving the theater to humorously address the situation on its marquee.