Current Events > I feel like the concept of a movie theater is outdated now.

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Anyone else kinda feel this way? It used to be easy and fun to go to the movies, but now with reserved seating and online ticketing, you have to plan out days in advance to go, instead of just going from the spur of the moment.
Add that to the fact that it's crazy expensive now and the food is outrageous. I could make food at home and put up something on streaming and have just a good a time as at the theater, minus the hassle of dealing with a rude audience or dirty theater.
Plus movies come out so quickly now on home video, what's the added incentive of you go the theater now?
I don't know, just over the past year or so I've been realizing that I much prefer to watch movies at home. Then I read articles about how the box office is drastically down and the studios are struggling, maybe most people are getting the same idea.
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I like going to the movies, but I absolutely hate the average movie goer of today because they always seem to feel the need to give their fucking commentary during the movie like it's god damn Rocky Horror or an episode of Mystery Science Theater.
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People have been making this argument for decades (since the advent of home video) and yet people still go to the theater to see movies.

Turns out people just want to get the fuck out of the house and enjoy the movie on a giant screen.
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When movies at home were a VHS from Blockbuster being played on a 19 inch CRT, the movie theater made a lot of sense. When movies at home are on a 75 inch 4k with surround sound, the draw of the movie theater isn't as big.
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KronoCloud posted...

Turns out people just want to get the fuck out of the house and enjoy the movie on a giant screen.

yeah this. i see it as a way to get out of the house and enjoy a movie on a BIG screen.

if anything, i think they should try to make the movie going experience more akin to IMAX or those XD or luxary seating things.
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gives me an excuse to eat a shitload of popcorn
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KronoCloud posted...

People have been making this argument for decades (since the advent of home video) and yet people still go to the theater to see movies.

Turns out people just want to get the fuck out of the house and enjoy the movie on a giant screen.

This
I remember a couple of sets from early 90s comedians doing this same bit. Fucking Hudson from Gargoyles had a similar rant.
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r4X0r posted...

When movies at home were a VHS from Blockbuster being played on a 19 inch CRT, the movie theater made a lot of sense. When movies at home are on a 75 inch 4k with surround sound, the draw of the movie theater isn't as big.

This too! Home video has gotten so much better now. Plus the last several time I've been to the movies I noticed the screen and sound quality wasn't as good as it could've been, then I discover movie theaters and dimming their projector bulbs to save momey. ..
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KronoCloud posted...

Turns out people just want to get the fuck out of the house and enjoy the movie on a giant screen.

That. Also I have no idea what TC is talking about. Unless it's fucking star wars on the opening weekend, who has to plan days in advance to go see a movie?
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MixedRaceBaby posted...

KronoCloud posted...

Turns out people just want to get the fuck out of the house and enjoy the movie on a giant screen.

yeah this. i see it as a way to get out of the house and enjoy a movie on a BIG screen.

if anything, i think they should try to make the movie going experience more akin to IMAX or those XD or luxary seating things.

That'll be nice! All the theaters around me are run down and old and crappy. We don't have those around here.
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Honestly I miss going to the drive in theater. The last one we had in town closed 8 years ago.
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I like the atmosphere of a movie theater. I dont have a super crazy 75in 4K TV. I dont know if I even will.

So I like being able to go to the movies and see it on a big screen with good sound.

Also popcorn! Even though it costs a fuck ton.
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I feel going to the movies is now too expensive. I'm mean, for two people you're going to spend at least 45-55 dollars.
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Bishop9800 posted...

I feel going to the movies is now too expensive. I'm mean, for two people you're going to spend at least 45-55 dollars.

Not sure what expensive ass places people live at on here. It only costs like 30 at most for two people where I live and you can usually get your tickets right when the movie is starting just fine.
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Unless you're seeing the first showing of a major movie like star wars I never had problem with tickets or seating

Tickets average like 10 dollars lol. Every week there's like atom tickets or fandango promotions for free or b1g1 tickets
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but now with reserved seating and online ticketing

you guys only get this now?
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There's yet to be a better medium to watch a movie than on a giant screen with surround sound in the dark.
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AlecSkorpio posted...

I like going to the movies, but I absolutely hate the average movie goer of today because they always seem to feel the need to give their fucking commentary during the movie like it's god damn Rocky Horror or an episode of Mystery Science Theater.

Yep. Moviegoers RUIN the cinematic experience for me, every single time.

Talking during the movie? Fuck you. Don't say wow, don't quote what just happened, don't talk to your friends. Literally nobody came here to hear you, not even your friends. Shut the fuck up.

Phone rings during the movie? Fuck you. There were thirty billion screens before the movie telling your ho ass to shut it off. Fuck off.

Brought your baby? Fuck. You. Of course it's going to cry, and you knew damn well what you were doing but you made the choice to come anyway because you're a selfish piece of shit. Fuck you.

Weak parents with out of control kids? Go to hell, fuck you. "Anthony, stop. Anthony. Anthony, please stop. If you don't stop we're going to leave. Anthony. Anthony, I'm serious. Anthony, we're going to leave." Do you leave? No. Does Anthony stop? No. Are you just as annoying as Anthony? Yes. Anthony runs your life, you sad sack of crap. You and your whole family don't deserve Christmas this year, fuck you.

Snoring? Fuck you, go sleep in your car, loser.

Making out/sex? Double fuck you, both because you're being a nuisance and because my virgin ass is jealous.

Sitting next to other people in a mostly empty theater? Well, as long as you're quiet, it's fine I guess, but what the fuck... over 100 seats and you need to be near me in any way? Nah, son... Nah.

Last, but not least, custodians/security. Fuck you guys. Why do I have to pay for movie tickets? This is bullshit. You're ruining the cinema experience when you come in and make a big scene, telling me to put on pants and go home before you call the cops. Well, joke's on you, I actually live in the theater, in that one concession stand you guys don't use anymore, and I NEVER wear pants back there. Tough luck.

So yeah, just saying, movie courtesy was either never a thing or is long dead, and I just don't get it. Why do people think this type of behavior in theaters is okay? It's partly on the movie theater too. They need to actively remove nuisances. Don't allow babies in in the first place. If kids can't behave, kick 'em out. If adults can't behave, kick 'em out. This ain't rocket science. You make one customer mad to the benefit of 100, they're gonna have a better experience and you'll get slightly more business in the long run.

I agree, mostly because the rude people can ruin the whole experience.
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Also for people complaining about other people, stop going to theaters in ghetto areas. Drive to the rich part of town if you don't live there and watch a movie. It's like trick or treating.
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Not at all, you'll NEVER be able to replicate the experience of seeing a movie on that scale in the home.

As much as reserved seating can be a pain, in reality nothing has gotten worse on the seating front. I do prefer not having to get to the theater an hour early to line up to then dash into the screening room and have to fight people out for seats.

Even with getting there early there were plenty of times I didnt get my ideal seats anyway. The only downside of reserved seating is youre not gonna get great seats if you decide to spontaneously go to a major release on opening night. Which is fair to people who reserved tix imo anyway

Hopefully soon movies skip theatres and release on streaming devices. You can stream once and be done. Cut out the middleman theatres too and it'll can be cheaper. Only issue I see is there's no security guards stopping people from sneaking into the room to watch the movie

TomNook20 posted...

KronoCloud posted...

Turns out people just want to get the fuck out of the house and enjoy the movie on a giant screen.

That. Also I have no idea what TC is talking about. Unless it's fucking star wars on the opening weekend, who has to plan days in advance to go see a movie?

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I use movie pass. $10 a month for up to 30 movies a month in theaters
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TomNook20 posted...

Also for people complaining about other people, stop going to theaters in ghetto areas. Drive to the rich part of town if you don't live there and watch a movie. It's like trick or treating.

lofuckingl

It's just as bad if not worse in the "rich areas".

In fact, I'd say I have far worse experiences with fat, middle aged white dudes than anyone else in theaters.
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plus some movies are only good if you have a big screen and good surround sound.

Dunkirk for example. Amazing experience seeing it in the theater. Pretty bleh watching it at home on a normal sized TV with tv speakers.
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WizardPowers posted...

plus some movies are only good if you have a big screen and good surround sound.

Dunkirk for example. Amazing experience seeing it in the theater. Pretty bleh watching it at home on a normal sized TV with tv speakers.

It was bleh even in theaters
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GOATSLAYER posted...

WizardPowers posted...

plus some movies are only good if you have a big screen and good surround sound.

Dunkirk for example. Amazing experience seeing it in the theater. Pretty bleh watching it at home on a normal sized TV with tv speakers.

It was bleh even in theaters

I disagree but to each his own. There are tons of other examples you could put in place of that one.
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AlecSkorpio posted...

lofuckingl

It's just as bad if not worse in the "rich areas".

In fact, I'd say I have far worse experiences with fat, middle aged white dudes than anyone else in theaters.

Maybe you just live in a shit town then. Only times I've had people be noisy was in ghetto areas, and even then they were saying some funny shit so I didn't really mind.
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All I know is that there were dozens of crinkling candy wrappers nonstop for the entire duration of The Last Jedi and I was on the verge of a total public meltdown
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TomNook20 posted...

Only times I've had people be noisy was in ghetto areas, and even then they were saying some funny shit so I didn't really mind.

You're probably one of the people he's talking about, tbqh

Youngster_Joey_ posted...

You're probably one of the people he's talking about, tbqh

Nah I don't eat shit, don't use my phone and don't talk during a movie. I seriously don't know what's wrong with the people at your theaters.
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TomNook20 posted...

Also for people complaining about other people, stop going to theaters in ghetto areas. Drive to the rich part of town if you don't live there and watch a movie. It's like trick or treating.

He's right, you know. Rich people are the least self-centered types, and are extremely considerate of others even at the expense of their own sense of satisfaction. They would never thoughtlessly ruin someone else's experience for the sake of being able to act and live as they feel they are entitled to.

o wait

^lmfao that really just happened.
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LostSeason7 posted...

but now with reserved seating and online ticketing, you have to plan out days in advance to go, instead of just going from the spur of the moment.

That's not true at all unless you're going to something opening weekend
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It used to be easy and fun to go to the movies, but now with reserved seating and online ticketing, you have to plan out days in advance to go, instead of just going from the spur of the moment.

The fuck? What is this, opposite day? Backwards land?

It used to be awful and terrible going to the movies, specifically because there was no reserved seating and online ticketing. You'd have to wait in a huge line, and you'd have to get there extra early if you wanted a good seat.

It's actually kind of amazing now. It's easier to get tickets, and you can show up right when the movie is starting because your seat is there waiting for you.

I think going to the movies is more viable than ever these days, for literally the exact reasons that you think it's outdated. Bizarre.

Also recliners with plenty of space.
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Bishop9800 posted...

I feel going to the movies is now too expensive. I'm mean, for two people you're going to spend at least 45-55 dollars.

the fuck

where the fuck do you live
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I dunno

I end up going to matinees these days cause it only costs like 6 bucks. I still gotta deal with shit heads depending on what the movie is, but I've just kind of resigned myself to the fact that if I'm going to a Star Wars or Marvel film, I'm going to have to endure middle aged weirdo's audible orgasm any time fan service comes up.

It's cringey and embarrassing, but it doesn't really ruin the film.
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No, I love the experience. It's like going to a live music show or a theatre performance; there are obviously easier and more comfortable ways to experience the content, but part of the experience is getting out and experiencing it with other people in a different environment.

Pay-per-view should be the norm.
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