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I'll go see a few of IMAX movies per year, but why bother going to a regular theater anymore.
I no longer enjoy going to the Movies. The crowds, the rude people, the hassle and the price are no longer worth enduring
My wife went with her dad to see Oppenheimer last summer. She texted me 25 minutes in that the previews had just ended.
Fuck everything about that.
Not to mention the 10+ minutes of ads beforehand.
We pretty much only go now when it's an "event" movie - a Dune, an Oppenheimer, or similar.
sounds like youre going to shitty cinemas- there are really nice cinemas out there with armchairs with footstools or recliners. these kinds of cinemas tend to have full bar service and some have full kitchens with servers bringing your food drinks at the beginning or halfway through the film.
I'm not sure if they have one where you are, but there are two here in Dublin, Ireland and when I was in Boston a few years back we say that shitty star wars ep 9. Terrible film, we almost walked out.
I've IBD so I can't easily watch a two hour movie when my bowels decide to be a pain in the rectum. Watching movies at home means I can pause it which means I can enjoy the movie without any stress like rushing to get to the toilet, going multiple times in a ten minute period.
generally speaking, i only really like the movie theaters for tech demo movies (e.g Avatar) or if the audio experience is one of the largest aspects of the movie, else i dont see much of a reason to go myself.
Yeah no shit. The theatre experience has been degraded into a capitalist wank fest.
Paying a ludicrous about of money for tickets and some of the worst snacks. To then be bombarded with annoying guests, obnoxious trailers and a sound systems so overwhelmingly base heavy that you can’t hear the dialogue between explosions.
No pausing for more snacks, to use the toilet or have a toke.
Let alone the film quality these days has been degraded to being glorified features length commercials. Nothing worth bearing through that shitshow of an experience, to get to watch something on a slightly bigger screen.
The theatre is arguably a worse experience in every way possible.
Want to watch a movie? Stay at home. Spend that money doing something else outside of the theatres.
I saved money and invested in a sound system, 4k TV, light blocking blinds and nice seating. All, just to enjoy @home
I love Chris Stuckmann, and I love his reviews, and I respect his opinion "the movie theater is important."...
But I also know I don't want to go to a "Movie theater" It's not really an "Event" for us. if the choice is go to the movie theater or watch an episode or two of 8 our of 10 cats does countdown... We'd actually choose the latter.
I respect the movie theater, but at the same time I also hate the movie theater and that moving going experience.
I too prefer spending less money for a better experience.
It cost over $100 to get the whole family in, buy popcorn, etc before greedflation for, what, an hour and a half of entertainment? I can think of a lot of things that are a much better value for family entertainment.
This is it right here. If you have kids, it’s ridiculously expensive, especially if you want to buy popcorn (and who doesn’t?). I’d rather eat popcorn and watch at home on my comfy couch for less than half the price.
I frequent the theater quite a bit and honestly I don't see or hear much popcorn these days. Although the theater I go to serves real food so that might be part of it.
I love seeing movies and I don't want it to stop, but I always wish I was alone in the theater. They can stay afloat with just my ticket money, right? ....right?
TBH one third of U.S. adults is a good sized addressable market…
Sure, but now make a movie they all like. And then go ahead and order a pizza with their favorite toppings.
And then go ahead and order a pizza with their favorite toppings.
Easy, Pepperoni and Pineapple.
Yes! I get fresh jalapenos too sometimes if my stomach is up to it. I also put mushrooms on mine.
You forgot to add the jalpeños
"Distractions from other members of the audience: 19%"
This is #1 for me. The worse part about going to a cinema today is the other people that go. I don't know why you need to turn your phone on and browse tiktok for 15 minutes during the movie. I don't know why you feel the need to converse with your seatmates at full volume during the show. Why are you bringing a screaming baby to a movie with loud explosions? Can you please have your small uninterested children not running back and forth in front of the screen laughing while the movie is going on?
I feel old, but I'm old at home watching on streaming with the other 2/3rds of adults I guess.
Why are you bringing a screaming baby to a movie with loud explosions? Can you please have your small uninterested children not running back and forth in front of the screen laughing while the movie is going on?
This is my number one. Teens annoy me for sure, but hey, they're stupid teens and they're probably on an awkward date or something, it's a social event. I can eyeroll at them and move on with my night.
Parents who bring children to movies that are not children's movies annoy the ever loving shit out of me. You want to watch it? Great, wait for it to be on streaming or get a sitter and go as a couple or with friends. Insisting on bringing your child to a movie that is not appropriate for them is irresponsible and very "I'm the main character" because obviously they don't care about anyone else in the theater. I've heard all the excuses, and that's all they are, excuses.
If you have an Alamo Drafthouse near you I suggest checking it out. They take disruptive people very seriously and have a way to inform the staff without you having to leave your seat. It is not a discount place however the tickets and really decent food is expensive.
I watch most things at home but I needed to see Dune in the theater.
Hey you're me! (And the guy below)
Alamo is far and away the best cinema experience you could ask for outside of IMAX full frame. They make their own in house mini docs and sketches about what movie you're about to watch before the previews. Their food is actually really good pub food. They also have guest chefs and build custom menus/cocktails for big opening nights. Each theater has it's own full bar outside that's got it's own cinematic theme - SF is kinda Rick's Cafe, Brooklyn is a horror museum, and Manhattan is a newspaper printing press
And ofc like OP said, you can put up an order card to discreetly tell the staff someone is talking/on the phone. I've only had to use the feature once and it worked like a charm!
What about when the staff and the food/drink process they have is the disruption that I want removed?
Which is to say, in SF I've had way better experiences at our AMC than our Alamo. I hate saying it because I feel like a shill, but it's true.
Combined with the monthly subscription (which costs less than a single IMAX ticket, yet includes up to 12 up them if that's your jam), the megacorp really is superior for someone who wants to see movies in theaters.
I exclusively see movies at my local Alamo Drafthouse for this reason as well. Though I saw Oppenheimer at an AMC since they have true IMAX and Alamo Drafthouse's "The Big Show" isn't quite the same.
Also I'm never ordering real food at a Drafthouse theater ever again. It's dark in the theater so eating real food is pretty much impossible (unless you don't mind making a mess!).
I immediately spilled cheese sauce on myself the last time I was there. ☺
I agree with you, and not all movies are worth the theatre experience, ticket and food is expensive.
I love the Kung Fu Panda movies,but watch in a theatre, no thank you.I will wait till Kung Fu Panda 4 is available to stream and I can watch it peacefully and on my own pace.
Dune and Oppenheimer both of those were worth the price.
Barbie was worth seeing in the theater as well, to be honest. I'm a middle aged guy and it was a great experience to see that with the women all in pink cheering opening weekend. Like seeing a Marvel, DC, or Star Wars movie. The energy was palpable.