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Theaters used to be the only way to watch movies, then they became just the best way, and now they're just an experience separate from home viewing. Theaters e

Theaters used to be the only way to watch movies, then they became just the best way, and now they're just an experience separate from home viewing. Theaters exist because they're the biggest consumers of movies and, because they're the biggest consumers, studios give them limited time exclusivity exists to benefit their continued existence. It's a bit of a catch 22 and change is slow. I watched Rogue one in a regular non-3D theater and the projection was not great. The black levels were horrible. The actual 24fps (x2) frame rate bothered me. I expect to watch it again at home, streamed from Netflix, and have better viewing experience.

hermitdev 10y ago
> Theaters used to be the only way to watch movies, then they became just the best way, and now they're just an experience separate from home viewing. When I can choose between going to a theater and paying +$10 just for the ticket and extremely marked up prices for popcorn and a soda (close to another $20) for a single individual, or I can wait 3-6 months, watch it in the privacy of my home without people bringing crying babies to an R-rated movie, talking during the movie, texting or otherwise using their phones during a movie, yeah, I'm going to wait until I can get it at home. The reasons movie theaters suck basically boils down to: 1. it's expensive, and 2. other people suck, are assholes, are completely self-centered and common courtesy no longer exists.
- lsh 10y ago
  And they eat like pigs at a trough. I don't go to the cinema anymore, I can't endure the 'human' element in between the quiet moments on-screen.
  - clintonb 10y ago
    Go to a matinee. I see most movies at 10 or 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The theaters are usually no more than half-full. The ticket prices are about half-off, so I have over-priced popcorn for breakfast.

hermitdev 10y ago

> Theaters used to be the only way to watch movies, then they became just the best way, and now they're just an experience separate from home viewing. When I can choose between going to a theater and paying +$10 just for the ticket and extremely marked up prices for popcorn and a soda (close to another $20) for a single individual, or I can wait 3-6 months, watch it in the privacy of my home without people bringing crying babies to an R-rated movie, talking during the movie, texting or otherwise using their phones during a movie, yeah, I'm going to wait until I can get it at home. The reasons movie theaters suck basically boils down to: 1. it's expensive, and 2. other people suck, are assholes, are completely self-centered and common courtesy no longer exists.

lsh 10y ago
And they eat like pigs at a trough. I don't go to the cinema anymore, I can't endure the 'human' element in between the quiet moments on-screen.
- clintonb 10y ago
  Go to a matinee. I see most movies at 10 or 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The theaters are usually no more than half-full. The ticket prices are about half-off, so I have over-priced popcorn for breakfast.