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I gave up on theaters well over a decade ago. To me theaters are like Malls vs the Internet. Your time is coming, quickly.

levesque 8y ago
Just stay at home, no need to get out. You could bump into other people.
- justherefortart 8y ago
  I go out frequently. Going to a movie is not an enjoyable experience for multiple reasons. I'm glad you decided to go full hyperbole though in your comment, great contribution.
pc86 8y ago
I love the theater. Working from home, it's actually possible to go see a movie at 2 or 3pm as a break in the work day. Yeah, it's expensive for what it is but I think the value it there. I view it as the tax to see something 6+ months early. $20 for a movie, popcorn, soda, and much better AV quality than I have at home. And going that early in the day means there are no crowds. I saw A Quiet Place the first Thursday afternoon it was out and there were maybe half a dozen other people in the largest theater in the multiplex. I don't think theaters and Netflix are direct competition, and I think there will always be demand for theatrical releases, if maybe in slightly smaller establishments.
- justherefortart 8y ago
  Your thinking from your perspective. I'm looking at kids that are glued to their phone 24/7. For me it's not necessarily the people, it's the upkeep of the theater, it's the over priced concessions, it's the noise, it's having to hold it should you need to use the restroom, plus the cost of the ticket barely going to the theater at all. I'm patient, I can just watch it at home comfortably. In fact, significantly more comfortably.
  - Angostura 8y ago
    My kids who are glued, like a trip to the movies.
- sotojuan 8y ago
  I really enjoyed going to the theater to see Isle of Dogs (at Alamo). Sure, it wasn't cheap but the experience was great and it's not much more expensive than the nice dinner + drinks people do every weekend. The problem for movie theaters is that while I enjoy the experience, I'll only go max twice a year.
  - pc86 8y ago
    I've only been to an Alamo once, it was amazing. Unfortunately the closest one to me is an hour away and I'm not willing to dedicate the better part of a day to seeing a movie and having some (admittedly very good) popcorn. I probably only go once every 3 or 4 months so not much more than you. But if there was an Alamo within a short drive I'd probably go more often.
josefresco 8y ago
Two reasons to watch a movie in a theater: 1. You get it to see it when it first comes out. 2. You get to watch it on a giant screen with awesome sound. #1 might change, however you can never replicate #2 at home (or at least without significant cost). I believe the market will simply shrink/consolidate. Theater's won't be in every town, but will be whittled down to high population centers. Similarly, my mall visits are 1-2 a year, pretty much the same frequency as my movie theater attendance.
- Angostura 8y ago
  I also just like going with the kids, who see it as something of a special treat (as do I)
- vezycash 8y ago
  >however you can never replicate #2 at home (or at least without significant cost). VR or AR like hololens can create giant virtual screens
  - bhandziuk 8y ago
    Is it a problem having your eyes focused on something so near to you for so long? I've never used AR/VR for an extended period of time.
    - callalex 8y ago
      Part of a VR headset is optics that change the focal point to “behind” the screen, so your eyes are actually focusing further away.
      - bhandziuk 8y ago
        Cool. I'd like to try watching a movie on a headset like that.
noitsnot 8y ago
It's not going anywhere. There is no experience like watching a movie in a theater and most people can't recreate that at home.
lolsal 8y ago
That's too bad, I'd encourage you to give them another shot. I've noticed a nice increase in competitiveness and quality: - buy tickets online - reserved seating - aggressive no noise and no screens policies - decently priced (still a bit high) and decent quality brewpub style food - beers on tap - recliner seating

levesque 8y ago

Just stay at home, no need to get out. You could bump into other people.

justherefortart 8y ago
I go out frequently. Going to a movie is not an enjoyable experience for multiple reasons. I'm glad you decided to go full hyperbole though in your comment, great contribution.

pc86 8y ago

I love the theater. Working from home, it's actually possible to go see a movie at 2 or 3pm as a break in the work day. Yeah, it's expensive for what it is but I think the value it there. I view it as the tax to see something 6+ months early. $20 for a movie, popcorn, soda, and much better AV quality than I have at home. And going that early in the day means there are no crowds. I saw A Quiet Place the first Thursday afternoon it was out and there were maybe half a dozen other people in the largest theater in the multiplex. I don't think theaters and Netflix are direct competition, and I think there will always be demand for theatrical releases, if maybe in slightly smaller establishments.

justherefortart 8y ago
Your thinking from your perspective. I'm looking at kids that are glued to their phone 24/7. For me it's not necessarily the people, it's the upkeep of the theater, it's the over priced concessions, it's the noise, it's having to hold it should you need to use the restroom, plus the cost of the ticket barely going to the theater at all. I'm patient, I can just watch it at home comfortably. In fact, significantly more comfortably.
- Angostura 8y ago
  My kids who are glued, like a trip to the movies.
sotojuan 8y ago
I really enjoyed going to the theater to see Isle of Dogs (at Alamo). Sure, it wasn't cheap but the experience was great and it's not much more expensive than the nice dinner + drinks people do every weekend. The problem for movie theaters is that while I enjoy the experience, I'll only go max twice a year.
- pc86 8y ago
  I've only been to an Alamo once, it was amazing. Unfortunately the closest one to me is an hour away and I'm not willing to dedicate the better part of a day to seeing a movie and having some (admittedly very good) popcorn. I probably only go once every 3 or 4 months so not much more than you. But if there was an Alamo within a short drive I'd probably go more often.

josefresco 8y ago

Two reasons to watch a movie in a theater: 1. You get it to see it when it first comes out. 2. You get to watch it on a giant screen with awesome sound. #1 might change, however you can never replicate #2 at home (or at least without significant cost). I believe the market will simply shrink/consolidate. Theater's won't be in every town, but will be whittled down to high population centers. Similarly, my mall visits are 1-2 a year, pretty much the same frequency as my movie theater attendance.

Angostura 8y ago
I also just like going with the kids, who see it as something of a special treat (as do I)
vezycash 8y ago
>however you can never replicate #2 at home (or at least without significant cost). VR or AR like hololens can create giant virtual screens
- bhandziuk 8y ago
  Is it a problem having your eyes focused on something so near to you for so long? I've never used AR/VR for an extended period of time.
  - callalex 8y ago
    Part of a VR headset is optics that change the focal point to “behind” the screen, so your eyes are actually focusing further away.
    - bhandziuk 8y ago
      Cool. I'd like to try watching a movie on a headset like that.

noitsnot 8y ago

It's not going anywhere. There is no experience like watching a movie in a theater and most people can't recreate that at home.

lolsal 8y ago

That's too bad, I'd encourage you to give them another shot. I've noticed a nice increase in competitiveness and quality: - buy tickets online - reserved seating - aggressive no noise and no screens policies - decently priced (still a bit high) and decent quality brewpub style food - beers on tap - recliner seating