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I think the theater experience has changed pretty radically, unfortunately, the selection of movies.. haven't. Here in Reno, the Cinemark chain put in the luxu

I think the theater experience has changed pretty radically, unfortunately, the selection of movies.. haven't. Here in Reno, the Cinemark chain put in the luxury loungers (far fewer seats per theater) and seat selection. With the movie club, you pay $8/movie for all tickets plus get a discount on snacks. Honestly, that's pretty fair. I hate the superhero moment we're living through right now... some likable actors don't seem to show up ind event movies anymore because they're cashing the DC/MCU checks. What I wish every time I go to a theater: * Ditch the stupid Coca-Cola commercials. If we have to sit through those every time we have to go to a theater, we stop going to a theater. * Theaters are set up for digital nowadays, per Fandom and certain fight events. Dig up some legacy films and show indie/classics/other films far more often. Or, make sure other movies play, even during the day on weekend... the theater is empty, why didn't Apollo 11 ever play in my town? * Fix your movie chain marketing emails. They all, universally, suck. * Tell us when the movie starts, not when you start the advertising (yeah, I know it's 15 minutes of trailers/commercials). Not even to go into the "some movies would be better as HBO/ Netflix/ Showtime series" ...

kibwen 7y ago
> the theater is empty, why didn't Apollo 11 ever play in my town? Heh, now there's a new promotion opportunity: "Show up at the theater and your party is the only one there? Select what movie you want to be shown from our immense backlog!" Sort of like no-show ticket deals on flights.
- humanrebar 7y ago
  I think they should do screenings for more intimate groups. Do couches, coffee tables, etc. Like karaoke rooms. But compete by giving more flexibility about time and selection. Maybe even offer blockbuster TV shows, so you can book a Stranger Things party with a group. I think IP licensing might be the biggest problem there, which would mean that Hollywood is stepping on its own tail to some degree.
chrshawkes 7y ago
Apollo 13 was a great sequel to that flick.

kibwen 7y ago

> the theater is empty, why didn't Apollo 11 ever play in my town? Heh, now there's a new promotion opportunity: "Show up at the theater and your party is the only one there? Select what movie you want to be shown from our immense backlog!" Sort of like no-show ticket deals on flights.

humanrebar 7y ago
I think they should do screenings for more intimate groups. Do couches, coffee tables, etc. Like karaoke rooms. But compete by giving more flexibility about time and selection. Maybe even offer blockbuster TV shows, so you can book a Stranger Things party with a group. I think IP licensing might be the biggest problem there, which would mean that Hollywood is stepping on its own tail to some degree.

chrshawkes 7y ago

Apollo 13 was a great sequel to that flick.