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Post by Taildragger on Jan 26, 2020 20:51:01 GMT -5
Saw "1917" in a theater this afternoon. The movie was "meh..." IMO, but the big takeaway was the full half hour of ads and trailers for movies I would never go to see that were crammed down my throat before the feature ever even started (as you can guess, I haven't been to a theater in many months). It just went on...and on...and on...
Don't think I'd ever do that again for free, let alone PAY to have it done to me like that ever again.
If that's the only way theaters can keep their heads above water financially, then let die, I say.
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Post by jefe46 on Jan 26, 2020 21:05:53 GMT -5
I completely agree, just like Chrysler and Harley, let it die.
I did go see Ford VS Ferrari. Had I known I would suffer through 30 minutes of previews and ads, I would have avoided it or come late.
And the popcorn with yellow dyed coconut oil was disgusting and the DP was watered down.
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Post by Chris Greene on Jan 26, 2020 21:13:46 GMT -5
I haven't watched a movie in a theater since before I moved to Idaho, so 25+ years.
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Post by Taildragger on Jan 26, 2020 22:18:01 GMT -5
I haven't watched a movie in a theater since before I moved to Idaho, so 25+ years. Good choice, Chris. I guess the other factor that added to the shock was that I don't watch much broadcast TV anymore and when I do, at least I can mute the commercials. In the theater, it's blasting at you in full Dolby stereo with no way to shut it off.
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Post by Taildragger on Jan 26, 2020 22:20:45 GMT -5
Had I known I would suffer through 30 minutes of previews and ads, I would have avoided it or come late. And the popcorn with yellow dyed coconut oil was disgusting and the DP was watered down. Trouble is, jefe, it's hard to know how "late" to show up without missing the start of the movie.
And as to the coconut corn, don't forget the excessive quantities of salt the dump on it!
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Post by Taildragger on Jan 26, 2020 22:23:46 GMT -5
Only part of the experience that has improved IMO, is buying the tickets on line which means you no longer need to stand in line to do so.
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Post by rok-a-bill-e on Jan 26, 2020 23:48:19 GMT -5
We average one trip to the movie theater per year. Last year was "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", at the local "art" theater which showed it on actual 35mm film, which fit the subject matter to a T, in an all adult venue that served Chickentails. That was a rare enjoyable experience at the movies.
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Post by rok-a-bill-e on Jan 26, 2020 23:49:21 GMT -5
I see that "Chickentails" is indeed a thing here. That is one strong language filter if you can't mention a mixed drink!
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Post by rickyguitar on Jan 27, 2020 1:27:37 GMT -5
Yeah, not a fan either. Couple years ago my wife and i went to, I dunno, something. Bunch if kids sat right in front of us and yammered on constantly till my wife leaned over and semi-politely encouraged them stop. They left. The whole situation leaves me cold.
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Post by LTB on Jan 27, 2020 4:06:44 GMT -5
My wife always reminds me "The show will not start for at least 15 minutes after the posted show time due to all the ads etc." Movies have gotten extremely expensive due to all the snacks and drinks cost. Water $5 a bottle? really? Just like with Football, I prefer to watch from the comfort of my home!
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Post by goose on Jan 27, 2020 6:58:47 GMT -5
I still enjoy going. I amazed that some of these theaters can stay open even with the ads. I don't buy or bring anything to eat or drink. It's just escapism for me and I don't mind the trailers. I consider it an enjoyable event away from the rest of the world. I try not to be to harsh evaluating art others have made, however honest evaluation is part of the event. (how would you evaluate a movie that you or someone you know had been a part of, kind of thing)
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Post by gato on Jan 27, 2020 7:12:18 GMT -5
Had I known I would suffer through 30 minutes of previews and ads, I would have avoided it or come late. And the popcorn with yellow dyed coconut oil was disgusting and the DP was watered down. Trouble is, jefe, it's hard to know how "late" to show up without missing the start of the movie.
And as to the coconut corn, don't forget the excessive quantities of salt the dump on it!
According to a study by Web MD, a medium movie popcorn, with yellow artery-clog is equal to: four scrambled eggs with cheese, four strips of bacon, and four sausage links. I actually enjoy movie trailers, but being bombarded with commercials while in the seat I paid big bucks for, is as annoying as pop-up ads in an internet subscription I have paid for. Historical note: some of us here, are no doubt old enough to remember the old Saturday double feature, that began with a newsreel and a cartoon.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 27, 2020 7:20:42 GMT -5
We’ll see one or two a year. There needs to be a strong enough pull to see it in a theater.
You know, like Downton Abbey.
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Post by Ragtop on Jan 27, 2020 7:27:48 GMT -5
About once a month, we used to go to a Sunday afternoon movie, and then hit a favorite restaurant for chickentails and dinner. Always a pleasant date.
But now we live in a little town with no theater. In fact, the nearest theater is 90 minutes away and over Fremont Pass, which can be iffy in the winter. So no more movies, which I miss.
We would never consume the theater fare. Ridiculous prices, and not good for my BP/BS.
When we travel we'll try to catch a movie. The last two were in Portland, ME and St. Louis. And one was Downton Abbey, glad I got to see that one.
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Post by Stratluvr on Jan 27, 2020 7:56:24 GMT -5
I haven't gone to a movie since Blow came out in 2001. It's just not worth it. You have to deal with rude movie goers, especially teenagers. No thanks. As for concession stand prices, that is the only way that the movie theaters make money. The ticket revenue goes straight to Hollywood.
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Post by Opie on Jan 27, 2020 8:16:32 GMT -5
Some observations based on my experience. 1.After you've picked the perfect seat, someone taller than you will pick the seat in front of yours. 2. The seat you choose always ends up to be the one someone left some melted sticky chocolate on. 3. The person in front or beside you will be texting the whole time,casting an annoying blue glow around you. 4. Someone will always bring there 4 year old kid with them to the movie when it's 90% blood and guts violence with balls to the wall gymnastic sex on the staircase. 5. You better bring your earplugs, modern movies take their cues from that old stereo add where some dude is sitting in front of the speaker and looks like he's in a full gale force wind. 6.If the movie is one of those rare ones with meaningful dialog, some girl with a annoying voice is chatting away at a fingernails on chalkboard intensity. The only wonder to me is how anyone gets to the end without a homicide.
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Post by budg on Jan 27, 2020 8:18:14 GMT -5
I saw my first theater movie in 3 years a few months ago. My problem is there aren’t many movies that come out that are worth paying that kind of money anymore. Superhero movies and so called romantic comedies are all that seem to be out. Besides with a widescreen 4K tv with a home theater system , it’s just as good at home for me. Dream on demand what you want . Nothing that I can’t wait to see it.
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Post by K4 on Jan 27, 2020 8:50:59 GMT -5
I go every couple of months if there is something that catches my fancy.
I only go on Tuesdays, discount day here in Florence Ky. $6.00 I get a medium popcorn and bring my own bottled water. What they don't see won't hurt them. I find the recliners and stadium seating to be real friendly. I am far enough away from any other person that they don't annoy me. Course I'm going on a Tuesday in the AM so it is mostly geezers like me.
This theater is clean and they pop the popcorn fresh. Nothing better than theater popcorn.
I think I mostly go for the popcorn.
I usually get there 10 minuets late. No line at the concessions and minimal trailers.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 27, 2020 9:01:08 GMT -5
I haven't been in a movie theater going on 15 years now. There's been nothing released that's original enough to get me to buy a ticket.
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Post by K4 on Jan 27, 2020 9:26:31 GMT -5
I'm going to see Star Wars tomorrow, just because I watched all the others. Might as well see the last one.
They no longer salt the popcorn. They do have a shaker with salt in it but it is at the end of the concession counter. I take it with me to the theater so I can have some salty goodness. Indulging once every coupla months shouldn't hurt my health.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 27, 2020 9:28:36 GMT -5
I'm going to see Star Wars tomorrow, just because I watched all the others. Might as well see the last one. They no longer salt the popcorn. They do have a shaker with salt in it but it is at the end of the concession counter. I take it with me to the theater so I can have some salty goodness. Indulging once every coupla months shouldn't hurt my health. I saw that movie in a theater over the holiday break. I’m glad I did.
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Post by jdawg on Jan 27, 2020 9:32:45 GMT -5
My wife and I go a couple times a year. It has to be something one of us really want to see and it is never during the week of the release of the film. I also like watching the previews but I don't like the commercials at all. With all the streaming services I watch most movies and TV series at home when I want to watch. Usually a couple months after the movie hits theaters there is a digital copy somewhere on line. Sometimes you get Chinese or Russian sub-titles but I've learned to ignore them.
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Post by Mfitz804 on Jan 27, 2020 9:35:19 GMT -5
I see that "Chickentails" is indeed a thing here. That is one strong language filter if you can't mention a mixed drink! I'm refusing to change that because it makes me laugh every time. I still enjoy going to the theater, and so does my daughter. Its a great activity for us to do together, its not just going out to eat which gets repetitive, its not dependent on weather, etc. We also rather enjoy the coming attractions, we usually make plans from those as to what we'll see next, or what looks to stupid to ever bother going to see. The experience is only getting better as she gets older and the movies are better for me lol.
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Post by Joe Potts on Jan 27, 2020 9:43:11 GMT -5
The wife and I have been to a movie theater twice in the past five years. As others have noted, it’s just not so much of a fun experience these days. And I’m PAYING to be assaulted with COMMERCIALS? Not having to put up with commercials used to be a good reason to go to the theater.
And where are the cartoons?
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Post by larryguitar54 on Jan 27, 2020 10:25:46 GMT -5
with balls to the wall gymnastic sex on the staircase.
Suddenly I'm interested in going to the movies.
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Post by gato on Jan 27, 2020 10:38:24 GMT -5
Movie theaters .... movie theaters ...
Hey, remember when FLYING used to be fun? And then came bigger planes with less comfort for the passengers (ironic).
The airlines tried to make up for their bummer flying by showing free MOVIES.
Of course, they're on a screen smaller than I have at home. And there's no popcorn.
At least movie theaters are safer than flying. Unless you live in Colorado.
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Post by Taildragger on Jan 27, 2020 10:53:12 GMT -5
Historical note: some of us here, are no doubt old enough to remember the old Saturday double feature, that began with a newsreel and a cartoon. Back during the early 1950s, my brother and I would go to the matinee and see a cowboy double-feature, a cartoon, a news-reel and a "cliff-hanger" serial. I think we paid about 15¢-20¢ per ticket. Popcorn was probably a nickel. Those were the days!
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Post by Mfitz804 on Jan 27, 2020 10:56:31 GMT -5
One of the absolute best arguments to start between my parents was how much a movie cost when they were kids My father says $0.25, and my mother says $1.00. It was the 50's and I believe my dad is correct. But all you have to do is out of nowhere say "how much did a movie cost when you were a kid" and they's start an hour long debate about it.
Have done that a bunch of times. You can also escalate it by asking how much a gallon of milk was lol.
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Jan 27, 2020 11:02:11 GMT -5
We're (wife and adult kids) are going more than ever. The closest theater has heated reclining seats that you can reserve online. They're tiered enough that a tall guy in front of you is a non issue.
I like the trailers... see what else is coming. Talking or texting... don't see that happening here. I can't remember the last time i saw either.
We're really enjoy going.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 27, 2020 11:03:20 GMT -5
I do like the recliners and reserved seating.
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