I'm just about done going out to the movies (1 Viewer)

[IvanKaramazov]

I dread getting as old and grumpy as some of you guys. For the most part the 3D movies would be #### in 2D, and the reason some of you hate going to the movies is because you are being forced to see Yogi Bear or Alvin and the Chipmunks. I see at least a movie a month (rarely 3D) and love the experience.

I agree. Of course, they're #### in 3D also.

 

[Statorama]

One drawback to not going to the theater is that your kids will be able to relate just a little bit less to their peers. While your kids classmates are all talking about the big movie they saw last friday, your kids have to sit out of that conversation. They'll see it in 6 months, but by then its too late.

I'm not saying you should do it, but it's pretty easy to watch new movies online for free. A $6 HDMI cable will get it on your TV.

 

[eoMMan]

I dread getting as old and grumpy as some of you guys. For the most part the 3D movies would be #### in 2D, and the reason some of you hate going to the movies is because you are being forced to see Yogi Bear or Alvin and the Chipmunks. I see at least a movie a month (rarely 3D) and love the experience.

I don't consider myself old yet (just turned 30) and 3D still sucks. This definitely isn't a "only old people don't like 3D movies" thing.

 

[fasteddie_21]

I think the theaters are starting to feel a similar effect that the NFL is - the technology is getting too good and people are going to start choosing to stay at home if they have a decent setup.

Exactly. Even if theaters were completely free, I'd still strongly prefer to watch most movies on my setup at home on my own schedule with a drink in my hand instead of having to go somewhere at a particular time to jostle for seats with people who insist on texting and talking througout the movie. Our local theater would have to pay me to get me to attend their showings. The fact that they actually try to charge me $8+ per ticket is laughable.

The wife and I are exactly the same.

 

[Kev4029]

I dread getting as old and grumpy as some of you guys. For the most part the 3D movies would be #### in 2D, and the reason some of you hate going to the movies is because you are being forced to see Yogi Bear or Alvin and the Chipmunks. I see at least a movie a month (rarely 3D) and love the experience.

I agree. Of course, they're #### in 3D also.

That's what I'm saying, its not the 3D that is ruining movies, its the ####ty movie itself.

 

[Phurfur]

I stopped going to movies decades ago.

I quit for two reasons:

1. The majority of what was showing was crap.

2. Being forced to watch with too many rude obnoxious people.

I stopped going and I never missed it so I haven't gone back.

 

[gianmarco]

I stopped going to movies decades ago. I quit for two reasons:1. The majority of what was showing was crap.2. Being forced to watch with too many rude obnoxious people.I stopped going and I never missed it so I haven't gone back.

So you're quitting the NFLYou've quit moviesCouple more to go and you'll successfully be a complete hermit. Hopefully the internet is next on your list.

 

[Phurfur]

I stopped going to movies decades ago. I quit for two reasons:1. The majority of what was showing was crap.2. Being forced to watch with too many rude obnoxious people.I stopped going and I never missed it so I haven't gone back.

So you're quitting the NFLYou've quit moviesCouple more to go and you'll successfully be a complete hermit. Hopefully the internet is next on your list.

If you think movies and the NFL are the only options in life, you are the hermit. Let me see, the guy who spends his life sitting inside watching electronic impulses on a screen calls me a hermit. Priceless!BTW: I said I would go back to following and watching the home team only.Edit: If you take out football I watch about 4-5 hours of TV a week.

 

[chet]

I took my son, nephew and FIL to see Yogi, and it has to be top 5 worst movies of all time. 3D made it worse and is teh suck.

 

[jonessed]

I see mostly 2D versions of the 3D movies. I'm guessing that's not an option in most theatres? It seems pretty common around me.

I actually liked Tron in 3D. It wasn't "in your face" 3D. It seemed subtle and used for emphasis as opposed to spewn about gratuitously.

 

[bigbottom]

I stopped going to movies decades ago.

I quit for two reasons:

1. The majority of what was showing was crap.

2. Being forced to watch with too many rude obnoxious people.

I stopped going and I never missed it so I haven't gone back.

Please see mine.

 

[Kev4029]

I see mostly 2D versions of the 3D movies. I'm guessing that's not an option in most theatres? It seems pretty common around me.I actually liked Tron in 3D. It wasn't "in your face" 3D. It seemed subtle and used for emphasis as opposed to spewn about gratuitously.

A lot of movies open with only 3D and a couple weeks later open with a 2D version, and people with smaller theaters probably don't get that option because there aren't enough screens.

 

[DrJ]

One step ahead of you. Here's the list of movies I've seen in the theaters in recent history.

Toy Story 3

Princess and the Frog

Kung Fu Panda

Horton Hears a Who

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Star Wars III

 

[cstu]

More bad new, folks:

Sony not only sticking with 3-D, but expanding product lineup

 

[Politician Spock]

I think the theaters are starting to feel a similar effect that the NFL is - the technology is getting too good and people are going to start choosing to stay at home if they have a decent setup.

Exactly. Even if theaters were completely free, I'd still strongly prefer to watch most movies on my setup at home on my own schedule with a drink in my hand instead of having to go somewhere at a particular time to jostle for seats with people who insist on texting and talking througout the movie. Our local theater would have to pay me to get me to attend their showings. The fact that they actually try to charge me $8+ per ticket is laughable.

Those people should not be bothering you at all according to a lot of posters here.

 

[Politician Spock]

Other people are an issue too. I told my wife you could make a mint if you opened a theater with a few zero tolerance policies. Monitor the theaters closely. If a screen lights up during the movie you're gone, if you are talking during the movie you're gone, no kids under 18 allowed at R movies at all after 5pm, even with adults. Obviously you would lose some patrons but I think your gain would far outweigh your loss.

I would not only patron this establishment frequently, I would like to invest in it.

 

[Frostillicus]

This thread is cranky.

 

[Ilov80s]

I used to love going to the movies. A couple years ago I just got sick of it. I only saw maybe 1 or 2 a year, usually on a date or with a group that wanted to go. I was more into the eating and drinking before/after. However, I have seen 3 movies this last 2 weeks and plan to go again Friday. I'm not sure why, but I'm back in.

 

[AYBABTUS]

I stopped going to the theatre around the same time I stopped getting excited for the summer blockbusters and started getting excited for the oscar flicks.

I get it. If you're going to see Pacific Rim or Avengers the theatre experience would probably be worth it to you. But when I want to watch Wolf of Wall Street or 12YAS or whatever I now want to see the giant screen and loud theatre doesn't help my experience at all.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Be sure to start a new thread and let us know when you're all of the way done.

 

[Annyong]

i fell asleep during the 3D Avatar movie

 

[ZenMaster]

Other people are an issue too. I told my wife you could make a mint if you opened a theater with a few zero tolerance policies. Monitor the theaters closely. If a screen lights up during the movie you're gone, if you are talking during the movie you're gone, no kids under 18 allowed at R movies at all after 5pm, even with adults. Obviously you would lose some patrons but I think your gain would far outweigh your loss.

I would not only patron this establishment frequently, I would like to invest in it.

Alamo Drafthouse

We have a few simple principles that we uphold in our day to day operation:

1. We don't allow unaccompanied kids at movies and only allow babies at select "baby day" screenings.
2. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards talking and texting during the movie. If you talk or text, you will receive one warning. If it happens again, you will be kicked out without a refund.
3. We strive to be leaders in presentation quality.
4. We support local breweries.
5. We strive to serve quality, fresh-prepared food.

 

[Politician Spock]

Other people are an issue too. I told my wife you could make a mint if you opened a theater with a few zero tolerance policies. Monitor the theaters closely. If a screen lights up during the movie you're gone, if you are talking during the movie you're gone, no kids under 18 allowed at R movies at all after 5pm, even with adults. Obviously you would lose some patrons but I think your gain would far outweigh your loss.

I would not only patron this establishment frequently, I would like to invest in it.

Alamo Drafthouse

We have a few simple principles that we uphold in our day to day operation:

1. We don't allow unaccompanied kids at movies and only allow babies at select "baby day" screenings.
2. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards talking and texting during the movie. If you talk or text, you will receive one warning. If it happens again, you will be kicked out without a refund.
3. We strive to be leaders in presentation quality.
4. We support local breweries.
5. We strive to serve quality, fresh-prepared food.

 

[Max Power]

I used to love going to the movies. A couple years ago I just got sick of it. I only saw maybe 1 or 2 a year, usually on a date or with a group that wanted to go. I was more into the eating and drinking before/after. However, I have seen 3 movies this last 2 weeks and plan to go again Friday. I'm not sure why, but I'm back in.

I'm in the same boat. I've been on a movie kick lately. I'd say I've seen 3-4 movies over the last three years, but have gone five times in the past six months.

Took the kids to Despicable Me 2, since they absolutely loved the first. Three kids, two adults and snacks ran me about $70. We learned from that. Took the kids to see Frozen during the winter school break. Went to the first showing of the day that was a $5 flat rate, and the wife brought in juice boxes and snacks in her purse. So we ended up paying almost 1/3 the cost of the other movie.

My kids are now to the age that we feel more comfortable leaving them with a babysitter for a few hours from time to time now. The wife and I do a date night about once a month. The dinner and a movie route has been our fallback.

 

[Abraham]

I will likely never go to a non Alamo drafthouse ever again.

 

[GroveDiesel]

The theater by me renovated recently and now:

-has reserve seating

-each seat is a large leather recliner with electronic controls

-they are sectioned by twos so you can lift the armrest between two of them and snuggle up

-the food is greatly improved

It made he experience about 10 times better.

 

[The General]

I will likely never go to a non Alamo drafthouse ever again.

Exactly. The ability to have a beer and see a hyped movie on opening weekend is a great thing.

 

[Rick James]

Maybe you guys live in douchey areas or something. I see about 20-25 movies a year and never have an issue.

 

[sports_fan]

Only thing that bothers me is that my popcorn costs more than my ticket now.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

1. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards talking and texting during the movie. If you talk or text, you will receive one warning. If it happens again, you will be kicked out without a refund.

Sounds like you tolerate it at least once.

 

[Ilov80s]

Only thing that bothers me is that my popcorn costs more than my ticket now.

Movie popcorn is hideous and the fact they charge $10 for a giant tub of it is criminal. The fact that people pay for it, there are no words.

 

[NutterButter]

I used to love going to the movies. A couple years ago I just got sick of it. I only saw maybe 1 or 2 a year, usually on a date or with a group that wanted to go. I was more into the eating and drinking before/after. However, I have seen 3 movies this last 2 weeks and plan to go again Friday. I'm not sure why, but I'm back in.

I'm in the same boat. I've been on a movie kick lately. I'd say I've seen 3-4 movies over the last three years, but have gone five times in the past six months.

Took the kids to Despicable Me 2, since they absolutely loved the first. Three kids, two adults and snacks ran me about $70. We learned from that. Took the kids to see Frozen during the winter school break. Went to the first showing of the day that was a $5 flat rate, and the wife brought in juice boxes and snacks in her purse. So we ended up paying almost 1/3 the cost of the other movie.

My kids are now to the age that we feel more comfortable leaving them with a babysitter for a few hours from time to time now. The wife and I do a date night about once a month. The dinner and a movie route has been our fallback.

You always have to sneak in the snacks for the kids. Especially the young one's, they don't care either way.

 

[Ilov80s]

I used to love going to the movies. A couple years ago I just got sick of it. I only saw maybe 1 or 2 a year, usually on a date or with a group that wanted to go. I was more into the eating and drinking before/after. However, I have seen 3 movies this last 2 weeks and plan to go again Friday. I'm not sure why, but I'm back in.

I'm in the same boat. I've been on a movie kick lately. I'd say I've seen 3-4 movies over the last three years, but have gone five times in the past six months. Took the kids to Despicable Me 2, since they absolutely loved the first. Three kids, two adults and snacks ran me about $70. We learned from that. Took the kids to see Frozen during the winter school break. Went to the first showing of the day that was a $5 flat rate, and the wife brought in juice boxes and snacks in her purse. So we ended up paying almost 1/3 the cost of the other movie.

My kids are now to the age that we feel more comfortable leaving them with a babysitter for a few hours from time to time now. The wife and I do a date night about once a month. The dinner and a movie route has been our fallback.

Damn that $$$. I dont buy abything except a cocktail at the show. No kids here but I probably end up dropping that much on lamb and wine at dinner before the movie so I guess it all evens out.

 

[flapgreen]

All that popcorn ruined your teeth. Got what you deserved.

 

[Statorama]

Other people are an issue too. I told my wife you could make a mint if you opened a theater with a few zero tolerance policies. Monitor the theaters closely. If a screen lights up during the movie you're gone, if you are talking during the movie you're gone, no kids under 18 allowed at R movies at all after 5pm, even with adults. Obviously you would lose some patrons but I think your gain would far outweigh your loss. That would be the only theater my wife and I would ever go to without our kids. I expect kids to be loud and act like kids at PG and G movies. When a big movie opens it can even be fun and add to the enjoyment. It's when my wife and I get away once in a while by ourselves and we're trying to enjoy a flick but someone's kid is crying or a group of obnoxious teens gets loud or the moron with the iPhone has to tweet his movie experience in front of me. I actually love going to the movies. Between my wife and I going to the movies, taking the kids to the new kid movie of the month, and catching a movie by ourselves every once in a while I would say my family probably would go to the movies on average once a week. We're down to probably once a month now and with the whole 3D debacle I think that's going to plummet. There are probably less than a half dozen movies at most that I REALLY look forward to each year and they'll probably be the only ones I bother going to the theater for.

Good posting. Don't forget the guy that thinks he's funnier than the movie and just HAS to show you. Or the old guy that thinks his wife wrote the movie and can provide detail such as "who is that guy", "what did he say", and "where are they going".

Marcus Theaters here in Wisconsin have a $5 Tuesday deal for all movies (couple extra bucks for 3D) along with free popcorn. Watching a movie on a Tuesday winter night is the equivalent of an adult swim. Highly recommend it for a married couple date night.

My tolerance for nonsense at the theater has hit the tipping point. I missed out on "Gravity" the first go-around because I knew I would have curb stomped someone's phone if it lit up during the film. Decided against watching it at home, so I'll wait for AMC's Oscar movie marathon.

Edit: AMC theaters runs a movie marathon on the weekend before the Oscars of all of the nominated films.

 

[The Big Guy]

Other people are an issue too. I told my wife you could make a mint if you opened a theater with a few zero tolerance policies. Monitor the theaters closely. If a screen lights up during the movie you're gone, if you are talking during the movie you're gone, no kids under 18 allowed at R movies at all after 5pm, even with adults. Obviously you would lose some patrons but I think your gain would far outweigh your loss.

I would not only patron this establishment frequently, I would like to invest in it.

Alamo Drafthouse

We have a few simple principles that we uphold in our day to day operation:

1. We don't allow unaccompanied kids at movies and only allow babies at select "baby day" screenings.
2. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards talking and texting during the movie. If you talk or text, you will receive one warning. If it happens again, you will be kicked out without a refund.
3. We strive to be leaders in presentation quality.
4. We support local breweries.
5. We strive to serve quality, fresh-prepared food.

I do not think that they know what zero tolerance actually means.

 

[The Big Guy]

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/145168-3d-tv-is-dead I love that this is going away. Absolutely hate 3D and the fact that it is just shoe horned into things to wow the rubes of the world.

 

[Patriotsfatboy1]

The theater near us renovated to reservations and leather recliners as well. It is better, but I am still not a fan. My wife takes the kids a few times a year and I may have been twice in the last 5 years.

I do like the popcorn, though. My wife still can't figure out how I get the hole in the bottom.

 

[NCCommish]

I only go to the theater for big spectacle movies. Things that you really need to see at least once in their intended mode to appreciate them fully.

 

[MCguidance]

The only time I go to a movie is when I get those movie tickets/vouchers. Even then I'm hesitant. The experience at home is good enough.

 

[Godsbrother]

I have a dedicated home theater with 110" screen, 7.1 surround sound, automatic reclining seats and the popcorn that I pop in my popper is as good or better than the movie theater. It has a separate HVAC unit so I can control the temperature to exactly how I want it, I don't have to deal with annoying people and I can pause the movie if I have to pee.

I have been to the theater only twice in the last 10 years and doubt I'll ever go back.

 

[NCCommish]

I have a dedicated home theater with 110" screen, 7.1 surround sound, automatic reclining seats and the popcorn that I pop in my popper is as good or better than the movie theater. It has a separate HVAC unit so I can control the temperature to exactly how I want it, I don't have to deal with annoying people and I can pause the movie if I have to pee.

I have been to the theater only twice in the last 10 years and doubt I'll ever go back.

To me there is still something about going to the theater that you can't duplicate at home. It's like books. My Kindle is great. I love it's portability and all that. But it still isn't the same as opening a real book for the first time. It isn't the same reading experience for all it's features. There is something about the shared experience and the romanticism that going to theater brings.

 

[Da Guru]

I have a dedicated home theater with 110" screen, 7.1 surround sound, automatic reclining seats and the popcorn that I pop in my popper is as good or better than the movie theater. It has a separate HVAC unit so I can control the temperature to exactly how I want it, I don't have to deal with annoying people and I can pause the movie if I have to pee.

I have been to the theater only twice in the last 10 years and doubt I'll ever go back.

Did pretty much the same but I only have a 60 screen. Last movie I saw at a theatre was Avatar. I used love going to matinees when the theatre was pretty much empty or at most only about 20% full. Can`t stand going when there is a full house.

 

[Godsbrother]

I have a dedicated home theater with 110" screen, 7.1 surround sound, automatic reclining seats and the popcorn that I pop in my popper is as good or better than the movie theater. It has a separate HVAC unit so I can control the temperature to exactly how I want it, I don't have to deal with annoying people and I can pause the movie if I have to pee.

I have been to the theater only twice in the last 10 years and doubt I'll ever go back.

To me there is still something about going to the theater that you can't duplicate at home. It's like books. My Kindle is great. I love it's portability and all that. But it still isn't the same as opening a real book for the first time. It isn't the same reading experience for all it's features. There is something about the shared experience and the romanticism that going to theater brings.

I've done my best to duplicate a theater. About the only thing missing is a sticky floor and people talking. For my money the experience is 100% better than a movie theater.

 

[dickey moe]

Get outta my theater!

 

[Osaurus]

I think I average 1 movie out per year. Some years not at all

 

[NCCommish]

I have a dedicated home theater with 110" screen, 7.1 surround sound, automatic reclining seats and the popcorn that I pop in my popper is as good or better than the movie theater. It has a separate HVAC unit so I can control the temperature to exactly how I want it, I don't have to deal with annoying people and I can pause the movie if I have to pee.

I have been to the theater only twice in the last 10 years and doubt I'll ever go back.

To me there is still something about going to the theater that you can't duplicate at home. It's like books. My Kindle is great. I love it's portability and all that. But it still isn't the same as opening a real book for the first time. It isn't the same reading experience for all it's features. There is something about the shared experience and the romanticism that going to theater brings.

I've done my best to duplicate a theater. About the only thing missing is a sticky floor and people talking. For my money the experience is 100% better than a movie theater.

I'm a bit old fashioned.

 

[bigbottom]

I love the moviegoing experience. And the only time I can remember getting genuinely annoyed in the theater was when there was a guy behind me who had tourettes. Literally. Other than that, I guess I have a very high annoyance threshold (except when I'm flying - pretty much everyone annoys me when I'm flying).

 

[Politician Spock]

I love the moviegoing experience. And the only time I can remember getting genuinely annoyed in the theater was when there was a guy behind me who had tourettes. Literally. Other than that, I guess I have a very high annoyance threshold (except when I'm flying - pretty much everyone annoys me when I'm flying).

I HATE PEOPLE!!!

 

[Flying V]

Maybe you guys live in douchey areas or something. I see about 20-25 movies a year and never have an issue.

If you look around a crowded theater and can't spot the d-bag, it means YOU'RE the d-bag.