Have Movies in Theatres Become Passé?

Jules

Jules

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Other than the big productions like Marvel, have movies for showing in the theatres become passé?

It’s so much easier to stay home and watch your decent size TV, even if you have to pay to stream it. Some movies are released in theatres and almost immediately are available online. I think the theatre release may be to qualify for the Award shows.

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A trip to the cinema is always spoiled by the behaviour of other people....so yes, curl up on the sofa in your comfies, make as much mess as you want and let yourself enjoy the movie.
I prefer the made for tv movies anyway....they pay more attention to the story instead of shock/horror.
By the way, do you think the increase in violent crime and sex attacks is a reflection of what impressionable people see on the screen?
 
I don't go to the theater anymore. If I would go it would be by myself and that would be kind of a drag so I find it much more enjoyable in the comfort of my own home on mt comfy couch under a warm blanket watching a new release on Netflix or whatever streaming service.
 
There's movies about everything. Amazing animation is common. It's like everything's been done.
Music...I remember when a new album would come out and how excited I'd get about it. That's a long time ago.
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Lavinia said:
A trip to the cinema is always spoiled by the behaviour of other people....so yes, curl up on the sofa in your comfies, make as much mess as you want and let yourself enjoy the movie.
I prefer the made for tv movies anyway....they pay more attention to the story instead of shock/horror.
By the way, do you think the increase in violent crime and sex attacks is a reflection of what impressionable people see on the screen?
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Lavinaia, I agree with you 100%. You have put it very well.
1. The behaviour of other people makes going to the movies pure torture for me; I don't need to hear the loud laughing at the wrong time, like when someone gets killed or the swearing of some drunk sitting near you.
2. At home, you can pause the movie when you want to get a snack or use the washroom.
3. TV movies are much better. I don't need to see acts of violence like constant killings, rapes or bombings. I much prefer a movie with some intelligent conversation. Chances you will find these more on TV than in the movie houses.
4. Movie theatres have become pig stys with all the pop corn and empty drink containers on the floor when the lights go on.

You can probably tell I don't see movies at the cinema. Actually, I haven't gone for decades and never intend to go.
 
RadishRose said:
I don't really like movies anymore.
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You know RadishRose, what bothers me the most in new movies, beside the poor acting and the poor confusing stories, is the constant music track. Someone is driving on the road for about 50 seconds and they play this awful, screey music. I think they are just trying to kill time as they don't know what to do with the story or are they trying to promote some poor, new singer that is trying to become a star? They never used to do this but it all very common now and that is the #1 reason I almost never watch movies. If on my DVD, one of those awful songs, comes on I just fast forward it. Just can't stand the awful singing.
 
When I was younger I actually preferred going to the movie theater alone. It really was an escape, sitting in the dark, not having to interact with anyone else. Just focus on the screen.

Now though, I haven’t been to a theater in years and don’t plan to go for several reasons. The expense of a ticket. Cheaper and healthier snacks at home. Driving at night is an issue for me now. The type of movie being produced today does not appeal to me. They’re not supposed to I guess as older people are not in Hollywood’s target demographic.

What I miss is small town live community theater. And I am happy to pay the ticket price to support them. In my part of SC , nearly every town has a community theater. Unfortunately, the Covid pandemic affected these events as well.
 
Up until a few years pre-covid I used to go to the movies every Tuesday (because tickets were $5 and popcorn $2 on Tuesdays) and I really enjoyed it. But then the theater changed the seats to large recliners and have fewer seats and people have to sit in assigned seats (you get a choice when you buy). That didn't work for me because I am short and the big recliners don't fit me, plus I don't feel as safe swallowing my popcorn in a reclined position, plus previously without assigned seats I'd pick a seat off to myself, and with assigned seats I was almost always right next to someone. And to make it even worse, they don't dim the lights much. Just all around it was no longer a good fit for a people-phobic introvert. Which was too bad because a movie on the big screen is much more cool than on my little TV.
 
HoneyNut said:
Up until a few years pre-covid I used to go to the movies every Tuesday (because tickets were $5 and popcorn $2 on Tuesdays) and I really enjoyed it. But then the theater changed the seats to large recliners and have fewer seats and people have to sit in assigned seats (you get a choice when you buy). That didn't work for me because I am short and the big recliners don't fit me, plus I don't feel as safe swallowing my popcorn in a reclined position, plus previously without assigned seats I'd pick a seat off to myself, and with assigned seats I was almost always right next to someone. And to make it even worse, they don't dim the lights much. Just all around it was no longer a good fit for a people-phobic introvert. Which was too bad because a movie on the big screen is much more cool than on my little TV.
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Don't you hate it when you make sure you pick a seat that a regular person wouldn't, to stay away from everyone, just to have them sit right next to you on both sides anyway?
What are people doing here? :mad:
 
I haven't been to the cinema since just before Covid but went to a couple of Christmas theatre productions and several local theatre plays. Usually go in the afternoon and so far have not seen a full house. Ticket prices are reasonable atm and it's good to support local things. (y)
 
I suspect movies are being killed by several things, mainly -- COVID, CGI, and streaming. The endless violence of animated monsters and super heroes has replaced good scripts and first rate acting. Who needs to sit in a movie theater exposed to God knows what virus watching a monster destroy New York when they can watch 10,000 Amazon Prime or Netflix movies on a 65" flat screen in the comfort of their own home?
 
ElCastor said:
I suspect movies are being killed by several things, mainly -- COVID, CGI, and streaming. The endless violence of animated monsters and super heroes has replaced good scripts and first rate acting. Who needs to sit in a movie theater exposed to God knows what virus watching a monster destroy New York when they can watch 10,000 Amazon Prime or Netflix movies on a 65" flat screen in the comfort of their own home?
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65"? Now I have TV envy :cry::)
 
ElCastor said:
I suspect movies are being killed by several things, mainly -- COVID, CGI, and streaming. The endless violence of animated monsters and super heroes has replaced good scripts and first rate acting. Who needs to sit in a movie theater exposed to God knows what virus watching a monster destroy New York when they can watch 10,000 Amazon Prime or Netflix movies on a 65" flat screen in the comfort of their own home?
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Another thing that I have known in the recent years is the retreads of remakes of movies. Many if not all of these movies don't come close to living up to the original films.
 
RFW said:
Don't you hate it when you make sure you pick a seat that a regular person wouldn't, to stay away from everyone, just to have them sit right next to you on both sides anyway?
What are people doing here? :mad:
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same thing that happens in an empty car park. Doesn't matter where you park in an otherwise empty car park..when you return there's another car parked right up against you... :rolleyes:
 
I no longer go to the theaters, concession prices make it prohibitive, they won't pause the movie so I can go pee and the riff raff they let in that really aren't interested in the movie but the antics they came to play make it totally uncomfortable. I'll leave it to the younger generation now but I have the memories of when it was an enjoyable and affordable experience :coffee: :cool:. Don...
 
Last time I went to the cinema was to see Avatar in 2009... ..I haven't been back to the cinema since , and no intention of returning. Astronomical prices.. for everything, and other people ( what happened to polite, less self centred people)?.... as well as often fierce freezing AC ..makes it all an uncomfortable proposition

The theatre however is a different kettle of fish, I like that....
 

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