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Does Anyone Here Actually Go to Movie Theaters Anymore?


I'm a self-proclaimed movie snob and aficionado, but I honestly can't even remember the last time I went to a movie theater.

I consume all my movies now either on VOD (via my Fios box), Netflix, or some other method of streaming. It's crazy that going to a movie has actually become more expensive over the years, while at the same time the number of alternatives has increased. Why would I pay $20 for a ticket + $20 for snacks when I could just watch in the comfort of my own home?

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Haven't been to one since 2007

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2012 for me

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The last movie I actually saw in a theater was Gary Oldman's movie Darkest Hour. Otherwise it's been years.

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But why is cinema popcorn so expensive?

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I've only been 5 times since the century turned.

Wolf of Wall Street

Hateful 8

Django Unchained

The Revenant

And that Thread movie that just came out.

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I don't because they're way too expensive to go anymore, plus today's movies are IMO nowhere near as good as they once were.

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I've been lucky so far with Movie Pass. I average about 6 or 7 movies a month.

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i go fairly regularly, probably an average of twice a month. but i generally go to see arthouse films at the snobby theatre down the street. not that i have highbrow tastes, necessarily. i occasionally go check out the big blockbusters.

while there are annoyances that come with the theatre experience (noisy teens, texting, all of it) i still think nothing replaces the impact of a big screen projection. i think it's the best way to see almost any film, and i can't think of any film i've seen that didn't gain from being viewed that way.

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If you have an Alamo near you, they have a tendency to show old films occasionally.

https://drafthouse.com/program/may

Above is a link to some May specialty programs.

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keep an eye on your local theatres as well, regardless of the chain. lots of medium & large theatres do one or two night showings of classic films. all about eve is playing here tonight, cat on a hot tin roof & sunset blvd are coming up soon.

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