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Nice rant! I used to go to the movies twice a week until earlier this decade. Now I barely go to the movies anymore.

Posted by: FabioParme on Jul 15, 18:38 in response to Goodvibe61's post To this point I have zero interest in "premium"...

And when I go I try to sit far away from people, especially young ones. Guess I'm getting old!!!

I only watched two movies in the theaters this year: Avengers and Solo. And both two or three weeks after they premiered to avoid a crowded theater.

Premium experience? Nowadays, is my home. I know it's not the same as going to a theater, but I'd rather watch movies in peace at home then pay a lot of money and be annoyed by the "smartphone" generation.

Also, TV shows are my thing nowadays. Lots of good stuff on TV. Handmaid's Tale, The Expanse, to name a few, and really looking forward to Castle Rock and the new season of Better Call Saul.

To this point I have zero interest in "premium" experience exhibition. What am I missing exactly? I'll tell you what I cherish most... Goodvibe61 Jul 15, 18:22

Nice rant! I used to go to the movies twice a week until earlier this decade. Now I barely go to the movies anymore. FabioParme Jul 15, 18:38

i grew up in a small town with basically two theaters (one AMC sixplex and a regional 3-screen shoebox). all i miss are the great movies slipping jimmy Jul 15, 18:50

Every generation is defined by the inventions they grow up with. The internet and cell phones present challenges that no one thought would Catzan Jul 15, 19:38

Do you have an Alamo Drafthouse near you? Only place that really enforces quiet and no cell phones {nm} bennyg1985 Jul 15, 19:50

I'm 45 minutes from downtown L.A., so hopefully by the end of the year I can have the pleasure of experiencing the Alamo. {nm} Goodvibe61 Jul 15, 21:33

I'm with you 95% of the time. I've found it easy to get good quiet showtimes, although that may be in large part the area I live in MattW Jul 15, 20:51

The best theater experience I've had in 2018 for a new film was A Quiet Place. The audience went with it and respected it and it was awesome {nm} Goodvibe61 Jul 15, 21:03

And at the Jack White concert I went to a few months ago, they secured all devices in the lobby. No devices allowed in the theater. Goodvibe61 Jul 15, 21:08

And at the Jack White concert I went to a few months ago, they secured all devices in the lobby. No devices allowed in the theater. Goodvibe61 Jul 15, 21:09

My apologies for the double post. {nm} Goodvibe61 Jul 15, 21:31

exactly what Matt said. I am 95% with you Goodvibe. the crowd can be great on an event film, lobogotti Jul 16, 06:28

In what part of the country do you live? Frequent movie-goer. I never see a cell phone past previews, teens included. {nm} PhoneHome Jul 16, 04:41

The elderly are a much bigger problem than kids IMO. {nm} skunkrunner Jul 16, 07:14

thankfully I haven't had any bad experiences with cell phone users, etc....dunno if it's because I'm in the SoCal suburbs {nm} tealfan Jul 16, 08:46

Take a flashlight with you and any time someone uses their cell phone or chats loudly shine it on them. DTravel Jul 16, 10:13





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