siliconvalley.com— They need to be coaxed back into the dark, away from their computers and HD-TVs. Owners plan new amenities to lure back moviegoers.
Apr 30, 2006View in Crawl 4
Seriously, Hollywood goes through this exact same crisis every five years or so. The article cites the advent of television as the last big thing the film industry has had to compete with, but that's just simply not true. This is just another dip in an endless cycle for movie-going. No digg.
I'm usually with the group of obnoxious kids in the very front. I myself don't talk THAT nuch, and when I do, it's during a part of the movie that isn't important. My friends though, could give a s**t less what everyone else in theater thinks of them. SO I do agree that there should be ushers.Cell Phones are okay, just talk in a low voice, and keep it to 3 minutes or less. Or just text them.Food is way to expensive for low quality popcorn. It's just better to sneak in your own stuff inside your pants.For the people who say, "Oh well I have a 55 inch TV and Surround sound and I have my own seats blah blah blah I'm a rich f**k"... shutup. The average person just has about a 25" screen in their living room, with nothing but the speakers on the TV. The theater is a thrilling experience for them, and you shouldn't complain about something that doesn't apply to you.As for babies crying.. get them the hell out. Babies can't even comprehend what a movie is. Just leave them with g-ma or something.
There were less movies made in the past, so most people watched the same movie and talked about it at home and at work. Seeing the movie assisted you socially.Now, they make tons of mediocre films and the universality of a film is diminished. Aside from your friends possibly not seeing the film you saw, it sucked so bad you are trying to forget you blew your hard earned cash on it. Missing a movie saves you time and money.But, remember, piracy is the root of all movie studio problems.
Yeah that's great see comment about how movies are getting to be for the wealthy.. if your biggest problem with todays movie going experience is that it isn't like being locked in your house then stay there.
There are some movies that have done very well. They are ones that are not trying to promote some agenda of the left coast. Movie goers have been voting for quite some time on movies that they are willing to go see - the movie industry cares more for their agenda and "pushing the envelope" than it does for what the majority of Americans want. So if the industry fails, I won't shed any tears. It is their choice to produce garbage and if they can't understand why so few people want to see it, tough!
The craps films are the main reason for me also. Plus being disabled, means you often have to sit in the front row, because the owners didn't think to get an opinion! And honestly I'm even happy with my 15" laptop screen and a pair of earphones. But sure a nice large screen makes movies more enjoyable.
Actually, I wouldn't call THEIRS a controlled environment.Crying babies, people yaking on their cellphone, people kicking the back of your seat, Kids literally springboarding themselves around in the front seats, loud teenagers shouting to each other on opposite sides of the theater... That is why I prefer watching the shows at home, other than the price for a lousy remake.
BTW - Anime & Final Fantasy are really lousy examples of how to make things better in the theaters... I mean, If Hollywood actually followed that particular piece of advice, I'd *definitely* have no reason to ever return to the theaters again!
> 7. If the seats can rock make sure to OIL THEM. Actually, I'd rather they have NON-Rocking seats because then you wouldn't be having to go on a 'quest to find the last remaining UNBROKEN seats' all the friggin time. Kids, If you feel like bouncing around, please go outside and do it on a trampoline - Not in the theater!
bokistaApr 30, 2006
Seriously, Hollywood goes through this exact same crisis every five years or so. The article cites the advent of television as the last big thing the film industry has had to compete with, but that's just simply not true. This is just another dip in an endless cycle for movie-going. No digg.
dog_paddleApr 30, 2006
I'm usually with the group of obnoxious kids in the very front. I myself don't talk THAT nuch, and when I do, it's during a part of the movie that isn't important. My friends though, could give a s**t less what everyone else in theater thinks of them. SO I do agree that there should be ushers.Cell Phones are okay, just talk in a low voice, and keep it to 3 minutes or less. Or just text them.Food is way to expensive for low quality popcorn. It's just better to sneak in your own stuff inside your pants.For the people who say, "Oh well I have a 55 inch TV and Surround sound and I have my own seats blah blah blah I'm a rich f**k"... shutup. The average person just has about a 25" screen in their living room, with nothing but the speakers on the TV. The theater is a thrilling experience for them, and you shouldn't complain about something that doesn't apply to you.As for babies crying.. get them the hell out. Babies can't even comprehend what a movie is. Just leave them with g-ma or something.
diggduggjoeApr 30, 2006
There were less movies made in the past, so most people watched the same movie and talked about it at home and at work. Seeing the movie assisted you socially.Now, they make tons of mediocre films and the universality of a film is diminished. Aside from your friends possibly not seeing the film you saw, it sucked so bad you are trying to forget you blew your hard earned cash on it. Missing a movie saves you time and money.But, remember, piracy is the root of all movie studio problems.
zaphodbblxMay 1, 2006
Yeah that's great see comment about how movies are getting to be for the wealthy.. if your biggest problem with todays movie going experience is that it isn't like being locked in your house then stay there.
thepeggasusMay 1, 2006
There are some movies that have done very well. They are ones that are not trying to promote some agenda of the left coast. Movie goers have been voting for quite some time on movies that they are willing to go see - the movie industry cares more for their agenda and "pushing the envelope" than it does for what the majority of Americans want. So if the industry fails, I won't shed any tears. It is their choice to produce garbage and if they can't understand why so few people want to see it, tough!
highdecibelMay 1, 2006
The craps films are the main reason for me also. Plus being disabled, means you often have to sit in the front row, because the owners didn't think to get an opinion! And honestly I'm even happy with my 15" laptop screen and a pair of earphones. But sure a nice large screen makes movies more enjoyable.
cmdrwhitewolfMay 1, 2006
Actually, I wouldn't call THEIRS a controlled environment.Crying babies, people yaking on their cellphone, people kicking the back of your seat, Kids literally springboarding themselves around in the front seats, loud teenagers shouting to each other on opposite sides of the theater... That is why I prefer watching the shows at home, other than the price for a lousy remake.
cmdrwhitewolfMay 1, 2006
BTW - Anime & Final Fantasy are really lousy examples of how to make things better in the theaters... I mean, If Hollywood actually followed that particular piece of advice, I'd *definitely* have no reason to ever return to the theaters again!
cmdrwhitewolfMay 1, 2006
> 7. If the seats can rock make sure to OIL THEM. Actually, I'd rather they have NON-Rocking seats because then you wouldn't be having to go on a 'quest to find the last remaining UNBROKEN seats' all the friggin time. Kids, If you feel like bouncing around, please go outside and do it on a trampoline - Not in the theater!