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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup
I think the days of big release multiplexes may be numbered, but small theaters will still exist. Festivals and niche markets will be served.
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And, when I look at the films I've seen in theaters lately, the last one to been seen in a multiplex was "Captain Sensible and the world of Tomorrow" (or whatever it's real name is). That was quite a while ago. It's not that I haven't seen films, it's just that they been films that I want to have the "theater experience" with. The Le Capitan, The Egyptian, The Art, The Aero. The Cemetery
- all have gotten visits from me recently and I love them for the experience they provide. I did see Sin City in what is now a multiplex, but the film was shown in the Cinerama Dome, so I still consider it unique. There's something ablut a multiplex that lacks that "unique theater-going experience" that I so love with single screen venues.
And, I, for one, would not be unhappy with the increase of festivals, niche markets and revival theaters (which died with the advent of the VCR.)