Iger makes a death threat?

Alex · 08-19-2005, 03:49 PM

I expect this, but I regret it as well.

I love the experience of seeing a movie in the theater, even if they do let other people in. I don't relate with movies the same way when I watch at home on DVD. I pause to answer the phone, or to go check email, or if the movie slows down a bit I just wander off for a while.

For me, seeing a movie in a theater is a way to escape and I'm forced to take in the film on its own terms, seeing it at home is a way to fill time. Movie theaters are probably my biggest single entertainment expense. I've been to 30 movies in the theater so far this year (39 if you count the Disney screenings for reviews) and despite the rude people, the cell phones, and the parking hassles it still an experience I love.

But the economic realities aren't going to leave this unchanged. I think the days of big release multiplexes may be numbered, but small theaters will still exist. Festivals and niche markets will be served.

Not Afraid · 08-19-2005, 04:32 PM

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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.

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.)

08-19-2005, 03:49 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I expect this, but I regret it as well. I love the experience of seeing a movie in the theater, even if they do let other people in. I don't relate with movies the same way when I watch at home on DVD. I pause to answer the phone, or to go check email, or if the movie slows down a bit I just wander off for a while. For me, seeing a movie in a theater is a way to escape and I'm forced to take in the film on its own terms, seeing it at home is a way to fill time. Movie theaters are probably my biggest single entertainment expense. I've been to 30 movies in the theater so far this year (39 if you count the Disney screenings for reviews) and despite the rude people, the cell phones, and the parking hassles it still an experience I love. But the economic realities aren't going to leave this unchanged. 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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