Gone are the days where prospective moviegoers would roll up to the theaters and gawk at the board for their next watch. Theaters are trying to make up that business in other ways.
  • Einar@lemm.eeEnglish
    3·
    3 months ago

    Movie longevity is one factor. Maybe.

    Paying entrance fees that are easily the price of a streaming service for an entire month is another. Definitely.

    • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      They did this to themselves. Crazy expensive prices, snacks no one can afford, dingy theaters, allowing noisy annoying patrons, there’s no benefit now.

    • Axefanatic@aussie.zoneEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      At one point, a mate and I would go once a week. Then the quality of films seemed to take a big dive, then the prices got ridiculous. Might go once or twice a year now, if there is actually something worth it.

  • masterofn001@lemmy.caEnglish
    2·
    3 months ago

    Make up in other ways by doing the same things, but more, that makes sure I never go to a theater again.

    It’s not casual if it costs as much as a formal dinner at a 3 star Micheline restaurant.

  • gaiussabinus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    3 months ago

    I have a 75 inch 4k and decent sound. Why would I pay money for an experience worse than what I have at home?