I was thinking the same. "Nice movie theater you have here, it would be a shame if something happened to it."
Yes it was really some mission they went on. They should be assigned to cleaning the gum off of the floor,the pop mixed with whatever else that is gluing my foot to the floor.
One year active duty with 1 scraper and a bucket.
One year active duty with 1 scraper and a bucket.
Movies are not an essential expense, the effects of the pandemic are going to hit people hard financially.
But if the offenders are caught, hard risky labor might set an example.
But if they were high on substances, how to fix crazy addicts?
But if the offenders are caught, hard risky labor might set an example.
But if they were high on substances, how to fix crazy addicts?
Well, tough question. A lot of movie theatres have already disappeared. I think that soon there will be a few of them in each town, but I think, and hope, that they will never disappear forever.
I rarely go there, but sometimes it's nice to go somewhere with a big screen, buy some snacks and just enjoy the movie
I rarely go there, but sometimes it's nice to go somewhere with a big screen, buy some snacks and just enjoy the movie
Cineplex and friends make enough to re-open later in time if they close or not. Built it and they will come.
Right now its more important to support local businesses, and family run joints.
As much as I like playing movies on my personal system the experience of going out for the night and catching a flick will always be a nice way to pass a little time.
Here's hoping for better times sooner than later.
Right now its more important to support local businesses, and family run joints.
As much as I like playing movies on my personal system the experience of going out for the night and catching a flick will always be a nice way to pass a little time.
Here's hoping for better times sooner than later.
I am getting up to speed on what are the good films again after 2 years of avoiding Cinemas.
Despite about 12 films on offer, only a couple look worth watching each week. £4.99 again. I have learned to move around a bit to avoid the numb backside, but this one was a sensible 1 hour and 40.
No car chases or shooting in this one. No explosions. Just superb, believable acting and excellent 1961 period setting.
"The" Duke with Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent. Not a side-splitter, but a cheerful and charming sort of film. Helen Mirren says it was one of her best performances, and I agree.
The World was very different back in 1961. Black and White TV and only two channels. Lots of smoking. Beehive hairstyles and tight skirts on the girls. People were poorer then.
Enjoyed that.
Despite about 12 films on offer, only a couple look worth watching each week. £4.99 again. I have learned to move around a bit to avoid the numb backside, but this one was a sensible 1 hour and 40.
No car chases or shooting in this one. No explosions. Just superb, believable acting and excellent 1961 period setting.
"The" Duke with Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent. Not a side-splitter, but a cheerful and charming sort of film. Helen Mirren says it was one of her best performances, and I agree.
The World was very different back in 1961. Black and White TV and only two channels. Lots of smoking. Beehive hairstyles and tight skirts on the girls. People were poorer then.
Enjoyed that.
Cinema will be something like mall shopping. It will still be around but won't be quite as popular since a lot of people will just watch the movie on-line.
There are still a lot of people still prefer the social aspect of going to see a film on the big screen especially the young folks.
There are still a lot of people still prefer the social aspect of going to see a film on the big screen especially the young folks.
I watched The Wall in theatres' twice, including regular size and jumbo 70 mm. I'm hoping it's viewing somewhere during summer time (that's June through September for us Canadien's 😉. I would like to take a guest, she's never seen The Wall, can you believe it? Everyone must see the Wall. If its not playing in a theatre the home projector will do. The Wall is a must watch.
The Wall would be a cool experience at the drive in theatre, actually.
https://www.fandango.com/pink-floyd-the-wall-329/movie-overview
The Wall would be a cool experience at the drive in theatre, actually.
https://www.fandango.com/pink-floyd-the-wall-329/movie-overview
The 1980's Wall Movie looks as hideous as the Pink Floyd "The Wall" Album, to me. Sorry.
Why would anyone subject themselves to such a Dark, Dystopian Movie? Hardly enjoyable.
In fact the 1980's were the very Nadir (Low Point) of Cinema takings.
https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/the-ind...-admissions-and-box-office/annual-admissions/
Things improved up until the total shutdown of the Pandemic.
Still an extraordinary reliance on Noisy Blockbusters in Cinema these days. You know, Star Wars, Spiderman, The Batman, James Bond.
Not my cup of tea at all. But seems to pack the House. Whereas my sort of Arty Films rarely attract more than 6 people.
https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/the-ind...-cinema-statistics/weekend-top-10-box-office/
But things are picking up again. Everybody likes a Night out occasionally.
Why would anyone subject themselves to such a Dark, Dystopian Movie? Hardly enjoyable.
In fact the 1980's were the very Nadir (Low Point) of Cinema takings.
https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/the-ind...-admissions-and-box-office/annual-admissions/
Things improved up until the total shutdown of the Pandemic.
Still an extraordinary reliance on Noisy Blockbusters in Cinema these days. You know, Star Wars, Spiderman, The Batman, James Bond.
Not my cup of tea at all. But seems to pack the House. Whereas my sort of Arty Films rarely attract more than 6 people.
https://www.cinemauk.org.uk/the-ind...-cinema-statistics/weekend-top-10-box-office/
But things are picking up again. Everybody likes a Night out occasionally.
UK TV last Christmas was predominantly 1980s films.
The last film I saw on TV was " the 19th table " or something similar, at least 4 times it relied on the comedic effect someone falling over, the plot was so vague it could have been made up as they went along, it used the old trope of tall handsome amazing man ends up with a very average woman with an annoying voice. I can only presume it was made to keep the waning fame of second rate actors alive. I'm glad I didn't pay to see that at the movies.
On youtube there's a comparison of the original special effects of Sinbad ( the old film ) and the special effects re-done to modern frames per second, and ( almost ) all of the comments for that video are people saying it just gave them more respect for the original.
The last film I saw on TV was " the 19th table " or something similar, at least 4 times it relied on the comedic effect someone falling over, the plot was so vague it could have been made up as they went along, it used the old trope of tall handsome amazing man ends up with a very average woman with an annoying voice. I can only presume it was made to keep the waning fame of second rate actors alive. I'm glad I didn't pay to see that at the movies.
On youtube there's a comparison of the original special effects of Sinbad ( the old film ) and the special effects re-done to modern frames per second, and ( almost ) all of the comments for that video are people saying it just gave them more respect for the original.
Unlike most people, I generally research the previous post to keep up to speed and advance Human kind.
I couldn't quite track down "The 19th. Table". Maybe it will come back to you, cracked case? 😀
Here below the UK's favourite Movies in terms of Box Office. 😎
I haven't honestly liked James Bond's latest adventures. But a National Icon. One Man against the World and all that.
Bit too dark for me. Avatar and Titanic had lots of merit, IMO.
Avatar was about a small underdog Peaceful Race up against the overbearing Rapacious Forces of the Totalitarian State, so has some bearing on Modern Times.
But for me, it never got better than Bogie and Betty.
"Here's looking at you, kid."
"If you want me, just whistle."
It never got better. 😎
I couldn't quite track down "The 19th. Table". Maybe it will come back to you, cracked case? 😀
Here below the UK's favourite Movies in terms of Box Office. 😎
I haven't honestly liked James Bond's latest adventures. But a National Icon. One Man against the World and all that.
Bit too dark for me. Avatar and Titanic had lots of merit, IMO.
Avatar was about a small underdog Peaceful Race up against the overbearing Rapacious Forces of the Totalitarian State, so has some bearing on Modern Times.
But for me, it never got better than Bogie and Betty.
"Here's looking at you, kid."
"If you want me, just whistle."
It never got better. 😎
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My 9 year old daughter asked me just a few days ago whether I prefer watching movies at home or in a Cinema. I made sure to give a vague non-answer and tried to fish out her own opinion on the matter. We've been to Cinemas together as a family on several occasions before and she has good memory, but she prefers watching movies at home saying "it's too much fuss, other people make noise, we can do what we want, we have better sound".
Proud dad moment right there.
I think sometimes in the Cinema speech intelligibility is a real issue, if you get the wrong seat parts of the dialog can be hard to understand properly.
I feel that being able to see the drivers of the speaker and avoid reflective surfaces and/or muffling makes a big difference in finer details, what you can hear and understand vs what the brain interprets as a garbled porridge of sound.
Proud dad moment right there.
I think sometimes in the Cinema speech intelligibility is a real issue, if you get the wrong seat parts of the dialog can be hard to understand properly.
I feel that being able to see the drivers of the speaker and avoid reflective surfaces and/or muffling makes a big difference in finer details, what you can hear and understand vs what the brain interprets as a garbled porridge of sound.
You could try using headphones at home for better sound, if only one person is watching.
Or use several, how to do that is up to you.
Or use several, how to do that is up to you.
Avatar was disney's Pocahontas re-written with blue aliens. At least Pocahontas was a real person. Lived in Norfolk for a while.
Actually, the Star Wars series seems normal to those with Hindu ancestry, or knowledge of our scriptures, - rebirth, time and space projection, disposal method of bodies (cremation), and so on...
No, I am not making any political or religious statement, just an observation that those concepts have been around for thousands of years...in a place far far away from the USA.
I have no idea if their use by the movies' creators was deliberate or sheer coincidence.
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No, I am not making any political or religious statement, just an observation that those concepts have been around for thousands of years...in a place far far away from the USA.
I have no idea if their use by the movies' creators was deliberate or sheer coincidence.
Moderators, please feel free to object if you think this violates forum rules.
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The point was that we have better sound at home according to my daughter, I can relate to variable sound quality in Cinemas. Hard to use headphones in the Cinema, but perhaps that would be a good solution, everyone can set their own level and preferences.
Among many reasons staying away from cinemas is,
Some people are just totally void of touch and awareness with their surrounding when in public.
With regards to earlier discussions on THX I remember quite many years ago having visited a cinema theater that had drummed aloud in their ad for having a new THX audio system upgrade, went there with a friend and both of us came out with our ears slightly ringing, it was at times uncomfortably loud.
...you could literally die from breathing in someone else ferociously sweaty socks!
Some people are just totally void of touch and awareness with their surrounding when in public.
With regards to earlier discussions on THX I remember quite many years ago having visited a cinema theater that had drummed aloud in their ad for having a new THX audio system upgrade, went there with a friend and both of us came out with our ears slightly ringing, it was at times uncomfortably loud.
I agree with your daughter - better sound at home for me too.
I am seriously thinking of a cheap diy headamp (dual CMOYs? ) for my wife and I. Each with our own volume. No more quarrels over sound levels and I can turn it up when some good music plays.
I discovered The Meters - Cissy Strut track from one of the Oceans movies.