One reason why home theaters will replace movie theaters

meant2live4him · 07-23-2007, 02:56 PM

So the other day I saw a post that asked how long it'll be until movie theaters are gone...i stated never..now I believe it's actually sooner than later....here's my reasoning..

Last night my wife and I decided to just pick up and go see the new "License to Wed" movie...great movie...nice picture and sound...empty theater...so it was nice.

I got a large popcorn and large drink for my wife and I to share and a few minutes before the movie started we were wanting to get a refill on our drink to avoid missing the movie. I went out to get it and the lady at the counter staed, "sorry we don't do refills." I let her know that I thought it was dumb that I paid $5.00 for a drink that I get one serving of and are not able to get refills. She saw I was holding the bag of popcorn and stated we could get 1 refill of popcorn...i was like umm yea...and drink it down with what?

Soooooo even more reason for me to save the $20 I'd spend going to a movie and save it towards my future home theater.

macmarkus · 07-23-2007, 03:04 PM

That's because you're doing it wrong dude !

If you go to a theatre, you're suppose to have the chick sneak the drinks & popcorn etc. in her purse.

My wife and I see films regularly for less than $20 !

Besides that fountain stuff in the theatres goes right through me, and the popcorn (even though I never get butter) gives me a gut ach !

It won't happen in our lifetime.

Peace

meant2live4him · 07-23-2007, 03:16 PM

Yea and to make things worse...the wife woke up last night at like 3:30 with a stomache...so guess who she thought needed to be awake too.....yep.....i was like FRICKING MOVIE THEATER!!

We've never had this happen before...it was $10 for the movie for the both of us then $10.25 for the popcorn and drink

firsTraveler · 07-23-2007, 06:19 PM

It had been years since I saw a film at a theater. This year I saw "300" and while the film is fantastic; sitting in the theater sucked. and It was a almost new high-end sort of place.

mshulman · 07-23-2007, 07:40 PM

I haven't been to the theater near me for awhile. But the large popcorn and large soda's are free refills.

Regardless, I never get them as 1) I don't want to have to go to the bathroom during the movie and 2) I don't want to leave and get a refill during the movie which would then ulimately lead to #1

I think more people will start to enjoy movies at home. Eventually I could see releases being both theater and high def releases at the same time. It might actually encourage more buying of movies than renting.

pappylap · 07-23-2007, 08:34 PM

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It won't happen in our lifetime.

I wouldnt be to sure of that...

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Originally Posted by mshulman

I haven't been to the theater near me for awhile. But the large popcorn and large soda's are free refills.

Regardless, I never get them as 1) I don't want to have to go to the bathroom during the movie and 2) I don't want to leave and get a refill during the movie which would then ulimately lead to #1

I think more people will start to enjoy movies at home. Eventually I could see releases being both theater and high def releases at the same time. It might actually encourage more buying of movies than renting.

Yup, HDDVD and BLU-RAY players are going to have a big jump in sales in the next 12 to 15 months...

tigerhonaker · 07-23-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pappylap

I wouldnt be to sure of that...

Yup, HDDVD and BLU-RAY players are going to have a big jump in sales in the next 12 to 15 months...

You are on "Target".

Say don't I see you over on AVS Forum ??? I think I do, Hi

Terry (tigerhonaker)

pappylap · 07-23-2007, 09:05 PM

Howdy Terry, nope I dont go over to AVS I get all my news and info here.. I like it here, and now that I've been here a year and a half I'm getting to know some of the regulars little by little.....nice folks here.

borromini · 07-23-2007, 10:36 PM

The OPs reason isn't going to be the reason. It's going to have to be something else that sinks theaters.

rudyusmc1980 · 07-24-2007, 09:00 PM

well, if it's not the prices, it will be the cell phones ringing and the A-holes that text during the movie.

borromini · 07-24-2007, 09:33 PM

Those buggers have been around for a while doing that and so far no real indication that they will kill the theaters.

pappylap · 07-24-2007, 11:49 PM

Well how about when the big Godzilla lizard comes into town and stomps them flat, or the Aliens land and start buzzing em' with thier ray guns and what about..........(Hiccup)

Type A · 07-25-2007, 01:17 AM

With all due respect to pappy's drinking problem....there will probably never come a day theaters go under. The industry is stronger than ever, and I doubt there will ever come a day everyone lives in a big enough house to create a theater (that compares to a commercial theater) of their own. While there are some that dont mind a little front projection system in the livingroom, there is still much more to be said about a monster screen and movie theater popcorn. Dont get me wrong, I have went so far as to create a 100"+ display in my livingroom, and bought a popcorn machine, but yet I still cant touch a cinema experience....and, dammit, my girlfriend knows it

mshulman · 07-25-2007, 07:13 AM

There is probably only one thing that could lead to the end of theaters. Simultaneous releases.

If HD DVD's and Blu-ray's of the movie was available on release day, then there would be even less of a reason to go to the theater. But with the lag to be able to watch it at home, there are far too many people that won't wait.

Lee Stewart · 07-25-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mshulman

There is probably only one thing that could lead to the end of theaters. Simultaneous releases.

If HD DVD's and Blu-ray's of the movie was available on release day, then there would be even less of a reason to go to the theater. But with the lag to be able to watch it at home, there are far too many people that won't wait.

This is being tried as we speak - by WB and Comcast. I can't remember if the cost was $39.95 or $49.95 for the "ticket."

07-23-2007, 07:40 PM	#5
mshulman My Projector is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Marlborough, MA Age: 35 Posts: 6,572	I haven't been to the theater near me for awhile. But the large popcorn and large soda's are free refills. Regardless, I never get them as 1) I don't want to have to go to the bathroom during the movie and 2) I don't want to leave and get a refill during the movie which would then ulimately lead to #1 I think more people will start to enjoy movies at home. Eventually I could see releases being both theater and high def releases at the same time. It might actually encourage more buying of movies than renting. __________________ Toshiba HD-A2 and HD-A3 PS3 Sanyo PLV-Z3 Canon HF-10 Onkyo 805 "I eat green berets for breakfast and I'm very hungry!"

07-23-2007, 09:05 PM	#8
pappylap Poopmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Way over Yonder Age: 4 Posts: 2,879	Howdy Terry, nope I dont go over to AVS I get all my news and info here.. I like it here, and now that I've been here a year and a half I'm getting to know some of the regulars little by little.....nice folks here. __________________ Bar Wench...Where's my Waffle! You can checkout anytime you like but you can never leave.." 50"Pioneer KURO 111FD Pro Elite Pioneer BD320 Blu-ray player Pioneer VSX-919AH A/V Receiver 32" & 37" Olevia LCDs Sony DHG HDD 500 gig DVR Samsung DTBH260 Digital Tuner One Roll of Charmin Quilted Plus in each Bathroom...

07-23-2007, 10:36 PM	#9
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	The OPs reason isn't going to be the reason. It's going to have to be something else that sinks theaters. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

07-24-2007, 09:33 PM	#11
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	Those buggers have been around for a while doing that and so far no real indication that they will kill the theaters. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

07-24-2007, 11:49 PM	#12
pappylap Poopmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Way over Yonder Age: 4 Posts: 2,879	Well how about when the big Godzilla lizard comes into town and stomps them flat, or the Aliens land and start buzzing em' with thier ray guns and what about..........(Hiccup) __________________ Bar Wench...Where's my Waffle! You can checkout anytime you like but you can never leave.." 50"Pioneer KURO 111FD Pro Elite Pioneer BD320 Blu-ray player Pioneer VSX-919AH A/V Receiver 32" & 37" Olevia LCDs Sony DHG HDD 500 gig DVR Samsung DTBH260 Digital Tuner One Roll of Charmin Quilted Plus in each Bathroom... Last edited by pappylap; 07-24-2007 at 11:51 PM. Reason: had to add a hiccup...

07-23-2007, 02:56 PM	#1
meant2live4him High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 265	One reason why home theaters will replace movie theaters So the other day I saw a post that asked how long it'll be until movie theaters are gone...i stated never..now I believe it's actually sooner than later....here's my reasoning.. Last night my wife and I decided to just pick up and go see the new "License to Wed" movie...great movie...nice picture and sound...empty theater...so it was nice. I got a large popcorn and large drink for my wife and I to share and a few minutes before the movie started we were wanting to get a refill on our drink to avoid missing the movie. I went out to get it and the lady at the counter staed, "sorry we don't do refills." I let her know that I thought it was dumb that I paid $5.00 for a drink that I get one serving of and are not able to get refills. She saw I was holding the bag of popcorn and stated we could get 1 refill of popcorn...i was like umm yea...and drink it down with what? Soooooo even more reason for me to save the $20 I'd spend going to a movie and save it towards my future home theater.

07-23-2007, 03:04 PM	#2
macmarkus High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,146	That's because you're doing it wrong dude ! If you go to a theatre, you're suppose to have the chick sneak the drinks & popcorn etc. in her purse. My wife and I see films regularly for less than $20 ! Besides that fountain stuff in the theatres goes right through me, and the popcorn (even though I never get butter) gives me a gut ach ! It won't happen in our lifetime. Peace

07-23-2007, 03:16 PM	#3
meant2live4him High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 265	Yea and to make things worse...the wife woke up last night at like 3:30 with a stomache...so guess who she thought needed to be awake too.....yep.....i was like FRICKING MOVIE THEATER!! We've never had this happen before...it was $10 for the movie for the both of us then $10.25 for the popcorn and drink

07-23-2007, 06:19 PM	#4
firsTraveler High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 429	It had been years since I saw a film at a theater. This year I saw "300" and while the film is fantastic; sitting in the theater sucked. and It was a almost new high-end sort of place.

07-24-2007, 09:00 PM	#10
rudyusmc1980 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: McAllen, TX Posts: 709	well, if it's not the prices, it will be the cell phones ringing and the A-holes that text during the movie.

07-25-2007, 01:17 AM	#13
Type A 1080 Optical Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Panama City, Fl Age: 38 Posts: 2,724	With all due respect to pappy's drinking problem....there will probably never come a day theaters go under. The industry is stronger than ever, and I doubt there will ever come a day everyone lives in a big enough house to create a theater (that compares to a commercial theater) of their own. While there are some that dont mind a little front projection system in the livingroom, there is still much more to be said about a monster screen and movie theater popcorn. Dont get me wrong, I have went so far as to create a 100"+ display in my livingroom, and bought a popcorn machine, but yet I still cant touch a cinema experience....and, dammit, my girlfriend knows it __________________ Mitsubishi HC3000U HD projector Dual Optoma 106" screens Harman Kardon AVR-7000 receiver Bose 901 VI, 301 IV, VCS 10 Bose AM-6 Series III Sony STR-DG600 receiver JVC GR-HD1 HD camcorder Xbox 360 Pro / PS3 40 Gig HD DVD 0 / Blu Ray 15 Games 18 / Games 2 Gateway 901x HTPC (modified) Sling Box Pro w/HD Connect Cable Dish 211 receiver w/Absolute HD pack HP Pavilion dv-6000 laptop (HTPC2GO) Link-Theater Gallery - 100,000+ views Link-55 Restoration Updated 6/21/08

07-25-2007, 07:13 AM	#14
mshulman My Projector is High Def. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Marlborough, MA Age: 35 Posts: 6,572	There is probably only one thing that could lead to the end of theaters. Simultaneous releases. If HD DVD's and Blu-ray's of the movie was available on release day, then there would be even less of a reason to go to the theater. But with the lag to be able to watch it at home, there are far too many people that won't wait. __________________ Toshiba HD-A2 and HD-A3 PS3 Sanyo PLV-Z3 Canon HF-10 Onkyo 805 "I eat green berets for breakfast and I'm very hungry!"

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