discussion are movies at the theater dead??

[Zoral64]

I believe that the love for cinema remains strong among most cultures, but thanks to inflation wand politics, it's becoming more and more difficult to enjoy it like we used to. I wish it wasn't that way but in my corner of the world, it's pretty bad

 

[HTYYHRK]

I think the Internet and better home theater systems was always going to kill movie theaters eventually, but studios have sure helped it along by intentionally putting their movies on streaming services sooner and making awful decisions about which writers, directors and actors to hire to make terrible movies.

Quentin Tarantino was right in saying that movie theaters became popular because they were the average man's entertainment, since they were recorded unlike live theater/concerts you could get a bunch of showings in per day and people could even just show up at the theater when they had some time and pick a movie that was about to start. It also isn't as expensive as live entertainment. VHS and home movies didn't kill them right away because home entertainment systems weren't anywhere close to a movie theater experience at that point, but the reality now is that home theaters can be really good for decent prices considering you own it, and can play whatever movies/shows you want whenever you want, compared to a movie theater which is now so expensive you aren't going to show up except for stuff that you're really sure is going to be good in IMAX (which means even more expensive tickets).

Some well-run and well-located movie theaters might find sustainable ways to continue operating, but it's not going to be from playing new Hollywood movies. The strategy is probably going to be to cultivate a smaller but more dedicated customer base willing to pay some extra money for stuff like themed LOTR all day watch parties.

 

[wapij68565]

Because of the current price to see a movie + conditions of most of local theater (seats/screens etc...) yes I think so... whereas for similar price you can have a full month on VOD platform of your choice.

 

[MattShizzle]

A lot of movies go straight to streaming instead of ever being in theaters, too. A whole month on that streaming service is cheaper than a movie in the theater - without leaving the house.

 

[Cougar18]

I like going to the movies maybe once a year or so. It feels like an occasion.

 

[just4fun1980]

As long as the writers and producers are woke idiots, movies and cinemas will continue to die.

 

[Oink]

I think the Internet and better home theater systems was always going to kill movie theaters eventually, but studios have sure helped it along by intentionally putting their movies on streaming services sooner and making awful decisions about which writers, directors and actors to hire to make terrible movies.

Quentin Tarantino was right in saying that movie theaters became popular because they were the average man's entertainment, since they were recorded unlike live theater/concerts you could get a bunch of showings in per day and people could even just show up at the theater when they had some time and pick a movie that was about to start. It also isn't as expensive as live entertainment. VHS and home movies didn't kill them right away because home entertainment systems weren't anywhere close to a movie theater experience at that point, but the reality now is that home theaters can be really good for decent prices considering you own it, and can play whatever movies/shows you want whenever you want, compared to a movie theater which is now so expensive you aren't going to show up except for stuff that you're really sure is going to be good in IMAX (which means even more expensive tickets).

Some well-run and well-located movie theaters might find sustainable ways to continue operating, but it's not going to be from playing new Hollywood movies. The strategy is probably going to be to cultivate a smaller but more dedicated customer base willing to pay some extra money for stuff like themed LOTR all day watch parties.

I completely agree, I think theaters are destined to become that kind of niche, same way some people still buy vinyls. Nostalgia is a powerful money-making machine sometimes, but it won't last forever.
And Tarantino was on spot, I've heard this story many times among the elders, how they would go to the movies just to watch something and get entertained. Tickets were cheap and sometimes there was double session, so you could watch two movies for the price of one.
Now go watch a movie, tickets are $15, popcorn 20$, and then you get somebody next to you chewing nachos loudly, instead of being at home or at a friend's house watching a movie, snacking on home-made popcorn and pausing the movie if you need to refill your drink or empty your bladder.

 

[Insig]

Haven't been to the theaters ever since Dune part 2 came out. Now that was a really nice experience. Other than that there isn't really a reason to go unless it's a movie that you are actually hype for.

 

[Hynegard]

It just became too expensive. Used to be a time when you could go there without expecting to be gauged out of every dime you have.

 

[Oink]

It just became too expensive. Used to be a time when you could go there without expecting to be gauged out of every dime you have.

Your comment made me think how movie theaters have become the equivalent of theme parks. It's like you are a walking money bag and they gotta take as much as they can before you leave the premises.

 

[stark]

Like everybody else already said. The bang for the buck just isn't there compared to the other options. One ticket is the price of a month of Netflix

 

[MattShizzle]

It started being too expensive way back in the 80s, more in the 90s and apparently even more since. Almost have to take out a loan for the snack bar.

 

[Magician5513]

'The' problem with movies at the theaters is that Televisions AND sound systems have become so good in recent years that the differences in experience do not justify the big price at the theaters anymore...

 

[cesic187]

not at all, the older I get the more I want to go to cinema dude, but the thing is , people only go when the projectins are cheap , like me..

 

[firagabird]

I wait until they get on streaming platforms, that's when I know the pirate sites should have them in good quality. I cba going to the theater unless it's for a movie I feel like it's worth it like Dune Part 2.

Identical habits. Also a huge fan of Dune & D2. With streaming services (& easily obtainable content in general) plus affordable big screen TVs, most movies in theatres just don't justify their cost. The ones that do are ones that make full use of the theater's scale and features, usually the action-heavy stuff like Marvel movies, and again Dune (the Voice effect is just mindblowing). I'm actually excited for upcoming movies that will inevitably emulate Dune's innovations, and would gladly pay the premium for novel experiences, or really good eye and ear candy.

 

[Eastin0504]

I would love to go to cinemas more often but i'm not paying these increasingly exorbitant amounts when the quality of the theater and/or movie is not worth it

 

[Demiurge299]

I haven't seen a great movie in such a long time. seeing movies that use old jokes and old or bad ideas are the only thing out. I fall sleep at oscar won movies. but 90 percent cgi is the worst.. I lose so many IQ's watching those ridiculous movies.. what do you think about movies that have been out the last 5 years.. thank you for your time thank you for reading my thread

I don't think it's quite dead yet, but I do think its in its death throes right now, and I expect to see it collapse sooner rather than later. Not only do I feel movies these days are getting worse in worse, both in visual quality, but more importantly in writing as well. (and no, the same 5 big ticket actors being advertised don't make me want to watch it. if I ever have to see Tom Holland, Timothée Chalamet or Zendaya in one again, it will be too soon). I've stopped going, and with streaming being a thing, I don't see a reason to bother with theaters anymore. the seating and snacks at theaters are nice, sure, but the snacks can be made at home, and the costs/low quality releases at theaters make home much more appealing.

 

[Soliare]

The prices for tickets plus food/snacks have stopped me from going to movie theaters for years now. I'll just stick to streaming a new movie from the comfort of my home and making whatever food I want to eat while watching the movie.

 

[Grim21]

Last time I went to the theaters was when I went to see Guardians 3. Mind you I'm not someone that goes to the theaters a lot anyway, but I haven't seen anything interesting enough in a long time to make me want to go. I would prefer just to wait for it to come to a streaming service. Deadpool 3 might change that, but I haven't made up my mind on that yet.

 

[juntokan]

Dead, streaming is king. The last movie I watched at cinema was Endgame 2. It's been a while.