Comments on: Going To The Movie Theater To Watch A Movie Is Starting To Get Too Expensive http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/ Personal Finance Beyond Credit Cards and Balance Transfers Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:03:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: oldtimer http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-25957 oldtimer Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:58:02 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-25957 I have a theatre I go to since I was 10 years old and i'm now 55 .it' run by mom and pop and the kids .3.00 a showing the snacks are cheap and the picture quality and sound is just supreme.everything is fine they don't put up with rude people. I have a theatre I go to since I was 10 years old and i’m now 55 .it’ run by mom and pop and the kids .3.00 a showing the snacks are cheap and the picture quality and sound is just supreme.everything is fine they don’t put up with rude people.

]]> By: sue http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-18705 sue Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:19:08 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-18705 Interesting comparison with the video games. I remember going to a local pizza shop with a friend to play a video game. Our other friend was not coming because she already had Atari. Soon we both had Atari also. Most of the small theaters have gone by the waistside due to not being able to compete with the larger movie theaters. I think that the movie theaters will remain. I have noticed that none of the movies last in the theaters very long. If you want to see a movie on the large screen you sometimes need to go in the first few weeks or it will already be gone. I agree that the ticket prices are outrageous. Interesting comparison with the video games. I remember going to a local pizza shop with a friend to play a video game. Our other friend was not coming because she already had Atari. Soon we both had Atari also.
Most of the small theaters have gone by the waistside due to not being able to compete with the larger movie theaters. I think that the movie theaters will remain. I have noticed that none of the movies last in the theaters very long. If you want to see a movie on the large screen you sometimes need to go in the first few weeks or it will already be gone. I agree that the ticket prices are outrageous.

]]> By: mike http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-10319 mike Sat, 03 May 2008 21:24:45 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-10319 oh god!! i cant say anything without it being moderated.. wow! what ever happend to just free speech(and i dont mean the law)?? all i can say is i cant wait till another 40 yrs has passed...... i should be dead and loving by then..... oh god!! i cant say anything without it being moderated.. wow! what ever happend to just free speech(and i dont mean the law)?? all i can say is i cant wait till another 40 yrs has passed…… i should be dead and loving by then…..

]]> By: mike http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-10318 mike Sat, 03 May 2008 21:22:08 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-10318 the whole movie experience is great!!, however i went and saw Iron Man today and it cost me (for 3 people)@hazlet multiplex in jersey.. was 50.00 and i didnt get anything.. wife and kid had med. cokes and medium popcorn....... can u believe a bottled water cost 3.50.. look im no cheapskate, but as i get older i see whats "really" going on.. so i wont be going back to the theater.. i can watch movies free online, or buy it and watch without someone's big ass head blocking my view.... welcome to the USA.... you gotta love dumb ass humans.... the whole movie experience is great!!, however i went and saw Iron Man today and it cost me (for 3 people)@hazlet multiplex in jersey.. was 50.00 and i didnt get anything.. wife and kid had med. cokes and medium popcorn……. can u believe a bottled water cost 3.50.. look im no cheapskate, but as i get older i see whats “really” going on.. so i wont be going back to the theater.. i can watch movies free online, or buy it and watch without someone’s big ass head blocking my view…. welcome to the USA…. you gotta love dumb ass humans….

]]> By: Clay http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-6429 Clay Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:29:24 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-6429 Every point made in this post (and in the comments) is 100% correct, but I keep going back to the theater. I know I should be watching movies at home. It's not as though I like the crowd noise, poor picture quality, and all the other distractions. For some reason I just like the experience of going to a movie theater. It's worth the hassle to me. It seems like it shouldn't be, but I just can't help myself. Every point made in this post (and in the comments) is 100% correct, but I keep going back to the theater. I know I should be watching movies at home. It’s not as though I like the crowd noise, poor picture quality, and all the other distractions. For some reason I just like the experience of going to a movie theater. It’s worth the hassle to me. It seems like it shouldn’t be, but I just can’t help myself.

]]> By: Raymond http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-1955 Raymond Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:15:33 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-1955 Whoa...6 months? Most dvds come out 1-2 months after they are released in the theaters. Besides, looking back, my best viewing experiences have always been at home. Whoa…6 months? Most dvds come out 1-2 months after they are released in the theaters. Besides, looking back, my best viewing experiences have always been at home.

]]> By: Mary http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-1949 Mary Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:13:39 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-1949 I completely agree! I only went to the movies three times last year and only one was really worth the money (I had a freee gift card.) Nothing can compete with my 56 inch HDTV at home. Who cares if I have to wait 6 months to see it. Beats seating behind 20 junior high kids texting on their cell phones. I completely agree! I only went to the movies three times last year and only one was really worth the money (I had a freee gift card.) Nothing can compete with my 56 inch HDTV at home. Who cares if I have to wait 6 months to see it. Beats seating behind 20 junior high kids texting on their cell phones.

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]]> By: Jacob http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-1407 Jacob Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:43:49 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-1407 Yep, I agree. I rarely go. I may see ~4 movies/year in the theatre. If I want candy for the movie I'll stop by Walgreens and pay $0.99 for it instead of the outrageous price of $5 the theatre charges. Seeing two movies costs the same as my 3-at-a-time Netflix subscription ($18/month). I have no problem waiting several months to see a movie. Plus, my couch is more comfortable than the movie seats. And I can pause the movie when I need to pee! Yep, I agree. I rarely go. I may see ~4 movies/year in the theatre. If I want candy for the movie I’ll stop by Walgreens and pay $0.99 for it instead of the outrageous price of $5 the theatre charges.

Seeing two movies costs the same as my 3-at-a-time Netflix subscription ($18/month). I have no problem waiting several months to see a movie. Plus, my couch is more comfortable than the movie seats. And I can pause the movie when I need to pee!

]]> By: JB http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-1404 JB Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:51:40 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-1404 Yes, going to the movies is ridiculously expensive! I only go if I have pre bought tickets at Costco. 14.99 for two tickets in the area. Yes, going to the movies is ridiculously expensive! I only go if I have pre bought tickets at Costco. 14.99 for two tickets in the area.

]]> By: Raymond http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-1366 Raymond Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:16:36 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-1366 Hey Jeremy, You know, I think in the near future new movie releases are probably going to start getting released through some type of cable pay per view service the same day they are out in the theaters, except there will probably be some form of premium for the right to get it first. Similar to new electronic gadget prices when they first come out, the cost to watch it at home on opening day will probably be quite high (perhaps $30 or more) but with each passing week the price will drop substantially. This would be great for those who are currently spending a lot of money upgrading their own home entertainment systems. Hey Jeremy,

You know, I think in the near future new movie releases are probably going to start getting released through some type of cable pay per view service the same day they are out in the theaters, except there will probably be some form of premium for the right to get it first. Similar to new electronic gadget prices when they first come out, the cost to watch it at home on opening day will probably be quite high (perhaps $30 or more) but with each passing week the price will drop substantially. This would be great for those who are currently spending a lot of money upgrading their own home entertainment systems.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.moneybluebook.com/going-to-the-movie-theater-to-watch-a-movie-is-starting-to-get-too-expensive/#comment-1365 Jeremy Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:04:08 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/with-new-home-hdtv-and-plasma-technology-is-this-the-end-of-the-expensive-movie-theater-experience/#comment-1365 I completely agree. I don't think I've been to a movie in about 2 years. It is almost absurd to pay the going rate for a night at the cinema these days. On top of the prices you mentioned, we live in a very rural area where the closest theater is 30 miles away, a round trip is easily tacking on another 2-4 gallons of gas, which at $3 a gallon isn't chump change. Unfortunately my wife loves going to the movies, and I loathe it, so she only goes occasionally when a friend wants to as well. But honestly I'm fine with Netflix. I can wait a few months to just get a DVD in the mail to watch a movie when it's available. Sure, I might not be completely updated in the watercooler talk at the office about the latest blockbuster, but I won't be spending $100+ a month by spending a few hours a month catching the latest films. I completely agree. I don’t think I’ve been to a movie in about 2 years. It is almost absurd to pay the going rate for a night at the cinema these days. On top of the prices you mentioned, we live in a very rural area where the closest theater is 30 miles away, a round trip is easily tacking on another 2-4 gallons of gas, which at $3 a gallon isn’t chump change.

Unfortunately my wife loves going to the movies, and I loathe it, so she only goes occasionally when a friend wants to as well. But honestly I’m fine with Netflix. I can wait a few months to just get a DVD in the mail to watch a movie when it’s available. Sure, I might not be completely updated in the watercooler talk at the office about the latest blockbuster, but I won’t be spending $100+ a month by spending a few hours a month catching the latest films.

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