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Also worth nothing that while consession prices seem insane and definitely are very high - stupidly high - on the other hand, most theatres are barely scraping by, so I view it as part of the ticket cost keeping them alive.
I also rarely see movies in theatres.
Saw Kiki's Delivery Service a week or two ago - tix were around $20 each, and we spent $15 on a soda and popcorn to share. So instead of $40 on tickets, I think of it as $55 on tickets (wife and me), and that's not something I can do often, but I don't mind the extra money supporting the business. I know not everyone would agree.
I also follow that pattern for small local theaters, but the huge national chains can kiss my ass. It helps that local theaters feel welcoming while the giant chains are are manufactured
I read a book once where a character with a sensitive nose kept referring to the popcorn butter-like chemical as “pee” and that really fits My experience as well. The stuff is not good and does not taste like butter but is admittedly addicting
I keep a look out for showings of classic movies at my preferred theater. It's like 5 bucks and they only show during the afternoons so low audience. I always buy popcorn, soda, whatever the spouse wants to support. They're showing the matrix and the dark night right now.
ooh, both good choices!
Buying a good TV and installing speakers is a bigger hassle imo.
Also you have to wait 6 months...
Also its not sound proof so its gonna leak next door and they might not be happy
Also lighting issues
How big is your house? Do you have a mansion and a dedicated room lol? Or is it just a living room "theater"?
I mean, I have a dedicated listening setup in my basement but no TV. Its not that big.
Our theater (we are lucky) is a 10 dollar each movie ticket and 5 dollar popcorn. Roughly the cost of 2 drinks at a bar. Love it.
Then we have another theater that is the restored original one, with reclining seats and an amazing sound system. Also 10 dollars. That one serves beer too.
Never in my life had anyone being loud or on their phone during a movie, and ive been to hundreds. Guess we are just respectful up north. Little Kids have been loud at times but it happens.
I hate large TVs in my house and I don't have a TV in the living room for this purpose. Sick of them being the centerpiece of houses, IMO. I have a smaller side room for TVs and video games. I also just hate large TVs in my house so yeah ha.