Is It Still Worth Going to the Movies? - eviltoast

After 23 years of film criticism, I was back in front of the screen as a civilian. I had no idea what I would find. --by former NY Times film critic A.O. Scott

  • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    12·
    1 year ago

    For me it’s an excuse to get out, have a meal, and basically date my SO. Is it better than a quality home theater? No. Is it cheaper than Netflix? No. But for me, that’s not the point. Value isn’t always measured in dollars.

    • beefcat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      i find some movies more fun in a full theater too. there is a theater in my neighborhood that is also a full service bar (no kids allowed) and we always make a point of seeing comedies there.

  • elucidated_block@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    7·
    1 year ago

    With few exceptions I find that being in a theater improves the experience. At home I can pause and go pee, I can eat normal food, and I don’t have fucking dry eye from the AC blasting.

  • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    I stopped going to the movie theaters after tickets were $11 and a hot dog was $7. Bringing my family cost me $90.

    I no longer go to big theater chains, and only go to small theaters which has dinner meals and play movies that are at least 6 months old.