Cinema Vs Home Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

BluMonkey · 12-20-2007, 12:11 PM

How many people are like me and don't bother going to the cinema anymore and hang on for the Blu Ray release ????

Also I dont even download the... well you know black market movies .. why watch cr@p when you can have Blu

T-Town Oil · 12-20-2007, 12:13 PM

the movies do suck these days. its alot nicer at my house without cell phones ringing and kids chattering throughout the show. the prices on food and drink are also a lot cheaper at the house

BluMonkey · 12-20-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Town Oil

the movies do suck these days. its alot nicer at my house without cell phones ringing and kids chattering throughout the show. the prices on food and drink are also a lot cheaper at the house

I have several rules with my Audatorium (sp) Like no dogs lol and defo no smoking

johnno1986 · 12-20-2007, 12:15 PM

G'day BluMonkey,

I still love going to the movies as well as buying my Blu-ray movies. I think it's nice to get out and see them on a jumbo size screen rather than just on the 46" one I have at home. Granted the picture quality (and, I guess, audio quality) is slightly better at home it's nice to see it in the cinema with an audience. I love the atmosphere.

That's my 2 cents for you.

BluMonkey · 12-20-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by johnno1986

G'day BluMonkey,

I still love going to the movies as well as buying my Blu-ray movies. I think it's nice to get out and see them on a jumbo size screen rather than just on the 46" one I have at home. Granted the picture quality (and, I guess, audio quality) is slightly better at home it's nice to see it in the cinema with an audience. I love the atmosphere.

That's my 2 cents for you.

Lol this is mine

although this is my old sony dream system will post my new one later Onkyo SR875 with Genie short and Kef woofer

The wire hanging down is where my fibre optic stars are going

Uberfy · 12-20-2007, 12:29 PM

For me, going to see a movie in the theater depends on the movie and the occasion. If it's a big holiday movie and I have family or friends who want to see it on the big screen, then I like the theater. But for 99% of the movies I watch, I prefer to buy them on Blu-ray. Especially when the cost of owning a Blu-ray vs. the cost of 2 adult tickets and food at a theater is about the same.

BluMonkey · 12-20-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Uberfy

For me, going to see a movie in the theater depends on the movie and the occasion. If it's a big holiday movie and I have family or friends who want to see it on the big screen, then I like the theater. But for 99% of the movies I watch, I prefer to buy them on Blu-ray. Especially when the cost of owning a Blu-ray vs. the cost of 2 adult tickets and food at a theater is about the same.

Yep I agree, in the Uk Theatre or Cinema tickets inc food etc I could buy 2 movies on Blu ray and as mentioned above no mobiles or kids chatting

Just kick back and wack up the surround

My favourite movie is the fight scene in pearl Harbor

with the amp up 2 1/3's

and letter box my screen instead of 16.9

MacDaddyOJack · 12-20-2007, 12:40 PM

The last movie I saw in the theatre was Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D. That is something I don't have at home so that was the only reason I went. I haven't been to the theatre besides that one movie in quite a while and I don't plan on going back. I've spent too much money on my home theatre and it's nicer than the big ones near my house!

Blurayne · 12-20-2007, 12:41 PM

I prefer Home Blu ray. The movies are going down hill because of all the teens/adults talking on their cell phones. Very annoying.

Go Blu · 12-20-2007, 12:43 PM

I still go see movies about every other week.
But only becasue I get to see them for free.

I can usually tell right away if the movie will look good on Blu.

Dynamo of Eternia · 12-20-2007, 12:45 PM

Wow, that's a pretty nice set up you have there.

Unfortunately I won't be able to afford anything like that in the forseeable future, short of winning the lotto or something.

I currently have a 37" HDTV. I would like to up grade to a 50-something inch screen down the road, but that won't happen for probably a good while.

I do admit, going out to the movies can be a choir. My wife and I still go quite a bit, though for the past couple of Christmas's, my dad has given us $200 in gift cards to AMC theaters, so we still go often enough. We tend to go to the shows prior to noon on Sundays since they are only $5 per ticket and we stretch out the cards as long as we can that way. As a result, we don't have to spend our own actual cash to be in a theater with people talking, cell phones, etc. In fact, we only just recently used up the last of the gift cards my dad gave us last year, and we've only paid cash to see one movie in theaters so far this year. We're kind of hoping he gives us the same thing this year, as it works out nicely.

I swear it seems like the most annoying, talkitive people always somehow manage to sit directly behind or around us at the theater. It's as if they have some kind of special radar that directs them to a seat that optimizes the level at which they can annoy us. Watching movies at home is much easier.

BluMonkey · 12-20-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Wow, that's a pretty nice set up you have there.

Unfortunately I won't be able to afford anything like that in the forseeable future, short of winning the lotto or something.

I currently have a 37" HDTV. I would like to up grade to a 50-something inch screen down the road, but that won't happen for probably a good while.
.

I converted my garage http://www.domainmonkey.co.uk/cinema/

If your able to do it yourself or in my case rope my dad in ... I bought everything from ebay cheap ... the dearest thing was the timber. Totally cost me about £800 but thats UK prices our government rob us on taxes ... UK aka (treasure Island).

UTVOL06 · 12-20-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Uberfy

For me, going to see a movie in the theater depends on the movie and the occasion. If it's a big holiday movie and I have family or friends who want to see it on the big screen, then I like the theater. But for 99% of the movies I watch, I prefer to buy them on Blu-ray. Especially when the cost of owning a Blu-ray vs. the cost of 2 adult tickets and food at a theater is about the same.

I agree. And with Blu-ray offering better Picture Quality and not having to deal with crowds of people.

CptGreedle · 12-20-2007, 01:42 PM

I go to see things in 3D!

BluMonkey · 12-20-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I go to see things in 3D!

Is there any plans for any Blu Ray Movies in 3d or is it even possible ?

johnno1986 · 12-20-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BluMonkey

Lol this is mine

although this is my old sony dream system will post my new one later Onkyo SR875 with Genie short and Kef woofer

The wire hanging down is where my fibre optic stars are going

One word: Whoa!. Very nice BluMonkey. I wish I had a home theatre

.

BluMonkey · 12-20-2007, 01:47 PM

I love mine ... cost me more than I can afford but your only here once so life's too short not too ...

Btw I didnt just go out and buy it ... its took 2 years I bought the chairs 1st on a buy now pay 12 months same with projector ... and my new Onkyo same ... I just have to work my ass off to get the money together

Easywolf32 · 12-20-2007, 01:48 PM

A night out at the Cinema with a GF or friends or even alone once in a while is very cool, I'd never stop doing that no matter how good movies look at home.

I do watch 95% of my movies in my comfortable home setup in the basement though. A mix of both options is best.

dvcmember · 12-20-2007, 01:50 PM

I try to limit my movie-going experience to major blockbusters but with teens and smaller kids, animated flicks are also a necessity. For me, Blu-rays are cheaper than a saturday afternoon outing with 4 kids.

J_UNTITLED · 12-20-2007, 01:52 PM

Certain theater chains (like IMAX or those who carry top quality HD digital projectors, for example) offer even better picture quality than a Blu-ray disc and for those of us who don't have the luxury of spending heaping amounts of dough on a true home theater-going experience, nothing really beats a sound system at many-a-theater.

I'll always be going to movies no matter how awesome home-viewing-tech gets. It's a time-honored custom that will never go out-of-style.

12-20-2007, 12:11 PM	#1
BluMonkey Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:131	Cinema Vs Home Blu-ray How many people are like me and don't bother going to the cinema anymore and hang on for the Blu Ray release ???? Also I dont even download the... well you know black market movies .. why watch cr@p when you can have Blu

12-20-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
johnno1986 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Blu-ray collection:478	Cinema Vs Home Blu Ray G'day BluMonkey, I still love going to the movies as well as buying my Blu-ray movies. I think it's nice to get out and see them on a jumbo size screen rather than just on the 46" one I have at home. Granted the picture quality (and, I guess, audio quality) is slightly better at home it's nice to see it in the cinema with an audience. I love the atmosphere. That's my 2 cents for you.

12-20-2007, 01:47 PM	#17
BluMonkey Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:131	I love mine ... cost me more than I can afford but your only here once so life's too short not too ... Btw I didnt just go out and buy it ... its took 2 years I bought the chairs 1st on a buy now pay 12 months same with projector ... and my new Onkyo same ... I just have to work my ass off to get the money together Last edited by BluMonkey; 12-20-2007 at 01:50 PM.

12-20-2007, 01:48 PM	#18
Easywolf32 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:75 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:8	A night out at the Cinema with a GF or friends or even alone once in a while is very cool, I'd never stop doing that no matter how good movies look at home. I do watch 95% of my movies in my comfortable home setup in the basement though. A mix of both options is best. Last edited by Easywolf32; 12-20-2007 at 01:56 PM.

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12-20-2007, 12:13 PM	#2
T-Town Oil Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	the movies do suck these days. its alot nicer at my house without cell phones ringing and kids chattering throughout the show. the prices on food and drink are also a lot cheaper at the house

12-20-2007, 12:29 PM	#6
Uberfy Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	For me, going to see a movie in the theater depends on the movie and the occasion. If it's a big holiday movie and I have family or friends who want to see it on the big screen, then I like the theater. But for 99% of the movies I watch, I prefer to buy them on Blu-ray. Especially when the cost of owning a Blu-ray vs. the cost of 2 adult tickets and food at a theater is about the same.

12-20-2007, 12:40 PM	#8
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	The last movie I saw in the theatre was Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D. That is something I don't have at home so that was the only reason I went. I haven't been to the theatre besides that one movie in quite a while and I don't plan on going back. I've spent too much money on my home theatre and it's nicer than the big ones near my house!

12-20-2007, 12:41 PM	#9
Blurayne Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:197	I prefer Home Blu ray. The movies are going down hill because of all the teens/adults talking on their cell phones. Very annoying.

12-20-2007, 12:43 PM	#10
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	I still go see movies about every other week. But only becasue I get to see them for free. I can usually tell right away if the movie will look good on Blu.

12-20-2007, 12:45 PM	#11
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	Wow, that's a pretty nice set up you have there. Unfortunately I won't be able to afford anything like that in the forseeable future, short of winning the lotto or something. I currently have a 37" HDTV. I would like to up grade to a 50-something inch screen down the road, but that won't happen for probably a good while. I do admit, going out to the movies can be a choir. My wife and I still go quite a bit, though for the past couple of Christmas's, my dad has given us $200 in gift cards to AMC theaters, so we still go often enough. We tend to go to the shows prior to noon on Sundays since they are only $5 per ticket and we stretch out the cards as long as we can that way. As a result, we don't have to spend our own actual cash to be in a theater with people talking, cell phones, etc. In fact, we only just recently used up the last of the gift cards my dad gave us last year, and we've only paid cash to see one movie in theaters so far this year. We're kind of hoping he gives us the same thing this year, as it works out nicely. I swear it seems like the most annoying, talkitive people always somehow manage to sit directly behind or around us at the theater. It's as if they have some kind of special radar that directs them to a seat that optimizes the level at which they can annoy us. Watching movies at home is much easier.

12-20-2007, 01:42 PM	#14
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I go to see things in 3D!

12-20-2007, 01:50 PM	#19
dvcmember Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Western suburbs, Illinois Blu-ray collection:63	I try to limit my movie-going experience to major blockbusters but with teens and smaller kids, animated flicks are also a necessity. For me, Blu-rays are cheaper than a saturday afternoon outing with 4 kids.

12-20-2007, 01:52 PM	#20
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Certain theater chains (like IMAX or those who carry top quality HD digital projectors, for example) offer even better picture quality than a Blu-ray disc and for those of us who don't have the luxury of spending heaping amounts of dough on a true home theater-going experience, nothing really beats a sound system at many-a-theater. I'll always be going to movies no matter how awesome home-viewing-tech gets. It's a time-honored custom that will never go out-of-style.

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