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thebluemax · 11-01-2009, 01:06 AM

I do not go to the movies anymore, my Blu-Ray surround setup is far superior.

FlipperWasIrish · 11-01-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thebluemax

I do not go to the movies anymore, my Blu-Ray surround setup is far superior.

Time to move to where they have good theaters.

Jeff Kleist · 11-01-2009, 01:32 AM

Yes, we know that people don't go to theaters and like their home theater. I'm asking people who do or WOULD go to theaters if certain obligations weren't in the way

Blu Titan · 11-01-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Yes, we know that people don't go to theaters and like their home theater. I'm asking people who do or WOULD go to theaters if certain obligations weren't in the way

I used to go to theaters a lot more often before my son was born. Obviously, the first couple of years after he was born I never took him to the theaters. After he turned three I would take him to see the standard Pixar/Disney Dreamworks type of films. However, he would behave pretty bad most of the time. During that time I only saw a couple of films that were adult oriented, since it was very difficult to have one of his grandmas babysit for us weekend evenings. I personally would not consider leaving my son at some playground while I go see a movie. Under no circumstances, no way - no how. I will not place the responsibility of watching my son on total strangers. There're a lot of crazy things going on.

spartanstew · 11-01-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

Those reading who are parents, if you could dump junior for the cost of a ticket in some kind of playland so you could go see an adult movie (NOT porn), would that bring you to the theater more often?

No, getting a babysitter is not the issue.

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

I think the Alamo drafthouse has a really good idea too, even though I'm a bit loathe to put some of that extra noise in the room. The Bridge here has dinner (decent) and a movie packages in the $40-50 range for 2.

I can see how it would appeal to some, but I've had plenty of opportunities to visit the Alamo drafthouse and it just doesn't interest me.

For full disclosure, I haven't been to a commercial theater in almost 10 years.

smail.nathan · 11-01-2009, 02:30 AM

Jeff,

Several weeks ago on the bits (maybe even more than month ago, I can't remember how long ago it was, but it's definitely been a while), Bill posted that it was likely that Fox would announce Moulin Rouge on blu soon. I obviously don't want you to go have to go into specifics, but my question is this: did those plans never materialize, or am I just being impatient? If the answer is the latter, I'll just keep it tuned to the bits and keep my eyes open. Thanks for the info!

DenonCI · 11-01-2009, 02:35 AM

I've seen only 3 movies at the theater this year - "Up," "Star Trek," and "Harry Potter." In every case, there were people on cell phones or crying babies. For "Up," I didn't mind so much given the audience (the babies), but for the other two pictures it was unacceptable. My kids don't even want to go anymore because our experience at home is so much better.

Jeff Kleist · 11-01-2009, 03:36 AM

I do think that theaters could try adopt a "no children under 6 period after 6PM except for G and PG rated films and no children under 12 after 9. They should be in bed anyway at that time

PeterTHX · 11-01-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DenonCI

I've seen only 3 movies at the theater this year - "Up," "Star Trek," and "Harry Potter." In every case, there were people on cell phones or crying babies. For "Up," I didn't mind so much given the audience (the babies), but for the other two pictures it was unacceptable. My kids don't even want to go anymore because our experience at home is so much better.

The audience in Star Trek weren't using cell phones, they were using communicators.

Knight-Errant · 11-01-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

The audience in Star Trek weren't using cell phones, they were using communicators.

All flip phones were they? Kirk out

DenonCI · 11-01-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

The audience in Star Trek weren't using cell phones, they were using communicators.

LOL. They were texting more than talking....you could see the "glow" of the phones as they clicked away!

Jeff Kleist · 11-01-2009, 03:13 PM

It's strange that people at my theater have mostly stopped, or at least now cup their phones since they added texting to the Sprint commerical before the movie

DenonCI · 11-01-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kleist

It's strange that people at my theater have mostly stopped, or at least now cup their phones since they added texting to the Sprint commerical before the movie

When we do go to the theater, we go to matinee's because they're cheaper (and I'm as cheap as the come

). Maybe that's our problem...who knows?

Diesel · 11-01-2009, 04:26 PM

I've never had much problems at my local theater with people texting or phones ringing. It's usually the baby crying or talking.

Though...one time when a friend of mine went to see The Prestige, someone brought a laptop...yes a laptop.

They opened it towards the end of the movie and you know how bright a laptop screen is in a dark room.

My friend proceeded to stand up and say "OH HELL NO!! SHUT THAT THING!!!"

rkolinski · 11-01-2009, 06:30 PM

Hi! Can you tell me what's up with Forbidden Planet? Why is it only available on HD-DVD and not Blu? Was the picture that bad or didn't sell enough when on HD-DVD?

Jeff Kleist · 11-01-2009, 07:13 PM

Sales were low on HD DVD, and Warner continues to space out the classic/enthusiast titles that were previously HD DVD exclusive

abintra · 11-01-2009, 07:21 PM

Release Lists has Forbidden Planet as tentative October 2010 so that probably means not much before that even if plans change.

SquidPuppet · 11-01-2009, 10:02 PM

I go to the theater frequently. We cant expect the management to be able to police many auditoriums at the same time. It's just not feasible. Therefore, I have learned to be very comfortable in the role of the azzhole vigilante patron. When I see the glow of a cell phone (which is distracting as hell) I have no problem BARKING a command to the offender. I had a twenty-something 4 or 5 chairs to my right that was ballsy enough to use his a second time...mistake....I walked over and stood directly in front of him and firmly demanded he put it away immediately. He did. The people behind him leaned forward and thanked me. When I returned to my seat, the lady next to me thanked me. I dont care how rude or obnoxious I appear, they are the offenders, not me. They are warned more than once before the show to be curteous. I'm not out of line to get in their face, and, I encourage others to do the same. If we tolerate it, it will just continue.

Sorry for the rant, but I LOVE going to the theater and it bugs the hell out of me how our adult society has become so poorly behaved. I have just reached a point where being Mr. polite and PC and accomodating didnt work for me anymore. Passive schmassive. Oh, and I no longer "ask" talkers to "please be quiet". I tell them to STOP TALKING NOW!

Soapbox, a flamboyant impromptu/nonofficial publich speech

Blu Titan · 11-01-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

... Oh, and I no longer "ask" talkers to "please be quiet". I tell them to STOP TALKING NOW!

Squid, what I find more distracting is all of those dorks playing around with their phones. Even if no sounds are heard, the light from the phones are annoying as xxxx.

spartanstew · 11-01-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I go to the theater frequently. We cant expect the management to be able to police many auditoriums at the same time. It's just not feasible. Therefore, I have learned to be very comfortable in the role of the azzhole vigilante patron. When I see the glow of a cell phone (which is distracting as hell) I have no problem BARKING a command to the offender. I had a twenty-something 4 or 5 chairs to my right that was ballsy enough to use his a second time...mistake....I walked over and stood directly in front of him and firmly demanded he put it away immediately. He did. The people behind him leaned forward and thanked me. When I returned to my seat, the lady next to me thanked me. I dont care how rude or obnoxious I appear, they are the offenders, not me. They are warned more than once before the show to be curteous. I'm not out of line to get in their face, and, I encourage others to do the same. If we tolerate it, it will just continue.

Sorry for the rant, but I LOVE going to the theater and it bugs the hell out of me how our adult society has become so poorly behaved. I have just reached a point where being Mr. polite and PC and accomodating didnt work for me anymore. Passive schmassive. Oh, and I no longer "ask" talkers to "please be quiet". I tell them to STOP TALKING NOW!

Dude, you live in Idaho. Try that in any major market and you're likely to get a bullet.

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11-01-2009, 01:06 AM	#7781
thebluemax Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I do not go to the movies anymore, my Blu-Ray surround setup is far superior.

11-01-2009, 01:32 AM	#7783
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Yes, we know that people don't go to theaters and like their home theater. I'm asking people who do or WOULD go to theaters if certain obligations weren't in the way

11-01-2009, 02:30 AM	#7786
smail.nathan Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Pittsburgh	Jeff, Several weeks ago on the bits (maybe even more than month ago, I can't remember how long ago it was, but it's definitely been a while), Bill posted that it was likely that Fox would announce Moulin Rouge on blu soon. I obviously don't want you to go have to go into specifics, but my question is this: did those plans never materialize, or am I just being impatient? If the answer is the latter, I'll just keep it tuned to the bits and keep my eyes open. Thanks for the info!

11-01-2009, 02:35 AM	#7787
DenonCI Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:596 Blu-ray collection:1620 DVD collection:138	I've seen only 3 movies at the theater this year - "Up," "Star Trek," and "Harry Potter." In every case, there were people on cell phones or crying babies. For "Up," I didn't mind so much given the audience (the babies), but for the other two pictures it was unacceptable. My kids don't even want to go anymore because our experience at home is so much better.

11-01-2009, 03:36 AM	#7788
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	I do think that theaters could try adopt a "no children under 6 period after 6PM except for G and PG rated films and no children under 12 after 9. They should be in bed anyway at that time

11-01-2009, 03:13 PM	#7792
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	It's strange that people at my theater have mostly stopped, or at least now cup their phones since they added texting to the Sprint commerical before the movie

11-01-2009, 04:26 PM	#7794
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	I've never had much problems at my local theater with people texting or phones ringing. It's usually the baby crying or talking. Though...one time when a friend of mine went to see The Prestige, someone brought a laptop...yes a laptop. They opened it towards the end of the movie and you know how bright a laptop screen is in a dark room. My friend proceeded to stand up and say "OH HELL NO!! SHUT THAT THING!!!"

11-01-2009, 06:30 PM	#7795
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	Hi! Can you tell me what's up with Forbidden Planet? Why is it only available on HD-DVD and not Blu? Was the picture that bad or didn't sell enough when on HD-DVD?

11-01-2009, 07:13 PM	#7796
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Sales were low on HD DVD, and Warner continues to space out the classic/enthusiast titles that were previously HD DVD exclusive

11-01-2009, 07:21 PM	#7797
abintra Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Release Lists has Forbidden Planet as tentative October 2010 so that probably means not much before that even if plans change.

11-01-2009, 10:02 PM	#7798
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	I go to the theater frequently. We cant expect the management to be able to police many auditoriums at the same time. It's just not feasible. Therefore, I have learned to be very comfortable in the role of the azzhole vigilante patron. When I see the glow of a cell phone (which is distracting as hell) I have no problem BARKING a command to the offender. I had a twenty-something 4 or 5 chairs to my right that was ballsy enough to use his a second time...mistake....I walked over and stood directly in front of him and firmly demanded he put it away immediately. He did. The people behind him leaned forward and thanked me. When I returned to my seat, the lady next to me thanked me. I dont care how rude or obnoxious I *appear, they are the offenders, not me. They are warned more than once before the show to be curteous. I'm not out of line to get in their face, and, I encourage others to do the same. If we tolerate it, it will just continue. Sorry for the rant, but I LOVE going to the theater and it bugs the hell out of me how our adult society has become so poorly behaved. I have just reached a point where being Mr. polite and PC and accomodating didnt work for me anymore. Passive schmassive. Oh, and I no longer "ask" talkers to "please be quiet". I tell* them to STOP TALKING NOW!

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