I think movie theaters will go the way of the arcade....... - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

dialog_gvf · 03-28-2008, 04:29 PM

Two characters: 3D

Until it is viable for the home, the theater has an opportunity.

Gary

P.S. The only reason I went into arcades was for pinball. That used to be mostly what they had.
I plan to purchase Funhouse and Twilight Zone for myself, oneday.

broganreynik · 03-28-2008, 04:36 PM

watching a movie at home just isn't the same experience. I think of when I saw Grindhouse in the theater. That was probably the most fun I've ever had in a theater, and it literally felt like I was watching that movie with 100 of my friends, even though I only knew one other person in the theater (that I know of). Even if Grindhouse came out as the whole thing instead of split up, it still wouldn't have been the same thing. There's just some movies you have to see in a theater (The Dark Knight comes to mind).

Sonny · 03-28-2008, 04:38 PM

I hate to say...im done with "The Movies". I wait for the Blu-ray releases to see new movies

I, like every one here loved the "movies" , but with all the noise & $H!T , & baby's blowing spit bubbles between the seats & sneezing all over my wife & I

....& of course the parents could care less.....F'n LOSERS!

Lord_Stewie · 03-28-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Two characters: 3D

Until it is viable for the home, the theater has an opportunity.

Gary

P.S. The only reason I went into arcades was for pinball. That used to be mostly what they had.
I plan to purchase Funhouse and Twilight Zone for myself, oneday.

exactly like you said. theatres are adapting to appeal to the audiance more, and the example as i mentioned earlier I manage this brand new state of the art theatre, we have 7 digital projectors, 5 Disney digital projectors (3D) and finally an IMAX Theatre.

HRC · 03-28-2008, 05:11 PM

Movie theaters are NOT going away!!! People want to see NEW movies and the ONLY way to see them when they are released is at the theater!!!!

ay221 · 03-28-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC

Movie theaters are NOT going away!!! People want to see NEW movies and the ONLY way to see them when they are released is at the theater!!!!

Why all the exclamation points, do you own a theater? If theater ticket sales decline enough, then they will release blu-ray/dvd movies much sooner than they are now. Maybe one day at the same time.

Roland1919 · 03-28-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

Movies are a social group experience. The arcade was never this.

Movie theaters will remain as long as people are dating. Inviting someone to your couch for a first date is not exactly the best way to impress.

Says You........

Roland1919 · 03-28-2008, 08:14 PM

I would like to see drive-ins make a return...but I guess your chances of getting stabbed in the neck would go up....

kpkelley · 03-28-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Roland1919

I would like to see drive-ins make a return...but I guess your chances of getting stabbed in the neck would go up....

What kind of drive-ins do they have in San Diego? Besides, how many people went to drive-ins for the movie?

blukrank · 03-28-2008, 08:21 PM

I dont go to the movies that mutch anymore.The Nearest movie theater near me is horrible.Filthy floors,the screens are coverd in filth.And the few times that I have been there,they had trouble getting there projectors to work. I went to see Spider-Man 3 there last summer and 10 minutes into the movie the projector died.It took them 10 minutes to get the movie up and running again. After I left that theater I vowed never to go back in there again.
Now I just wait for the movies to come out on Blu-Ray.It dont take very long for movies to come to Blu-Ray and DVD now.
But I know come this summer I will be going back to the movies again.Cant miss out seeing the new Indy Movie on the big screen.Of course I will have to drive 60 miles to see it in a nice movie theater,but it will be worth it.

blukrank · 03-28-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland1919

I would like to see drive-ins make a return...but I guess your chances of getting stabbed in the neck would go up....

They still have drive Inns here in The Midwest.Theres one about 35 miles from where I live. I drove by it a few times.It looked like a nice drive Inn.

jualdeaux · 03-29-2008, 03:41 AM

i haven't read the whole thread yet but I just don't care if theatres go away or stay around for 300 more years. I can't really go to the theatre and enjoy a movie. I have a moderate to moderately severe hearing loss and have to use subtitles to really understand what is being said. Especially for darker movies, movies where the characters have accents or where a lot of dialogue is off screen. Heck, I can have trouble understanding people when they are right next to me sometimes. The last two movies I saw at the theatre was Batman Begins and Casino Royale. They were good movies. When I got them on DVD and was able to use subtitles, they turned into great movies.

truthsayer · 03-29-2008, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BRu-LAy

Does anyone think that the movie theaters will die out slowly now that home theaters have surpassed in performance?

To me, this seems parallel to the video game industry. When video games first came out, arcades opened up all over place, allowing people to experience something they couldn't otherwise do at home.
But, as time went by, technology advanced, and eventually the home consoles have caught up and surpassed the arcades. Nowadays there aren't as many arcades around, and the ones that do
exist have the same games you could play at home.

The same thing appears to be happening with movie theaters. With the emergence of new mediums such as HD and Blu-ray, watching movies has become a better experience. The technology is better, not to
mention the fact that you avoid the overpriced tickets, overpriced food, and obnoxious people who talk with their cell phones.

Just my 2 cents.

You better hope not if you still want blockbuster releases on Blu-Ray.

richard lichtenfelt · 03-29-2008, 05:18 AM

The majority of movie goers are teenagers.
Even if all adults stopped going to the theaters they would still thrive. They would just have to change the hours.

Slackr89 · 03-29-2008, 06:09 AM

i still like the theater experience with abotu 100 people watching the same movie as you. maybe the could upgrade those ancient reels into something a little more 21st century so we dont have all those friggin lines and what not across the screen. also a less stickier floor would be nice

PhiLeingFunkie · 03-29-2008, 02:30 PM

simply put, the day that movies are released on Blu-ray and DVD first is the day when im concerned that theaters are going the way of arcades. I enjoy the movie going experience even though the tickets and popcorn can buy me 3 movies lol.

syncguy · 03-29-2008, 03:31 PM

IMO, it is unlikely that the commercial cinemas will be closed down due to home theaters.

The reasons are simple and were given many times in this thread

1. Cinemas are large, very large in comparison to home theater. I know if you sit closer to the screen you may get a similar effect as a larger screen. However, IMO, this will not compensate for absolute size of a very large screen.

2. The movie industry is mainly driven by commercial cinemas. Home theaters and blu ray is a secondary source of income for the studios. Unless there is a compelling business case, movies will not be released on blu-ray until they milk the market firstly through the cinemas. I cannot see any viable reasons to change this model.

3. Going to movies is a social activity for most families. And it is part of the global culture as well. I cannot see any compelling reasons to change this culture.

Nevertheless, home theaters would give a very healthy competition to commercial cinemas, hence they will improve to attract more people and provide a different experience/ambiance to home cinemas.

1. Improvements to PQ/AQ will occur. For example, 2K DI would move to 4K and also 6K cannot be ruled out. This means very clear high quality picture on very large screens and blu-ray will not be a match for this.

2. Cinemas will improve the environment, seats, surrounding etc. to attract crowds.

3. Punctuality will be improved and waiting times reduced (with online bookings etc.)

…….

EvolutionCherry · 03-29-2008, 03:32 PM

In our lifetime, thats highly unlikely.

Blu Haze · 03-29-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland1919

I would like to see drive-ins make a return...but I guess your chances of getting stabbed in the neck would go up....

Theres one by me.

I love it you can be in your own car no noise have a good time!

MATTYBLU2 · 03-29-2008, 03:52 PM

we have some smaller theaters out here in NH called Chunky's and they serve food and beer during the movies. now the quality of the picture and surround sound are not that great, but once in a while its fun to go to. nothing beats blu's at home though.

i have 2 imax theaters within 25 miles of my home that are great. also have a nice stadium seating theater that is only a few years old about 5 minutes from my home. i do still enjoy seeing movies at the theater and i have a hard time thinking that they will ever go away.

03-28-2008, 04:29 PM	#101
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Two characters: 3D Until it is viable for the home, the theater has an opportunity. Gary P.S. The only reason I went into arcades was for pinball. That used to be mostly what they had. I plan to purchase Funhouse and Twilight Zone for myself, oneday. Last edited by dialog_gvf; 03-28-2008 at 04:31 PM.

03-28-2008, 04:38 PM	#103
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I hate to say...im done with "The Movies". I wait for the Blu-ray releases to see new movies I, like every one here loved the "movies" , but with all the noise & $H!T , & baby's blowing spit bubbles between the seats & sneezing all over my wife & I....& of course the parents could care less.....F'n LOSERS!

03-28-2008, 08:14 PM	#108
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	I would like to see drive-ins make a return...but I guess your chances of getting stabbed in the neck would go up.... Last edited by Roland1919; 03-28-2008 at 08:14 PM. Reason: Sp(?)

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03-28-2008, 04:36 PM	#102
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	watching a movie at home just isn't the same experience. I think of when I saw Grindhouse in the theater. That was probably the most fun I've ever had in a theater, and it literally felt like I was watching that movie with 100 of my friends, even though I only knew one other person in the theater (that I know of). Even if Grindhouse came out as the whole thing instead of split up, it still wouldn't have been the same thing. There's just some movies you have to see in a theater (The Dark Knight comes to mind).

03-28-2008, 05:11 PM	#105
HRC Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:865 Blu-ray reviews:1	Movie theaters are NOT going away!!! People want to see NEW movies and the ONLY way to see them when they are released is at the theater!!!!

03-28-2008, 08:21 PM	#110
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	I dont go to the movies that mutch anymore.The Nearest movie theater near me is horrible.Filthy floors,the screens are coverd in filth.And the few times that I have been there,they had trouble getting there projectors to work. I went to see Spider-Man 3 there last summer and 10 minutes into the movie the projector died.It took them 10 minutes to get the movie up and running again. After I left that theater I vowed never to go back in there again. Now I just wait for the movies to come out on Blu-Ray.It dont take very long for movies to come to Blu-Ray and DVD now. But I know come this summer I will be going back to the movies again.Cant miss out seeing the new Indy Movie on the big screen.Of course I will have to drive 60 miles to see it in a nice movie theater,but it will be worth it.

03-29-2008, 03:41 AM	#112
jualdeaux Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:25	i haven't read the whole thread yet but I just don't care if theatres go away or stay around for 300 more years. I can't really go to the theatre and enjoy a movie. I have a moderate to moderately severe hearing loss and have to use subtitles to really understand what is being said. Especially for darker movies, movies where the characters have accents or where a lot of dialogue is off screen. Heck, I can have trouble understanding people when they are right next to me sometimes. The last two movies I saw at the theatre was Batman Begins and Casino Royale. They were good movies. When I got them on DVD and was able to use subtitles, they turned into great movies.

03-29-2008, 05:18 AM	#114
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	The majority of movie goers are teenagers. Even if all adults stopped going to the theaters they would still thrive. They would just have to change the hours.

03-29-2008, 06:09 AM	#115
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	i still like the theater experience with abotu 100 people watching the same movie as you. maybe the could upgrade those ancient reels into something a little more 21st century so we dont have all those friggin lines and what not across the screen. also a less stickier floor would be nice

03-29-2008, 02:30 PM	#116
PhiLeingFunkie Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Trading Score:4	simply put, the day that movies are released on Blu-ray and DVD first is the day when im concerned that theaters are going the way of arcades. I enjoy the movie going experience even though the tickets and popcorn can buy me 3 movies lol.

03-29-2008, 03:31 PM	#117
syncguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008	IMO, it is unlikely that the commercial cinemas will be closed down due to home theaters. The reasons are simple and were given many times in this thread 1. Cinemas are large, very large in comparison to home theater. I know if you sit closer to the screen you may get a similar effect as a larger screen. However, IMO, this will not compensate for absolute size of a very large screen. 2. The movie industry is mainly driven by commercial cinemas. Home theaters and blu ray is a secondary source of income for the studios. Unless there is a compelling business case, movies will not be released on blu-ray until they milk the market firstly through the cinemas. I cannot see any viable reasons to change this model. 3. Going to movies is a social activity for most families. And it is part of the global culture as well. I cannot see any compelling reasons to change this culture. Nevertheless, home theaters would give a very healthy competition to commercial cinemas, hence they will improve to attract more people and provide a different experience/ambiance to home cinemas. 1. Improvements to PQ/AQ will occur. For example, 2K DI would move to 4K and also 6K cannot be ruled out. This means very clear high quality picture on very large screens and blu-ray will not be a match for this. 2. Cinemas will improve the environment, seats, surrounding etc. to attract crowds. 3. Punctuality will be improved and waiting times reduced (with online bookings etc.) …….

03-29-2008, 03:32 PM	#118
EvolutionCherry Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Darkside of the Moon Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:37	In our lifetime, thats highly unlikely.

03-29-2008, 03:52 PM	#120
MATTYBLU2 Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:21	we have some smaller theaters out here in NH called Chunky's and they serve food and beer during the movies. now the quality of the picture and surround sound are not that great, but once in a while its fun to go to. nothing beats blu's at home though. i have 2 imax theaters within 25 miles of my home that are great. also have a nice stadium seating theater that is only a few years old about 5 minutes from my home. i do still enjoy seeing movies at the theater and i have a hard time thinking that they will ever go away.

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