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DarthKelly · 05-25-2018, 09:55 PM

So when are they gonna introduce their premium features (RX/IMAX4D/etc.)? I’m about to switch if they don’t come up with something good or worse.

Salamurai · 05-26-2018, 05:25 AM

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Today's the first time I've used MoviePass since 05/01. I reset permissions as suggested for troubles with photo verification.
Anyone know where the photos are being saved now? It's not in a camera folder, I've even searched for things named with today's date.
I just wanna see if it got pixel'd again.

After tonight's MoviePass movie, I was able to find the picture it took: a 0byte size jpg file was saved to the MoviePass folder in Pictures on the phone's memory. I just didn't realise it did that the last time (Thursday) because I deleted the image when I found it, thinking it was a glitch or something.

so, a zero-byte size file. how is that helping them ? WTF!

veritas · 05-26-2018, 06:22 PM

I have noticed a lot of the theaters in my area randomly started doing reserved seating. Do you guys think this is to mess with movie pass people? Its basically made me stop going to the theaters all together since my family normally only goes to theaters spontaneously and none of us see a point in going if we are going to get crap seats.

Zodokai · 05-26-2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by veritas

I have noticed a lot of the theaters in my area randomly started doing reserved seating. Do you guys think this is to mess with movie pass people? Its basically made me stop going to the theaters all together since my family normally only goes to theaters spontaneously and none of us see a point in going if we are going to get crap seats.

I don't think it's related to MoviePass, but rather just the direction that theaters are going these days. One of my two theaters upgraded to "luxury recliners" in February and just started reserved seating earlier this month. Do your reserved seating theaters have fancy seating?

I'm sure it depends on your location and when you go, but it hasn't really affected me at all. Since they started with it, I think the most seats that have ever been reserved before I bought my ticket (usually 5 minutes before showtime) was 18.

xbs2034 · 05-26-2018, 06:37 PM

The way reserved seating works around me is all AMCs are reserved seating for every screen. Kinda annoying IMO, they started with IMAX screens and luxury seats being reserved (which makes more sense), but switched to everything about a year and a half ago, so not related to MP. It has on a couple occasions pushed me to pay out of pocket vs MP since I could see on Fandango a lot of seats were already taken and I risked either a sell out or terrible seats if I waited.

Though with other chains it's just for luxury seating (n/a for IMAX since those are all at AMCs).

Bluballs31 · 05-26-2018, 07:55 PM

one of my mothers friends signed up with moviepass. My family and me were so used to having to take pictures. Do new users not have to??? My mothers friend thought she did something wrong.

just curious for her, anyone???

lostinva · 05-26-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by veritas

I have noticed a lot of the theaters in my area randomly started doing reserved seating. Do you guys think this is to mess with movie pass people? Its basically made me stop going to the theaters all together since my family normally only goes to theaters spontaneously and none of us see a point in going if we are going to get crap seats.

No. My Regal is wrapping up a major renovation which added an RPX screen and reserved reclining seats for all auditoriums. It's just a natural part of the remodel. The Frank Theatres Cinebowl and IMAX in the next town has always had reserved seating.

WestMan · 05-26-2018, 11:54 PM

My local cinema has 84 movie showings on Sunday. Only 18 of them are reserved seating. Of those 18, 5 are IMAX and 3 are Real 3D. And all of the 18 showings are for either Solo or Deadpool. Basically, they only do reserved seating for premium showings or for new blockbusters within the first few weeks. Avengers had reserved seating for the first few weeks it was out.

1. I don't think it has anything to do with MoviePass.

2. I love reserved seating. I can show up to a movie right before it starts on a busy weekend.

steve_dave · 05-27-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluballs31

one of my mothers friends signed up with moviepass. My family and me were so used to having to take pictures. Do new users not have to??? My mothers friend thought she did something wrong.

just curious for her, anyone???

The photo taking is random. That’s all I can say.

ScarredLungs · 05-27-2018, 02:16 PM

I live in Utah and I can not think of one theater that is does not do reserved seating for every showing. They have been doing this for years up here. It has nothing to do with movie pass.

supersix4 · 05-27-2018, 04:42 PM

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I live in Utah and I can not think of one theater that is does not do reserved seating for every showing. They have been doing this for years up here. It has nothing to do with movie pass.

Agree lol

MP only has about 3m subscribers anyway. And I believe the avg. monthly movie theater attendance is something like 36-40 million people in the USA see a movie each month...

No conspiracy against movie pass lol

Salamurai · 05-27-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ScarredLungs

I live in Utah and I can not think of one theater that is does not do reserved seating for every showing. They have been doing this for years up here. It has nothing to do with movie pass.

Reserved seating is a new thing in my area, within the last year. I find it annoying.

WestMan · 05-27-2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ScarredLungs

I live in Utah and I can not think of one theater that is does not do reserved seating for every showing. They have been doing this for years up here. It has nothing to do with movie pass.

If you live in Utah, reserved seating is the least of your problems.

Dr. Phibes · 05-27-2018, 11:20 PM

Reserved seating is cool if you're buying tickets normally, but it totally sucks with Moviepass. Actually, I'm not a huge fan of reserved seating either way. I have anxiety issues and really sensitive hearing, so I don't like having someone sit really close to me (unless the theater is packed full, of course, then it's expected). If annoying people sit directly next to you in a regular theater you can move, you're stuck with reserved seating. Like when I saw Justice League and sat next to a guy with a severe cold who coughed through the whole movie.

DarthKelly · 05-28-2018, 12:45 AM

Yes theaters here are rolling out reserved seating more and more too. Which I love, but I can’t use MP for.

ScarredLungs · 05-28-2018, 01:05 AM

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If you live in Utah, reserved seating is the least of your problems.

One might think so. Moved here about 9 years ago. Absolutely love Utah. Would not live anywhere else.

Kurri · 05-29-2018, 12:08 AM

With all the rumors about movie pass going out of business, would you recommend someone signing up now, or waiting?

ITDEFX101 · 05-29-2018, 12:20 AM

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With all the rumors about movie pass going out of business, would you recommend someone signing up now, or waiting?

Well if they haven't signed up by now even after you told them how good the deal was, well it's their fault for holding out and are SOL.

I have a few friends who tease me about having so much money to see all those movies and all I do is remind them about movie pass by taking out the card and showing them what 10 bucks a month got me!

steve_dave · 05-29-2018, 12:28 AM

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With all the rumors about movie pass going out of business, would you recommend someone signing up now, or waiting?

Its month to month, no annual payment upfront anymore. If you only see two movies in a month, its paid for. You also don't know when they will shutter operations.

Toys R Us is going out of business but won't close its doors to all stores until all the inventory in the warehouses nationwide are exhausted. Usually, store closings are no more than two months after being announced.

iHeartRadio streaming is bankrupt. but still operating. And Movie Pass gave them a promotional boost.

The point is: sign up and enjoy it. Everything ends even life. Take advantage of what makes the world fun otherwise what is the point of living?

Kurri · 05-29-2018, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

Its month to month, no annual payment upfront anymore.

Great point!!

05-27-2018, 11:20 PM	#5114
Dr. Phibes Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:179 Blu-ray collection:2593 DVD collection:2995 Digital collection:196 Trading Score:144	Reserved seating is cool if you're buying tickets normally, but it totally sucks with Moviepass. Actually, I'm not a huge fan of reserved seating either way. I have anxiety issues and really sensitive hearing, so I don't like having someone sit really close to me (unless the theater is packed full, of course, then it's expected). If annoying people sit directly next to you in a regular theater you can move, you're stuck with reserved seating. Like when I saw Justice League and sat next to a guy with a severe cold who coughed through the whole movie. Last edited by Dr. Phibes; 05-27-2018 at 11:34 PM.

05-25-2018, 09:55 PM	#5101
DarthKelly Banned Member since:May 2018 Trading Score:1	So when are they gonna introduce their premium features (RX/IMAX4D/etc.)? I’m about to switch if they don’t come up with something good or worse.

05-26-2018, 06:22 PM	#5103
veritas Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2015 4K collection:234 Blu-ray collection:1789 Trading Score:9	I have noticed a lot of the theaters in my area randomly started doing reserved seating. Do you guys think this is to mess with movie pass people? Its basically made me stop going to the theaters all together since my family normally only goes to theaters spontaneously and none of us see a point in going if we are going to get crap seats.

05-26-2018, 06:37 PM	#5105
xbs2034 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2012	The way reserved seating works around me is all AMCs are reserved seating for every screen. Kinda annoying IMO, they started with IMAX screens and luxury seats being reserved (which makes more sense), but switched to everything about a year and a half ago, so not related to MP. It has on a couple occasions pushed me to pay out of pocket vs MP since I could see on Fandango a lot of seats were already taken and I risked either a sell out or terrible seats if I waited. Though with other chains it's just for luxury seating (n/a for IMAX since those are all at AMCs).

05-26-2018, 07:55 PM	#5106
Bluballs31 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:5	one of my mothers friends signed up with moviepass. My family and me were so used to having to take pictures. Do new users not have to??? My mothers friend thought she did something wrong. just curious for her, anyone???

05-26-2018, 11:54 PM	#5108
WestMan Banned Member since:Oct 2016	My local cinema has 84 movie showings on Sunday. Only 18 of them are reserved seating. Of those 18, 5 are IMAX and 3 are Real 3D. And all of the 18 showings are for either Solo or Deadpool. Basically, they only do reserved seating for premium showings or for new blockbusters within the first few weeks. Avengers had reserved seating for the first few weeks it was out. 1. I don't think it has anything to do with MoviePass. 2. I love reserved seating. I can show up to a movie right before it starts on a busy weekend.

05-27-2018, 02:16 PM	#5110
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	I live in Utah and I can not think of one theater that is does not do reserved seating for every showing. They have been doing this for years up here. It has nothing to do with movie pass.

05-28-2018, 12:45 AM	#5115
DarthKelly Banned Member since:May 2018 Trading Score:1	Yes theaters here are rolling out reserved seating more and more too. Which I love, but I can’t use MP for.

05-29-2018, 12:08 AM	#5117
Kurri Special Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Los Angeles Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:582 Trading Score:117	With all the rumors about movie pass going out of business, would you recommend someone signing up now, or waiting?

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