tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post2301950671902208273..comments2023-10-18T09:02:40.827-04:00Comments on Insanity now, serenity later: Who's killing movie theaters?Ookamikunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-26284748285839411492009-07-20T16:14:24.738-04:002009-07-20T16:14:24.738-04:00Cable doesn't have specials. Netflix!Cable doesn't have specials. Netflix!Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-57504887666749056252009-07-20T14:30:13.544-04:002009-07-20T14:30:13.544-04:00I only go for the 3D effect. If there is no 3D or ...I only go for the 3D effect. If there is no 3D or special effects I wait until it's on cable.mlevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831542484906424230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-90813288654951102252009-07-02T13:21:46.407-04:002009-07-02T13:21:46.407-04:00It's great that there's another way of say...It's great that there's another way of saying DVD's are better than movie theaters!Jewish Side of Babysitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792110478994916775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-28896688415878915552009-07-01T01:45:16.930-04:002009-07-01T01:45:16.930-04:00After watching War of the Worlds, I was so pissed ...After watching War of the Worlds, I was so pissed off...Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-72273134336604130622009-06-30T22:12:20.454-04:002009-06-30T22:12:20.454-04:00I used to love going to movies such a good thing t...I used to love going to movies such a good thing to do for a night out and such. Now, the few times a year I go, I always feel bad for wasting the money.frumskeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990363895869876238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-18470372305763829982009-06-30T22:03:59.722-04:002009-06-30T22:03:59.722-04:00Good case, and great idea.Good case, and great idea.Makhttp://fruminsouthflorida.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-37291741899715828362009-06-30T13:58:14.186-04:002009-06-30T13:58:14.186-04:00People going to movies less is not a result of pir...People going to movies less is not a result of piracy. People who like going to the movies do it for the big screen and sound experience, especially those going in first week. You can sorta claim that piracy affects DVD sales.Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-72982952283051094942009-06-30T13:38:30.305-04:002009-06-30T13:38:30.305-04:00movie execs would argue that the predatory pricing...movie execs would argue that the predatory pricing you desribe is to recoup losses from piracy.<br /><br />and even assuming that predatory pricing motivates piracy, it doesn't justify it either. nobody forces anyone to watch movies.<br /><br />personally i think that rampant piracy is due to the proliferation of cheap and accessible technology.<br /><br />but yeah, it is prohibitively expensive to go the movies these days. i love going to the movies, but i only rarely go if i feel that it is a movie whose experience is better on a big screen. i would never pay to see a comedy in a theater.)<br /><br />and i did feel ripped off recently when i went to see star trek imax on 42nd st. i don't think it's a fullsize imax screen, but it wasn't any cheaper.Lion of Zionhttp://agmk.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-29460050734947569542009-06-30T12:53:38.105-04:002009-06-30T12:53:38.105-04:00You make a very good case. Not to meantion the Tum...You make a very good case. Not to meantion the Tumah from being in a place so filled with shmutz ;POriginally From Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927411127491577903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-30050490934601535822009-06-30T00:14:47.760-04:002009-06-30T00:14:47.760-04:00Ibrahim, during the week is kinda sucky what with ...Ibrahim, during the week is kinda sucky what with kids and all. Though if it's free...<br /><br />G6, I don't mind the trailers, but these new commercials are getting annoying.<br /><br />FS, if you have an unlimited metrocard and only paying for one person, it's not so bad. Still, it's a waste of time.Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-44825117858230620172009-06-29T23:18:24.804-04:002009-06-29T23:18:24.804-04:00i still am a sucker who goes to the movies, but i ...i still am a sucker who goes to the movies, but i do agree with you that it has become quite a rip off.frum single femalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01592899863773572708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-31525435402612697742009-06-29T13:01:23.980-04:002009-06-29T13:01:23.980-04:00And don't forget that *AFTER* you've arriv...And don't forget that *AFTER* you've arrived early, as Moshe said, to ensure yourself a seat that is <i>not located</i> in the front two rows, and *AFTER* you've paid a hefty surcharge in ensure that you aren't sold out over an hour before showtime, you have the <b>SPECIAL TREAT</b> of getting to watch 20+ minutes of commercials and trailers.....G6https://www.blogger.com/profile/15932781801654313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-28938139196307477742009-06-29T12:03:24.072-04:002009-06-29T12:03:24.072-04:00Oh, it was me in the last message. AlanOh, it was me in the last message. AlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-50233527749994519532009-06-29T12:02:49.302-04:002009-06-29T12:02:49.302-04:00I get 2 free tickets on Tuesdays weekly and discou...I get 2 free tickets on Tuesdays weekly and discounts I think on up to five more (that's not limited by day of the week). If you and Leah are ever in Manhattan and are up for a movie, let me know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-79905820620941682852009-06-29T10:10:51.321-04:002009-06-29T10:10:51.321-04:00Don't forget having to come there at least 30 ...Don't forget having to come there at least 30 minutes early to make sure to get a normal seat and to make sure the movie's not sold out. Buying tickets online adds even more to the price.<br /><br />And then there's parking if you drive or dealing with MTA's weekend schedule if you don't. 90 minute movie turns into a waste of three freaking hours.Ookamikunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145237927656807738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-52155879622895421262009-06-29T09:59:39.348-04:002009-06-29T09:59:39.348-04:00Well said.Well said.Jacob Da Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181930948956094882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4783686265399505970.post-50190833453764627282009-06-29T09:10:03.050-04:002009-06-29T09:10:03.050-04:00Great idea!Great idea!Barb Chanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18111608904463961090noreply@blogger.com