- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Spinoff: AMC Theatres are headed down the tubes
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:18 pm
TLDR version - bring your own cup to AMC and get your own free drinks via their new "free refills" concession strategy.
To many, this chain was the saving grace of movie theatres. Some bigger cities have Shobiz which can offer a nicer experience, for the price of course, but it seems AMC has their sights set on astronomical prices.
Yes, we will always see high concession prices per the theater's main revenue stream. We went to AMC today (in Houston) and could not believe the latest antics.
A small popcorn is $6.09 is now the size of what used to be a medium (at AMC).
Drinks are now only offered as "unlimited refills" for everyone...which is just what my parents and grandparents need. Even though they offer S, M, and L sizes the cups are pretty much the same size. Again, the small today what AMC served as a Medium less than a year ago.
Nachos @ $6.89 come in a bag and when you put the chips into your nacho tray, it is only half full. Wuuuuut?
Prices are going through the roof...I can't imagine when my kids are in their teenage years (in ~7 years) what the cost of seeing a movie with a popcorn and coke will be.
:wha:
To many, this chain was the saving grace of movie theatres. Some bigger cities have Shobiz which can offer a nicer experience, for the price of course, but it seems AMC has their sights set on astronomical prices.
Yes, we will always see high concession prices per the theater's main revenue stream. We went to AMC today (in Houston) and could not believe the latest antics.
A small popcorn is $6.09 is now the size of what used to be a medium (at AMC).
Drinks are now only offered as "unlimited refills" for everyone...which is just what my parents and grandparents need. Even though they offer S, M, and L sizes the cups are pretty much the same size. Again, the small today what AMC served as a Medium less than a year ago.
Nachos @ $6.89 come in a bag and when you put the chips into your nacho tray, it is only half full. Wuuuuut?
Prices are going through the roof...I can't imagine when my kids are in their teenage years (in ~7 years) what the cost of seeing a movie with a popcorn and coke will be.
:wha:
37
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
This post makes me sad for you
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Just sneak some skittles in in ya ole lady's bag
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to Croacka
quote:
This post makes me sad for you
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:19 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I'm too cheap to go.. I am more than capable of waiting for Netflix/Redbox.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:20 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
How much are the popcorn tubs w/ the hole pre-cut out of the bottom?
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:20 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Just trying to keep you poors out
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:21 pm to Croacka
quote:
This post makes me sad for you
Well, thanks I guess!
I worked at AMC in High School (early 90's), and we had not been to an AMC in years until today. Dis some crazy shite.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:22 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
All theaters are expensive. Can't believe you took so much time to point this out
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:22 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
quote:
How much are the popcorn tubs w/ the hole pre-cut out of the bottom?
Dick in a box type of thing? Amirite?
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:27 pm to Arkapigdiesel
quote:
How much are the popcorn tubs w/ the hole pre-cut out of the bottom?
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:27 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
The AMC in Katy is the cheapest movie ticket around and the concessions seem comparable with anywhere else.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:27 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Those pics of popcorn, large soft drinks and liquefied cheese gross me out.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:28 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Just duct tape a 20 piece mc nuggets to your gooch like everyone else and be done with it
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:32 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Huge part of why movie piracy will not slow down anytime soon
Family of four can stay home, buy popcorn, candy, drinks, etc from the gas station for $10 combined and not have to deal with crowds or sadly any security threats
Family of four can stay home, buy popcorn, candy, drinks, etc from the gas station for $10 combined and not have to deal with crowds or sadly any security threats
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:32 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
They don't have anybody monitoring the soda fountains, I would imagine that people will start bringing in their own cups and just fill up.
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:34 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Timberlake, is that you?
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:34 pm to jimbeam
quote:
Just sneak some skittles in in ya ole lady's bag
Posted on 12/27/15 at 8:36 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Simple solution, invest in a nice home theater system, get Kodi, wait a week until the movie you like is in the theaters, watch movie with Kodi in the comfort of your own home. Profit.
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News