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re: Who still goes to the movies?
Posted on 4/19/18 at 8:34 pm to Fewer Kilometers
Posted on 4/19/18 at 8:34 pm to Fewer Kilometers
Got Moviepass in October, prepaid for the year to get the 6.95/month, or whatever it is exactly. Have seen almost 30 movies lol
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 8:48 pm
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Posted on 4/19/18 at 8:43 pm to Midget Death Squad
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but I definitely am not paying $17/ticket for any movie.
Whose charging 17 bucks a ticket?
I think all the theaters in Baton Rouge have updated to recliner seats and all that and it’s like 10.50 a ticket and an amc in Metairie I’ve been to was around 12
But yes, if you enjoyed going to the theater MoviePass is a no brainer
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 4/19/18 at 8:50 pm to Midget Death Squad
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The cheapest theater anywhere in the New Orleans area was Canal Place at $15. All the others were $17.
No. This is not true. Canal Place is probably the most expensive theater in the New Orleans area.
ETA: Just looked it up. I can go see Ready Player One at the Palace Theater in Elmwood for $10.59 for an adult and $7.59 for a child right now. Show time is at 9:30.
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:27 pm to Midget Death Squad
The woman and I see movies a few times a year. Infinity War is coming up. Pretty big deal. Will pay $10 happily to see it.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 10:01 pm to Midget Death Squad
I do. Sometimes go with one of my kids, mostly by myself though.
My wife and I have different tastes in movies, I like sci-fi, she likes tearjerkers.
Not many of those made
My wife and I have different tastes in movies, I like sci-fi, she likes tearjerkers.
Not many of those made
Posted on 4/19/18 at 10:44 pm to Midget Death Squad
I rarely go to the movies, but I just went to see Ready Player One, will see Super Troopers 2 this weekend, and still plan on seeing Infinity War, Deadpool 2, and Solo. I usually only go on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, when tickets are about $7.
I refuse to see movies in 3D, though.
I refuse to see movies in 3D, though.
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 4/19/18 at 10:52 pm to pvilleguru
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refuse to see movies in 3D, though.
I’m usually the same way, but Ready Player One in 3D was pretty damn cool
Posted on 4/20/18 at 12:06 am to OMLandshark
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Cinemark
Love their XD showings...Movie screen is the width and height of the theater.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 12:34 am to DannyB
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Love their XD showings...Movie screen is the width and height of the theater.
Dolby Cinema >>> XD
Posted on 4/20/18 at 1:28 am to Midget Death Squad
Haven’t been in probably 4 years. I have zero interest in going to sit in a movie theater to watch a movie anymore
Posted on 4/20/18 at 6:22 am to pvilleguru
quote:Some are MUCH better in 3D. Ready Player One is definitely one of them
I refuse to see movies in 3D, though
Posted on 4/20/18 at 7:34 am to Midget Death Squad
I go early and often pay as little at $6 in anew Orleans
Posted on 4/20/18 at 8:26 am to Midget Death Squad
I go once or twice a month. Taking the kids, getting drinks, snacks, etc. It is close to $100 now.
I'm fine with that occasionally, but I do wish they had a $5 theater, with maybe 1990's level sound and comfort, for "artsy" or comedy movies. The price of a ticket being what it is, I usually only go to see the movies that would look better in theater. Oscar Nom movies I never go see in theaters, they are fine at 60".
Then, on top of high prices, Fandango charges you $6 for "convenience".
I'm fine with that occasionally, but I do wish they had a $5 theater, with maybe 1990's level sound and comfort, for "artsy" or comedy movies. The price of a ticket being what it is, I usually only go to see the movies that would look better in theater. Oscar Nom movies I never go see in theaters, they are fine at 60".
Then, on top of high prices, Fandango charges you $6 for "convenience".
Posted on 4/20/18 at 8:33 am to Midget Death Squad
When I lived in Nola we went to Canal Place regularly. It was like $17 per ticket. Always way more than AMC. I can’t believe AMC is that high now. Plus concessions were insanely high at Canal Place Bc they were artisanal or some shite. Couldn’t just get a normal hot dog and milk duds. But it was the premium we paid to avoid the trash at west bank palace.
Now that I live in the Houston suburbs, we have great options so we see more movies and the competition keeps tickets down, I guess.
Now that I live in the Houston suburbs, we have great options so we see more movies and the competition keeps tickets down, I guess.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 8:36 am to LanierSpots
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Movie Tavern close by.
We have Alamo Drafthouse. If not for these, I'd be like the OP. At least a couple draft beers and actual food makes it much more enjoyable.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 9:13 am to LSU alum wannabe
We have Alamo for food/drinks/fun vibe. Cinemark has nice seats. AMC also has nice seats and is cheapest. Regal is an adult playland with bowling, arcade, food, pool tables, bar. None are as expensive as canal place.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 9:43 am to Midget Death Squad
I go to AMC for $5 ticket Tuesdays.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 12:03 pm to Peazey
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No. This is not true. Canal Place is probably the most expensive theater in the New Orleans area.
ETA: Just looked it up. I can go see Ready Player One at the Palace Theater in Elmwood for $10.59 for an adult and $7.59 for a child right now. Show time is at 9:30.
Actually it is true. When we went all the Palace theaters were $17/ticket. Canal Place was cheaper. During the process of this thread I have discovered that theaters are tiering their prices, so it appears they cheapen them not just by times and movie popularity but also apparently by how long it's been out.
To your point about Canal Place: it WAS the most expensive until Palace and Regal did their renovations. Now they are charging more (at least for RP1 when we went).
While I understand and actually like the tiered price system, it still doesn't lessen the burden of the exorbitant prices for movies now. We have already seen that 2017 was the worse year in 2 decades (I linked an article somewhere in this thread), and now that they are making it even more expensive to go it will continue to bleed.
Moviepass looks badass, but my only issue is that I can't get one to cover me and the family. I have to buy one account for each of us in order to work, which is a bit burdensome. Still it does seem to be worth it ultimately.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 2:22 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Posted on 4/20/18 at 3:35 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Actually it is true. When we went all the Palace theaters were $17/ticket. Canal Place was cheaper. During the process of this thread I have discovered that theaters are tiering their prices, so it appears they cheapen them not just by times and movie popularity but also apparently by how long it's been out.
Tickets in the Dolby or IMAX auditoriums are $17 at night, all other regular shows are roughly $12 at night. Popularity and how long it's been out have nothing to do with it.
Also, most people have NO impluse control. They'll bitch and moan about popcorn & drink prices, then line their asses up to fork over for it. They can't tell their kids "NO", so they usually end up spending double the amount of the tickets for food. If people realized they could make it 2-3 hours without popcorn/soda, only then would the theatres react and lower prices. Hell, theatres could double the prices tomorrow and people would bitch up a storm, while waiting in line to pay. And it's not just popcorn, with the new menus at AMC, I've seen people walk in the theatre at 9:30am and immediately order a pizza & fries.... even McDonald's even has the decency not to serve fries until 10:30.
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