Going to the Movies vs. a DVD

deek · Post by **deek** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:49 pm

Came up in another thread and like the good boy I am trying to be, instead of going off on something off topic, I am creating a new thread...

Comparing seeing a movie in a theatre (one time, two tickets) vs. seeing it on DVD (multiple times, at my convenience), the cost is practically the same. I agree with traumaqueen with my desire to go to a movie for special effects and loud sounds. I also agree with Garr's point on sometimes its an "event" in and of itself, to see something on opening day...

The latter is subjective though, as while someone may love Kevin Smith movies and make it a point to see it on opening night, others may not have that passion and just see it whenever or on DVD.

I tend to hold off on theatre going unless the movie has special effects that I can't "experience" at home on my own big screen and surround sound system. So, I'm normally not seeing comedies or dramas at the theatre...

What are your distinguishing factors (and maybe a mod can move a few posts from the recent "movie review topic")?

Oliver's Army · Post by **Oliver's Army** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:22 pm

THESE

deek · Post by **deek** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:34 pm

I'd figure you, of all people, would appreciate the effort of trying not to derail a someone else's thread, but I suppose I should have just rambled off under the movie review, even though half of those posts are off-topic...oh well, I tried...

Oliver's Army · Post by **Oliver's Army** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:40 pm

No, really. Sincerely

That post was the very reasons I dont go to the theatre anymore.

Thread derailment or not.

WBOB · Post by **WBOB** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:42 pm

Sometimes I have to think of going out to a movie the
same as going out to dinner.

I get enthused if it's the quality type such as a
Cork & Cleaver, Oyster Bar,etc.

...but if it's of the caliber of a Burger King, Wendys,. etc... more often
that not I'd just as soon eat at home.

MrSpall · Post by **MrSpall** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:16 pm

I think theater vs. dvd is all about personal taste. I go to the theater mostly for what I consider 'event movies'. I don't care how nice the special effects and sound are on the big-screen, if a movie seems like a turd to me - it'll wait for dvd.

Like deek said in the opening, different movies become 'event movies' for different crowds. I've seen EVERY Kevin Smith movie since Clerks on opening night in a theater. For me, those are events (yes, even Jersey Girl). I don't expect everyone to share in those tastes - frankly I'm glad some people don't. Most of the problems sighted in the other thread are caused by the type of moviegoer that doesn't hit Kev movies on opening night - thank God.

Other event movies in my book included the Spiderman, X-Men, Lord of the Rings, and Pirates trilogies (Pirates mostly because we snuck a bottle of rum into the theater each time), and anything starring Jack Black (excluding Nacho Libre).

My sister considers any movie about a sisterhood and traveling clothes an 'event movie'. My girlfriend believes this about a lot of horror films. My closest friend considers anything by the 'For Your Consideration' guy (can't remember his name right now) to be an event.

inkspot · Post by **inkspot** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:34 pm

With a projector and surround system in my basement I can get a pretty good viewing experience at home. The only reason for me to go to the theater is for the social aspect of going with friends or if I am really excited to see a particular movie as soon as it comes out, which is not all that often.

sevesd93 · Post by **sevesd93** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:55 pm

When ever I go to a movie I always go to the Cinema Grill. I get out of the house and I get to eat, drink beer and watch a movie. The seats are much more comfortable as well. ( They fit my fat ass quite nicely ) I don't really get distracted by the surroundings, I am pretty much always oblivious to what goes on around me anyway.

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:15 pm

I prefer to watch movies at home. Ask my wife. I do think, though, that any movie is better seen in the theater. I just think that especially with today's stadium seating multi-plexes and all that, you can enjoy them a lot more than before.

I also don't go by the standard movie viewing times either, so I avoid practically ALL those things you people were complaining about. Since my life is basically shifted about 8 to 9 hours from the rest of you, I get some benefit from that.

If I really, truly had my choice, I'd go to the drive-in, but there are so few surviving these days, and they're dilapidated, so bah!

sevesd93 · Post by **sevesd93** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:19 pm

Drive-in + Girl = BJ

Why don't we have more of these things?

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:30 pm

ugh. i was going to respond in a certain way, but i just censored myself. i think i'm growing up.

damn it!

deek · Post by **deek** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:34 pm

My bad, Ollie...the first time I clicked on it, my browser just opened the first post in the thread...this time, I got you list. Shame on me for jumping to conclusions...

Yeah, I forgot about the friends thing, especially the discussions to have afterwards.

Good call on Cinema Grille, although I don't like the seats. Being able to have a decent meal and watch a movie is a pretty cool concept...same with drive-ins...I remember watching The Running Man at a drive-in...and I remember watching the couple in the car next to me making out (I was only about 9 or 10 at the time) laid out in the hatchback...pretty good show there until we starting tossing skittles at them and we got chased around and almost beat up!

Big John · Post by **Big John** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:52 pm

I go to the movies once or twice a week. The overall experience is well worth the cost. I typically go to Rave on an off day Mon or Tuesday and watch a movie that came out two weeks before. I do this to avoid people. I absolutely hate people. People ultimately ruin every movie ever made. The best place to sit is the bottom row of the main section directly in the middle of the screen. This is the ultimate seat. You experience surround sound like no other and you are still close enough to the screen to encounter the awesomeness of the 18" Subs. You are also close enough to the screen to feel as if you are inside the movie with action wrapped all around you. You can not experience anything close to this at home watching a DVD. Most movies I will not ever see again after watching them at the theater. I personally own 3 DVDs. All of which were given to me as Christmas presents. Movies I like, I simply watch again while it is still available at the theater. Rave is the best theater in town by far. I was a projectionist there for three years. Long enough to sometimes get into movies for free if I see someone I know working.

WBOB · Post by **WBOB** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:55 am

Big John wrote:I go to the movies once or twice a week. The overall experience is well worth the cost. I typically go to Rave on an off day Mon or Tuesday and watch a movie that came out two weeks before. I do this to avoid people. I absolutely hate people. People ultimately ruin every movie ever made. The best place to sit is the bottom row of the main section directly in the middle of the screen. This is the ultimate seat. You experience surround sound like no other and you are still close enough to the screen to encounter the awesomeness of the 18" Subs. You are also close enough to the screen to feel as if you are inside the movie with action wrapped all around you. You can not experience anything close to this at home watching a DVD. Most movies I will not ever see again after watching them at the theater. I personally own 3 DVDs. All of which were given to me as Christmas presents. Movies I like, I simply watch again while it is still available at the theater. Rave is the best theater in town by far. I was a projectionist there for three years. Long enough to sometimes get into movies for free if I see someone I know working.

Derek !

traumaqueen · Post by **traumaqueen** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:14 am

DVD.
no pants, like ollie said.
works great for No Pants Sundays!
(that was for you, Fleekster!)