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Title: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 12:31:20 PM
These days I can watch high quality films online within days of their release. Does anyone even bother with the cinema anymore? ???
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Mars on May 07, 2009, 12:32:19 PM
the only reason you go to the movies is to mess around with a woman in the dark.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Awesomo on May 07, 2009, 12:33:25 PM
the only reason you go to the movies is to mess around with a woman in the dark.

Popcorn trick  ;)
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Petrucci on May 07, 2009, 12:36:04 PM
These days I can watch high quality films online within days of their release. Does anyone even bother with the cinema anymore? ???

i do  ;D
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 12:36:32 PM
i do  ;D

Why? ???
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Emmortal on May 07, 2009, 12:37:19 PM
Yea I still go but I'm in the biz so I enjoy it.  Go see Star Trek in a high quality theater and you'll see why its still fun to go to the movies.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on May 07, 2009, 12:39:09 PM
I like the cinema,I dont drink or go to clubs much so cinema is a decent outlet
Plus I never download films,never bothered learning how
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 12:42:20 PM
These days I can watch high quality films online within days of their release. Does anyone even bother with the cinema anymore? ???
I'm such an old musclecenter that I watch, maybe, 2 movies a year in a theater, but I have Turner Classic Movies on all the time. Robert Osbourne is one of my heroes, and I have no heroes. God Bless* TCM.  :)

* and, I'm not religious, either
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 12:43:17 PM
I'm such an old musclecenter that I watch, maybe, 2 movies a year in a theater, but I have Turner Classic Movies on all the time. Robert Osbourne is one of my heroes, and I have no heroes. God Bless* TCM MattC.  :)

* and, I'm not religious, either

Fixed
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: QuakerOats on May 07, 2009, 12:47:02 PM
there's nothing like seeing a movie in the cinema, it's like comparing sex with a rubber to doing it without one.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 12:47:48 PM
Fixed
LOL. Now that is sinful: mortal - that is.  ;D
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Ex Coelis on May 07, 2009, 12:49:14 PM
the theatre is the full experience

massive screen, huge surround sound, and a terrific atmosphere
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: QuakerOats on May 07, 2009, 12:50:09 PM
the theatre is the full experience

massive screen, huge surround sound, and a terrific atmosphere
exactly.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 12:51:34 PM
the theatre is the full experience

massive screen, huge surround sound, and a terrific atmosphere
In the dark! The story coming right at ya! Agreed!

/cue: the black guys who can't shut up during a ghost movie
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 12:53:12 PM
there's nothing like seeing a movie in the cinema, it's like comparing sex with a rubber to doing it without one.

Cheaper to watch for free but sure quality is better in the cinema.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Team Diver on May 07, 2009, 12:54:52 PM
the theatre is the full experience

massive screen, huge surround sound, and a terrific atmosphere

Yeah! I remember watching Cutler's Ripped to Shreds in a cinema, it was amazing!!!
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: QuakerOats on May 07, 2009, 12:55:02 PM
Cheaper to watch for free but sure quality is better in the cinema.
it's only 7.50 where i live, even cheaper if you go to a rush hour showing.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: gordiano on May 07, 2009, 12:56:32 PM
the theatre is the full experience

massive screen, huge surround sound, and a terrific atmosphere

Forgot: people texting, people talking, people kicking the back of your seat.....
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 12:59:54 PM
it's only 7.50 where i live, even cheaper if you go to a rush hour showing.
Squad? There's apparently a Texas theater on tap with great foodstuffs that's apparently amazing. You close enough you know where that is? 
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Charfman84 on May 07, 2009, 01:00:03 PM
Going out to the movie with a date is awesome.  Buy a large popcorn, cut hole in bottom, discreetly insert cock in hole, wait for date to grab for some popcorn.  Never fails!
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: QuakerOats on May 07, 2009, 01:03:07 PM
Squad? There's apparently a Texas theater on tap with great foodstuffs that's apparently amazing. You close enough you know where that is? 
nope, i'm in the midwest, we've got a 16 screen cinema here that has a bowling alley, 50's style restaurant, arcade, etc. though.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: ASJChaotic on May 07, 2009, 01:07:51 PM
These days I can watch high quality films online within days of their release. Does anyone even bother with the cinema anymore? ???


Yes, I do, you can't compare watching a movie on the big screen with watching one on your TV.
stop being so cheap  :)
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Awesomo on May 07, 2009, 01:08:08 PM
the theatre is the full experience

massive screen, huge surround sound, and a terrific atmosphere

You forgot to mention high school girls  ;D
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on May 07, 2009, 01:09:42 PM
You forgot to mention high school girls  ;D
They dont like musclebears though
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Option D on May 07, 2009, 01:11:31 PM
the only reason you go to the movies is to mess around with a woman in the dark.

Boom!!!!!!

I did that last week watchin Xmen...She had fake 34 D's i fooled with them..but the movie was good too...Here is the sucky part...I wanted to get back to the house sooooooooo fast...And there was traffic on the freakin 405...i was too mad
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: JasonH on May 07, 2009, 01:13:22 PM
I love the cinema - the surround sound and the big screen make watching a movie a proper occasion.

IMAX is cool - I watched The Dark Knight on that baby and you can't recreate that shit in your living room or on your computer monitor.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Boost on May 07, 2009, 01:15:14 PM
Big Budget action films MUST be seen on the big screen.

seeing something like The Dark Knight (even though I think it's slightly overrated) on a PC Moniter would suck
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: JasonH on May 07, 2009, 01:16:37 PM
Big Budget action films MUST be seen on the big screen.

seeing something like The Dark Knight (even though I think it's slightly overrated) on a PC Moniter would suck

Yep - I can hardly wait for The Expendables to come out - if there's one film to be seen at the cinema, it's that one.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 01:17:19 PM

Yes, I do, you can't compare watching a movie on the big screen with watching one on your TV.
stop being so cheap  :)

Well, since I am the only getbigger who is not a millionaire, I gotta save.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Ex Coelis on May 07, 2009, 01:19:19 PM

IMAX is cool - I watched The Dark Knight on that baby and you can't recreate that shit in your living room or on your computer monitor.

The Dark Knight was unreal on IMAX

some cheap bastards on getbig . . .
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 01:19:48 PM
Watching Wolverine right now...his hoe is hot!
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: ASJChaotic on May 07, 2009, 01:20:30 PM
Well, since I am the only getbigger who is not a millionaire, I gotta save.

It's only 10 bucks, watching the screen capture of a great movie like Wolverine on your monitor that is taken by some shaky cam is just sad lol
You can't beat watching a great action movie on the big screen.  :)
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: SS on May 07, 2009, 01:21:09 PM
Forgot: people texting, people talking, people kicking the back of your seat.....
Just make sure you hit the crackers hood and you won't have that problem ;D
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 01:21:23 PM
Found it! Alamo Drafthouse: http://www.drafthouse.com/  Apparently. good stuff.

I figure I would have loved it a few years  ago, but I do appreciate the pause function these days.  The best theater I ever saw a flic in was a small el paso theater.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 01:24:03 PM
Found it! Alamo Drafthouse: http://www.drafthouse.com/  Apparently. good stuff.

I figure I would have loved it a few years  ago, but I do appreciate the pause function these days.  The best theater I ever saw a flic in was a small el paso theater.

Wha?
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on May 07, 2009, 01:24:03 PM
I love the cinema - the surround sound and the big screen make watching a movie a proper occasion.

IMAX is cool - I watched The Dark Knight on that baby and you can't recreate that shit in your living room or on your computer monitor.
Man,when we saw the Dark Knight I had to piss about 10mins into it and held it for the entire film so ill watch it at home when I get the chance,I got it on blueray for xmas but didnt watch it yet
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: wavelength on May 07, 2009, 01:27:50 PM
You can get a picture of better quality (full HD) and large enough for cinematic experience (12 feet and more) at home with a good projector. Suround sound is also superior IMO when using Dolby with a good headphone.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 01:31:15 PM
Man,when we saw the Dark Knight I had to piss about 10mins into it and held it for the entire film so ill watch it at home when I get the chance,I got it on blueray for xmas but didnt watch it yet

Happened to me a few times as well...
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Deicide on May 07, 2009, 01:32:16 PM
You can get a picture of better quality (full HD) and large enough for cinematic experience (12 feet and more) at home with a good projector. Suround sound is also superior IMO when using Dolby with a good headphone.

LOL.

I bet you have that shit set up in your bunker....
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: wavelength on May 07, 2009, 01:33:59 PM
LOL.

I bet you have that shit set up in your bunker....

Nopes in my living room :)
Many people ditch their TVs for a projector nowadays, I have lots of friends who did.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: dr.chimps on May 07, 2009, 01:34:09 PM
Wha?
Nothing to wha? about, bro. My Parents go to Las Cruces every Winter. Not far off is El Paso. Now, it sounds cliche and trite, but a lot of the buildings are adobe - just like you see in the movies. Anyway, I saw The GodFather I and II in an adobe theater. Probably the real reason why I now realize those two movies are masterpieces.  :)
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: stuntmovie on May 07, 2009, 07:38:38 PM
I think that the major studios are realizing that more and more movie fans will be watching the movies on their computers and that they will be unable to stop it so they will be producing more and more "big event" movies that will be best experienced on a large screen in a good theater

The Arc Light in Los Angeles seems to be doing great business with reserved seats and other assorted non-sense. I had a reserved seat one afternoon when there were only about ten other people in the theater. And someone was there to show me to my seat. We all laughed.

Here's a couple of remarks to see if anyone else agrees .....

Saw Wolverine yesterday and I hated it. Wanted to walk out towards the middle but I figured that any movie making 85 million its first weekend must be good enough to sit through. I sat in my seat till the end and still hated it.

I am looking forward to seeing Start Trek and I never was a Star Trek fan in the least, but the prevues look great so we'll head off to see it tomorrow at one of the Imax theaters here.

Last thought ..... These new 3D movies are great for the first five minutes but then I seem to "forget" the 3D effects and enjoy it just as much as if it was a 2D presentation. Anyone feel the same?

Also looking forward to "The Hangover".


Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Brutal_1 on May 07, 2009, 07:40:04 PM
I think that the major studios are realizing that more and more movie fans will be watching the movies on their computers and that they will be unable to stop it so they will be producing more and more "big event" movies that will be best experienced on a large screen in a good theater

The Arc Light in Los Angeles seems to be doing great business with reserved seats and other assorted non-sense. I had a reserved seat one afternoon when there were only about ten other people in the theater. And someone was there to show me to my seat. We all laughed.

Here's a couple of remarks to see if anyone else agrees .....

Saw Wolverine yesterday and I hated it. Wanted to walk out towards the middle but I figured that any movie making 85 million its first weekend must be good enough to sit through. I sat in my seat till the end and still hated it.

I am looking forward to seeing Start Trek and I never was a Star Trek fan in the least, but the prevues look great so we'll head off to see it tomorrow at one of the Imax theaters here.

Last thought ..... These new 3D movies are great for the first five minutes but then I seem to "forget" the 3D effects and enjoy it just as much as if it was a 2D presentation. Anyone feel the same?

Also looking forward to "The Hangover".





hey stunt,

any word on when they're going to remake the movie "Clash of the Titans"??
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Emmortal on May 07, 2009, 07:45:44 PM
I am looking forward to seeing Start Trek and I never was a Star Trek fan in the least, but the prevues look great so we'll head off to see it tomorrow at one of the Imax theaters here.

Last thought ..... These new 3D movies are great for the first five minutes but then I seem to "forget" the 3D effects and enjoy it just as much as if it was a 2D presentation. Anyone feel the same?


The Arclight is my favorite theater in LA, always go there for big movies.  I'll go to The Bridge since its closer if it's not a movie I'm overly excited about, they do have some good theaters there as well.

Definitely go see Star Trek you'll love it, and I'm not saying that just because I worked on it either :)

The 3D stuff is still pretty immature, but when James Cameron's Avatar comes out I think that will the the one that really pushes it to where it should be.  Tron 2 is also going to be 3D so that one will definitely be one to watch for next year.  It still has a ways to go as directors get a feel for how to direct the amount of depth each shot should be and getting used to the pipeline of how it works and how to present it to the audience.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: G o a t b o y on May 07, 2009, 07:53:54 PM
Squad? There's apparently a Texas theater on tap with great foodstuffs that's apparently amazing. You close enough you know where that is? 


Are you talking about the Alamo Drafthouse in Houston?  It is kinda cool eating a steak and drinking a beer while watching a movie in a theater.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: MB_722 on May 07, 2009, 07:54:43 PM
Nope.

better off to spend your money on a good theatre system and watch it at home in your underwear

Imax is worth it though imo.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: stuntmovie on May 07, 2009, 08:09:00 PM
Brutal, Clash is either in production or post and should be released next year. Has some pretty major stars in it. Check it out on IMDB. You'll probably find more information there about Clash of the Titans than you really want.

Emmortal, when I was working on Silver Surfer at Giant Studios they were in the process of setting up the next door studio for filming Avatar and I peeked in and took a look but it was all set up for 'green screen" filming.

I have family members working on that movie but they are all sworn to secrecy so we know nothing about it, but with Cameron shooting it, I can guarantee you that it will be a major motion picture.

Is there an official website for that production yet?

About 3D..... I recall seeing a 3D Popeye cartoon many years ago in which a flying saucer appeared on screen and everyone in that theater actually tried to touch it. It really did look like it was three feet in front of your eyes. I haven't seen that great dimensional visual effect in any 3D movie since then.

Emmortal - what job did you have on Star Trek?

Are these big budget motion pictures actually shot with an Imax camera or do they produce the Imax effect during post production in the developing process?

And last question .... how can they show current movies on the internet when it is illegal ? Don't the studios go after them?
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Brutal_1 on May 07, 2009, 08:18:28 PM
Brutal, Clash is either in production or post and should be released next year. Has some pretty major stars in it. Check it out on IMDB. You'll probably find more information there about Clash of the Titans than you really want.



Awesome, thanks  ;)
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: stuntmovie on May 07, 2009, 08:35:22 PM
Speaking about home theaters..... There is a shop in Las Vegas (Summerlin area) that sells in-home theater set ups that go way beyond anything you can experience in a movie theater.

One system even has lounges that "move" in conjunction with what is happening on the screen. I watched while some rocket took off at Cape Canaveral and the chair had all sorts of sensors in it that actually made me feel as though I was along for the ride.

This is probably the next big thing in home theater setups.

Most of the higher priced homes in Las Vegas that are presently on the market include theaters that are damn spectacular. One even had a lobby with a candy and popcorn concession.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: The ChemistV2 on May 07, 2009, 08:55:14 PM
Forgot: people texting, people talking, people kicking the back of your seat.....
Stop going to theaters near the ghetto and these things won't happen.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: nycbull on May 07, 2009, 09:40:20 PM
as long as movies continue to suck they will continue to suck. Doesnt matter what the fuck kind of "home entertainment' center you have....BTW nothing worse than going to someones house/apt and they have some obnoxious home theatre set up that is way to big for the room.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: HDPhysiques on May 07, 2009, 10:25:38 PM
as long as movies continue to suck they will continue to suck. Doesnt matter what the fuck kind of "home entertainment' center you have....BTW nothing worse than going to someones house/apt and they have some obnoxious home theatre set up that is way to big for the room.

Especially with the wires at strung out like shit around the room.  But that's a typical getbigger for ya.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: pumpster on May 07, 2009, 11:15:06 PM
I think that the major studios are realizing that more and more movie fans will be watching the movies on their computers and that they will be unable to stop it so they will be producing more and more "big event" movies that will be best experienced on a large screen in a good theater

That makes sense and is why they're trying to grow IMAX with commercial releases. The screen size, the sound and the new 3D. Some can create something like it at home but most can't.

A classic like Lawrence of Arabia looks ok online or on TV but having seen it first on a huge screen in a big theatre there's no comparison.


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nothing worse than going to someones house/apt and they have some obnoxious home theatre set up that is way to big for the room.

yup a lot of mediocre jobs and bad taste.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: Mars on May 07, 2009, 11:15:25 PM
as long as movies continue to suck they will continue to suck. Doesnt matter what the fuck kind of "home entertainment' center you have....BTW nothing worse than going to someones house/apt and they have some obnoxious home theatre set up that is way to big for the room.
haha i know someone like that, the tv set is almost as large as the room ;D
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: clued-up on May 07, 2009, 11:59:10 PM
Cheaper to watch for free but sure quality is better in the cinema.

what is a good site for watching free movies online?
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: The Master on May 07, 2009, 11:59:42 PM
Does anyone even bother with the cinema anymore? ???


Yes.
Title: Re: Is there even a point in going to the cinema anymore?
Post by: 24KT on May 08, 2009, 04:57:43 AM
These days I can watch high quality films online within days of their release. Does anyone even bother with the cinema anymore? ???

I prefer DVDs, but it really depends on the size of your screen, and the set up of your home theatre system.

If you've got a big enough screen, and the right speaker set up, you can re-create the theatre experience minus the noisy kids, messy floors, uncomfortable chairs, and imbeciles who kick the back of your seat. Plus you can enjoy whatever food or drink you want while watching the movie, ...are free to go pee whenever you want without worrying about missing something, ...and you won't have to turn your cell phone off.

A big challenge with not going to the theatre tho, is by the time the film comes out on DVD, it's hard to keep yourself innoculated against spoilers.