| Posted by: Backstabba at May 28, 2007, 4:57 pm | | Topic: What film/s did everyone watch today?? Redux Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Gordon [FOUNTAIN SPOILER, DO NOT SPOIL THE GREATNESS] The big bang ending in the theater was the greatest experience I have ever had in a theater. I have seen Good the Bad and the Ugly in the theater, I have seen Forbidden Planet, etc. all in theaters. And I am telling you when the entire theater goes black and silent and then all of a sudden that image blows up and the noise is louder than sitting right next to the band at a concert... One of the greatest 10 second clips I've ever seen in a movie. Let alone a movie theater. That moment is the basic reason I went straight home to listen to Death is the Road to Awe. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: jackson13 at April 25, 2008, 5:49 am | | Topic: (SPOILER-LADEN) Don't Watch Cloverfield if you have Asthma or Heart Problems... Forum: JoBlo | | A lady I work with hasnt stopped bitching about this movie since she saw it in the theater. And now that its on DVD she has renewed anger. She always mentions to people how when she saw it, the entire theater booed when it was over. I always ask her if she went to the Idiot Theater and then she gets mad about that. This really is a love it or hate it movie, and I'll admit that at first I basically hated it but the more I thought about it the more it all worked and I ended up buying it Tuesday and love it now. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Binkleywalker at January 19, 2008, 7:34 am | | Topic: Embarrasing movie confessions Forum: Film Hobbit | | I saw UHF in the theater, by myself! It was a goofy fun flick, but in retrospect, I should have theater hopped. Hot Fuzz was much better, but again, that time there were two people in the theater | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Josh at January 5, 2008, 4:01 pm | | Topic: Scott explains why Hollywood didn't make much cash this year... Forum: Film Hobbit | | What Hollywood.... and theater owners need to start getting in the business of is selling an EXPERIENCE at the theater, not selling first rights to see their latest movie. They still have the wrong mindset. People are going to need more than just "it's the only place you can see it" as a reason to go to the theater. I know that's not the reason I go. I go for big picture, big sound, seeing it with an audience. At least in theory. But theaters are so shitty so often these days it ruins that. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: AshleysDad at July 17, 2008, 9:06 pm | | Topic: How much do theaters make? Forum: JoBlo | | Hey BadBird Any idea who choses how many screens get to show a movie in a theater? The theater owners or the movie company? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: PreySlayDisplay at July 18, 2008, 8:06 am | | Topic: The Dark Knight Forum: JoBlo | | This was a great theater experience. I have never seen this amount of people at the theater in my hometown. It was totally nuts. And the movie was incredible if not mesmerizing. Definitely the best Batman movie ever made and the best movie I've seen this year so far. Ledger's Joker is the absolute best. I'm catching a second viewing Saturday. 5/5 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Gordon at May 28, 2007, 12:36 pm | | Topic: What film/s did everyone watch today?? Redux Forum: JoBlo | | So, being probably the only original advocate of the Fountain in the mainstream parts of the forum (With Nightcrawler) I find myself confused as shit trying to figure out the exact moment will everyfuckingone began to agree with us. Either way, you all cannot imagine what you missed in the theater. [FOUNTAIN SPOILER, DO NOT SPOIL THE GREATNESS] The big bang ending in the theater was the greatest experience I have ever had in a theater. I have seen Good the Bad and the Ugly in the theater, I have seen Forbidden Planet, etc. all in theaters. And I am telling you when the entire theater goes black and silent and then all of a sudden that image blows up and the noise is louder than sitting right next to the band at a concert... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: IronMonkey at February 3, 2008, 5:59 pm | | Topic: Box Office numbers Forum: JoBlo | | I enoyed Death Sentence and will enjoy Brave One ON DVD) With few ex exceptions like Rambo, I RARELY bother with the theater anymore. Not because of the movies or the prices...I now have a sweet home theater set up with a projector and 120 inch screen. I rent from Netflix, and buy my dvds. Why would I wanna go to the show thee days? I have my own snacks, big whomping ass movie screen that replicates the theater experience - all without the assholes bugging me. Granted, some folks like and even NEED the audience feedback to make a movie special - I dont. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Volante at June 2, 2008, 9:52 am | | Topic: Indiana Jones soundtrack MUTED in THEATERS to fight PIRACY Forum: Film Hobbit | | Quote: Originally Posted by crappertay) What's the ****ing logic anyway. Oooh, you know which theatre it was in. I guess that'll help pinpoint EXACTLY which one of the 12,000 anonymous people who went to see Indy 4 in that screen pirated your movie. Busted! Actually, if they find out what theater it was at, they could rain hell on the poor theater: withhold movies, promotional material, you know, make the theater an even WORSE place to go. All so the Paramount CEO's stock can go up a quarter of a point... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Volante at July 14, 2008, 7:49 pm | | Topic: The Dark Knight -Official Movie Thread Forum: Film Hobbit | | Settled then...just got a ticket for the 9:15AM IMAX on Saturday. First theater movie i'll have seen since...Order of the Phoenix. (I'm really not a fan of going to the theater out here...WTB mojito!) | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Donnie_Darko at May 3, 2008, 9:03 am | | Topic: I admit. I fell asleep during... Forum: JoBlo | | Theater: The Abyss - which is the ONLY movie I've ever fallen asleep during at the theater DVD/Video: Probably a few, when you're tired, and turn on a flick, then pass out, but only one movie recently actually PUT me to sleep... Mummy Returns - was wide awake when it started, then about 40min in, I was out. Woke up during the end credits. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: AndrewDB at July 18, 2008, 4:19 am | | Topic: The Dark Knight Forum: JoBlo | | Shortly after the lights dimmed in our theater.. I said just loud enough for the whole theater to hear.. "So is this when Mama Mia starts?" The whole theater started laughing. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: barryallen_thef at September 22, 2007, 4:13 pm | | Topic: What film/s did everyone watch today?? Redux Forum: JoBlo | | saw this movie last week.. Superbad - 10/10 this movie just too damn funny...and very vulgar...n when i mean vulgar...well it didnt exactly had me in stiches....but its ranks up there with the Porky's movie...n after all that the guys eventually get what they want n go there separate ways.... i think the funniest part has to be where ...err....'mcloven' is in the liquor store and he gets sidepunch and later they @ the bar reviewing the store tape.... overall a very funny and extremely enjoyable movie...i cant remember laughing so much...and the strangest thing was that my theater was partially full of girls now i know i hardly ever been in a theater where half the theater was full of girls...at least college girls n good looking girls...anyways back to topic.. good movie overall highly recommended | | Static Link |
| Posted by: TheJadedGamer at January 19, 2008, 4:26 pm | | Topic: Cloverfield Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by 357 You never know what the hell is going on throughout the movie. Camera work was horrible not showing anything of interest when the interesting shit was happening! And then it just ends without any closure or anything. Not even a fake newspaper article or anything. It was also the first time I've ever experienced the whole theater boo at a movie and I've sat through loads of crap. My theater didn't boo at all, we all just sat there silent as the movie ended. It was an amazing experience. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Sionnach at June 26, 2004, 1:01 pm | | Topic: UK's GCHQ Whistle-blower case also impacts Greenpeace protes Forum: groupsrv | | "Nicolas The Great" wrote: Quote:That would be a treat to see a movie in that theater. It is. Quote:Does that theater have those movie cards outside? It has posters of some sort outside, on either side of the door, (which you can see in at least one of the pictures on the site); not sure if they actually have "movie cards" as in scenes from the movie. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: cavie95 at January 5, 2008, 11:48 pm | | Topic: Scott explains why Hollywood didn't make much cash this year... Forum: Film Hobbit | | Quote: Originally Posted by Josh) What Hollywood.... and theater owners need to start getting in the business of is selling an EXPERIENCE at the theater, not selling first rights to see their latest movie. They still have the wrong mindset. People are going to need more than just "it's the only place you can see it" as a reason to go to the theater. I know that's not the reason I go. I go for big picture, big sound, seeing it with an audience. At least in theory. But theaters are so shitty so often these days it ruins that. V mentioned it first, but yes... http://cinetopiatheaters.com/ - that's the experience you're looking for. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: shoe1985 at July 17, 2008, 4:15 pm | | Topic: How much do theaters make? Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Max Cady They dont make much from me, I movie hop like a mutha. Sneak in through the exit and watch 4 movies in a day and bring my own snacks. No point of paying for movies anymore when u can: A: Sneak in B: Download it online Then when a theater closes, you will complain you have to watch a crappy looking movie on your computer. The quality is never as strong as a theater or even a real dvd. As for theaters, some do make some money from tickets, but it is usually low. I hear people say they paid more than $10 for a ticket, I am shocked. For me, the best theater in my area charges $8. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Mike at August 19, 2001, 4:37 pm | | Topic: What Lies Beneath 8/10 Forum: JoBlo | I loved this movie. I saw it in the theater twice and on video a ton of times. The first time I saw it though I jumped quite a bit. It's probably best if you see it in the theater, it's just the kind of movie that's fun in a dark theater... This was actually the scariest movie I had seen in a long time... It was slickly done and Michelle Pfieffer was great.
I just really liked it, the best ghost story I've ever seen. I thought it was great and I've watched it with quite a few people and they've all liked it. It also depends on what mood you're in. I think it was one of the best movies of 2000. I don't get scared easy and I wasn't expecting this movie to scare me, but it did, holy shit I jumped a lot. A GREAT CLASSIC. The scariest ghost story I've ever seen. It was a classy and suspensful thriller. Big thumbs up!!! My Grade: 10/10 (It deserved it, I don't think I've jumped that many times during a movie before.) | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Powerslave at May 28, 2007, 9:14 pm | | Topic: What film/s did everyone watch today?? Redux Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Gordon [FOUNTAIN SPOILER, DO NOT SPOIL THE GREATNESS] The big bang ending in the theater was the greatest experience I have ever had in a theater. I have seen Good the Bad and the Ugly in the theater, I have seen Forbidden Planet, etc. all in theaters. And I am telling you when the entire theater goes black and silent and then all of a sudden that image blows up and the noise is louder than sitting right next to the band at a concert... Ditto, one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had in a theater. I always listen to "Death Is The Road To Awe" and just re-imagine that experience in my head. ----- My Fair Lady (7/10) Decent overall, but the singing felt SO unnecessary most of the time. I'm not even talking significance to the plot or anything, it just wasn't any fun half the time. Most of the dialogue was more fun to listen to/watch then the songs, except for a few. It just made the movie go on way longer than it had any real reason too. But still, pretty good. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: jolanar at July 18, 2008, 10:46 pm | | Topic: The Dark Knight Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by redfiretruck The movie was fantastic, I agree- but I have one little thing. Everyone seems to be raving about the Watchmen trailer, but that wasn't shown in my theater. We only saw Twilight, Righteous Kill, Tropic Thunder, The Spirit, and Terminator 4. Was that just a theater mistake, or was the Watchmen trailer only shown in IMAX, or am I just missing something? Not all theater chains show the same previews. But the trailer is online so you should have no problem finding it. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Fraiman at January 5, 2008, 4:07 pm | | Topic: Scott explains why Hollywood didn't make much cash this year... Forum: Film Hobbit | | Quote: Originally Posted by Josh) What Hollywood.... and theater owners need to start getting in the business of is selling an EXPERIENCE at the theater, not selling first rights to see their latest movie. They still have the wrong mindset. People are going to need more than just "it's the only place you can see it" as a reason to go to the theater. I know that's not the reason I go. How do they do that, though? Unless it's Snakes On A Plane and you go the night of its release and people throw rubber snakes in the air whenever Samu-L Jackson gets intense. Cause, like. That was worth ten bucks to me. But not every movie features an opportunity for such rubber snakes. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Queen of Cups at September 27, 2007, 10:37 am | | Topic: Worst Movie Theatre Experience you have ever had? Forum: Film Hobbit | | Toys: some little kids sitting behind me started playing with my hair - running their fingers through it. Weird! Spider-Man - Hubby and I and some friends went to see the midnight showing the day it opened. The theater was packed, of course. Halfway through the movie, the film catches and we all get to see it melt and burn as its projected on the screen. And, we could smell it. The entire audience said, "Oh, Shit!" in unison. After a few minutes, they got the movie restarted, but there was about a five minute gap in the film. Gladiator: saw it with my sister in a cool little theater in Richmond, VA (The Byrd), which is usually an awesome place to see movies. There was one guy in the front row who was obviously the biggest fan of the movie of all time, and stood up and clapped enthusiastically at every single line Russell Crowe said. It was the most annoying thing EVER, and seriously ruined the movie for me! At the end of the movie he jumped up and ran out of the theater, I guess he knew he'd annoyed everyone... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Digifruitella at April 3, 2008, 3:07 pm | | Topic: I only get to see a few movies in the theater per year... Help me decide what to see Forum: JoBlo | | I don't watch a lot of movies at the theater that come out - only if it's something I want to see. The last movie I saw in the theater was a Jumper, merely cause a friend wanted to see it. It reminded me just why I've stopped going to the theater to watch movies. I'd recommend The Ruins, that's what I'm seeing this week. Know nothing about it, or the book but hear good things plus I'm still affected by seeing Boyle's The Beach, so I'm really in the mood for another "tropics" setting. It helps that Darius Khondji is the DP. So, The Ruins, my friend. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: daddiefatsacks at May 27, 2001, 10:47 pm | | Topic: MAGNOLIA (May 28 - June 3) Forum: JoBlo | | I remember being dragged into this movie by a friend, I also remember walking out of this theater about 3 and half hours later (including trailers) with a disgruntled look on my face. I had yet again been duped into seeing an overly long movie which I never really 'got the jist of it' I think this is actually a perfect type of movie to discuss on this board - Maybe that is the reason I had such a sour face exiting the theater, I just didn't really get the point of the movie. I did like the beginning when showing all the coincidences (the shotgun incident being my fave) but then the movie just takes off for 3 hours and I'm not really sure what the hell was going on - raining frogs? Cool but - whered that come from? So many topics can be brought up, so many questions asked - was this the intention of P.T. Anderson? to let us leave the theater with our hands up in the air wondering what the hell just went on? And what was with the ending??? So many questions/inqueries about this movie, and i think this is the b... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: ilovemovies at January 16, 2008, 8:15 am | | Topic: There Will Be Blood Forum: JoBlo | | Well my local theater is NOT getting this on Friday. However, there is a theater that I might be able to go to on Sunday that is playing this. They are playing The Savages as well and I really want to see that movie too so I'll be able to kill two birds with one stone. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Chick_Gurl at February 27, 2008, 5:59 pm | | Topic: The signal Forum: DVD TV | | Quote: Originally Posted by regina That happened inside a movie theater, right? yeah, inside Fullerton Theater. . | | Static Link |
| Posted by: bigred760 at February 15, 2006, 11:17 am | | Topic: King Kong!! WOW! (Reviews) Forum: JoBlo | | Actually, I always considered the dinosaur to be a Pleiosaurus (sp?), not a brontosaurus - the former is a marine dinosaur that probably was a carnivore - ate fish and all. But anyway, that was a cool scene too. O'Brien obviously knew what he was doing. I do wish I could see some of my favorite movies on the big-screen. I've never seen the original Kong in a theater - only on DVD or TCM. Though in the film classes I took, the movies were saw were presented in a auditorium, I wouldn't exactly consider it a movie theater. Still cool, but with no surround sound and the fact that the movies were on DVD shown through a projector detracted from the overall experience. I'm sure if I actually looked around, I could probably find a theater or drive-in that shows classics, but haven't gotten around to it. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: MadsenOMC at April 9, 2006, 1:03 pm | | Topic: Box Office numbers Forum: JoBlo | | Isn't that a huge drop for an animated movie? Especially when it really had no direct competition. Not that it's a box office failure or anything, but I thought they usually held better than that. Unfortunately, Thank You For Smoking is beginning to slow down as it expands. Still has a decent per theater average though. Weak opening for Slevin. Only about $3,500 per theater. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: EDsoulsurvive* at January 18, 2008, 2:53 am | | Topic: Cloverfield Forum: JoBlo | | fucking great, will definitely be remembered and should do huge business, they added another theater for the midnight showing at the theater I was at, if you're a movie fan you'll do your self a disservice by missing this on the big screen and don't sit too close to the screen will probably see it again | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Deus Ex Machina at January 5, 2008, 4:14 pm | | Topic: Scott explains why Hollywood didn't make much cash this year... Forum: Film Hobbit | | Quote: Originally Posted by Josh) What Hollywood.... and theater owners need to start getting in the business of is selling an EXPERIENCE at the theater, not selling first rights to see their latest movie. They still have the wrong mindset. People are going to need more than just "it's the only place you can see it" as a reason to go to the theater. I know that's not the reason I go. I go for big picture, big sound, seeing it with an audience. At least in theory. But theaters are so shitty so often these days it ruins that. I'm still not totally sure I buy that either. With home entertainment systems becoming what they are you can have a pretty good personal scale movie-watching experience. And, frankly, with the exception of a few films (i.e. Star Wars of Transformers) I'd still rather watch a movie with a small group at home than in a theater. Cell phones and people who refuse to hire babysitters really ruin the theater experience. Besides, it's not like people have stopped going to movies altogether. As y... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Bruce Calvert at April 9, 2008, 12:29 pm | | Topic: Hilo, HI: SHERLOCK, JR. (1924) Forum: groupsrv | | http://htos.palacehilo.org/ Palace Theater & Hilo Theater Organ Society Proudly Present An Evening of Music and Laughter DWIGHT BEACHAM in CONCERT Internationally acclaimed theatre organ star Plus on the Same Show The 1924 Silent Movie Laugh Riot SHERLOCK JR. starring Buster Keaton Presented with an original musical score performed in person by BOB ALDER on the Palace Theater Pipe Organ Admission: $10 General $8 Palace & HTOS Members ONE SHOW ONLY! Saturday, April 19 7:30 PM A benefit for the Palace Theater and the Pipe Organ Restoration Project | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Cup of Jabba at June 5, 2008, 10:38 pm | | Topic: Adam Sandler movies: conservative propaganda? Forum: Film Hobbit | | Quote: Originally Posted by Josh) No sweat Jabba. So you going to see it now? You and I have exactly the same tastes in Sandler movies, and I really liked it. It takes a lot for me to see a comedy in the theater. I only seen 50 first dates in the theater because my brother and his wife wanted to see it. However, I am definitely going to rent Zohan when it probably comes out on DVD this fall or winter (thats for sure). My must see in the theater films are: 1. Hulk 2. Hellboy 3. Dark Knight 4. Hancock 5. Quatum of Solace 6. The Spirit | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Badbird at July 17, 2008, 11:01 pm | | Topic: How much do theaters make? Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by AshleysDad Hey BadBird Any idea who choses how many screens get to show a movie in a theater? The theater owners or the movie company? That stuff is dictated by various things. There's what the studios want and what the theaters want. But anymore, most theaters have plenty of screens, so everyone ends up happy in the end. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ilovemovies at June 19, 2008, 9:30 am | | Topic: favorite thing to eat while watching a movie. Forum: JoBlo | | Having use to work at a movie theater, I grew increasingly tired of the smell and taste of movie theater popcorn. Now, I absolutely hate the stuff. But I do like the kind of popcorn you buy at the supermarket and pop in the microwave. That is good stuff. I use to buy pretzel bites with cheese but I don't do that anymore because movie theater food is so damn expensive. So I usually just go to Wawa or Subway and get a hoagie and cookies (from subway, other kinds of snack at Wawa). I still buy soda at the movies though because a large soda comes with a free refill. Actually, sometimes I don't even need to buy the soda because I have one of those Regal Crown Cards and sometimes get a free small soda or buy a candy for a buck. At home if I eat, it's whatever I can my hands. Which in my house with my family is typically nothing. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Bethany at February 6, 2008, 7:02 pm | | Topic: Movie Theatre Q&A Forum: Film Hobbit | | 1. How often do you go to a movie theatre a month? We used to go more often, but now we are so far from the theater it is such is a feat. I bet that will pick up once we move and before Matt Jr. comes. 2. How early do you arrive before your show usually? It depends on how long the movie has been out, what time of day it is and how big of a movie it is. But I never like to be there less than fifteen minutes before. 3. Do you have a specific theatre you go to? What determines it? Location? Any other reasons? The old theater in Thomaston has an old balcony you have to be 18 to go to and the tickets are really cheap. I like the history of it so I like it better even if it only shows two movies. 4. How much do tickets cost at your theatre? Thomaston is $6, but the one we go to the most is $8 5. What are your favorite concessions? Popcorn and Dots! 6. Do you ever sneak food into the theatre? If so, What? If not, why? All the time! I hate the price of concessions, but movie theater popcorn is the only popcorn I wil... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Guest at September 1, 2005, 8:08 am | | Topic: why does zombie movies have to be about zombies taking over? Forum: groupsrv | | jayembee wrote: troy wrote: Quote:BTW I don't understand why everyone loves Goldeneye so much? There's no plot! Subtract the "blow things up" scenery, and you'd only have 15 minutes of movie. Pathetic. I didn't think much of it when I saw it in the theater, but I liked it a lot better after seeing it again on DVD. .. I was the exact opposite. Liked it in the theater, but watching the dvd yesterday I realized it has almost no story. The *game* was better than the movie, and that's not a compliment troy | | Static Link |
| Posted by: GodNnelg at January 19, 2008, 10:14 pm | | Topic: Embarrasing movie confessions Forum: Film Hobbit | | ... oh geez.. I actually do have some movie related embarrasing moments.. Me and 3 guy friends went to a discount theater to see Titanic. Yes, all 4 of us guys, no girls. Not like there's anything wrong with that. And also me and a different bunch of friends paid to go see Dungeons and Dragons... in the theater... at regular price.... Yeah... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Matt at March 27, 2008, 6:40 am | | Topic: Would you pay $35 to see a movie? Forum: Film Hobbit | | At the theater that serves "real" food where I go, it takes a long time. They don't just start the movie at 8:00 and then expect people to order food. I think you get in the theater and they take your orders and the food is delivered before the movie starts. I could signal the waiter if I wanted more though. It's okay for a special occasion but monotonous all the time. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Donnie_Darko at April 11, 2008, 9:42 am | | Topic: Would you watch a copied or burned movie if you could? Forum: JoBlo | | Buy? Fuck no... I pay for the internet, and can get just about anything I want movie wise, so why would I pay some dick money? Hey, I'm ALL for downloading. Sure beats going out to the theater, to pay WAY too much cash, to sit in a theater with a bunch of fucking jackasses, only to 90% of the time, be pissed off you just wasted your time and money. I download, and if I like, I'll check it out at the theater then, and I always buy DVDs of stuff I dig... always. See, I'm not a "thief", and the studios aren't losing money from me, by me downloading anything, cause guess what... I was never planning on seeing your movie at the theater anyway, BUT, if I like it, THEN you're going to get cash from me, so, studios, shut the fuck up and like it. But for the question, again... fuck no, I'd NEVER buy a burn, or bootleg... that's just freaking retarded. Anyone who takes the "high ground" on "never" (right) downloading anything, is really only on higher ground, cause they're so full of shit... | | Read Entire Entry |
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