A Growing indifference to Cinema Going

For me, people watching is a big reason I so enjoy the cinema experience.

The very thing so many of you in here complain about - crowds - is a main reason I go! :)

And I'm an introvert! :D
 
I also love the Lynch Dune, as a kid I just loved the way it looked and that together with the story it left a great imprint on my young mind. In fact now I look back, I think it might have been the first film I ever saw that left me contemplating the whole business for hours on end.
 
I still love that film. Sure the plot was rushed and there are big gaps, but he caught the feel of the world; the magic and mystery of the Fremen and of the strange Nagivators. Then again I've a soft spot for what whole era of cinema in terms of how they put things together and the visual design and use of props and puppets and such.

Personally I think there was more cinematic style to it than today; whilst we've better technology I think we've lost something along the way (I don't want to say passion because I'm sure the people today are as passionate about their work as those in the past).
 
That's one thing Lynch's Dune had in spades, style. It dripped atmosphere and it was spot on for Dune. I wonder what he could have achieved if the studios had been willing to split Dune into 2 or 3 films like they are with Villeneuve's?
 
I didn't bother with It part II, Dr Sleep or latest. Terminator . They will be on dvd soon enough.
 
Me too. There are a few movies that i'd like to see at the Cinema. The Joker and Terminator: Dark Fate. Who has time anymore?
 
Rodders said:
Me too. There are a few movies that i'd like to see at the Cinema. The Joker and Terminator: Dark Fate. Who has time anymore?
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Two films I definitely want ot see. The Next Star Wars film and Godzilla vs Kong.
 
I am having a growing indifference as an individual. If for nothing else, I like to be able to pause a movie so I can go for a wee. I much prefer to watch series as well these days.

I'm still waiting for Virtual Reality headsets to mature, even of it's all CGI - in my world, that would be the end of cinema.
 
Cinemas are also getting ridiculously expensive in South Africa, my wife and I would pay about R500 for a 3D movie with popcorn and Slush Puppies, that's equivalent to a full basket of groceries. It's cheaper to buy the Blu-Ray and watch it in the comfort of your own home.
 
I went to the movies to see LOTR (OK, that's 3 visits). After that it went to see Life of Pi. And since then I have been to the cinemas only once, to see a movie I can't remember now what it was. I think Prometheus.
So, yeah there is some indifference. It's much like @Lumens said.
 
I recently moved to a new town . The new town has two cinemas and a film club that shows old classic . The ticket prices are almost half of my old town and on a Mondays it is even cheaper. All of the cinemas are busy . So , my conclusion is people like to go out , and the cinema is still part of the entertainment business, but only if the price is reasonable. The other problem for the film industry is, it not making enough films . Years ago I would go to the cinema every week , now it's a struggle to see a film once a month.
 
The last twice I went to my local multiplex I left when I realised they hadn't taken off the 3D lens when showing a 2D film. They didn't deny it and gave me my ticket price back but the person I talked to [who really wasn't to blame and had probably had this conversations more than a couple of times before] said they had been told to save time and money by not taking the lense off and refund anyone that complained. Apparently most people don't notice.
Add to that the noise and light of people on their phones while the film is on and I've decided I'm too old and grumpy to play well with others when it comes to films. So I bought a big TV, a decent pair of headphones and a bluray player. The bluray costs about the same as a cinema ticket and I get to watch the film when and how I want to.
 
And you turn the volume to a level that is not ridiculous loud or distorting the sound. (goes for concerts too, btw.)
 
Elckerlyc said:
I went to the movies to see LOTR (OK, that's 3 visits). After that it went to see Life of Pi. And since then I have been to the cinemas only once, to see a movie I can't remember now what it was. I think Prometheus.
So, yeah there is some indifference. It's much like @Lumens said.
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Prometheus pretty much killed my interest in the Alien franchise.
 
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