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March 20, 2006

Movies a Big Disappointment?

I enjoy the smell of popcorn, the fizzing of coca-cola and the crackle of M&Ms; as I pop them into my mouth. Sitting back in a dark theatre and watching a fun movie is one of my favorite ways to spend a Friday night. But lately I have not enjoyed the types of movies offered in the commercial movie theatres. Much of the action and stunts are now replaced by "computer enhanced graphics" or "special effects." Sure, it is a cheaper way of producing impressive images or mass armies or tidal waves etc...But how much is too much?
Mad Dog highlights how our movie industry has become so expensive yet is not delivering the goods:

A big topic among movie theater owners at the ShoWest conference in Las Vegas last week was how to get people back into the theaters.

The president of the National Association of Theater Owners says they're going to ask the FCC for permission to jam cell phone reception, which is currently illegal in the U.S., so people can't use their cell phones during a movie. That will definitely make it more enjoyable to pay more for the tickets than the babysitter costs, buy huge tubs of the cheapest snack product known to mankind at a 920% markup, have your feet stick to the floor, sit through a half hour of commercials and coming attractions, and listen to people talking throughout the whole movie.

Cell phone use is only half the problem, who knows? Maybe it's just better to make your own popcorn and settle down in a Lazy Boy recliner and watch a classic movie on a projector screen.

Movies and Cell Phones,
Future Movie Industry,

Posted by Sophie at March 20, 2006 03:21 PM

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