Do you go to the movies? Is it too expensive?

[stick47]

No

[kevinpate]

JTF, your Latitude 360 place sounds like an awesome bargain on more than one front. If there is something that approximates it here in OK, I haven't heard of it

[Just the facts]

JTF, your Latitude 360 place sounds like an awesome bargain on more than one front. If there is something that approximates it here in OK, I haven't heard of it

I wish I had taken advantage of this plan long ago but I am going to keep doing it. Many people here know my situation and this provides me a very cost-effective means of entertainment that the kids and I (and recently a certain other person) can partake in. I don't know any place like it OKC.

On a slightly different take of the topic, this thread is of special interest to me because I have always wanted to own a single screen theater and on Monday I am going to look at one. I really think the age of the megaplex is coming to an end for many of the reason cited on this thread. Megaplex attendance surely seems to indicate it is coming to an end.

[kelroy55]

We have a place here called Latitude 360 which has a Cinegrille. I can go anytime I want, to any movie, and bring 5 more people with me for free. The only requirement is that if I want to make sure they have room I need to call ahead and reserve the number of seats I need, and I have a special number to call to do it. Of course, I can also just show up and hope they have space available. The movies are not new releases but are very recent releases, however if I haven't seen them yet, they are new to me. Right now The Box Trolls and The Interview are playing.

For $25 a month I get unlimited movies for 6 people, 1 hour of bowling for 6 people (including shoe rental), $25 game card for the arcade, and 2 tickets to the Comedy Club. I have become the social director for my small circle of friends.

Dining and Family Entertainment - Latitude 360 Jacksonville, FL

That's a pretty cool thing. I remember when I lived in Chattanooga they had a dollar theater on Saturday afternoons.

[turnpup]

Today I took my little girl to see Paddington (at Quail Springs, as it was the only one with a time that would work for us), as a reward for good behavior. I hadn't been to the movies in quite some time...maybe 5 years or so. Maybe more. We have all the Cox, Apple TV and Roku bells and whistles (because of my husband, not me), and there's not much we can't get at home on our big screen.

The tickets to the 4:00 showing were $10-something for me and $7-something for my 8-year old. I bought them online and paid a $2 service fee, bringing the total to over $19. By the way, that was a bust. It might be a good idea for a heavily-demanded movie during a premium time, but it would've worked just as well getting the tickets at the box office. The line wasn't long when we got there just before 4:00, and when we tried to show the text message receipt for our tickets, there wasn't anyone manning the desk (a separate area from the box office...no signage either...we had to ask the ticket-taker what to do). It took several minutes for the ticket-taker to get someone to come help us. When the lady got there, she had to manually key in the confirmation number while looking at my phone as I held it up. Very old-type technology, in my opinion. I guess I just figured that the ticket-taker himself would have a scanner or something.

Anyway, we decided to get a popcorn and diet soda to share. A large popcorn and a large diet soda set us back another $14. Yikes!

So we spent almost $35 in that little period of time. It seems a tad excessive, especially the cost of the (not so great) popcorn and soda. But the good news is that my little girl was absolutely thrilled to be getting to go see a movie with her mommy in a theater. We're already planning to see a couple more that look interesting from the previews. So while I probably wouldn't make a habit of going to the theater for myself these days, I'll more than likely pay a premium to see that beaming smile again from my only child. Sometimes it's worth wasting a little bit.

[Prunepicker]

I no longer go to movies. I believe the last one I attended was about 20 years ago.
The movie was 'Mr. Hollands Opus. I walked out on it. Although I like Richard
Dreyfus I thought it was a terrible movie.

[OKCisOK4me]

I go to the movies if it's something that requires a massive screen size to take it all in... like Interstellar. That was awesome!

[Just the facts]

That's a pretty cool thing. I remember when I lived in Chattanooga they had a dollar theater on Saturday afternoons.

This isn't a dollar movie theater though. Regular price is $9 per person. Every seat is a recliner with at-seat full service food and beverage and also a subwoofer in it so when something makes a thud on screen you feel it.

[MsProudSooner]

I used to religiously check the new movie listings on Friday and go to the movies 2 or 3 times a month. These days, I go once every 2 or 3 months. There are several reasons:

1. Cost of the movie and the concession stand prices.
2. The theater closest to me has remodeled their concession area. Now, you stand in one line to get your popcorn and an empty cup. Then, you stand in another line to fill your empty cup with an outrageously expensive soft drink.
3. The same theater recently remodeled the theaters and have nice leather recliners. However, they also went to a system of reserved seating, which I don't particularly like. If i can get there early enough to get a good seat, so can you.

#2 and #3 put me in a bad mood before the Coming Attractions are over!

[Huskie61]

I go when there is a worthwhile movie, the last movie I watched was "Unbroken."

[mugofbeer]

We go once in a while but always go to matinees or when we can use a coupon. We also have learned to take drinks and an extra bag for popcorn and get the "free" refill. Now, i'll be taking anything Seth Rogen does off that list.

[BBatesokc]

We go to movies, just not very often for one simple reason.... There is ALWAYs one or more people who either talk the entire time or use their cell phone.

To me the cost isn't a big deal because we usually always go early in the day (to avoid the reasons stated above). But now we only go if others insist or its one of those rare movies that 'must' be seen in the theater.

The wife also has her 'movie purse' that has proven to hold two sodas/water and assorted candies/snacks!

We have several large TV's in our house, but several years ago we invested in an outdoor theater and think its the best investment we've ever done. Its a great excuse to be outside, invite friends and family over and have a really good time on the cheap. Plus, at the time, my elderly step dad really couldn't get to the theater very easily but loved movies.

Bought a huge outdoor movie screen and projector. We often set it up on a Friday and watch rented movies, Netflix, or cable TV Friday, Sat. and Sun night. Works great with the Playstation too!

You can actually put together this same (similar) setup for $400-$1,200 depending on the equipment.

We've actually packed it up and taken it to friends and even set it up a couple of times on the roof public space at the 444 North Central Ave. Condos.

This is ours from last summer.