Your Price????

[speakerman39]

I haven't been to a movie theater for probably 15 years.

Dan I have not been to a movie in a couple of weeks, but it feels more like 15-years!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[Midcow2]

Movie Tavern

Anyways, just curious as to how much some of you pay where you go?? ....

Cheers,

Phil

With or without the senior discount ?

Most places around here regular price is $6.00 - $7.00 Some matinees are as cheap as $3.75. I usually get $1-$2 discount But then again, I mainly watch Netflix on one of the best HT (IMHO) around especailly since the theater management added a SVS PB12-Plus.

There is a place I have been meaning to try called the "Movie Tavern". It advertises: stadium seating, fullbar&menu, DTS Digital Sound, and Full in-seat service at all locations: three local locations.

 

[speakerman39]

With or without the senior discount ?

Most places around here regular price is $6.00 - $7.00 Some matinees are as cheap as $3.75. I usually get $1-$2 discount But then again, I mainly watch Netflix on one of the best HT (IMHO) around especailly since the theater management added a SVS PB12-Plus.

There is a place I have been meaning to try called the "Movie Tavern". It advertises: stadium seating, fullbar&menu, DTS Digital Sound, and Full in-seat service at all locations: three local locations.

That is great Mid. Thanks for posting. Those prices really are resonable imho. BTW, I am glad you are enjoying your new sub! What did you think of my suggestion of using one of the pics you posted as an avatar? I think it would be great myself. Adam, can help you manipulate the pic in order to get it in the right size for an avatar. All you have to do is ask.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[captiankirk28]

The last time i went it was myself and my 2 daughters i think it was $10.50 a ticket and we bought a big popcorn and 2 big pops and it came to $50. It just reminded me of why i don't ever go out to the movies.

I like watching them better at home anyway (better sound)

 

[speakerman39]

The last time i went it was myself and my 2 daughters i think it was $10.50 a ticket and we bought a big popcorn and 2 big pops and it came to $50. It just reminded me of why i don't ever go out to the movies.

I like watching them better at home anyway (better sound)

Very good point. However, I always go to the early Sunday showing as it only costs $6. Been known to bring my own candy and pop. Usually, if I do buy anything it is just popcorn depending on how hungry I am. But, I do agree it can get real expensive real fast if you are not careful. Thanks for posting. BTW, I like your user name!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[j_garcia]

Matinee here is $8.00. That isn't too bad, but $5.00 for a drink and $5.00 for a popcorn is what kills it, so we usually eat before or after and don't get anything there. Saw Quantum of Solace this weekend for $16 for the two of us, the first movie I have seen in theaters in a few months, and even though it was only out for a week, it was already in one of the "small" theaters.

My REAL problem was the stupid little teen kids that the parents just give $20 to and they go to the movies to sit there and text, talk and generally be themselves = annoying. I actually yelled at a pack of morons who were very disruptive (couldn't have been more than 12-14yo all of them) and said "if you don't shut the hell up, I will have you removed from the theater." They left. I don't see why they even bother to go into the theater if they aren't going to watch the movie? It is idiotic.

 

[speakerman39]

Matinee here is $8.00. That isn't too bad, but $5.00 for a drink and $5.00 for a popcorn is what kills it, so we usually eat before or after and don't get anything there. Saw Quantum of Solace this weekend for $16 for the two of us, the first movie I have seen in theaters in a few months, and even though it was only out for a week, it was already in one of the "small" theaters.

My REAL problem was the stupid little teen kids that the parents just give $20 to and they go to the movies to sit there and text, talk and generally be themselves = annoying. I actually yelled at a pack of morons who were very disruptive (couldn't have been more than 12-14yo all of them) and said "if you don't shut the hell up, I will have you removed from the theater." They left. I don't see why they even bother to go into the theater if they aren't going to watch the movie? It is idiotic.

John, this post reminds me of that old saying "A few bad apples can spoil the bunch". That is, it only takes a few disruptive people albeit teens that can really mess up a good movie experience. I agree that many of them choose to socialize while most are trying to watch the movie they paid to see.

Like you, I usually eat before the show or right after. Even been known to bring in my own candy. I also make sure I go to the earliest showing on Sunday. That way, it usually is not too crowded thereby reducing issues with disruptive patrons. Of course, like all things in life this is NOT always the case.

Cheers,

Phil

Phil

 

[captiankirk28]

Very good point. However, I always go to the early Sunday showing as it only costs $6. Been known to bring my own candy and pop. Usually, if I do buy anything it is just popcorn depending on how hungry I am. But, I do agree it can get real expensive real fast if you are not careful. Thanks for posting. BTW, I like your user name!

Cheers,

Phil

Thanks for the comment on the user name, the story behind it is my name is Kirk and i bought a boat so i named it the Enterprise and it was 28 feet long so i just used the 2 together

 

[captiankirk28]

Also if you did not notice i have the A and the I backwords because their are alot of captain kirks out their and that was my way around it. I did not spell it wrong by accident.

 

[speakerman39]

Thanks for the comment on the user name, the story behind it is my name is Kirk and i bought a boat so i named it the Enterprise and it was 28 feet long so i just used the 2 together

Sounds logical...........LOL!!!!! Now, I sound like Spock! Anyways, noticed you have a nice set-up as well. Bet it rocks eh?

Cheers,

Phil

 

[captiankirk28]

Sounds logical...........LOL!!!!! Now, I sound like Spock! Anyways, noticed you have a nice set-up as well. Bet it rocks eh?

Cheers,

Phil

Thanks it does very good and i am very happy with it. i am listing to my Pioneer HPM-100s i got today for free, for tonight anyway, they don't sound as good as my SVS but for being 31 years old they rock and sound very good doing it. I see they have been selling for $500 on ebay can you belive this guy was going to through them away. (He said he got a Bose and didnt need them anymore)

 

[speakerman39]

Thanks it does very good and i am very happy with it. i am listing to my Pioneer HPM-100s i got today for free, for tonight anyway, they don't sound as good as my SVS but for being 31 years old they rock and sound very good doing it. I see they have been selling for $500 on ebay can you belive this guy was going to through them away. (He said he got a Bose and didnt need them anymore)

LOL...........hey why not sell them there and make a profit? I sure would. One man's junk can always be another man's treasure.........right? However, sometimes vintage gear is worth keeping. Thanks for posting.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[mtrycrafts]

Sure, first put me down, then get all nosey. It's go time. Of course, I'm just joking!

I stay home from the movies for various reasons. First and foremost, I don't like to leave my dog alone any more than I have to. I'm gone so much for work (especially with my two-hour commute), I feel guilty leaving her alone more than needed. Second, I just don't like going to movie theaters. They've certainly gotten better over the years, but there's always the chance that one or more people is just going to be loud and annoy me. That, and I can pause a movie when I'm at home - to get a snack, use the restroom, whatever. So much more convenient at home.

Sounds like you are a good dog owner.

If you go to shows that have been out for a number of weeks, at a multiplex, I have found my local theater to be practically empty and don't have such problems. Usually I can wait a few weeks and go on a early weekend show. Works for me.

 

[captiankirk28]

LOL...........hey why not sell them there and make a profit? I sure would. One man's junk can always be another man's treasure.........right? However, sometimes vintage gear is worth keeping. Thanks for posting.

Cheers,

Phil

I am just going to keep them for my Garage

 

[mtrycrafts]

Well, work closed early yesterday so I once again went to see a movie. I paid $6.75 for the movie which was a 3:30 showing. Went and seen Hell Boy 2. I noticed, that if I get to see a movie before 12:00 Noon it is only $5.50. On rare occasions, if you see the 10:30 am show it is only $4.00. These price are reasonable given that everything seems to be going up. Just today I went and seen The Strangers at another movie place and it was only $3.25 for the 1:10 showing. Of course, if you get a drink and some pop corn be prepared to spend another $8.00 or so which I think is too much. Anyways, just curious as to how much some of you pay where you go?? It will be interesting to see just how much the differences are. Please share with us.

Cheers,

Phil

My local matinee is either the same as yours or $6.50. That is most of my trips to them for

 

[speakerman39]

I am just going to keep them for my Garage

Can't say I blame you. Who knows, they may just end up bringing you more money down the road. Stranger things have happened.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[Midcow2]

Movie Theaters might be a thing of the past

That is great Mid. Thanks for posting. Those prices really are resonable imho. BTW, I am glad you are enjoying your new sub! What did you think of my suggestion of using one of the pics you posted as an avatar? I think it would be great myself. Adam, can help you manipulate the pic in order to get it in the right size for an avatar. All you have to do is ask.

Cheers,

Phil

Okay I changed my Avatar I tuned and calibrated the SVS PB12-Plus with a SPL and now the sound is fabulous; I may never go to a movie theater again Maybe I will start a new thread and give more details with more pictures, including grill off pictures; the rosenut color is very nice! The new sub met and exceeded my expectations and the boss likes it even though she said 'it is bigger that I thought it would be'

I also worked on my garage system relocated the Klipsch sub off the work bench (new place a sub on a wood workbench for good sound) to a padded felt mat on the ground (now it sounds very good); now I have a 5.1 system in the garage with pretty good sounding low notes.

Then I put up Christmas decorations. My wife had bought some specials at Beringer's after Christams sale last year: a 60" lighted santa and a 6 channel lighted music display. So I bought a lighted Jack Frost and some lighted candy canes and a Santa stocking. Now I have synchronized sound with Christmas tunes and Santa glowing with a small halogen spotlight. Now from an audioholic's viewpoint, the sound is all coming out of a single cheap 2 1/2" speaker..... enough said!
Thanks,

MidCow2

P.S.- Phil I changed my Avatar as you suggested

 

[Tod]

Thanks for the comment on the user name, the story behind it is my name is Kirk and i bought a boat so i named it the Enterprise and it was 28 feet long so i just used the 2 together

I had a former rental car I named the Enterprise.

 

[Cpt.America]

Sure, first put me down, then get all nosey. It's go time. Of course, I'm just joking!

I stay home from the movies for various reasons. First and foremost, I don't like to leave my dog alone any more than I have to. I'm gone so much for work (especially with my two-hour commute), I feel guilty leaving her alone more than needed. Second, I just don't like going to movie theaters. They've certainly gotten better over the years, but there's always the chance that one or more people is just going to be loud and annoy me. That, and I can pause a movie when I'm at home - to get a snack, use the restroom, whatever. So much more convenient at home.

Man, its like im looking in a mirror I too feel guilty leaving my pups home for any amount of time longer than necessary, and I also have the same pet-peves about going to the theater. Dirty seats, obnoxious people who wont stop talkigng, the kid kicking the back of my chair, sharing an armrest with a stranger, and worst of all.... when they have the sound turned down too low in an action flick!! WHATS WITH THAT!?!?

So yeah... and not only that, but for the $20 it costs to GO to the movie with the misses, I can buy the same movie on blu-ray and watch it 100 times in the comfort of my own home at my home HT No comparrison. Maybe if it were $3.00 to go to the movies I would consider it. But now that I have my own litlte HT, movie prices seem WAY WAY too high.

The pups

 

[speakerman39]

Okay I changed my Avatar I tuned and calibrated the SVS PB12-Plus with a SPL and now the sound is fabulous; I may never go to a movie theater again Maybe I will start a new thread and give more details with more pictures, including grill off pictures; the rosenut color is very nice! The new sub met and exceeded my expectations and the boss likes it even though she said 'it is bigger that I thought it would be'

I also worked on my garage system relocated the Klipsch sub off the work bench (new place a sub on a wood workbench for good sound) to a padded felt mat on the ground (now it sounds very good); now I have a 5.1 system in the garage with pretty good sounding low notes.

Then I put up Christmas decorations. My wife had bought some specials at Beringer's after Christams sale last year: a 60" lighted santa and a 6 channel lighted music display. So I bought a lighted Jack Frost and some lighted candy canes and a Santa stocking. Now I have synchronized sound with Christmas tunes and Santa glowing with a small halogen spotlight. Now from an audioholic's viewpoint, the sound is all coming out of a single cheap 2 1/2" speaker..... enough said!
Thanks,

MidCow2

P.S.- Phil I changed my Avatar as you suggested

Wow Mid are you ever getting into the Christmas spirit. I am also very glad you are liking your new sub. It sure looks quite impressive. Your new avatar looks great! Wonder where you got that idea ..........LOL!!!!! Looking forward to more pics of your set-up. As are many of us.
Cheers,

Phil