Moviegoers are staying home

[Enigma]

thedigitalbits.com

Around the Net this morning, The New York Times has a fascinating story up on how DVD sales may actually be hurting theatrical ticket sales. As you may know, ticket sales have been down this year from last. The Times' argument is that the reasonable price, convenience and high quality of DVDs these days is such that most people would just as soon wait to watch a film on disc in the comfort of their own homes, rather than fight crowds at the theaters. It's a damn good argument if you ask me. When you consider the soaring cost of ticket prices, soda and popcorn at the local cineplex these days, along with the irritation of ringing cell phones, crying babies and rude audience members who can't shut the hell up during a film, I'd rather just wait to see most films on DVD myself. That's especially true when you consider that so many films these days are arriving on disc soon after the theatrical debut. The piece is well worth a read, so don't miss it. Special thanks to my ol' pal Weatherman Dave for that link.

 

[NVDisMa729]

that's true but sometimes i like to see certain movies on the big screen.

 

[Liz_Torres]

Funny u should say that.....I stopped going to the theaters. Kids are bothering me and even though I dun pay its a hassle to go for free

 

[Enigma]

I for one cannot stand the huge amount of phuck heads munching on popcorn and whispering.

 

[Company B]

I can't stand loud dumb-asses in a theater, but I do prefer the theater.

But the convienence of DVD in your own home is pretty kool too.
& It is true that these days movies are coming out MUCH faster on DVD/Home release than ever before.
It's like when u see the commercials for the DVD's, you're like:
"Hey, wasn't that just in the theater last month!!???"

 

[Brklyn345]

LOL!!! I asked that same question when I found out that Seed of Chucky is gonna be on DVD come 6/7....and yeah i'd rather wait for the DVD or when the movie comes out on cable....some movies just are not worth 10-11 bucks

 

[Company B]

Yup, I just saw the commercials for "Be Cool" also out on June 7th, & "Miss Congeniality 2" & "The Pacifier" all out in June as well. I was like: "Huh?"
But they really are coming out on DVD quicker.
🙂

 

[frankie]

Yeah, I'm a DVD whore and proud of it.So far the only film I seen in the theatre this year is "Monster In Law" with Jennifer Lopez,watched it twice in the same week, to support my girl.I probably wont go back to the theatres until her next film "Unfinished Life" with JLO & Robert Redford.There's really not that many films that I'm eager to see, there's a way better variety on DvD.

 

[NVDisMa729]

LOL!!! I asked that same question when I found out that Seed of Chucky is gonna be on DVD come 6/7....and yeah i'd rather wait for the DVD or when the movie comes out on cable....some movies just are not worth 10-11 bucks

That was supposed to come out March 15 but it got pushed back to June. Tuesday I'll be there at blockbuster early so I can get a copy & burn it. LOL