General Discussion

They did move to offering all leather recliners in my area, and they're more comfortable, but it's sill tough to justify the expense. And they make next to nothing on the movies, so the snacks are their only real income. It's sad in a way, the movie theater was an American institution for 100 years.

When my wife and I have gone in recent years, it's not been pleasant. Smelly and crowded. Temperature control not correct, too hot too often. Last one we went to was during a heat wave and it was packed inside and just got way to warm. And we're more cognizant of people coughing and spreading their colds and flus since Covid.

It's just an idea whose time has gone. People have 65" or bigger crystal clear TVs in their home as a norm. Most households at least have a decent sound bar with a sub. Visually and sound quality, it's a very similar experience. So we'd rather have myself in my recliner, and my wife on our big leather couch with the dog curled up at her feet. Popcorn and treats are in the kitchen cupboard.

And I think the greed hurt Hollywood, pushing these movies out to stream so quickly is for short term profits, but is basically ending theaters long term.