A Great Idea

[The_Return]

Went I went to Skeleton Key, me and my friend were the only people in the theatre. Really cool experience.

[The STE]

Originally posted by handsome rob
I personally would like to see Hollywood burn to the ground. I love watching movie attendance and profits fall through the floor. Not everyone can swing the $10.50 per ticket they're charging these days to make up for their lack of imagination.

You realize that not all of the movies are "Hollywood" movies, right? Movie attendance is "dropping" for GOOD movies, too.


As for falling attendance, they're not taking into account certain giant-ass movies (*cough*Jesusmovie*cough*) skewing the total movie gross for last year. Since there weren't any movies taking in THAT kind of money this year, of course there won't be as much money going to theaters.

[AmericanManiac]

5. Since i got my projector i watch movies on a 80 x 60 inch screen......its a beautiful thing.

What kind of projector did you buy? I'm looking into them because I am going to build a small theater in my basement.

[Despare]

Accidently went to a theater to see The Mask out of town and to our surprise there waws a KKK rally that night which made us the only people in the theater. The_Return is right, wicked awesome experience.

[newb]

Originally posted by AmericanManiac
What kind of projector did you buy? I'm looking into them because I am going to build a small theater in my basement.

Mitsubishi ES100U
I don't understand why these things aren't more popular....they are cheaper than a BIG screen TV ,you can make the picture as big as the room will allow, and the picture is beautiful.A finished basement would be ideal [ thats where mine is ]so you can control the light.
some specs......


Brightness: 2000 ANSI lumens
Resolution: 800 x 600
Weight: 6.5 lbs.

Designed filter-free for low maintenance and higher reliability.

Available lamp conservation mode that runs up to 2,000 hours in full brightness, or up to 5,000 hours in low-lamp mode.

2000:1 High Contrast display richer, more vivid colors in computer graphics and video images.

Total connectivity solutions offers simultaneous connection of up to two computers and two video playback sources.

Variable audio-output support allows sound to be directly amplified and routed from the projectors to external speakers.

sRGB Compliance enables Ms-Windows vibrant color settings support in one easy, user-friendly setting.

Higher-throw axis reduces image distortions when projecting to higher screens or white boards with height restrictions.

Password protection on Menu access prevents unauthorized settings, keeping the projector secure even in public access locations such as classrooms or meeting rooms.

Industry leading three-year parts and labor and long lamp warranty, one year or 1,000 hours. Toll-free technical support, plus a two-year Express Replacement Assistance (ERA) program that guarantees a free replacement projector shipped overnight for next business day delivery when and where available.

[Terrin_the_Vamp]

Originally posted by Zero


BUT, that said, I think a lot is lost when you don't go to the theatre. For instance, I watched White Noise (ok, don't ask me why - and yes it sucked ass in ways I can barely begin to describe BUT...) the audience was full of teenagers and they totally freaked everytime something happened. Their reactions made the movie worth it. There is definitely something about being in a huge auditorium full of people shrieking that makes the movie experience something special.

Sometimes its just pitiful though. I went to see The exorcism of Emily Rose and sat next to this group of teenage girls. I actually listened to them plan out when to scream together at the dumbest times. The never screamed at a point that wouldve been acceptable.

[Zero]

Don't get me wrong - I'm usually squiriming in my seat with rage at all the idiots screaming, talking, bleeping, whatever-ing while I'm in the theater. That said, I also know that the audience reaction is all part of the fun. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

I know, for me, the problem with watching at home is I tend to lose concentration - wander into the kitchen for a beer, take a leak, call someone, play on my computer, start reading . . . whatever. So maybe I'm just a little ADHD for home viewing. I just know that there are films I sat through in the theater - and enjoyed immensely - that I know if I had watched them at home I would have never lasted past the first act.