Greetings- long time no see. The Traders have moved from ITP in Chamblee, to OTP East Cobb. I guess that's all part of settling down and giving up the free spirit lifestyle (ha!) Actually, we were taxed out of Dekalb and fed up with zero representation so we went for Cobb County with lower taxes and more like minded folks.
On to my original point... So It's Thanksgiving, and you and the fam want to take in a flick. What are you options? Not much. Thanks to converging factors like the most recent writers' strike and the economy, the usual buffet line of movie options have been reduced. Victims of the economy included the Leonardo DiCaprio/ Martin Scorcese film Shutter Island which was pushed from Oct. 4th release to February, bumping it out of Oscar contention (unless is it is really really good). Too bad for them, because Oscar decided this year to expand major categories (Picture, Actor, Actress) to 10 nominees. Granted they hold the best films for the end of the year, I still don't see where these 10 nominees are coming from.
First of all, on Thanksgiving weekend a huge movie opens, long and ripe for Oscar opening. This year, we have New Moon. I'm sure New Moon will give Dark Knight a run for its money, all billion of it. Quality entertainment, that's up to your individual taste in movies. Oscar worthy? nah. Twilight was a mediocre read and a terrible film. I won't bother with the 2nd installment, even though I know they had a huge budget and better sfx. The feel good film, The Blind Side might be good family fare, but not worth $10. Old Dogs with Robin Williams and John Travolta feels like Wild Hogs... standard Disney buddy comedy fare. Ninja Assassin? Not for me.
Where do I go for a day at the movies on my extended weekend? The dollar theatre. Quentin Tarintino's Inglorious Basterds might be good enought to make the Acadmey take a second look at him. Kathryn Bigelow's Hurt Locker has been a critical success and might put a woman up in the Best Director slot this year. I've been a fan since she did Blue Steel and having a woman in that boy's club would rock.
If war movies aren't your game, and the previous two movies are war movies, my only other recommendation is to see This Is It. If you appreciate music and dance at all, you can't help but be captivated by the fantastic picture Kenny Oretega created out of footage that was never meant to see the light of day. Forget everything you've ever heard about Michael Jackson and just sit and enjoy. Of all the films about over the holidays, I would gladly pay another $10 and watch This Is It on the big screen again.
That brings us to the Oscars this year. The Oscars have been in a ratings tailspin since Titanic and they are trying everything to bring back people to the broadcast.
(Note to Oscar, everyone is trying to bring back people to broadcast!) Last year Hugh Jackson as host gave them a slight bump, but the nominee list didn't pull in extra eyeballs. Kudos to the Academy for trying. They've hired Adam Shankman, (FOX's So You Think You Can Dance) to direct. They boosted the number of nominees in the big categories, but you have to ask was this the year to do that. I couldn't name 5 films worthy of best picture yet. The trades (Variety and The Hollywood Reporter) have already published articles on the lack of nominees for the Original Screenplay, since most of this year's best works are adapted, and also Best Actress. They're pegging Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side for crying out loud. She's even proclaimed that she's not "an awards show girl".
If you ask me, of all the films I've seen, are any Best Picture worthy? I have two, Star Trek and This is It. My mission during the holiday is to see the other three films that might make the cut. They are Inglorious Basterds, Precious and Hurt Locker.
Come back for more as this weird and wacky year winds down and we get into Awards season. The Golden Globes are just 2 months away!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
The Future of Home video
Money's tight. Where it used to make sense to buy the DVD at $12.99 or $14.99,because once you paid the late fee, or the gas to get to the store, you could have purchased the movie, now those extra bucks don't exist anymore.
A good many people use a subscription service like Netflix or Blockbuster where late fees aren't an issue. Another good many people use on demand from cable or satellite, and those left behind might browse a video store or use the newest thing in home video, vending machines.
In the Atlanta area, Red Box machines are popping up everywhere and boy are they convenient and cheap! One dollar plus tax- per night. Get movie back by 9pm the next day and it cost you a whopping $1. Now, I haven't actually been in a Blockbuster store in a while, but I went over the weekend and noticed that it was $4.99 plus tax to rent a video. That makes it over 5 bucks for one video, so using Red Box saves $4.00, provided you get the movie back the next day. At 2 days, it's still half the price of Blockbuster. This is a no-brainer, especially right now. I've been pleased with the selection at the Red Box machines. I even rented Doubt, an artsy fartsy movie from Red Box. No complaints here.
Some movie studios see the future and are working to provide Red Box their new releases when they are new. Some studios are suing to keep distributors from selling DVDs to Red Box because of the ultra low price point. The big issue isn't rentals, it's DVD sales, which are in the toilet this year, lets say beyond the toilet and near the sewer. Purchasing a home video is an obvious luxury. While folks still go to the movies and the box office is breaking records (because of price inflation- not attendance)people aren't picking up DVDs willy nilly and taking them to the check out stand. This is taking a big bite out of bigger budgets at the studios. They had banked on home video being a cash cow for years. Read the headlines folks, that cow is now hamburger, never to return. In fact the whole home video model has gone the way of newspapers.
Enter Roku, it's a Kindle of sorts. For $99 you can buy a Roku and stream movies on to your big screen TV, instantly. Or if you have an X-box or TiVo, you don't even need a Roku to stream movies. A good deal of the Netflix library is available to watch instantly. In the coming months and years, all of it will be. The days of finding the little red envelope in your mailbox and opening it like it was Christmas day are waning.
My point to the studios is, for $14.99 a month, unlimited views, and movies that don't even have to be shipped anymore, why would I ever purchase a copy of DVD? Let's say your kid is hooked on Cars, or Wall-E, with the Roku, you can watch Wall-E over and over again, with out a single little thumbprint on a DVD. If I ran a movie studio, I would stop counting on DVD sales and focus on getting my entire library available for a hefty price. In the mean time, I would start trimming movie budgets and A list salaries. It's a waste of time to sue Red Box and give them all that free publicity. All studios are doing is alerting people that there is a dirt cheap, legal way to get the same entertainment. Let the free market work. If $1 is the going rate, the $1 it is. There will always be folks who rent videos. Let them work it out. As for me, Roku is high on my Christmas list.
A good many people use a subscription service like Netflix or Blockbuster where late fees aren't an issue. Another good many people use on demand from cable or satellite, and those left behind might browse a video store or use the newest thing in home video, vending machines.
In the Atlanta area, Red Box machines are popping up everywhere and boy are they convenient and cheap! One dollar plus tax- per night. Get movie back by 9pm the next day and it cost you a whopping $1. Now, I haven't actually been in a Blockbuster store in a while, but I went over the weekend and noticed that it was $4.99 plus tax to rent a video. That makes it over 5 bucks for one video, so using Red Box saves $4.00, provided you get the movie back the next day. At 2 days, it's still half the price of Blockbuster. This is a no-brainer, especially right now. I've been pleased with the selection at the Red Box machines. I even rented Doubt, an artsy fartsy movie from Red Box. No complaints here.
Some movie studios see the future and are working to provide Red Box their new releases when they are new. Some studios are suing to keep distributors from selling DVDs to Red Box because of the ultra low price point. The big issue isn't rentals, it's DVD sales, which are in the toilet this year, lets say beyond the toilet and near the sewer. Purchasing a home video is an obvious luxury. While folks still go to the movies and the box office is breaking records (because of price inflation- not attendance)people aren't picking up DVDs willy nilly and taking them to the check out stand. This is taking a big bite out of bigger budgets at the studios. They had banked on home video being a cash cow for years. Read the headlines folks, that cow is now hamburger, never to return. In fact the whole home video model has gone the way of newspapers.
Enter Roku, it's a Kindle of sorts. For $99 you can buy a Roku and stream movies on to your big screen TV, instantly. Or if you have an X-box or TiVo, you don't even need a Roku to stream movies. A good deal of the Netflix library is available to watch instantly. In the coming months and years, all of it will be. The days of finding the little red envelope in your mailbox and opening it like it was Christmas day are waning.
My point to the studios is, for $14.99 a month, unlimited views, and movies that don't even have to be shipped anymore, why would I ever purchase a copy of DVD? Let's say your kid is hooked on Cars, or Wall-E, with the Roku, you can watch Wall-E over and over again, with out a single little thumbprint on a DVD. If I ran a movie studio, I would stop counting on DVD sales and focus on getting my entire library available for a hefty price. In the mean time, I would start trimming movie budgets and A list salaries. It's a waste of time to sue Red Box and give them all that free publicity. All studios are doing is alerting people that there is a dirt cheap, legal way to get the same entertainment. Let the free market work. If $1 is the going rate, the $1 it is. There will always be folks who rent videos. Let them work it out. As for me, Roku is high on my Christmas list.
More Free Movies
Atlantic station free movies run through October.
And Movies by Moonlight kicks off in Sandy Springs.
Leadership Sandy Springs presents a family-oriented outdoor movie series serving the Sandy Springs community. The movies are free and take place in the heart of Sandy Springs on the terraced lawn of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s Hitson Activity Center. Food, concessions, and local entertainment are offered before each movie, beginning at dusk. Past crowds have numbered 1000 to 1500. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn.
2009 Sandy Springs Movies by Moonlight schedule:
September 11th - Night at the Museum (Battle @ Smithsonian)
October 2nd - Inkheart
October 9th - Monsters vs. Aliens
In case of uncertain weather on the day of the movie, please call 404-256-9091 for an update. Information will be posted around 6:00 pm that day. Look forward to seeing you at the movies!
And Movies by Moonlight kicks off in Sandy Springs.
Leadership Sandy Springs presents a family-oriented outdoor movie series serving the Sandy Springs community. The movies are free and take place in the heart of Sandy Springs on the terraced lawn of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s Hitson Activity Center. Food, concessions, and local entertainment are offered before each movie, beginning at dusk. Past crowds have numbered 1000 to 1500. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn.
2009 Sandy Springs Movies by Moonlight schedule:
September 11th - Night at the Museum (Battle @ Smithsonian)
October 2nd - Inkheart
October 9th - Monsters vs. Aliens
In case of uncertain weather on the day of the movie, please call 404-256-9091 for an update. Information will be posted around 6:00 pm that day. Look forward to seeing you at the movies!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
More Free Movies
Free movies at Atlantic Station. Plenty of parking underneath and lots of great vendors and restaurants. Here's the list...
Movies & The Market at Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station is located in Midtown Atlanta. Movies are shown in Central Park. They begin at dusk.
August 13: “Legally Blonde”
August 20: “Monsters, Inc.”
August 27: “WALL-E”
September 3: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
September 10: “My Fair Lady”
September 17: “Roman Holiday”
September 24: “Sabrina”
October 1: “The Goonies”
October 8: “Madagascar”
October 15: “Men in Black”
October 22: “Ghostbusters”
October 29: “The Wizard of Oz”
These are outside and not in the Regal theatre at Atlantic Station. Enjoy!
Movies & The Market at Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station is located in Midtown Atlanta. Movies are shown in Central Park. They begin at dusk.
August 13: “Legally Blonde”
August 20: “Monsters, Inc.”
August 27: “WALL-E”
September 3: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
September 10: “My Fair Lady”
September 17: “Roman Holiday”
September 24: “Sabrina”
October 1: “The Goonies”
October 8: “Madagascar”
October 15: “Men in Black”
October 22: “Ghostbusters”
October 29: “The Wizard of Oz”
These are outside and not in the Regal theatre at Atlantic Station. Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Films at the Fox
This weekend marks the start of the Fabulous Fox Theatre's summer movie series. If you haven't been lucky enough to see a live performance at this magnificent venue, seeing a movie is a great and more affordable way to appreciate this treasure. Of course, the theatre began as a movie house and hosted the premiere of such classics as Gone with the Wind. Come early and enjoy the Mighty Mo organ sing-a- long, wine tasting, and popcorn. Step back in time for a wonderful movie-going experience.
The schedule for this weekend is as follows:
Thursday, July 9 Woodstock 3 days of Peace and Music (60th anniversary) 7:30pm
Friday, July 10th Slumdog Millionaire 7:30pm
Saturday, July 11th Up (current release) 1pm
Saturday, July 11th Do the Right Thing (20th anniversary) 8:00pm
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Also, Trader Joe's stores have a drawing for tickets, so if you shop there, be sure to enter.
The schedule for this weekend is as follows:
Thursday, July 9 Woodstock 3 days of Peace and Music (60th anniversary) 7:30pm
Friday, July 10th Slumdog Millionaire 7:30pm
Saturday, July 11th Up (current release) 1pm
Saturday, July 11th Do the Right Thing (20th anniversary) 8:00pm
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Also, Trader Joe's stores have a drawing for tickets, so if you shop there, be sure to enter.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Free and Cheap Movie Update
Flicks on 5th
9:00PM to 12:00AM
Technology Square800 Spring StreetAtlanta, GA
Flicks on 5th returns this summer to 5th Street at Technology Square in Midtown with an incredible lineup of the years' blockbuster titles including: Quantum of Solace, Slumdog Millionaire, Duplicity, Taken, Monsters vs. Aliens, and I Love You Man. This free summer movie series starts at dusk (approx. 9pm) every Wednesday evening starting June 10 through July 22 (no showing on July 4th week). This year 5th Street will be closed between Spring Street and Techwood Drive so guests can bring their own blankets and chairs for viewing and dining. Moviegoers can eat in or carry out dinner at any of the many restaurants located on 5th Street at Technology Square. The event is scheduled rain or shine. Please leave coolers, umbrellas, grills and pets at home. Hourly parking is available in the surface lot at 5th and Spring Streets across from Barnes & Noble and the parking deck adjacent to the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center on Spring Street.
http://www.flicksonfifth.gatech.edu
Cinema in the Cellar
7:00PM to 10:00PM Friday May 29th, Roman Holiday
Montaluce Winery & Estates501 Hightower Church RoadDahlonega, GA 7068674060
Join us in the winery for an evening of casual dining and great cinema. There is no cost to attend and view the movie. Special small plates of charcuterie and artisan cheeses along with flatbreads and panini will be available to accompany the full wine list. Please visit www.montaluce.com for this week's movie.Montaluce is a new wine country development in the North Georgia Mountains near Dahlonega. Located on 400 rolling acres situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and adjacent to the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Etowah River, Montaluce is a community based on the Italian ideal of "La Vita Bella," or the beautiful life--centered around community, food, wine and sharing. At the heart of the Estate, and at its highest point, the property boasts a state-of-the-art winery that harvested its first grapes in fall 2008.
http://www.montaluce.com
Midway Church, Villa Rica
Friday, May 29th Fox 2000 Pictures' Alvin & The Chipmunks (2007) http://www.midwaychurch.com/movienight.html
Screen on The Green, Thursday May 28th
Screen on the Green- now at Centennial Park (marta access)Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. That means the time has come for Screen on the Green, Atlanta's classic summer picnic and a movie event. May 28 - Back to the Future
May is outdoor movie month in Kennesaw. Catch three family-friendly films “on the green” at Swift-Cantrell Park on a giant inflatable screen. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy movies under the stars with friends, family, and neighbors. The outdoor films in the park will surely be one of the most popular social events of the season.Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner; or enjoy concessions available at the park. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed at the outdoor cinema.All outdoor movies begin at dark. Arrive early, after 6:00 p.m., for carnival games, sand art, spin art, face painting, inflatables and more. Admission is FREE (there will be a charge for concessions, carnival games and sand art).Parking is available at Swift-Cantrell Park. Overflow parking is available Kennesaw Elementary School, 3155 Jiles Road, and at Cobb Vineyard Church, 3206 Old 41 Highway.
Saturday May 30th, Hotel for Dogs
9:00PM to 12:00AM
Technology Square800 Spring StreetAtlanta, GA
Flicks on 5th returns this summer to 5th Street at Technology Square in Midtown with an incredible lineup of the years' blockbuster titles including: Quantum of Solace, Slumdog Millionaire, Duplicity, Taken, Monsters vs. Aliens, and I Love You Man. This free summer movie series starts at dusk (approx. 9pm) every Wednesday evening starting June 10 through July 22 (no showing on July 4th week). This year 5th Street will be closed between Spring Street and Techwood Drive so guests can bring their own blankets and chairs for viewing and dining. Moviegoers can eat in or carry out dinner at any of the many restaurants located on 5th Street at Technology Square. The event is scheduled rain or shine. Please leave coolers, umbrellas, grills and pets at home. Hourly parking is available in the surface lot at 5th and Spring Streets across from Barnes & Noble and the parking deck adjacent to the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center on Spring Street.
http://www.flicksonfifth.gatech.edu
Cinema in the Cellar
7:00PM to 10:00PM Friday May 29th, Roman Holiday
Montaluce Winery & Estates501 Hightower Church RoadDahlonega, GA 7068674060
Join us in the winery for an evening of casual dining and great cinema. There is no cost to attend and view the movie. Special small plates of charcuterie and artisan cheeses along with flatbreads and panini will be available to accompany the full wine list. Please visit www.montaluce.com for this week's movie.Montaluce is a new wine country development in the North Georgia Mountains near Dahlonega. Located on 400 rolling acres situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and adjacent to the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Etowah River, Montaluce is a community based on the Italian ideal of "La Vita Bella," or the beautiful life--centered around community, food, wine and sharing. At the heart of the Estate, and at its highest point, the property boasts a state-of-the-art winery that harvested its first grapes in fall 2008.
http://www.montaluce.com
Midway Church, Villa Rica
Friday, May 29th Fox 2000 Pictures' Alvin & The Chipmunks (2007) http://www.midwaychurch.com/movienight.html
Screen on The Green, Thursday May 28th
Screen on the Green- now at Centennial Park (marta access)Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. That means the time has come for Screen on the Green, Atlanta's classic summer picnic and a movie event. May 28 - Back to the Future
May is outdoor movie month in Kennesaw. Catch three family-friendly films “on the green” at Swift-Cantrell Park on a giant inflatable screen. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy movies under the stars with friends, family, and neighbors. The outdoor films in the park will surely be one of the most popular social events of the season.Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner; or enjoy concessions available at the park. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed at the outdoor cinema.All outdoor movies begin at dark. Arrive early, after 6:00 p.m., for carnival games, sand art, spin art, face painting, inflatables and more. Admission is FREE (there will be a charge for concessions, carnival games and sand art).Parking is available at Swift-Cantrell Park. Overflow parking is available Kennesaw Elementary School, 3155 Jiles Road, and at Cobb Vineyard Church, 3206 Old 41 Highway.
Saturday May 30th, Hotel for Dogs
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Free Movies around Metro Atlanta
You don't have to pay for a night of entertainment with the family. Check out these places to watch FREE movies the whole family will enjoy. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and get ready for movies under the stars. Don't see your event here, email everenee@aol.com and get listed.
The Midway Church in Villa Rica is hosting a Family Movie night.
Here is the schedule for May:
Friday, May 8th Pixar Animation Studio's Wall-E
Friday, May 15th Walt Disney Pictures College Roadtrip
Friday, May 29th Fox 2000 Pictures' Alvin & The Chipmunks (2007)
http://www.midwaychurch.com/movienight.html
Family Movie nights at East Cobb park
The Movie Nights series returns to the park beginning Friday, May 1st at dusk, with an outdoor screening of a popular family flick. Please arrive early to picnic, enjoy the playground and park, and get movin’ with the cha-cha slide, hula hoop contests, music and more. Admission to the event is free, and Friends for the East Cobb Park will be selling concessions including popcorn, candy and drinks. All proceeds benefit Friends for the East Cobb Park. Due to licensing rights, we can only post/send the film names via email. To get the film schedule and reminders, please sign up for the East Cobb Park e-news alerts http://www.eastcobbpark.org/
Screen on the Green- now at Centennial Park (marta access)
Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. That means the time has come for Screen on the Green, Atlanta's classic summer picnic and a movie event. This year's dates and movies have just been released:
May 28 - Back to the Future
June 11 - Field of Dreams
June 18 - Home Alone
June 25 - Viewer's Choice - Big, Ghostbusters or Princess Bride
To vote on the Viewer's Choice film, visit PeachtreeTV online between now and May 8. Screen on the Green is a free event held in Centennial Olympic Park
May is outdoor movie month in Kennesaw. Catch three family-friendly films “on the green” at Swift-Cantrell Park on a giant inflatable screen. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy movies under the stars with friends, family, and neighbors. The outdoor films in the park will surely be one of the most popular social events of the season.
Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner; or enjoy concessions available at the park. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed at the outdoor cinema.
All outdoor movies begin at dark. Arrive early, after 6:00 p.m., for carnival games, sand art, spin art, face painting, inflatables and more. Admission is FREE (there will be a charge for concessions, carnival games and sand art).
Parking is available at Swift-Cantrell Park. Overflow parking is available Kennesaw Elementary School, 3155 Jiles Road, and at Cobb Vineyard Church, 3206 Old 41 Highway.
Saturday, May 16
MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
(Rated PG)
Saturday, May 30
HOTEL FOR DOGS
(Rated PG)
City of Roswell’s 2009 FREE Family Movie Series
Saturday, May 23rd
MADAGASCAR 2 - Escape to Africa
Rated PG
Saturday, July 18th
Kung Fu Panda
Rated PG
Saturday, August 22nd
Journey To The Center Of The Earth
Rated PG
Bring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and blankets,
enjoy great music, play on the playgrounds,and then settle in for movie fun at Riverside Park.
Dekalb Library at Chamblee
Dinner and a Movie :: Movies
Family (All Ages)
5:00PM—7:00PM at Chamblee
The second Tuesday of every month, we'll show a family movie. All you need to do is bring your own picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on.
May 12: Kung Fu Panda (Rated PG)
Doraville Movies Under the Stars
On Saturday May 16 at dusk we will be having another Movies Under The Stars to be held at the Doraville Arena it was a lot of fun last year over 1200 people attended this is a great way for our community to come together and have fun and it is free!! Movie will be announced soon last year it was Alvin and the Chipmunks. The North DeKalb Youth Association will be selling hotdogs and hamburgers and there will be face painting, bubbles and other fun things for the kids before the movie starts. So bring your family, blankets and lawn chairs for a great evening!
The Midway Church in Villa Rica is hosting a Family Movie night.
Here is the schedule for May:
Friday, May 8th Pixar Animation Studio's Wall-E
Friday, May 15th Walt Disney Pictures College Roadtrip
Friday, May 29th Fox 2000 Pictures' Alvin & The Chipmunks (2007)
http://www.midwaychurch.com/movienight.html
Family Movie nights at East Cobb park
The Movie Nights series returns to the park beginning Friday, May 1st at dusk, with an outdoor screening of a popular family flick. Please arrive early to picnic, enjoy the playground and park, and get movin’ with the cha-cha slide, hula hoop contests, music and more. Admission to the event is free, and Friends for the East Cobb Park will be selling concessions including popcorn, candy and drinks. All proceeds benefit Friends for the East Cobb Park. Due to licensing rights, we can only post/send the film names via email. To get the film schedule and reminders, please sign up for the East Cobb Park e-news alerts http://www.eastcobbpark.org/
Screen on the Green- now at Centennial Park (marta access)
Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. That means the time has come for Screen on the Green, Atlanta's classic summer picnic and a movie event. This year's dates and movies have just been released:
May 28 - Back to the Future
June 11 - Field of Dreams
June 18 - Home Alone
June 25 - Viewer's Choice - Big, Ghostbusters or Princess Bride
To vote on the Viewer's Choice film, visit PeachtreeTV online between now and May 8. Screen on the Green is a free event held in Centennial Olympic Park
May is outdoor movie month in Kennesaw. Catch three family-friendly films “on the green” at Swift-Cantrell Park on a giant inflatable screen. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy movies under the stars with friends, family, and neighbors. The outdoor films in the park will surely be one of the most popular social events of the season.
Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner; or enjoy concessions available at the park. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers are allowed at the outdoor cinema.
All outdoor movies begin at dark. Arrive early, after 6:00 p.m., for carnival games, sand art, spin art, face painting, inflatables and more. Admission is FREE (there will be a charge for concessions, carnival games and sand art).
Parking is available at Swift-Cantrell Park. Overflow parking is available Kennesaw Elementary School, 3155 Jiles Road, and at Cobb Vineyard Church, 3206 Old 41 Highway.
Saturday, May 16
MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA
(Rated PG)
Saturday, May 30
HOTEL FOR DOGS
(Rated PG)
City of Roswell’s 2009 FREE Family Movie Series
Saturday, May 23rd
MADAGASCAR 2 - Escape to Africa
Rated PG
Saturday, July 18th
Kung Fu Panda
Rated PG
Saturday, August 22nd
Journey To The Center Of The Earth
Rated PG
Bring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and blankets,
enjoy great music, play on the playgrounds,and then settle in for movie fun at Riverside Park.
Dekalb Library at Chamblee
Dinner and a Movie :: Movies
Family (All Ages)
5:00PM—7:00PM at Chamblee
The second Tuesday of every month, we'll show a family movie. All you need to do is bring your own picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on.
May 12: Kung Fu Panda (Rated PG)
Doraville Movies Under the Stars
On Saturday May 16 at dusk we will be having another Movies Under The Stars to be held at the Doraville Arena it was a lot of fun last year over 1200 people attended this is a great way for our community to come together and have fun and it is free!! Movie will be announced soon last year it was Alvin and the Chipmunks. The North DeKalb Youth Association will be selling hotdogs and hamburgers and there will be face painting, bubbles and other fun things for the kids before the movie starts. So bring your family, blankets and lawn chairs for a great evening!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Die Hard 5: The open seas
This is Cinema Showdown's pitch for Die Hard 5, inspired by the 62 year old British tourist who saved a cruise liner and its 1,000 passengers by swatting pirates with a deck chair.
Die Hard: The Open Seas
No Johnny Depp here, we still love Bruce Willis and his bald head.
FADE UP: Sunny day, tropical location, a solitary cruise ship gracefully sails across the open seas, obviously isolated.
CUT TO: JOHN MCCLAIN relaxes on a deck chair, next to him is his on again, off again wife, HOLLY. They're hoping this cruise will put their relationship back together, but HOLLY is doubtful. Nevertheless, how could you not enjoy the sunshine and cute boys bringing you umbrella drinks? HOLLY asks for sunscreen, they are out. JOHN gets up to go back to the room for more sunscreen. He really wants to leave the cruise as a couple. JOHN exits the pool area. CUT TO: Nasty, filthy Somali PIRATES approach in a blow-up boat. The camera follows John to his room, intercut with shots of the pirates stealthily approaching. JOHN MCCLAIN comes down the elevator and the doors open to reveal and pirate pointing an assault rifle at none other than HOLLY. She doesn't see him, no one sees him and good old JOHN MCCLAIN springs into action. He is wearing only swim trunks and is unarmed.
JOHN MCCLAIN spends the rest of the film crawling around the secret corridors of the cruise ship, picking off pirate by pirate in his bare feet, using only what he has available to him. (I wonder if Purelle is a weapon?)
THE PIRATES grab the ship's CAPTAIN and JOHN MCCLAIN is the only one there with the sense to try to contact the Navy or anyone who can help. Except that the current President is an anti-military amateur and he shackles the Navy. They are unable to help. The PIRATES threaten to start picking off passengers, after they raid the kitchen and have themselves a 7 course meal. JOHN MCCLAIN plays waiter and is able to take out some PIRATES there, and now he has a gun. Yippie Kai Yea!
To sum it up, JOHN MCCLAIN saves the cruise liner, exposes the president for what he is, kills all the PIRATES to keep them out of US COURTS and off our taxpayer rolls forever, (he comments to that fact) and the Navy shows up to escort them home. HOLLY is proud of her hero again and they get remarried by the ship's chaplain as the rest of the passengers disembark.
Die Hard: The Open Seas
No Johnny Depp here, we still love Bruce Willis and his bald head.
FADE UP: Sunny day, tropical location, a solitary cruise ship gracefully sails across the open seas, obviously isolated.
CUT TO: JOHN MCCLAIN relaxes on a deck chair, next to him is his on again, off again wife, HOLLY. They're hoping this cruise will put their relationship back together, but HOLLY is doubtful. Nevertheless, how could you not enjoy the sunshine and cute boys bringing you umbrella drinks? HOLLY asks for sunscreen, they are out. JOHN gets up to go back to the room for more sunscreen. He really wants to leave the cruise as a couple. JOHN exits the pool area. CUT TO: Nasty, filthy Somali PIRATES approach in a blow-up boat. The camera follows John to his room, intercut with shots of the pirates stealthily approaching. JOHN MCCLAIN comes down the elevator and the doors open to reveal and pirate pointing an assault rifle at none other than HOLLY. She doesn't see him, no one sees him and good old JOHN MCCLAIN springs into action. He is wearing only swim trunks and is unarmed.
JOHN MCCLAIN spends the rest of the film crawling around the secret corridors of the cruise ship, picking off pirate by pirate in his bare feet, using only what he has available to him. (I wonder if Purelle is a weapon?)
THE PIRATES grab the ship's CAPTAIN and JOHN MCCLAIN is the only one there with the sense to try to contact the Navy or anyone who can help. Except that the current President is an anti-military amateur and he shackles the Navy. They are unable to help. The PIRATES threaten to start picking off passengers, after they raid the kitchen and have themselves a 7 course meal. JOHN MCCLAIN plays waiter and is able to take out some PIRATES there, and now he has a gun. Yippie Kai Yea!
To sum it up, JOHN MCCLAIN saves the cruise liner, exposes the president for what he is, kills all the PIRATES to keep them out of US COURTS and off our taxpayer rolls forever, (he comments to that fact) and the Navy shows up to escort them home. HOLLY is proud of her hero again and they get remarried by the ship's chaplain as the rest of the passengers disembark.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Language Arts
The two movies we watched over the weekend were Observe and Report new in theatres and The Fountainhead starring Gary Cooper, in black and white. Outside of the content and subject matter, the stark difference between these two films are the use of language. Observe and Report drops profanity ever other line, even going as far to show the characters spray painting 4 letter words on the sides of buildings. The Fountainhead has a beautiful, real English language flow. I guess people just don't talk that way anymore. We're always taught to write conversationally, but what if the level of conversation has dropped? Are we still to stoop the lowest of low? Bring back the golden days of Hollywood, when writers were masters of the language and some of the best examples are in those classic movies. Snappy dialog, smart women, suave men who could sweep dames off their feet with a pithy comment or two, those were the days!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Summer Movies Fast Approaching
Just three weeks from the big summer blockbusters and while the rest of the economy is in the toilet, Hollywood ticket sales continue to baffle. Most weekends since the start of '09 have been record setting or record breaking. Who would have thought that Fast and Furious 4 would bring in 70 million dollars domestic? Having not seen ads for the film, I thought they just re-released the first one. Get ready for astounding numbers from summer films as Americans continue to look for escapism.
Summer movies kick off May 1 with Wolverine, but never fear, the weeks leading up to the tentpole films are jammed packed with good entertainment. This week is the first Hannah Montana feature film, not concert film; It should score big. Also Seth Rogan is back in Observe and Report. Next week Russell Crowe stars in the political thriller State of Play and Zac Efron is 17 again. The last weekend in April brings Jamie Fox and Robert Downey JR in the Soloist, probably the most adult/ cerebral movie we're gonna get for a while.
May 1 Wolverine shows up, followed by Star Trek on May 8, followed by the much anticipated Angels and Demons (pre-quel to Davinci Code) on May 15, the memorial day weekend's double play of Terminator Salvation and Night at the Museum 2. May closes out with the first animated summer movie, Up. How can you possibly keep with this much exciting stuff? Never fear, Cinema Showdown is here!
Cheap places to see movies
Who can afford $10/ ticket plus another 14 for popcorn and drinks. You're topping $35 for a date night. Factor in babysitter and gas money and this night out is almost unaffordable- almost.
We hardly ever see night movies anymore. First of all the crowds are impossible and have no respect for other audience members, secondly it's just too darned expensive. The Traders wait for Saturday or Sunday morning and catch the shows for $5. The other great thing about that is as good as it might smell, 10:30am is just too early for popcorn. Theatres that serve real food have the best deals. The AMC Fork and Spoon in the Tower Shopping Center and the Movie Tavern on LaVista offer $5 movies until 5pm. The first showing is around noon because they do sell food and make their money off burgers and pizza. The Movie Tavern has deals on Saturday morning for family films, $10 gets you a movie and all you can eat pancakes. AMC theatres have an early bird special Fri-Sun and holidays $6 for a film before noon.
Our favorite deal is the Starlight Drive in. Seven dollars per person, kids 3-9 are a buck, babies are free, and you get a double feature. Best of all the drive in is an experience. Come early, bring a grill and cook out. Bring your own beverages of any kind, though they frown upon glass bottles. Bring a playpen and stick the little ones in it. BYO anything, except pets. The drive in experience has greatly improved since we've been going. Just about everyone is nice, and if you run out of ketchup, need napkins etc, ask a neighbor. It's a communal thing, and it's very unique and loads of fun. Especially if you are hosting a birthday party or slumber party, a buck for a first run film and a pizza goes a long way to happy kids.
The Drive in is on Moreland ave, south of I-20. Come early, or you'll wait a long time to get in. Bring blankets and pillows and enjoy 2 first run films. Come willing to meet new folks and you'll have a grand experience. Bring cash, they do have an ATM, but it goes faster if you bring cash. A little warning, the bathrooms tend to run out of supplies after the first film. BYOTP is not a bad idea.
And please be courteous and clean up after yourself.
We know many communities and churchs have family movie nights. Please let us know if you know of any of those. Our goal this summer is get you the best in dirt cheap or free entertainment! Be sure to catch our radio show on Radio Sandy Springs 1620 am, streaming live on Thursday nights at 7 and you can download podcasts on radiosandysprings.com.
Summer movies kick off May 1 with Wolverine, but never fear, the weeks leading up to the tentpole films are jammed packed with good entertainment. This week is the first Hannah Montana feature film, not concert film; It should score big. Also Seth Rogan is back in Observe and Report. Next week Russell Crowe stars in the political thriller State of Play and Zac Efron is 17 again. The last weekend in April brings Jamie Fox and Robert Downey JR in the Soloist, probably the most adult/ cerebral movie we're gonna get for a while.
May 1 Wolverine shows up, followed by Star Trek on May 8, followed by the much anticipated Angels and Demons (pre-quel to Davinci Code) on May 15, the memorial day weekend's double play of Terminator Salvation and Night at the Museum 2. May closes out with the first animated summer movie, Up. How can you possibly keep with this much exciting stuff? Never fear, Cinema Showdown is here!
Cheap places to see movies
Who can afford $10/ ticket plus another 14 for popcorn and drinks. You're topping $35 for a date night. Factor in babysitter and gas money and this night out is almost unaffordable- almost.
We hardly ever see night movies anymore. First of all the crowds are impossible and have no respect for other audience members, secondly it's just too darned expensive. The Traders wait for Saturday or Sunday morning and catch the shows for $5. The other great thing about that is as good as it might smell, 10:30am is just too early for popcorn. Theatres that serve real food have the best deals. The AMC Fork and Spoon in the Tower Shopping Center and the Movie Tavern on LaVista offer $5 movies until 5pm. The first showing is around noon because they do sell food and make their money off burgers and pizza. The Movie Tavern has deals on Saturday morning for family films, $10 gets you a movie and all you can eat pancakes. AMC theatres have an early bird special Fri-Sun and holidays $6 for a film before noon.
Our favorite deal is the Starlight Drive in. Seven dollars per person, kids 3-9 are a buck, babies are free, and you get a double feature. Best of all the drive in is an experience. Come early, bring a grill and cook out. Bring your own beverages of any kind, though they frown upon glass bottles. Bring a playpen and stick the little ones in it. BYO anything, except pets. The drive in experience has greatly improved since we've been going. Just about everyone is nice, and if you run out of ketchup, need napkins etc, ask a neighbor. It's a communal thing, and it's very unique and loads of fun. Especially if you are hosting a birthday party or slumber party, a buck for a first run film and a pizza goes a long way to happy kids.
The Drive in is on Moreland ave, south of I-20. Come early, or you'll wait a long time to get in. Bring blankets and pillows and enjoy 2 first run films. Come willing to meet new folks and you'll have a grand experience. Bring cash, they do have an ATM, but it goes faster if you bring cash. A little warning, the bathrooms tend to run out of supplies after the first film. BYOTP is not a bad idea.
And please be courteous and clean up after yourself.
We know many communities and churchs have family movie nights. Please let us know if you know of any of those. Our goal this summer is get you the best in dirt cheap or free entertainment! Be sure to catch our radio show on Radio Sandy Springs 1620 am, streaming live on Thursday nights at 7 and you can download podcasts on radiosandysprings.com.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
In Defense of Julia Roberts
Julia Robert's new film could be considered a flop in some circles. It opened with 14.5 million dollars and third place. Ms. Roberts commands a 15 million dollar a film salary and was once the American box office queen. What happened? Julia Roberts 1) got married (we won't go into the homewrecking) 2) Had 3 children 3) Lives in Taos, NM and keeps herself and her family out of the long lenses of the paparazzi.
Roles for women over 40 are few and far between. Good roles for women over 40 are rare. I haven't had a chance to see Duplicity yet, but looks like a classy, cerebral, fun thriller for grown-ups. What's wrong with that? People have a time luxury in the slow part of the season to catch a film on the 2nd and 3rd week. Last weekend afforded an irresistible taste of spring and outdoor activities were popular.
So what?
I applaud Julia Roberts for taking her family out of Hollywood and giving them probably the most normal life celebrity kids can have. Really, would you recognize the Moder kids on the street, no? Would you recognize Suri Cruise or Shiloh Jolie-Pitt? Of course. What ever roles this decision may have cost her will certainly pale in comparison to the actual childhood her 3 kids are getting now.
Besides, she was a movie star. She has an Oscar. She'll be back. I wouldn't consider her our most gifted actress (Kate Winslet can act circles around anyone), but with Pretty Woman, Runway Bride, My Best Friend's Wedding, The Pelican Brief, Erin Brockovich on her filmogrpahy... not bad for a girl from Smyrna, GA.
Roles for women over 40 are few and far between. Good roles for women over 40 are rare. I haven't had a chance to see Duplicity yet, but looks like a classy, cerebral, fun thriller for grown-ups. What's wrong with that? People have a time luxury in the slow part of the season to catch a film on the 2nd and 3rd week. Last weekend afforded an irresistible taste of spring and outdoor activities were popular.
So what?
I applaud Julia Roberts for taking her family out of Hollywood and giving them probably the most normal life celebrity kids can have. Really, would you recognize the Moder kids on the street, no? Would you recognize Suri Cruise or Shiloh Jolie-Pitt? Of course. What ever roles this decision may have cost her will certainly pale in comparison to the actual childhood her 3 kids are getting now.
Besides, she was a movie star. She has an Oscar. She'll be back. I wouldn't consider her our most gifted actress (Kate Winslet can act circles around anyone), but with Pretty Woman, Runway Bride, My Best Friend's Wedding, The Pelican Brief, Erin Brockovich on her filmogrpahy... not bad for a girl from Smyrna, GA.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Cheap Entertainment
If you're like us, money for movies is at the bottom of the list. This doesn't mean you have to miss out completely. We at Cinema Showdown have perfected the art of finding a cheap or free movie. Here are some of our tips.
AMC theatres have bargain shows before noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Though the price has gone from 4 dollars to 6 dollars, it's still a good deal. But, if you really want to save money on first run movies, go to the AMC Fork and Spoon (formerly Buckhead Backlot) in Buckhead or the Northlake Festival Movie Tavern where first run movies are 5 dollars before 5pm. These places make their money on food and serve pizza, burgers and the like.
If you're on a budget, skip the food. It's overpriced and hit or miss in taste. If dinner out is part of your plan, the Fork and Spoon has upscale items that are very good and fairly priced as compared to a restaurant. The Movie Tavern has your standard burgers, fries, pizza and nuggets. They're okay, but not gourmet. The Movie Tavern does have an excellent deal on Saturday mornings, $10, all you can eat pancakes & a family movie. Kids are cheaper. They usually only have one so called family movie at a time so there isn't much choice on the movie, but that's a fantastic deal.
Our favorite movie bargain is the Starlight Drive in on Moreland, South of I-20. $7.00 per person (ages 10 and up) for two first run movies. If you haven't been in a while, or the neighborhood has your worried, forget it all and check out the drive in. It has a new, yuppie, family personality. We've been going for years and have enjoyed watching it change from a daring night out to a glorified tailgate party. In fact, the last time we were there someone politely asked for a corkscrew.
The beauty of the drive in is you can bring your own anything except for pets. The atmosphere is very family friendly, Some parents put up play pens for little ones. No babysitter, no overpriced popcorn, adult beverages welcome... what's not to like about the drive in? Also, parents, it's a rock bottom bargain for a birthday party. And really, how many kids have access to a drive in these days? It's our favorite thing about summers in Atlanta. Don't wait for summer, the weather's perfect for a night at the drive in now. www.starlightdrivein.com
Watch your local papers for movies under the stars. Many neighborhoods and towns do movies under the stars. They're usually family fare and are free. It's a fun, free event.
Lastly, if you didn't get a chance to see Fireproof in theatres, First Baptist Church of Atlanta is showing for FREE this Friday at 7pm. Special showing for teens, and free childcare for all ages. Kirk Cameron, of Growing Pains and the star of the film is rumored to be making an appearance. Fireproof is a Christian movie, but the underlying message is about how to treat others, especially your spouse. It is a must see for all people considering marriage and those already married. Christian film or not, the message is one about respect and selflessness that we all could use more of. Call the church if you want to go and need childcare. Plus, it's a free night out, a free date night with your spouse. Free Free Free!
We hope you've enjoyed our naviagation around the world of cheap entertainment. Next week, we'll take about home video bargains. Join us every Thursday night from 7-8 for Cinema Showdown on Radio Sandy Springs.
Check out our podcasts at radiosandysprings.com.
AMC theatres have bargain shows before noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Though the price has gone from 4 dollars to 6 dollars, it's still a good deal. But, if you really want to save money on first run movies, go to the AMC Fork and Spoon (formerly Buckhead Backlot) in Buckhead or the Northlake Festival Movie Tavern where first run movies are 5 dollars before 5pm. These places make their money on food and serve pizza, burgers and the like.
If you're on a budget, skip the food. It's overpriced and hit or miss in taste. If dinner out is part of your plan, the Fork and Spoon has upscale items that are very good and fairly priced as compared to a restaurant. The Movie Tavern has your standard burgers, fries, pizza and nuggets. They're okay, but not gourmet. The Movie Tavern does have an excellent deal on Saturday mornings, $10, all you can eat pancakes & a family movie. Kids are cheaper. They usually only have one so called family movie at a time so there isn't much choice on the movie, but that's a fantastic deal.
Our favorite movie bargain is the Starlight Drive in on Moreland, South of I-20. $7.00 per person (ages 10 and up) for two first run movies. If you haven't been in a while, or the neighborhood has your worried, forget it all and check out the drive in. It has a new, yuppie, family personality. We've been going for years and have enjoyed watching it change from a daring night out to a glorified tailgate party. In fact, the last time we were there someone politely asked for a corkscrew.
The beauty of the drive in is you can bring your own anything except for pets. The atmosphere is very family friendly, Some parents put up play pens for little ones. No babysitter, no overpriced popcorn, adult beverages welcome... what's not to like about the drive in? Also, parents, it's a rock bottom bargain for a birthday party. And really, how many kids have access to a drive in these days? It's our favorite thing about summers in Atlanta. Don't wait for summer, the weather's perfect for a night at the drive in now. www.starlightdrivein.com
Watch your local papers for movies under the stars. Many neighborhoods and towns do movies under the stars. They're usually family fare and are free. It's a fun, free event.
Lastly, if you didn't get a chance to see Fireproof in theatres, First Baptist Church of Atlanta is showing for FREE this Friday at 7pm. Special showing for teens, and free childcare for all ages. Kirk Cameron, of Growing Pains and the star of the film is rumored to be making an appearance. Fireproof is a Christian movie, but the underlying message is about how to treat others, especially your spouse. It is a must see for all people considering marriage and those already married. Christian film or not, the message is one about respect and selflessness that we all could use more of. Call the church if you want to go and need childcare. Plus, it's a free night out, a free date night with your spouse. Free Free Free!
We hope you've enjoyed our naviagation around the world of cheap entertainment. Next week, we'll take about home video bargains. Join us every Thursday night from 7-8 for Cinema Showdown on Radio Sandy Springs.
Check out our podcasts at radiosandysprings.com.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Is the movie theater experience dead?
We all have the stories, a few hours of escapism ruined by talking, cell phones or screaming babies. In fact, the AMC pre-movie trailer always makes people laugh with the screaming baby being snatched out of the theater. Now AT&T has clever commercials about how a cell phone ring can ruin a moment, a movie or a critical moment in time.
In my experience, the ringing has stopped, but the texting has picked up. Sit at the top of a stadium theater and count the flashes of blue lights from people texting during the movie. Due to budget tightening, our movie going has been cut back dramatically. When we plunk down $10 each or $20 total- a trip to Aldi for groceries- for a movie, we want to watch the movie, not play musical chairs to escape audible commentary or that pesky blue light interrupting the movie.
On Friday night we went to a 5pm show for the Watchmen. I changed seats to avoid someone who couldn't put down his phone. The girl next to us was playing on her I-Phone. During the movie, at least seven people answered text messages during the movie even though there is a sign with big letters which says " A Single Text Can Ruin a Movie." Didn't these folks pay $10 each for the movie? Why not sit at home and pretend you're at the movies texting your friends? Save yourself $10.
Is it dreaded young people? Are "kids these days" just rude and inconsiderate? Or has society as whole retreated into the world of me? It doesn't matter. It will be a long time, probably until Wolverine in May, before I actually pay money to see a movie again. I just can't see spending that kind of money only to spend the time hopping from seat to seat to try to get an unobstructed view.
I do have a new plan for when we do go back to the theatre, the next cell phone we see will involve a trip to the manager and my insistence that I saw someone recording the movie. After all, there are all these strange lights and no one would be texting now would they?
The nice thing is that DVDs come out so quick after a film's release, it is possible to avoid the theater and stay in the loop. In ten years, with improved electronic delivery, first run films might bypass theaters all together and be sent to your email. Bring back the days of pay-per-view cable and imagine viewing parties in basements with cheap popcorn and limited distractions. In fact, most movies we watch on blu-ray have better sound and picture are cheaper than two tickets to the actual film. Theaters need to watch out and work harder on improving the experience or die hard film fans like myself will be turning to netflix and amazon.com for cutting edge film delivery without the distractions.
In my experience, the ringing has stopped, but the texting has picked up. Sit at the top of a stadium theater and count the flashes of blue lights from people texting during the movie. Due to budget tightening, our movie going has been cut back dramatically. When we plunk down $10 each or $20 total- a trip to Aldi for groceries- for a movie, we want to watch the movie, not play musical chairs to escape audible commentary or that pesky blue light interrupting the movie.
On Friday night we went to a 5pm show for the Watchmen. I changed seats to avoid someone who couldn't put down his phone. The girl next to us was playing on her I-Phone. During the movie, at least seven people answered text messages during the movie even though there is a sign with big letters which says " A Single Text Can Ruin a Movie." Didn't these folks pay $10 each for the movie? Why not sit at home and pretend you're at the movies texting your friends? Save yourself $10.
Is it dreaded young people? Are "kids these days" just rude and inconsiderate? Or has society as whole retreated into the world of me? It doesn't matter. It will be a long time, probably until Wolverine in May, before I actually pay money to see a movie again. I just can't see spending that kind of money only to spend the time hopping from seat to seat to try to get an unobstructed view.
I do have a new plan for when we do go back to the theatre, the next cell phone we see will involve a trip to the manager and my insistence that I saw someone recording the movie. After all, there are all these strange lights and no one would be texting now would they?
The nice thing is that DVDs come out so quick after a film's release, it is possible to avoid the theater and stay in the loop. In ten years, with improved electronic delivery, first run films might bypass theaters all together and be sent to your email. Bring back the days of pay-per-view cable and imagine viewing parties in basements with cheap popcorn and limited distractions. In fact, most movies we watch on blu-ray have better sound and picture are cheaper than two tickets to the actual film. Theaters need to watch out and work harder on improving the experience or die hard film fans like myself will be turning to netflix and amazon.com for cutting edge film delivery without the distractions.
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